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Volition Capital

Growth equityActively deployingoperating company · company profile

Boston · Series A–Growth · 52 people tracked

Also known as VOLITION CAPITAL LLC

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Investment thesis

Volition Capital is a growth equity firm centered on people and partnership rather than capital alone. The firm backs exceptional founders building enduring, mission-critical companies in large and evolving markets, spanning software, consumer, internet, and hardware-enabled SaaS businesses. It typically makes minority growth investments and often leads rounds, supporting portfolio companies with the experience of leading executives through its strategic advisory board. Recent investments span connected TV advertising, workforce-data infrastructure, student transportation, and influencer marketing platforms.

Source: firm website, verified Sep 29, 2026.

Stage
Series A–Growth
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$10M – $100M
HQ
Boston, NY, US
Leads rounds
Leads
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2010
Last 12 months
7 investments
Private fund assets
$2.3B
VC funds
6
Tracked investments
95
Unicorns
4
IPOs
2
Acquisitions
8

Team · 52 people

from the firm's website & public directories
Kyle Howard-Johnson· Principalin

Principal focused on partnering with and supporting founders building the companies of tomorrow.

Melanie Nabar· Principalin

Principal who joined Volition in 2022 and works on the firm's software team.

Aaron Hou

Contributor to Volition Capital's HALO investment write-up.

Aimee Tashjian· Sr. Executive Assistant & Administrative Managerin

Senior Executive Assistant and Administrative Manager at Volition Capital.

Allyson Gallagher· Accounting Managerin

Accounting Manager who joined Volition Capital in the summer of 2024.

Chris Fahey· SVP, Talent & Human Resourcesin

SVP of Talent and Human Resources who helps portfolio operators and leaders add world-class talent.

Ella Steinhilber· Associatein

Associate attracted to Volition by the opportunity to work with innovative, driven founders.

Emily Yoon· Analystin

Analyst who values the wide exposure to companies and technology trends that growth equity offers.

Estelle Spanneut

Contributor at Volition Capital who co-authored an investment write-up.

Justin Chung· Analystin

Analyst who values engaging with visionary founders at key inflection points in their businesses.

Kelly Barnum· Director Of Talentin

Director of Talent at Volition Capital.

Louis Cornett· Analystin

Joined Volition's Analyst Class of 2026 after interning at Junto Capital.

Melanie Jordanin

Contributor to Volition Capital investment articles including HALO and HAAS Alert.

Rob Ketterson· Senior Advisorin
Wells Johnstone

Contributor at Volition Capital who co-authored an investment write-up.

Founder mafia

2 people who came through Volition Capital went on to found or lead other companies.

What they invest in

from 64 of 95 portfolio companies

SaaS ×40AI & Machine Learning ×23Enterprise Software ×20Marketing Tech ×11Fintech ×9Consumer ×8AdTech ×7Cybersecurity ×7

HQs:United States×50United Kingdom×2Canada×1Germany×1

Who they back

founder profiles across 35 portfolio companies
63%
solo founders
22 of 35 mapped founding teams
33%
repeat founders
of 36 founders with career history
~4 yrs
old at investment
median across 23 dated deals

Founding team size:solo founder×222 founders×83 founders×24+ founders×3

Where their founders studiedfrom 32 founders with education data

CODE University of Applied Sciences ×3DePaul University ×2University of Chicago ×2University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign ×2Western University ×2

What their founders studiedfrom 29 founders with field-of-study data

Computer Science ×12Economics ×6Business & Management ×5Engineering ×4Finance & Accounting ×3Design & Architecture ×2

Where their founders worked beforefrom 36 founders with career history

Bank of America ×2Healthcare Summit at Jackson Hole ×2PSL Mechanical ×2Sun Microsystems ×2Vaau ×2

Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program

Techstars ×2

1 founders hold a PhD · 3 hold an MBA (of 38 with degree data)

Investments · 95 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path

By year:2026 · 52025 · 52024 · 92023 · 62022 · 22021 · 92020 · 22019 · 22018 · 22017 · 72016 · 32015 · 257 dated

Chewychewy.comin𝕏NYSE: CHWY

Chewy is an online retailer for pet products and prescription medications, offering an Autoship subscription service and a pharmacy where licensed pharmacists coordinate with veterinarians to fill pet prescriptions.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce

Ryan Cohen(Founder)inSumit Singh(Chief Executive Officer and Director)inChristopher S. Deppe(Chief Financial Officer)

Co-investorsUpfront VenturesVerlinvestBC Partners

Grove Collaborativegrove.coinNYSE: GROVSep 2024 · $15M

Grove is an e-commerce platform that curates and sells household and personal care products vetted against health and environmental standards.

Circular EconomyConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceSan Francisco, US

Stuart Landesberg(Executive Officer, Director)inChris Clark(Director)inJordan SavageinJeff Yurcisin(Chief Executive Officer, President and Director)inTom Siragusa(Chief Financial Officer)inKeith Davey(Chief Technology Officer)in

Co-investors500 GlobalATEL VenturesBullpen CapitalForefront VentureGlynn Capital ManagementGutbrain Ventures+12 more

Mozaic Paymentsmozaic.ioin𝕏Sep 2023✓ verified

Mozaic is a global payment platform for the creator economy that automates revenue sharing and payment splits across platforms and collaborators.

Creator EconomyFintechSaaSChicago, US

Marcus Cobb(Executive Officer, Director)Rachel Knepp(Executive Officer, Director)

Board seatLarry Cheng· per SEC Form D

Messagepointmessagepoint.comin𝕏✓ verified

Messagepoint provides AI-powered customer communications management (CCM) software that lets non-technical business users migrate, author, optimize, and manage complex customer communications across channels.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSToronto, CA

Steve(Founder & CEO)

Millionsmillions.coin𝕏✓ verified

MILLIONS is a sports technology company that connects athletes, fans, and brands through e-commerce, video, advertising, and data tools, offering features like AMA and WatchStream.

B2B MarketplacesCreator EconomyE-commerceMarketplacesSports Tech

Scott Whitteker(Founder)in

Co-investorsfirstminute capitalGiant Ventures Global LlpTorch Capital

Assentassent.comin𝕏Jun 2017 · $350M

Assent operates an AI-native platform for supply chain sustainability and compliance, helping complex manufacturers reduce risk, strengthen data integrity, and meet regulatory requirements.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSOttawa

Matt Whitteker(Director)inRob Imbeault(Director)inAndrew W.(Founder)inJonathan Hughes(Founder)inAndrew Waitman(Executive Officer)Russell Frederick(Executive Officer)in

Board seatSean Cantwell· per SEC Form D

Co-investorsRBCxVista Equity PartnersYork IEFirst Ascent VenturesGreenspring AssociatesStepstone Group+1 more

Broker Geniusbrokergenius.com𝕏Feb 2023

Automatiq provides infrastructure for the secondary ticket market, giving ticket brokers tools to list inventory across major marketplaces, automate the ticket lifecycle, and adjust prices in real time.

MarketplacesSaaSSales TechValley Stream, US

Shmuel Sherman(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)

BoardEsther Sherman(Director)Joseph Bohm(Director)Miles Arnone(Director)

Board seatSean Cantwell· per SEC Form D

Co-investorsEscalate Capital Partners

BusRightbusright.cominSeries B · Apr 2025 · $30M

BusRight offers a student transportation platform used by transportation teams to build and merge bus routes and manage stop assignments, with companion apps that give parents live ETAs and notifications and provide drivers turn-by-turn navigation designed for buses.

Logistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationSaaSChappaqua, US

Phillip Dunn(Executive Officer, Director)Keith Corso(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardMark Volchek(Director)

Board seatTomy Han· per SEC Form D

Co-investorsAlumni VenturesAutomotive Ventures MobilityBlue Ivy VenturesCreativeCoHuntington Angels NetworkLas Olas Venture Capital+3 more

Corteracortera.com𝕏Mar 2016 · $10Macquired by Moody's

Moody's Pulse operates a shared data network that aggregates companies' accounts receivable data into a standardized global view of credit risk and customer payment behavior.

Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFintechBoca Raton, US

MICHAEL LANDIS(Executive Officer)JAMES P. SWIFT(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardANDREW FLASTER(Director)inSCOTT TOBIN(Director)inMARK HASTINGS(Director)

Board seatLarry Cheng· per SEC Form D

Co-investorsBattery VenturesAllen & Company

Creatiocreatio.comin𝕏Jun 2026 · $68M

Creatio is an AI-native CRM and workflow automation platform that enables users to build agents and applications through AI coding agents and no-code visual designers.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareSaaSBoston, US

Katherine Kostereva(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardRajeev Dham(Director)inJD Sherman(Director)Denis Tafintsev(Director)

Board seatSean CantwellRoger Hurwitz· per SEC Form D

Co-investorsHorizon CapitalSapphire VenturesCapital Bank Group

GRAXgrax.comin𝕏Oct 2019

GRAX is a Salesforce data protection platform offering continuous backup, granular and point-in-time recovery, and archiving of Salesforce data, metadata, files, and attachments.

CybersecurityData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaSBurlington, US

Joe Gaska(CPO & Founder)inKen Grady(Director)Christopher Haley(Executive Officer, Director)

Board seatSean Cantwell· per SEC Form D

Levantalevanta.ioinSeries A · Nov 2024 · $20M

Levanta operates an affiliate marketing platform connecting marketplace sellers with creators.

AdTechCreator EconomyMarketing TechSaaSSeattle, US

Ian Brodie(Founder)inRob Schab(Director)

BoardSpencer McKenney(Director)

Board seatLarry Cheng· per SEC Form D

Co-investorsOpenSky VenturesLong Run Capital

LoanLogicsloanlogics.comin𝕏Mar 2016

LoanLogics provides mortgage technology for lenders, correspondent investors, and fintech/LOS/POS/BPO providers, including tools that convert unstructured mortgage documents into verified loan data (IDEA), calculate and validate borrower income (LoanBeam), and automate loan quality control and defect detection (LoanHD).

AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaSTrevose, US

Howard Conyack, Jr.(Executive Officer, Director)in"Jean Luc ""John""" Alarcon(Executive Officer)Joseph Helfrich(Executive Officer)Allen Pollack(Executive Officer)in"JL ""John""" Alarcon(Executive Officer)inBrian Fitzpatrick(Executive Officer, Director)

Board seatRoger Hurwitz· per SEC Form D

Co-investorsRobin Hood VenturesBlue Cloud Ventures

Screenversescreenversemedia.cominMay 2024 · $10.5M

Screenverse is a programmatic ad-monetization partner that helps digital-out-of-home (DOOH) media owners and advertisers manage and optimize programmatic out-of-home advertising, handling ad operations, deal and pricing optimization, and sales enablement.

AdTechMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentCranford, US

Adam Malone(Director)inDavid Weinfeld(Executive Officer)

Board seatLarry Cheng· per SEC Form D

Securonixsecuronix.comin𝕏Series A · Sep 2017 · $1B

Securonix develops a security analytics and operations management platform designed to help organizations detect and respond to advanced cyber threats at scale.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareLos Angeles, US

Sachin Nayyar(Executive Officer, Director)inTanuj Gulati(Executive Officer, Director)inAddie Tuxhorn(Executive Officer)

Board seatRoger Hurwitz· per SEC Form D

Co-investorsF-Prime CapitalOssian CapitalVista Equity PartnersWipro VenturesEight Roads Ventures

Statuspherejoinstatus.cominSeries A · Feb 2026 · $18M

Status (formerly Statusphere) operates a platform that automates influencer marketing campaign management for brands while connecting creators with brand partnership opportunities.

AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyMarketing TechSaaSWinter Park, US

Kristen Wiley(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardJacqui Deegan(Director)

Board seatLarry Cheng· per SEC Form D

Co-investorsBehind Genius VenturesCalano VenturesHearstLabHow Women InvestUlu Ventures1984 Ventures Management, Llc

Super73super73.com𝕏Oct 2025

SUPER73 designs and sells electric bikes styled as adventure vehicles, marketed to a community of consumer riders.

Advanced ManufacturingConsumerDirect to ConsumerHardwareMobility & TransportationSan Clemente, US

LeGrand Crewse(Director)Michael Cannavo(Director)inAaron Wong(Executive Officer, Director)John K. Kim(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardAndy Willams(Director)

Board seatLarry Cheng· per SEC Form D

TraceLinktracelink.comFeb 2015

Connects with a worldwide network of suppliers, buyers, logistic providers and financial institutions

North Reading, US

Shabbir Dahod(Founder)inMichael Mozzer(Executive Officer)

BoardAmish Jani(Director)inJason Kreuziger(Director)Lawrence D. Lenihan(Director)

Board seatSean Cantwell· per SEC Form D

Co-investorsAurum Venture PartnersF-Prime CapitalFirstMark Capital

US Mobileusmobile.cominMay 2021 · $11.5M

Hybrid network operator offering flexible, affordable mobile service as an alternative to traditional contracts.

White Plains, US

Ahmed Khattak(Executive Officer, Director)

Board seatLarry Cheng· per SEC Form D

ABCS Insightsabcsinsights.comin𝕏Series A · Feb 2025 · $50M

ABCS Insights provides advertising measurement and audience targeting using deterministic purchase data from receipts and credit, debit, and ACH transactions across North American retailers.

AdTechAI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureMarketing TechKissimmee, US

Michael Sheng(Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder)inJerome Shimizu(Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder)in

Co-investorsEmerging Ventures

Aditudeaditude.comSeries A · Aug 2023 · $15M

Aditude provides a programmatic advertising platform for publishers, offering products spanning auction execution, yield optimization, predictive analytics, and financial reporting.

AdTechAI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaS

Jared Siegal(Founder)in

Artezaarteza.comin𝕏Nov 2019 · $24M

Arteza is an online retailer of art and craft supplies, selling paints, paint pens, spray paint, drawing supplies, tools, and kits under brands such as Apple Barrel, FolkArt, and Mod Podge.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce

Mike Koshatko(Founder)inJurgis Plikaitis(Founder)in

Co-investorsEscalate Capital Partners

Automatiqautomatiq.comin𝕏

Automatiq is a ticket resale automation platform providing automated pricing and distribution tools for ticket brokers, partners, and rights holders in the secondary ticket market.

B2B MarketplacesData & InfrastructureMarketplacesSaaSSales Tech

Sam Sherman(Founder)in

Co-investorsK20 Fund

Black Ducksynopsys.comin𝕏Aug 2014

Synopsys provides design automation tools and intellectual property for semiconductor and electronics companies to develop smart, connected devices.

Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSemiconductorsBurlington, US

Doug Levin(Founder)Aart de Geus(Founder)inStephen N. Gregorio(Executive Officer)Philip B. Granof(Executive Officer)William NMN Ledingham(Executive Officer)Norman L. Shipley(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsAsset Management CompanyBrightspark VenturesCrosslink CapitalDataTribeDifferential VenturesF-Prime Capital+11 more

Black Kiteblackkite.comin𝕏Series B · Oct 2021 · $22M

Black Kite provides third-party cyber risk management (TPCRM) software offering continuous monitoring, standards-based cyber ratings, and remediation tools.

CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Candan Bolukbas(Co-founder)in

Co-investorsData Point CapitalGlasswing Ventures

Blackducksoftwareblackducksoftware.comin

Black Duck provides an application security testing platform that unifies SAST, SCA, DAST, IAST, and AI-powered analysis to detect and remediate software vulnerabilities, license compliance risks, and code quality issues across the development lifecycle.

CybersecurityDeveloper ToolsSaaS

Co-investorsEscalate Capital PartnersF-Prime CapitalSapphire Ventures

Bond-Probond-pro.comin𝕏

Bond-Pro develops software automation tools for surety insurance professionals, offering an integrated platform with accounts, jobs, bonds, and claims modules for commercial and contract surety.

Enterprise SoftwareInsurTechSaaSTampa, US

Burstburstoralcare.com

BURST sells oral care products such as sonic toothbrushes with replacement heads, floss, whitening strips, breath strips, and oral probiotics, offered through subscription refill plans direct to consumers.

Direct to ConsumerE-commerceWellness & Fitness

Hamish Khayat(Founder)in

Co-investorsAssembled BrandsAlumni VenturesPear VCRock Health Capital

ButterflyMXbutterflymx.comin𝕏Series C · Dec 2021 · $50M

ButterflyMX provides a property access and security platform that connects video intercoms, access control, and security cameras through a single system.

HardwarePropTechSaaSNew York City, US

Cyrus Claffey(Founder)inMatthew Knoff(Founder)

Co-investorsDarco CapitalEgis Capital PartnersFifth WallFTV CapitalJMI EquityLead Edge Capital+2 more

Chamberlain Coffeechamberlaincoffee.comin𝕏Jun 2023

Chamberlain Coffee is a consumer beverage brand created by Emma Chamberlain that sells coffee and other drinks marketed as high quality and thoughtfully made.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceFoodTechLos Angeles, US

Emma Chamberlain(Founder)Christopher Gallant(Executive Officer, Director)inAndrew Thau(Director)Adam Kaller(Director)

Co-investorsCerity Partners VenturesUTA VenturesElectric Feel Ventures LlcSocial Impact Capital

Connatixconnatix.com𝕏Oct 2017 · $15Macquired by JW Player (JWX)

JWX operates a unified video platform for media businesses and publishers, covering content management, live and on-demand streaming delivery, ad monetization, and audience data intelligence.

AdTechMedia & EntertainmentSaaS

Co-investorsCourt Square Capital Partners

DataStealthdatastealth.io

DataStealth is a data security company that protects sensitive information for organizations in finance, healthcare, and retail.

CybersecurityData & InfrastructureEnterprise Software

Ed Leavens(Chief Strategy Officer)inMichael Hyatt(Executive Chairman)inJim Barkdoll(Chief Executive Officer)inDaniel Thanos(Chief Technology Officer)inMarc Carrafiello(Chief Information Officer)inBrett Gladstone(Chief Financial Officer)in

Digital Onboardingdigitalonboarding.cominJan 2024 · $58M

Digital Onboarding provides a customer engagement platform for financial institutions that automates multi-channel communications (email, SMS, in-branch, digital banking) to increase product adoption and account holder retention.

FintechMarketing TechSaaSBoston, US

John Wallace(Executive Officer)Edward Brown(Executive Officer, Director)Jonathan Crossman(Executive Officer)Laurie McLachlan(Executive Officer)

Co-investorsFINTOP Capital

Dufflduffl.comin𝕏Series ADefunct

Duffl delivers snacks to college students within 10 minutes, using data analytics to select high-demand products and leveraging electric scooters and student couriers for last-mile delivery.

ConsumerFoodTechLos Angeles, US

Brian Le(CTO)inDavid Lin(CEO)inRohun Vora(Founder)inGraham Farrell(Founder)inJiahao Lin(Founder)inMax Kaiser(Operations Manager)

Co-investorsAlumni VenturesCrosscut VenturesY Combinator1984 Ventures Management, LlcAdapt VenturesGoAhead Ventures

Employemployinc.comin𝕏

Employ provides recruiting and talent acquisition software through its JazzHR, Lever, and Jobvite products, including AI-powered applicant tracking and hiring tools.

AI & Machine LearningHR TechSaaS

Jerry Jao(Chief Executive Officer)inAmanda Berger(Chief Customer Officer)inDara Brenner(Chief Product Officer)inStephanie Manzelli(Chief People Officer)inPatrick (PJ) Jean(Chief Technology Officer)Matthew Piercy(Chief Financial Officer)

Co-investorsCatalyst Investors

Ensightenensighten.comin𝕏

Ensighten, now operating as CHEQ Control & Compliance, provides data security, precise data collection, and privacy compliance tools, including server- and client-side tag management and integrated marketing operations.

CybersecurityData & InfrastructureMarketing Tech

Co-investorsInsight PartnersLead Edge CapitalSilicon Valley

G5getg5.comin𝕏

G5 provides a digital marketing platform for property marketers, combining data-driven websites, AI-powered advertising, analytics, and content to help attract and convert renters.

AdTechAI & Machine LearningMarketing TechPropTech

GlobalTranzglobaltranz.comin𝕏Aug 2014

GlobalTranz is a full-service, technology-driven logistics provider offering freight transportation across all major modes, including LTL and truckload, to shippers of all sizes.

B2B MarketplacesLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSPhoeniz, US

Andrew J. Leto(Chief Executive Officer)inMichael Bookout(Chief Operating Officer)inMichael Leto(President, Direct Sales)inCassandra Gaines(Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel)Marty Sinicrope(President)inJohn Hess(Chief Technology Officer)in

Co-investorsSavano Capital PartnersSusquehanna Growth Equity

Growth Signalsgrowthsignals.com

Growth Signals is an AI-powered workspace that connects a company's internal data with external intelligence—including patents, journals, and web research—and uses AI agents to surface patterns and generate business-ready concepts, briefs, and strategic deliverables.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSPrinceton, US

Anna Lawn(Founder)in

Co-investors2048 Ventures

HAAS Alerthaasalert.comin𝕏Jan 2024

HAAS Alert operates a vehicle-to-everything (V2X) platform that delivers real-time safety alerts to drivers about roadway hazards, emergency vehicles, and roadside workers.

AI & Machine LearningIoTLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationSaaSChicago, US

Cory Hohs(Co-founder & CEO)inNoah Levens(Co-founder)inJigar Patel(Co-founder)in

Co-investorsDoon CapitalJHH vcMichigan Capital NetworkStacked CapitalTechstarsThree Tree Ventures+4 more

Hackajobhackajob.comin𝕏May 2023 · $25M

hackajob is an AI-native hiring platform that matches tech professionals with employers based on skills, behaviours, and hiring criteria rather than keywords.

AI & Machine LearningFuture of WorkHR TechSaaSLondon, GB

Mark Chaffey(Co-Founder & CEO)inPete Bulley(COO)inVlad Iacob(CTO)in

Co-investorsSalica InvestmentsTechstarsAtlantic Vantage PointAXA Venture PartnersForesight CanadaLondon Co-Investment Fund

HALOS Body Camshalobodycams.comin𝕏

HALOS manufactures body-worn cameras and provides cloud-based evidence management software for law enforcement, security teams, logistics companies, and healthcare workers.

Enterprise SoftwareGovTechHardware

Helicarrier (prev Buycoins)helicarrier.studioin𝕏Seed

Helicarrier operates two platforms: a remittance application for African diaspora members to transfer funds to family and friends in Africa, and a cryptocurrency exchange for buying, selling, and managing digital asset holdings.

Crypto & Web3FintechLondon, GB

Ire Aderinokun(Founder)inTimi Ajiboye(Founder)inSubomi Oluwalana(Backend Engineer)inEmmanuel Aina(Frontend Engineer)

Co-investorsBlockchain CoinvestorsKairos AngelsMicrotractionY CombinatorCypher Capitalfor Africas Future+6 more

Insiteinsitesoft.comAcquired

Configured Commerce (formerly Insite Software) provides a configurable e-commerce platform for manufacturers and distributors to manage commerce operations, integrate with backend business systems, and drive customer engagement.

E-commerceEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Co-investorsEscalate Capital Partners

iPipelineipipeline.comin𝕏

iPipeline provides integrated digital and data-driven software platforms that automate quoting, illustrations, application, underwriting, e-signature, and policy administration for the life insurance, annuities, and wealth management industries, as well as the pensions and savings markets in the UK.

FintechInsurTechSaaS

Bill Atlee(Chief Innovation Officer & Founder)in

JazzHRjazzhr.comin𝕏Oct 2017 · $6.6M

JazzHR is an applicant tracking system (ATS) and recruiting software with features like automated resume parsing, customizable workflows, interview scheduling, AI-powered candidate fit recommendations, and reporting.

AI & Machine LearningHR TechSaaS

Co-investorsBirchmere VenturesBonfire VenturesRiverfront Ventures, LLCK1 Investment ManagementRincon Venture Partners

Keyneskeynes.comMar 2026 · $40M

Keynes provides connected TV (CTV) advertising measurement and optimization, using multi-source attribution to show brands household-level ad exposure and downstream outcomes across paid media.

AdTechAI & Machine LearningMarketing Tech

Kombokombo.devinSeries A · Feb 2026 · $25M

Kombo provides a unified API platform that integrates HRIS, ATS, LMS, and payroll systems, allowing B2B companies to offer hundreds of pre-built integrations to their customers without building custom connectors.

Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaSBerlin, DE

Alexander Kübel(Founder)inAike Hillbrands(Founder)inFabian Rothfuß(Founder)inNiklas Higi(Co-Founder \u0026 Platform Lead)Arne Gebert(CTO)Jamy Wehmeyer(Customer Success Lead)

Co-investorsAcadian Ventures Management, LlcRobin CapitalY Combinator468 CapitalASDF VenturesToubkal Partners

Linkbylinkby.comSeries B · Jul 2025 · $15M

Platform addressing PR industry complexity and scaling publisher relationships.

Co-investorsOIF VenturesOur Innovation Fund5AM VenturesHive Ventures

Mozaicmozaic.earthinSeries A · Nov 2023 · $20M

Mozaic offers an AI-native operating system that turns site-level ecological data into continuous, portfolio-wide nature-risk intelligence with audit-ready evidence.

AI & Machine LearningClimate TechSaaS

Sylvain Vaquer(Founder)in

Co-investorsCarbon13Rockstart

OneDayoneday.cominJul 2021 · $19M

OneDay creates interactive video pages and automated video campaigns powered by AI.

Marketing TechSaaS

Co-investorsGreen Park & Golf VenturesSilverton Partners

Pet Screeningpetscreening.comOct 2025 · $80M

Petscreening provides tenant screening and pet verification services for landlords and property managers.

B2B MarketplacesEnterprise SoftwarePropTechSaaSMooresville, US

John Bradford(Chief Executive Officer)inJohn R. Bradford, III(Founder & CEO)in

BoardDonald Rainey(Director)

Co-investorsCamber CreekCharlotte FundRelevance VenturesVesta VenturesGrotech Ventures

PetScreeningfidoalert.com

FidoAlert operates a nationwide network that connects owners of lost dogs and cats to local volunteers ("Pet Finders") to help reunite lost pets with their families at no cost.

B2B MarketplacesConsumerMarketplacesSocial

Co-investorsGrotech Ventures

Ping Identitypingidentity.comin𝕏

Ping Identity provides identity management and access solutions designed to enable secure, scalable digital growth.

CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaSDenver, US

Andre Durand(Founder & CEO)inMichael Jossi(Executive Officer)inWilliam Dedrick(Executive Officer)Michael Sullivan(Executive Officer)in

BoardBill Bryant(Director)Rob Ketterson(Director)

Co-investors1414 VenturesAlphaDriveCapitalGDraper AssociatesF-Prime CapitalGolub Growth+7 more

PlayerLync.complayerlync.comin𝕏

Wisetail is an employee enablement platform that combines learning, communications, and operations management for frontline teams.

EdTechEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechSaaS

Co-investorsSaaS Capital

Pramatapramata.comin𝕏

Pramata is a contract intelligence platform that turns an enterprise's contract portfolio into structured, AI-ready data used across legal, finance, sales, and procurement teams.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLegalTech

Co-investorsLevel EquityPeninsula Ventures

Prosperprosper.comin𝕏

Prosper operates an online lending marketplace connecting borrowers with investors, offering personal loans up to $50,000 (issued by WebBank), a credit card, and investment products that let individuals invest in consumer loans.

FintechMarketplacesSan Francisco, US

David Kimball(Founder)inChris Larsen(Founder)John Witchel(Founder)

Co-investorsAkkadian VenturesBreyer CapitalCalifornia Innovation FundEmergence Capital PartnersF-Prime CapitalFenway Summer Ventures+9 more

Qure4uqure4u.comin𝕏Jun 2017 · $25M

Qure4u offers an AI-powered patient engagement platform that automates workflows for healthcare providers, including self-scheduling, digital check-in, arrivals, payment collection, and remote patient monitoring.

Digital HealthHealthtechSaaSBradenton, US

Monica Bolbjerg(Founder)inTorsten Bolbjerg(Co-founder)in

Co-investorsAtlanta Technology AngelsLouisiana FundsNew World AngelsSaaS Capital

RealPagerealpage.comin𝕏

RealPage provides an AI workforce for the multifamily real estate industry, with AI agents that coordinate and execute tasks across leasing, operations, resident engagement, and portfolio management.

AI & Machine LearningFintechPropTechSaaSRichardson, US

Steve Winn(Founder)inWilliam P. Chaney(Executive Officer)inAshley Glover(Executive Officer)inW. Bryan Hill(Executive Officer)inDavid G. Monk(Executive Officer)inAndrew Blount(Executive Officer)in

Co-investorsBattery VenturesBonfire VenturesCamden PartnersLeeds

Recycle Track Systemsrts.comin𝕏Series A · Mar 2021 · $40M

RTS is a waste and recycling management provider that combines services with a customer portal offering real-time data, analytics, and reporting to help organizations track diversion, cut costs, and meet sustainability goals.

Circular EconomyCleantechClimate TechIoTLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSSyracuse, US

Greg Lettieri(Co-Founder & CEO)inGregory R. Lettieri(Founder)inAdam Pasquale(Treasurer and Secretary)inStuart Saw(Executive Officer, Director)Kim Phan(Director)

BoardArthur Curcuru(Director)

Co-investorsRosecliff VenturesEdison Partners

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Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

Dragonfly Group Inc - DEHirekuInsite Software SolutionsNormShield Inc.PlayerLync HoldingsPrinovaRTS HoldingRuns Like ButterSensible CareThreatology, Inc.CohoraCourt SquareDoing ThingsDoing Things MediaEpiServerGeoLearningHALOHALO TechnologiesHALOSLeads360MindShiftRedbrick HealthRTSStyleSightVelocifyVeridVisual IQ

Rows marked “SEC filing” are inferred from directors named on the company's SEC Form D — public regulatory data, not a portfolio list published by the firm.

Exits · 10

2 IPOs · 8 acquisitions · showing 9

ChewyNYSE: CHWYGrove CollaborativeNYSE: GROVCorteraacq. by Moody'sConnatixacq. by JW Player (JWX)EpiServeracq. by Insight Venture PartnersRedbrick Healthacq. by Marlin Equity Partners (merged into Virgin Pulse)Velocifyacq. by Ellie MaeVeridacq. by EmcVisual IQacq. by Nielsen

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How many investments has Volition Capital made?
Volition Capital has 95 tracked investments, 10 of which have exited, including 11 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does Volition Capital invest at?
Volition Capital invests at the Series A, Growth stages.
What is Volition Capital's typical check size?
Volition Capital typically writes checks of $10M – $100M.
What sectors does Volition Capital focus on?
Volition Capital focuses on AdTech, AI & Machine Learning, B2B Marketplaces, Cloud Computing, Consumer, Cybersecurity, Digital Health, Direct to Consumer, E-commerce, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Gaming, Hardware, HR Tech, Logistics & Supply Chain, Marketplaces, Media & Entertainment, PropTech, SaaS.
Where is Volition Capital located?
Volition Capital is headquartered in Boston, US.
Does Volition Capital lead rounds?
Yes, Volition Capital leads investment rounds.
Who does Volition Capital co-invest with?
Volition Capital most often shares deals with F-Prime Capital, Sapphire Ventures, Vista Equity Partners, among 131 tracked co-investors.

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Co-investors · 18

F-Prime Capital

F-Prime Capital is an early-stage-focused investment firm backing companies across life sciences, technology, healthtech and services, and crypto.

$3M – $10M
Sapphire Ventures

Sapphire Ventures partners with expansion-stage enterprise software companies, aiming to help them become category leaders. Its Platform team of operators supports portfolio companies with customer introductions, go-to-market talent, and growth advisory.

$5M – $20M
Lead Edge Capital

Lead Edge Capital is a growth equity firm managing $9 billion in assets, investing in software, internet, and tech-enabled businesses.

Both backed · 2
$50M – $400M
1984 Ventures Management, Llc

1984 Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm that backs founders, publishing content on fundraising, company building, and AI. Its portfolio includes companies such as PostHog and Proxie.

Both backed · 2
$750K – $1M
FirstMark Capital

FirstMark Capital is a venture capital firm that backs founders and accelerates them through a platform providing access to networks, customers, and top talent.

Both backed · 1
$500K – $8M
QED Investors

QED Investors is a venture capital firm focused on financial services, founded by former Capital One executives to back founders bringing transparency and fairness to fintech.

Both backed · 1
$30K – $20M
Initialized Capital

Initialized Capital is a seed-stage venture firm that partners with founders very early — often before product-market fit — providing hands-on support across product, recruiting, go-to-market, PR, and Series A fundraising.

Both backed · 1
$1M – $5M
PJC

PJC is a venture capital firm that partners closely with founders, offering industry and financial expertise along with a broad network of support to help companies grow and secure future financing.

Both backed · 1
Cohora
$500K – $1.5M
Innovation Works

Innovation Works is a nonprofit early-stage investor supporting the growth of Southwestern Pennsylvania's tech economy through venture funding, accelerator programs, and ecosystem support.

Both backed · 1
$100K – $300K
Riverfront Ventures, LLC

Riverfront Ventures is an early-stage venture capital fund based in Pittsburgh that invests in early-growth stage technology companies, serving as the venture capital arm of Innovation Works.

Both backed · 1
$250K – $1M
Kleiner Perkins

Kleiner Perkins is a venture capital firm that backs founders across technology and life sciences, from early stage through growth.

$500K – $15M
▶6 more co-investors

GreycroftInnovation EndeavorsMeritech Capital PartnersVersant VenturesSnowflake VenturesTomorrowVentures

Firms observed investing alongside Volition Capital, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with Volition Capital's recorded portfolio.

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