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Laconia

New York, NY · Invests in US; North America · Website

Pre-SeedSeedB2B SaaSAI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsCybersecuritySales & Marketing TechFintechEnterprise SoftwareDeveloper Tools & InfrastructureSecurity & CybersecurityMarketing & AdtechHR Tech & Future of WorkFintech & PaymentsHealthcare & Digital HealthReal Estate & PropTechClimate & Clean EnergyLogistics & Supply Chain

Thesis

Serious founders building must-have technology for mission-critical industries. We focus on B2B software companies digitizing legacy industries and transforming established workflows. Specializing in seed-stage, where hands-on operational support, sales acceleration, and capital strategy matter most.

Likely not a fit for

Consumer apps, pure hardware, non-technical founders, companies without clear market need, speculative ventures, Web3 speculation (focus shifted to operational B2B)

How they invest

Lead or follow
Usually leads
Typical decision
~1 week
Warm intro
Not required
Involvement
Takes a board seat
Fund status
Actively deploying
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

5 contacts on file

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Jeffrey Silverman

General PartnerCo-Founder & Partner · Primary contact

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j•••@la•••.com

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Mirit Lugassi

AssociateAssociate

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m•••@la•••.com

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Geri Kirilova

PartnerPartner

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David Arcara

PartnerPartner

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Taylor Davidson

Platform & OpsFractional CFO

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Portfolio

LiquiDonateEnterprise Software

LiquiDonate is the first and only software solution that seamlessly matches and moves inventory to nonprofits, schools, and other upcycling innovators, advancing a circular economy.

Brooklyn Health
MarpipeMarketing Adtech

Marpipe is the leading creative automation platform for the world’s most innovative marketing teams, bridging the gap between creatives and marketers through accessible automation and AI.

PropensityMarketing Adtech

Contact-Level Marketing Platform for B2B Growth Teams that enables precise, omnichannel campaigns to generate contact-level insights and drive predictable sales pipelines.

QuotientSecurity Cyber

Quotient Inc. is an information technology systems integrator that provides customized technology solutions primarily to the United States Federal Government. The company specializes in web design and development, content management, cybersecurity, and application development, focusing on delivering innovative solutions that meet client needs and exceed expectations.

WeStockFintech Payments

Westock International(HK) Ltd. is an international integrated financial services group providing one-stop overseas financial services including Hong Kong and US stocks, funds, insurance, and more.

Merri
Auxa HealthHealthcare Digital

Auxa Health provides AI-powered coordination tools for healthcare teams, unifying fragmented data into real-time guidance to improve patient care and streamline care coordination.

Paloma
Noteworth
ExecVisionEnterprise Software

ExecVision is a conversation intelligence platform designed to make every organization’s most valuable asset, their people, wildly successful in their contributions to business outcomes.

WavyEnterprise Software

Wavy specializes in branding, web design, app development, and custom solutions for businesses, focusing on user-friendly and aesthetically pleasing products.

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Research briefRead more
Laconia Capital Group Research Investment Thesis Laconia Capital Group is a seed-stage venture capital firm dedicated to backing serious founders building "must-have" technology for mission-critical industries. The firm was founded by Jeffrey Silverman and David Arcara with over 20 years of experience in early-stage technology investing and operations. Laconia remains steadfastly committed to the

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