Castor Ventures

Investor type

VC

Founded

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Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Investment Ticket

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Investment Stage

Late Stage (Series C+) Series A

Region of investment

Asia Europe North America
Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Castor Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. The firm is part of the Alumni Ventures network, which is known for building the world’s largest venture network. The team includes experienced professionals like Chris Sklarin, a Managing Partner with a background at Edison Partners. Castor Ventures focuses on providing accredited investors access to top venture deals, emphasizing technology, entrepreneurship, and innovation.

The firm invests across various sectors, including technology, AI, and blockchain. They typically participate in Series A to late-stage rounds, co-investing alongside leading VCs. Castor Ventures has raised over $1.6 billion in capital and manages a diverse portfolio of over 1,800 companies. Their investment strategy is global, with a presence in the US, UK, and Japan.

Notable investments include Axiom Space - space infrastructure, Bluesky - decentralized social media, Circle - digital currency payments, Cohere - AI language models, and Groq - AI chip architecture. These companies highlight Castor Ventures' focus on cutting-edge technology and innovation.

Industry

Technology AI Blockchain/Crypto

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