Early Light Ventures

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Investor type

Founded

2019

AUM

$37 M

Location

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Pre-seed Seed

Region of investment

North America

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Early Light Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Rockville, Maryland, founded in 2019. The firm manages around $37 million in assets and has a team of fewer than 25 employees. Early Light Ventures focuses on early-stage investments across the United States, aiming to support entrepreneurs who are often overlooked by traditional venture capital.

The firm is dedicated to backing non-traditional founders and "underdogs" by providing capital, connections, and strategic counsel. Early Light Ventures emphasizes a founder-friendly approach, prioritizing speed in deal-making and actively assisting founders in securing additional investors. The firm targets companies with strong growth potential, a loyal customer base, and a significant addressable market. Additionally, it operates the Early Light Syndicate, offering angel investors access to deal overflow from startups it supports. Key team members include partners Cal Simmons and Mark Joseph, along with venture partner Greg Cangialosi.

Industry

Financial Services Fintech Healthcare Services Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment Real Estate SaaS Security Software HealthTech Infrastructure

Early Light Ventures Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Early Light Ventures Fund II	Venture Capital (VC)	Financial Services Fintech SaaS Security Software Infrastructure	Pre-seed Seed	North America	$5-10 m	$10 M	November 2022

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FAQs about Early Light Ventures

Is Early Light Ventures a venture capital or private equity firm?

Early Light Ventures is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Pre-seed and Seed, writing tickets of $10-50 m.

Where is Early Light Ventures located?

Early Light Ventures is located in Baltimore, Maryland, United States.

When was Early Light Ventures founded?

Early Light Ventures was founded in 2019.

What sectors and industries does Early Light Ventures invest in?

Early Light Ventures invests in companies and startups in Financial Services, Fintech, Healthcare Services, Marketing and Advertising, Media and Entertainment, Real Estate, SaaS, Security, Software, HealthTech, Infrastructure.

What is Early Light Ventures geographical focus of investments?

Early Light Ventures invests in companies and startups in North America.

At what stages of companies and startups does Early Light Ventures typically invest in?

Early Light Ventures invests in companies and startups at Pre-seed, Seed.

What is the usual amount of Early Light Ventures investment?

Early Light Ventures usually invests $10-50 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Early Light Ventures?

Early Light Ventures has around $37m assets under management.

When was Early Light Ventures last fund created?

Early Light Ventures last fund was created/launched in 2022-11-23

What are the contacts of Early Light Ventures?

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