Progress Ventures

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Investor type

Founded

2002

AUM

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Investment Ticket

$1-5 m

Investment Stage

Seed Series A

Region of investment

North America Europe

Investor profile last updated: 30 August, 2026

Profile

Progress Ventures is an early-stage venture investor based in Boston and New York. They focus on advertising, marketing, and media technology companies, and their team is specialized in providing value to businesses that are passionate about innovation and growth. Their unique approach is designed to help early-stage companies achieve measurable success in the digital landscape.

The firm invests in sectors such as advertising, commerce, marketing, and media B2B technology. They target companies that have demonstrated product-market fit, allowing them to effectively contribute to the growth of these businesses. Progress Ventures emphasizes investment themes like data management, AI and machine learning, measurement and analytics, and process automation.

Notable investments include Pixability - YouTube advertising solutions, tvScientific - affiliate marketing platform, and Clinch - AI-driven advertising technology. They are committed to supporting companies that are transforming the digital realm and driving measurable growth in their respective industries.

Industry

Media and Entertainment Marketing and Advertising Digital Business Services (B2B) SaaS Software AI Machine Learning (ML)

Progress Ventures Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Progress Ventures Fund I	Venture Capital (VC)	Media and Entertainment Marketing and Advertising Digital Business Services (B2B) SaaS Software AI Machine Learning (ML)	Seed Series A	North America Europe	$1-5 m	—	January 2008

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Nick MacShane Founding Partner

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Sam Thompson Founding Partner

Founding Partner

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FAQs about Progress Ventures

Is Progress Ventures a venture capital or private equity firm?

Progress Ventures is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed and Series A, writing tickets of $1-5 m.

Where is Progress Ventures located?

Progress Ventures is located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.

When was Progress Ventures founded?

Progress Ventures was founded in 2002.

What sectors and industries does Progress Ventures invest in?

Progress Ventures invests in companies and startups in Media and Entertainment, Marketing and Advertising, Digital, Business Services (B2B), SaaS, Software, AI, Machine Learning (ML).

What is Progress Ventures geographical focus of investments?

Progress Ventures invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe.

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

Progress Ventures invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series A.

What is the usual amount of Progress Ventures investment?

Progress Ventures usually invests $1-5 m on average.

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