TDF Ventures

Q: When was TDF Ventures last fund created?

TDF Ventures last fund was created/launched in 2004-08-11.

General contacts

Investor type

Founded

2004

AUM

$200 M

Location

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Seed Pre-seed Series A

Region of investment

North America

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

TDF Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm with offices located in Washington DC and Silicon Valley. The firm focuses on enterprise markets within infrastructure, software, and services, specializing in IaaS, SaaS, and XaaS sectors. The team is comprised of several partners, principals, and technical advisors, including Dennis Ainge, Randall Brouckman, Tiffany Kleemann, and Jim Pastoriza. TDF Ventures differentiates itself through the use of a $200 million permanent pool of capital for investments and the support of development initiatives via the TDF Foundation.

TDF Ventures invests primarily in the early stages of startup development. Key sectors of focus include infrastructure, software, cloud services, and general enterprise services. Their investment strategy is supported by a substantial pool of capital, highlighting an emphasis on impactful and strategic early-stage investments within North America's tech ecosystem.

Notable companies in the TDF Ventures portfolio include BlackCloak - digital executive protection, IEX - a financial services company, and HOLON - autonomous shuttle manufacturing. The firm distinguishes its portfolio through a focus on technical innovation in various enterprise solutions markets.

Industry

Cybersecurity AI E-commerce/Marketplace Business Services (B2B) Financial Services Fintech Internet and Web Services IT Services SaaS Security Software Telecommunications Infrastructure Cloud

TDF Ventures Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Telecommunications Development Fund II	Venture Capital (VC)	Software Telecommunications AI Infrastructure Cybersecurity	Pre-seed Seed	North America	$5-10 m	$65 M	August 2004

Contacts

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Steve Mankoff General Partner

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Mark Floyd Venture Partner

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FAQs about TDF Ventures

Is TDF Ventures a venture capital or private equity firm?

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

Where is TDF Ventures located?

TDF Ventures is located in Washington, District of Columbia, United States.

When was TDF Ventures founded?

TDF Ventures was founded in 2004.

What sectors and industries does TDF Ventures invest in?

TDF Ventures invests in companies and startups in Cybersecurity, AI, E-commerce/Marketplace, Business Services (B2B), Financial Services, Fintech, Internet and Web Services, IT Services, SaaS, Security, Software, Telecommunications, Infrastructure, Cloud.

What is TDF Ventures geographical focus of investments?

TDF Ventures invests in companies and startups in North America.

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

TDF Ventures invests in companies and startups at Seed, Pre-seed, Series A.

What is the usual amount of TDF Ventures investment?

TDF Ventures usually invests $10-50 m on average.

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

TDF Ventures has around $200m assets under management.

When was TDF Ventures last fund created?

TDF Ventures last fund was created/launched in 2004-08-11

What are the contacts of TDF Ventures?

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