ECOMMERCE & INTERNET VENTURE CAPITAL INFORMATION & STATS
The Internet and eCommerce platforms have given consumers comfort and ease in searching for information and buying products on-the-go and at home. eCommerce venture capital firms and Internet funding are beneficial to companies and entrepreneurs in diverse industries including retail, travel, and hospitality. Just as these transformations have been useful to consumers, eCommerce funding has also been important to companies that specialize in business-to-business sales and transactions. Internet venture capital firms have backed some of the leading Internet-based businesses, such as PayPal, Hotmail, YouTube, and WebEx, which have gone on to be purchased by some of the largest players including Google and Yahoo!.
Despite the dot-com bust of 2000, Internet ventures have high potential depending on the business model, service, and demand. eCommerce private equity can aid start up and mature businesses in achieving more traffic and expanding the customer base.
If you are in need of eCommerce or Internet private equity, submit your business plan to FindVenture.com to reach accredited investors.
Featured Investors
BaseCamp Ventures invests in emerging technology businesses seeking Mid Atlantic funding. It targets businesses with forecasted revenues of $50 million and provides initial investments of $500,000. BaseCamp Ventures considers investment opportunities of $2 million to $5 million as the lead investor.
Motorskill Venture Group is an investment firm focusing on opportunities in the technology, healthcare, university, and franchise sectors. The company participates in multiple stages of company development including seed stage, early stage, and pre-IPO initiatives.
i-Hatch Ventures Llc specializes in early stage funding for companies in the areas of mobile data services, wireless/cellular infrastructure, and broadband. Established in 1999, it has invested in companies such as Thumbplay, LimeLife, and AtHoc.
G-51 Capital Management is a Texas venture capital firm backing companies within the software, hardware, Internet, and clean technology segments. It provides seed funding to high-potential businesses nationwide.
Gabriel Venture Partners backs early stage start up businesses specializing in technology. The company provides initial investments between $3 million to $6 million. Companies within their portfolio include Chegg, CrossMedia Services, Exodus, IPWireless, makemytrip.com, and NextG Networks.
Clearstone Venture is a venture capital company investing in businesses within the technology industry including software, enterprise infrastructure, security, wireless, and semiconductor. With over $650 million in committed capital spanning three funds, Clearstone Venture Partners focuses on growing emerging business with solutions in major sectors.
Greylock Partners provides early stage funding and growth equity to companies worldwide. With $2 billion in capital under management, the firm has invested in businesses such as Facebook, LinkedIn, and Pandora. Established in 1965, Greylock Partners has operations in the United States, China, Israel, and India.
Highland Capital Partners was formed in 1988 and operates a number of funds with a total commitment of more than $3 billion in invested capital to date. The funds focus on seed, early, and growth stage companies in information and communications technology, Internet and digital media, healthcare, and consumer markets.
