Vanguard Ventures is a leading early stage venture capital firm that helps entrepreneurs build pioneering technology and life science companies. Vanguard partners bring hands-on entrepreneurial experience to the firm, as well as executive and venture capital backgrounds.

Each of our managing directors has unique expertise and interests, and, together with our network of affiliates, provides meaningful support and assistance to our portfolio companies.

Since 1981, Vanguard Ventures has invested in over 120 companies, 30 of which have had notable success, including public companies such as Advanced Fibre Communications, Cobalt Networks, Ciena, Endotherapeutics, Network Appliance, and ZipRealty. With each of these companies, Vanguard invested in the first round of venture financing.


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