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Fund profile

Caruso Ventures

Caruso Ventures

Boulder, United States

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About

Caruso Ventures, based in Boulder, Colorado, is a venture capital firm focused on investing in tech-enabled companies led by effective CEOs. The firm typically makes initial investments ranging from $500,000 to $1 million during the early revenue ramp stage, with the capacity to lead or follow in subsequent rounds. Caruso Ventures is industry-agnostic, focusing mainly on companies headquartered in the Rocky Mountain Region or affiliated with Endeavor Global. Founded by Dan Caruso and his wife Cindy in 2020, the firm leverages Dan’s extensive experience in scaling fiber networks, including his leadership roles at Zayo Group Holdings, Level 3 Communications, and MFS Communications. Dan has a track record of leading companies to significant exits, such as the $8.5 billion equity exit of Zayo Group. Caruso Ventures also sets up Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) for its investments, allowing additional investors to participate in select opportunities. The firm’s mission includes supporting high-impact scaleups and fostering the next generation of entrepreneurial leaders.

Details

Average check

$500K-$1M
$1M-$3M

Round

Pre-Seed
Seed
Series A
Series B
Series C+
Venture Round

Previous Investments

AI & Deep Tech
B2B
Communications & Messaging
Consumer Goods & Electronics
Data & Analytics
E-commerce & Retail
Food & Beverage
Hardware. Robotics & IoT
Healthtech & Wellness
HR & Recruitment
Legal & Professional services
Lifestyle
Media, Events & Entertainment
Software & Apps
Space economy
Transportation & Mobility
VR & AR

Geo focus

USA

Highlights

$3.6M

Historical average check

$197M

Historical max check

March 2024

Last investment date

24

Investments

Consumer Goods & Electronics

Hardware. Robotics & IoT

Software & Apps

E-commerce & Retail

Transportation & Mobility

Space economy

Other

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Website

carusoventures.com

Email

inquiries@carusoventures.com

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