Converge

Converge Venture Partners is an early-stage VC fund focused on backing tech-driven startups that deliver innovative solutions across various industries, including AI, SaaS, and cybersecurity. Based in Cambridge, MA, Converge has made notable investments in companies like BlueConic, a leading customer data platform used by global brands like Heineken and T-Mobile, and Crayon, a competitive intelligence software provider. Converge’s portfolio also includes innovative companies such as Civ Robotics, which develops autonomous land surveying robots, and Chainalysis, a blockchain analysis platform. The fund primarily invests in early-stage companies in the U.S., with a strong focus on the Northeast, especially Boston and New York. Converge typically participates in seed and Series A rounds, writing checks between $250,000 and $5 million. They often lead investments, bringing both capital and a robust network of over 200 support partners, including universities, federal labs, and Fortune 100 companies. Co-founded by Nilanjana Bhowmik and Maya Heymann, the team brings decades of venture and operational experience, helping startups transition from idea to commercialization. Converge leverages public-private partnerships and non-dilutive capital, such as federal grants, to maximize the impact of their investments. Their hands-on approach is key to their strategy of helping founders secure critical funding and resources to scale their businesses. Startups looking to approach Converge should be prepared with a strong technology and market fit, as they prioritize companies with clear growth potential.