Gotham Ventures

Gotham Ventures is a New York-based venture capital firm founded in 1999, headquartered in White Plains, New York. The firm partners with exceptional entrepreneurs addressing large opportunities, investing in early-stage information technology startups in the New York City area. Historically part of the DFJ (Draper Fisher Jurvetson) Network -- once the largest venture capital network in the world -- Gotham Ventures focuses on seed, early-stage, and Series A investments with $500,000 to $3 million check sizes. Partners Danny Schultz and Ross Goldstein lead the firm, supported by Joann Malejko. Gotham has made approximately 116 investments across digital and social media, e-commerce, advertising, financial technology, enterprise software, health and wellness, education, and security. The portfolio has produced one unicorn, one IPO, and 23 acquisitions. The flagship outcome is YipitData, an alternative data analytics company that became a unicorn in 2021 -- a full decade after Gotham's first investment. Other notable portfolio companies include Jibe (SaaS recruiting solutions for enterprise), Stella Connect (formerly STELLAService, a customer feedback platform), LendKey (fintech lending), and ADstruc (acquired by Vistar Media in April 2024). The firm leads rounds and takes active roles in portfolio company strategy. Gotham Ventures positions itself as an active partner, leveraging expertise and relationships to provide substantial value beyond capital. CEO testimonials on the firm's website credit Danny Schultz for deep business understanding and high-quality introductions, and Ross Goldstein for mentorship and product strategy. The firm's 25-year track record places it among New York's most established early-stage investors.