Parade Ventures

Parade Ventures is a venture capital firm focused on pre-seed and seed-stage investments, primarily in enterprise technology companies. Founded by Shawn Merani in 2018, the firm is headquartered in Los Gatos, California. Parade Ventures targets businesses with recurring revenue models, strong capital efficiency, and scalable operations. They lead or co-lead early-stage funding rounds, often being the first institutional money into a company. Shawn Merani, with extensive experience in early-stage investing and entrepreneurship, has backed successful companies like Dollar Shave Club, Moveworks, and Trusted Health. He was also a founding partner of Liquidnet’s Private Shares marketplace, showcasing his deep expertise in tech and private market investments. Parade Ventures' investment thesis revolves around identifying companies with high margins, lifetime value, and repeatable sales models. The firm emphasizes capital-efficient businesses that can scale sustainably, and it provides portfolio companies with unparalleled access to a network of top-tier founders and operators for mentorship and support. Notable investments include companies such as Plastiq and Clubhouse, reflecting Parade Ventures' focus on cutting-edge technology and scalable solutions in industries like software, financial services, and productivity tools. Parade Ventures continues to be a key player in helping early-stage tech companies navigate their growth journeys.