Contour Venture Partners

Contour Venture Partners invests in companies focused on information technology and the application of innovative software solutions into the enterprise SaaS, vertical B2B SaaS, and financial services sectors. The principals at Contour have a long and successful track record, having directly supported over 95 companies through numerous market cycles. We take great pride in the strong bonds we form with management teams, as this is a crucial ingredient to achieving long-term milestones while also making the process engaging and enjoyable. We recognize it is the details and pursuit of flawless execution combined with the right long-term vision that makes a company great. We have the experience, intuition, judgment, and industry expertise to ensure that the foundation is in place for management to build a great business with a sustainable competitive advantage. Contour Venture Partners, a New York City-based seed and early-stage VC firm, invests in innovative technology companies within Northeast industry hubs, focusing on financial services, enterprise software, vertical B2B software, and digital media. They look for exceptional entrepreneurs and management teams with deep industry expertise, sound judgment, integrity, and long-term commitment, aiming to back companies with differentiated, scalable products that can win significant share in large markets. The firm typically invests $500,000 to $2 million in a company's initial round, preferring to lead or co-lead as the first institutional investor, and continues supporting portfolio companies through later rounds. Contour takes an active, hands-on role post-investment—often via a board seat—helping with recruiting, sales, growth strategy, operations, business development, and exit planning as part of a long-term partnership with management.