Papa Bear Ventures

About Papa Bear Ventures

Papa Bear Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage technology companies. The firm focuses on partnering with founders who are building ambitious products and solutions, providing capital and strategic support to help accelerate growth from seed through early expansion. The firm’s investment thesis centers on technology-driven businesses, including software, data platforms, digital marketplaces and other scalable tech models. Papa Bear Ventures looks for founders with strong vision and potential for market impact, aiming to back teams that can evolve into category leaders. Beyond funding, Papa Bear Ventures offers hands-on support, drawing on industry experience and networks to help portfolio companies refine their strategy, attract talent and scale operations. The firm positions itself as a collaborative partner that works closely with founders through the early stages of building and growing a business.
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  • Josh Futterman, Managing General Partner