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Ankona Capital
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Ankona Capital strategically invests $5–$15M in early-growth-stage B2B software companies generating $5–$15M in recurring revenues—companies that have already found product/market fit and are at the 'elbow,' the critical inflection point where rapid growth must be handled thoughtfully. The firm partners with passionate, mission-driven founders to help them scale wisely and capital-efficiently, transitioning from startup to sustainable scale. Founded in 2019 by a team of experienced software company founders and investors with over 50 years of combined software experience, Ankona brings more than just capital: its operating partner network of former founders who have collectively built and sold companies for $2.5 billion provides hands-on mentorship and operational guidance. The firm focuses primarily on the Southern California market and North America broadly, aiming to be the supportive, founder-empathetic partner that its own founders wished they had when starting out.
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“There wasn't really anyone local that we could count on. So, now apart from money, we try to bring mentorship and a good starting point for these local entrepreneurs. We want to be the guy that we didn't have when we were getting started.”
“We want to back entrepreneurs who want to help customers, and other founders. One of the things we look for in companies is if they are solving real customer problems, and have a real return on investments from the customer. That way, they're helping the customers save money, at the same time turning the customers into money.”
“Ankona has been the ideal partner. They do the work and show up prepared. They offer insight while also recognizing that I have context they don't. They're calm and cool when things aren't going to plan. And they're also fun to hang out with.”
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