.406 Ventures

.406 Ventures, LLC is a Boston-based venture capital firm founded in 2005 that specializes in early-stage investments, primarily focusing on enterprise IT companies. The firm targets sectors such as information technology security, cyber security, digital health, cloud technology, and financial technology, among others. .406 Ventures typically invests between $2 million and $5 million initially, with total investments ranging from $6 million to $10 million per company. It seeks to be the lead institutional investor and often acquires significant stakes, ranging from 20% to 80%, in its portfolio companies. The firm emphasizes its involvement in technology-enabled business services and next-generation software, particularly those employing innovative delivery models. With a strong emphasis on building value through industry expertise and networks, .406 Ventures also reserves capital for opportunistic investments in more mature companies where technology shifts present growth opportunities.