Early Light Ventures

Early Light Ventures, founded in 2019 and located in Rockville, Maryland, is a venture capital firm that focuses on investing in seed-stage and early-stage B2B software companies. The firm prioritizes companies within the technology sector, particularly those that are growing rapidly, with an annual run rate between $400,000 and $3 million, and valuations ranging from $3 million to $12 million. Early Light Ventures seeks businesses with strong growth metrics, aiming for at least 80% year-over-year growth and low gross churn rates. The firm is particularly interested in companies based in the mid-Atlantic region and is committed to providing substantial support to its portfolio companies throughout their development.

Scott Garber

Managing Partner

Past deals in Maryland

Sunstone Credit

Seed Round in 2022
Sunstone Credit is on a mission to democratize access to solar for small and medium sized businesses (SMBs). Sitting at the intersection of climate, finance and technology, Sunstone has built a best-in-class technology platform and partnered with leading financial institutions and a national network of solar developers to provide SMB borrowers access to simple, affordable and easy-to-understand solar loan products with flexible terms and a streamlined application process. When SMB customers go solar using Sunstone’s products, they save money and reduce their carbon footprint, driving a clean, green future for all. Learn more at sunstonecredit.com.

Kion

Series A in 2021
cloudtamer.io is comprehensive cloud governance software that allows you to manage your cloud presence at scale. With cloudtamer.io, your team can easily request and manage cloud resources that are aligned with your budget, security, and compliance policies.

Vita Therapeutics

Series A in 2021
Vita Therapeutics is a cell engineering company that develops life-transformative treatments. Vita utilizes induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) technology to engineer specific cell types designed to replace those that are defective in patients. Vita works towards delivering tissue-specific stem cells that have the capability to continue to replicate and support muscle regeneration. The company's lead therapy, VTA-110, is a potential allogenic iPSC-based therapy that has shown the ability to repair and regenerate healthy muscle in preclinical studies and has the potential to benefit patients with LGMD and other muscular dystrophies.

Alterwood Health

Seed Round in 2021
Alterwood Health is a managed care company that provides healthcare services to its members and providers. They promote strong doctor-patient relationships through supportive care management strategies, innovative technology, and attractive reimbursement models.

Privva

Venture Round in 2019
Privva, Inc. is a cloud-based vendor risk assessment platform that supports a wide range of industries, including legal, financial services, technology, healthcare, education, and media. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, with an additional office in Arlington, Virginia, Privva offers solutions that streamline the vendor assessment process. Its AutoAssess solution leverages machine learning to automate responses to client security assessments, significantly reducing the time required for law firms and other organizations to complete these evaluations. The platform centralizes security questionnaires, risk ratings, and scoring of responses for third-party vendors, promoting efficient data security and privacy management. By using Privva's workflow and templates, organizations can reduce the time taken to assess vendors by up to 75%, while automating annual recertifications further enhances operational efficiency. The user-friendly interface and adaptable features of Privva's platform allow for a tailored risk assessment approach, addressing the contextual nature of risk management.
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