Fitz Gate Ventures

Fitz Gate Ventures, established in 2015, is a Princeton-based, early-stage venture capital firm with a strong presence in New York and Texas. The firm focuses on deep tech, hard tech, and climate tech sectors, writing initial checks ranging from $500K to $2M and reserving capital for follow-on rounds. Fitz Gate's unique value proposition lies in its extensive "Friends of Fitz" network, comprising hundreds of venture capitalists, founders, educators, and industry experts, which it leverages to support its portfolio companies. The firm's partners, Jim Cohen and Mark Poag, are active mentors and advisors to various entrepreneurial ecosystems, including Techstars NYC, Princeton University, and Rice University. Fitz Gate has raised multiple funds, with its third fund launched recently, and has attracted investments from prominent VCs and corporates in follow-on rounds.