Genacast Ventures

Genacast Ventures is a prominent venture capital firm specializing in seed-stage investments in B2B technology startups across the northeastern United States. With a focus on sectors such as SaaS, advertising, privacy and security, and e-commerce, the firm leverages its deep industry expertise to identify and support promising companies.

The firm's investment strategy emphasizes capital efficiency, seeking startups with innovative technology that provide competitive advantages. Genacast Ventures typically invests up to $1 million in seed-stage rounds, either independently or as part of larger funding rounds up to $2 million. Notable investments include Invite Media (acquired by Google), Demdex (acquired by Adobe), and YieldMo.

Founded by Gil Beyda, a seasoned entrepreneur with experience in running and investing in startups, Genacast Ventures brings a unique perspective to the challenges faced by new companies. The firm's approach combines active board involvement, a strong network in the industries it invests in, and a technology-focused mindset to help portfolio companies navigate the complexities of scaling their businesses.