i-Hatch Ventures

Established in 1999, i-Hatch Ventures is a New York-based venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments within the mobile and broadband technology sectors. The firm focuses on providing capital and hands-on support to technology ventures, particularly in areas such as wireless infrastructure, mobile data services, messaging, enabling technology platforms, and direct-to-consumer services. i-Hatch Ventures offers funding in the form of early-stage equity, follow-on expansion capital, or venture debt, aiming to support companies throughout their growth stages.

Over the years, the firm has achieved notable exits, including the acquisition of AtHoc by Blackberry, Datasnap.io by Neustar, and M:Metrics by comScore. The team comprises experienced professionals with backgrounds in technology and media, including co-founders Chip Austin and Brad Farkas, who have extensive experience in building and advising technology companies.

i-Hatch Ventures' investment strategy emphasizes a hands-on approach, leveraging the substantial contact base developed through deep focus on the mobile and broadband sectors. This approach enables the firm to provide not only capital but also strategic guidance to its portfolio companies, fostering growth and innovation within the technology industry.