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§ Venture Capital · New York City, NY, USA
Pequot Ventures operated as the dedicated venture capital division of Pequot Capital Management. It focused on investing in high-potential, early-stage technology and growth companies. The firm provided strategic capital through a rigorous approach, emphasizing deep sector analysis and active portfolio engagement to foster innovation.
Arthur J. Samberg, a respected finance figure, founded Pequot Capital Management, the parent, in 1998. He established the firm to manage diverse investment funds, which included Pequot Ventures' operations. This structure allowed its venture arm to leverage comprehensive financial insights for enterprise selection.
Pequot Ventures supplied critical capital to entrepreneurial ventures, enabling founders to scale their businesses. It connected innovative startups with resources, striving for substantial investor returns. Its vision centered on catalyzing technological advancement via discerning early-stage investments, eventually transitioning into FirstMark Capital.
Pequot Ventures has 3 tracked investments across 2 companies. The latest tracked deal is $30.0M Other Equity II in Horizon Pharma in July 2007.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2007 | Horizon Pharma | $30.0M Other Equity II | — | Louis Bock, Sutter Hill Ventures |
| Jun 1, 2007 | Clickable | $3.0M Series A | Union Square Ventures, Pequot Ventures | Amadeus Capital Partners, FirstMark Capital, O'Reilly AlphaTech Ventures, Jonathan Miller, Peter Thiel |
| Jan 1, 2007 | Horizon Pharma | $15.0M Series B | Scale Venture Partners | Sutter Hill Ventures |