Impression Ventures
impression.venturesImpression Ventures specializes in leading Seed stage investments ($1M-$2M in rounds of $2M+) in North America's most promising early-stage Financial Technology companies that disrupt and democratize banking, insurance, wealth management, and related financial services sectors.
Check Size
$1M - $2M
Focus Areas
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Impression Ventures is a hands-on, founder-centric venture capital firm that believes great entrepreneurs and engineers build great companies, not heavily engineered term sheets. Their approach is described as ‘like family’ - they are ‘committed from beginning to end.’ They focus on backing bold ideas that revolutionize financial services through active engagement, mentorship, and operational support rather than passive capital provision. Drawing on years of entrepreneurial and financial expertise, they position themselves as true partners who provide objective, practical advice and leverage their expansive network for portfolio company success.
What Sets Them Apart
- 84% of their investments have gone on to raise Series A or successfully exit (5x industry average)
- Hands-on partnership approach providing operational support beyond just capital
- Deep fintech expertise and specialization - 'Fintech Specialists'
- Lead or co-lead position with straightforward, founder-friendly NVCA term sheets
- Team of experienced entrepreneurs who understand startup challenges firsthand
- Comprehensive operational assistance including financial modeling, go-to-market strategy, hiring support, and market insights
- Commitment to avoiding complex or burdensome conditions in term sheets
Portfolio Highlights
401GO
Fintech
Afficiency
Fintech
Avesdo
Fintech
BorderPass
Fintech
Brim
Fintech
Cascade
Fintech
Elefant
Fintech
Finaeo
Fintech
+ 17 more companies in their portfolio
Investment Team
11 Partners at Impression Ventures
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