A VC firm that's
as tenacious
as you are.
Capital, connections, and counsel for entrepreneurs with grit.
Who we’re
looking for
We partner with founders driven to build capital efficient, sustainable companies, no matter what’s in their way. This might mean you are:
A first time founder
Hungry for success
NOT a unicorn - even better you’re an underdog
Eric Gastfriend
Founder and CEO,
DynamiCare Health
"ELV is the ideal investor for entrepreneurs. They move quickly to get deals done, and they help you pull in other investors to close out the round. They leverage their strong networks to find new opportunities for the portfolio companies. ELV is no friction, 100% value add."
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Joe Belsterling
Founder,
MajorClarity
"Early Light are some of the most responsive, willing to help/open up networks, and founder-friendly investors I’ve met. When the time came, they were my first choice to lead our seed round. If you have the opportunity to work with Early Light, for your own sake, I highly recommend doing so."
Adam Segal
Founder,
Cove
"Early light gets it. As a startup, there are so many things that one can can be worrying about. Having a committed investor that works alongside you, makes introductions, jumps into the weeds when asked, and is just all-around supportive goes an incredibly long way. You get that in ELV."
Eric Gastfriend
Founder and CEO,
DynamiCare Health
"ELV is the ideal investor for entrepreneurs. They move quickly to get deals done, and they help you pull in other investors to close out the round. They leverage their strong networks to find new opportunities for the portfolio companies. ELV is no friction, 100% value add."
Joe Belsterling
Founder,
MajorClarity
"Early Light are some of the most responsive, willing to help/open up networks, and founder-friendly investors I’ve met. When the time came, they were my first choice to lead our seed round. If you have the opportunity to work with Early Light, for your own sake, I highly recommend doing so."
Adam Segal
Founder,
Cove
"Early light gets it. As a startup, there are so many things that one can can be worrying about. Having a committed investor that works alongside you, makes introductions, jumps into the weeds when asked, and is just all-around supportive goes an incredibly long way. You get that in ELV."
Our Thesis
We move very fast. We are industry and stage agnostic between our fund and angel syndicate. Our number one goal is to enable our founders to “win” no matter the size of the exit.
Quantifiable value proposition
Strong YoY growth
Traction and loyal customer base
$100m+ Market
Scrappy and dedicated team
Capital efficient
Like what you’re
hearing?
Let's talk.
Proudly based in the Mid-Atlantic - empowering passionate founders to make their mark.
Proudly based in the Mid-Atlantic - empowering passionate founders to make their mark.