186 Ventures
Overview
186 Ventures is a pre-seed & seed stage venture capital firm based in Boston investing thematically across software sectors. They bring full operational and strategic support and an unparalleled network to founders when they need it most– at the beginning. They focus primarily on the Northeast of the US, although they have already demonstrated an ability to deploy into high growth startups in San Francisco, LA, and other select US cities. 186 Ventures raised its first fund during the Fall of 2021 after the founders of the firm, Giuseppe Stuto & Julian Fialkow, built an angel portfolio of 32 early stage technology companies.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flagler Health | Aug 2026 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Kredit | Apr 2022 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Reasoner | Jun 2023 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
| Beluga Technology | Oct 2023 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Beluga | Oct 2023 | Seed | Co-investor |
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Key People
Giuseppe Stuto
Managing Partner, Co-Founder
Julian Fialkow
Co-Founder and Managing Partner
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is 186 Ventures based?
186 Ventures is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
When was 186 Ventures founded?
186 Ventures was founded in 2018.
How many portfolio companies does 186 Ventures have?
186 Ventures has 21 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in 186 Ventures's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Flagler Health, Kredit, Reasoner, Beluga Technology, Beluga.
What was 186 Ventures's most recent investment shown here?
186 Ventures's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Flagler Health in 2026.
What sectors does 186 Ventures focus on?
186 Ventures focuses on FinTech, FinTech, FinTech, Crypto & Web3, FinTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, FinTech, Real Estate & PropTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Crypto & Web3, FinTech, FinTech, Consumer & Commerce, FinTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Crypto & Web3, Enterprise Software, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, FinTech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Crypto & Web3, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, FinTech.
What company stages does 186 Ventures focus on?
186 Ventures typically invests at the Early stage.
What is 186 Ventures's AUM?
186 Ventures's assets under management are estimated between $0.0 and $50.0M.