Start Something Ventures
Overview
Start Something Ventures is an Indianapolis-based angel group that invests in early-stage (pre-seed and seed) companies. It is industry-agnostic but historically focuses on SaaS or tech-enabled businesses with proven revenues and valuations between $2M and $10M. The firm operates by creating Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) for each investment rather than as a traditional formal fund.
Portfolio Companies
5
Website
startsomethingventures.comInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| HData | Mar 2024 | Series A | Co-investor |
| SoSha | Apr 2022 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Yourco | Oct 2023 | Seed | Co-investor |
| AfterSchool HQ | Jun 2023 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Murray Mentor | Aug 2025 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Start Something Ventures based?
Start Something Ventures is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States.
When was Start Something Ventures founded?
Founding year information for Start Something Ventures is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Start Something Ventures have?
Start Something Ventures has 5 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Start Something Ventures's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include HData, SoSha, Yourco, AfterSchool HQ, Murray Mentor.
What was Start Something Ventures's most recent investment shown here?
Start Something Ventures's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Murray Mentor in 2025.
What sectors does Start Something Ventures focus on?
Start Something Ventures focuses on Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure.
What company stages does Start Something Ventures focus on?
Start Something Ventures typically invests at the Early stage.