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Costanoa Ventures

Costanoa Ventures is a venture capital firm that backs early-stage founders solving big, hard problems, primarily in enterprise software. The firm takes a long-term, hands-on partnership approach with its portfolio companies, offering operational expertise from the earliest days through major milestones such as Series B and beyond.
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Costanoa Ventures is a venture capital investment firm focused on partnering with a select few founders aiming to solve big, hard problems, with particular experience in enterprise software companies. The firm emphasizes deep, long-term engagement with its portfolio, with founders describing the Costanoa team as feeling like an extension of their own and praising the firm's continued support well after initial investment. Portfolio companies mentioned include Lively (a modern HSA platform for employers and individuals), Vannevar, SGNL, and Ivo, spanning enterprise software, health benefits, and AI-driven legal tools. Costanoa serves startup founders and CEOs, typically at Series B and other growth stages, providing operational expertise and pattern-recognition built from decades of experience investing in and helping build enterprise software companies.