Laconia Ventures

Laconia Capital Group is an early-stage venture capital firm based in New York City, USA, investing in pre-seed and seed-stage B2B software companies building essential technology for critical industries. Combining angel investing best practices with institutional venture capital, the firm leads seed rounds in sectors like fintech, proptech, climate tech, and healthcare operations. Since its launch in 2021, the firm's Venture Cooperative program has engaged over 1,500 fellows from more than 30 countries, with 80% from underrepresented backgrounds, providing hands-on training in deal sourcing, diligence, and investment processes. Key personnel include partners Jeffrey Silverman, David Arcara, and Geri Kirilova. Laconia Capital Group was founded around 2017 by Jeffrey Silverman and David Arcara. Its business model centers on venture capital firm raising and deploying funds to invest in early-stage startups.