North Coast Ventures

North Coast Ventures is a venture capital firm providing early-stage capital to business-to-business Applied AI companies. It invests in scalable ventures across healthcare, insurance, and logistics, connecting portfolio companies with its 500-plus investor network. This offers strategic introductions and hands-on support, accelerating growth for Seed to Series A enterprises.

Claiborne Rankin and Todd Federman founded the firm in 2006 as the North Coast Angel Fund, with Federman as Executive Director. Its early focus on tech capital evolved. The insight shifted to Applied AI, recognizing the network's pivotal role in market success and sustained growth for B2B solutions.

The firm serves early-stage Applied AI companies seeking capital and strategic partnerships, alongside investors seeking deal flow. North Coast Ventures' vision is to catalyze category-defining solutions, fostering lasting value. It actively engages in strategic decisions, customer development, and scaling, supporting global expansion.