Progress Ventures

Progress Ventures operates as an early-stage, sector-focused venture capital firm investing in B2B technology companies across advertising, commerce, marketing, and media. It prioritizes solutions in data management, AI, measurement, and process automation. The firm delivers tangible value, accelerating growth for its innovative early-stage portfolio companies through a tailored investment approach.

Established in 2008 by founding partners Sam Thompson and Nick MacShane, Progress Ventures emerged from their shared insight into the rapidly evolving digital landscape. Their vision was to create a specialized investment vehicle, applying extensive industry experience to cultivate promising early-stage technology firms within their core sectors.

The firm partners with entrepreneurs developing businesses that can transform the digital economy, specifically those demonstrating product-market fit. Progress Ventures aims to build enduring collaborations, nurturing future B2B technology leaders and guiding them toward significant success in specialized markets.