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Canal Partners functions as a venture capital firm, dedicating its resources to early-stage software and internet companies. The firm’s core capability lies in identifying high-potential startups and offering strategic guidance to help them scale. Through direct investment and active involvement, Canal Partners aims to accelerate the development of nascent technological businesses.
Jaimie Pickles founded the firm in July 2008, leveraging his extensive background as a managing consultant at Tillinghast-Towers Perrin and President and COO at InsWeb Corporation. His deep understanding of market dynamics and a robust professional network informed the creation of Canal Partners as a strategic investment partner for emerging enterprises.
The firm primarily serves founders of promising software and internet ventures seeking both capital and seasoned operational expertise. Canal Partners' vision is to foster the success of its portfolio companies, thereby empowering innovative solutions to reach their full market potential and contributing to the broader technology ecosystem by supporting future industry leaders.
Canal Partners has 2 tracked investments across 2 companies. The latest tracked deal is $3.6M Series A in Allbound in December 2018.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 21, 2018 | Allbound | $3.6M Series A | Canal Partners | Arizona Founders Fund, KLH Venture Partners, Stout Street Capital, Tallwave Capital |
| Mar 1, 2011 | EquipRent.com | $1.0M Seed | — | Bowery Capital, DFJ, Founder Collective, Mathias Schilling, Lerer Hippeau, Hans Tung, RRE Ventures, Social Leverage, SoftBank Capital, SV Angel, White Star Capital, Eghosa Omoigui, Howard Lindzon |
