Cedar Grove Investments

Cedar Grove Investments is a private venture capital firm, deploying capital into early-stage new economy companies. Its principals, seasoned former executives from wireless and internet sectors, offer deep operational and investment expertise spanning entrepreneurial, technical, marketing, and legal domains. They strategically invest in 'arms merchants,' focusing on electronic business software, services, and next-generation communication tools.

Established in 1997, originally as Cedar Grove Partners, the firm was founded by key principals Bill Heston and Scot Jarvis. Their founding insight stemmed from successfully building prominent businesses, recognizing the value of applying this hands-on experience and extensive network to foster new ventures. They created a firm to actively support early-stage founders and management teams, investing their own capital to accelerate growth.

The firm targets founders and management of early-stage companies in electronic business software, services, next-generation communication, and mobile internet solutions. Cedar Grove Investments guides entrepreneurs toward market leadership and sustainable business models. Their vision is cultivating a portfolio of businesses dominating their specialized sectors.