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Eastern Advisors operates as a venture capital and private equity firm, concentrating its efforts on investing in expansion-stage technology companies. The firm’s core capability lies in a flexible investment approach that leverages its extensive network of corporate executives, entrepreneurs, and investment professionals to facilitate sales and strategic partnerships for its portfolio companies. They actively seek opportunities across various technology sectors, including software, internet services, e-commerce, and digital media, without imposing traditional rigid ownership or board seat requirements.
The firm was established in 2003 by Scott Booth, who currently serves as its Founder and Manager. Booth initiated Eastern Advisors following over two decades of experience in technology investing, which notably included his tenure as a portfolio manager at Kingdon Capital. His founding insight centered on building an investment vehicle that goes beyond capital provision, offering deep strategic and network-based support to accelerate the growth of promising technology ventures.
Eastern Advisors primarily serves rapidly growing, expansion-stage technology companies seeking both capital and strategic connectivity. The firm’s long-term vision is to drive substantial value for these companies by actively integrating them into a broader business ecosystem, fostering market expansion and collaborative opportunities. They aim to be an instrumental partner in transforming innovative technology businesses into market leaders.
Eastern Advisors has 2 tracked investments across 2 companies. The latest tracked deal is $16.0M Series A in Ensighten in September 2012.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2012 | Ensighten | $16.0M Series A | Volition Capital | Battery Ventures, Lead Edge Capital, Floodgate |
| Sep 1, 2012 | Branding Brand | $8.0M Series A | Insight Partners | Lead Edge Capital, Northcap Partners, Tuesday Capital, VantagePoint Capital Partners, Volition Capital |