Kepha Partners

Kepha Partners is an early-stage venture capital and venture building firm based in Waltham, Massachusetts, that partners with entrepreneurs to develop startups from initial concepts, often before a business plan is formalized. Through its "Venture Building" program, the firm provides hands-on advising, product refinement, go-to-market strategies, key hires, and initial deals to founding teams. Kepha Partners manages $100 million in capital, funding 7-10 startups from its first fund, and reported $5 million in annual revenue in 2024. Partners Jo Tango and Eric Hjerpe, alongside former CFO Ed Hamilton, collectively bring over 70 years of experience working with more than 60 founding teams. Kepha Partners was founded in 2006 by Jo Tango. Its business model centers on manages $100 million in capital to invest in and build early-stage companies, funding 7-10 startups from its first fund.