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Bascom Ventures
Bascom Ventures was founded in 1998 by David C. Bascom, drawing on wealth generated through the Bascom family's real estate development business.
Bascom Ventures
Bascom Ventures was founded in 1998 by David C. Bascom, drawing on wealth generated through the Bascom family's real estate development business. The firm operates as a single family office with offices in Manchester, New Hampshire; Menlo Park and Palo Alto, California; New York City; and Phoenix, Arizona. Its geographic spread reflects a strategy of covering both traditional real estate markets and tech-centric venture opportunities. The investment strategy spans three core asset classes: direct real estate acquisitions and development, private credit instruments, and venture capital investments. Within venture, Bascom Ventures has backed technology companies including those in the software and digital health sectors. The firm also provides mezzanine debt and structured equity for real estate projects, targeting both income-generating assets and development plays. Its geographic footprint covers the United States, with concentration in the Northeast, Southwest, and West Coast. Total AUM is not publicly disclosed; Altss estimates deployment capacity between $500 million and $1 billion. The firm employs a lean team of investment professionals across its five offices. Adjacent structures include the Bascom Family Foundation, a philanthropic vehicle, though details of its funding and grant-making are limited. In 2023, the firm closed a real estate debt fund at $200 million to target commercial property lending (per public records, 2023). A structural differentiator is Bascom Ventures' multi-office model — rare for a single family office to maintain five US locations — allowing the firm to source and manage real estate and venture deals across distinct regional ecosystems. This decentralized structure creates proprietary deal flow in local markets rather than relying on intermediaries.
General information
Firm type
Venture Capital
Year founded
1998
AUM
Undisclosed (Altss estimate)
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Manchester
Corporate office
Manchester, NH, United States
Additional offices
Menlo Park, CA · New York, NY · Palo Alto, CA · Phoenix, AZ
Principals
David C. Bascom
Founder & Managing Partner
John Bascom
Managing Partner
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Bascom Ventures?
David C. Bascom, founder and managing partner, leads the firm. His son John Bascom serves as managing partner. Day-to-day investment decisions are made by this family duo, with a small team of analysts supporting deal sourcing and due diligence across the firm's five offices.
How does Bascom Ventures source proprietary deal flow?
The firm's multi-office structure — with locations in Manchester, NH; Menlo Park and Palo Alto, CA; New York, NY; and Phoenix, AZ — provides exposure to distinct regional markets. For real estate, the firm leverages local developer relationships and on-the-ground teams. For venture investments, the Silicon Valley and New York offices provide access to tech deal flow.
Is Bascom Ventures structured as a single family office or does it operate more like a venture firm?
Bascom Ventures is a single family office, investing the Bascom family's capital directly. It does not manage third-party capital, though it has occasionally raised sidecar vehicles for specific strategies. Its venture investment activity is a subset of a broader portfolio that includes direct real estate and private credit.
What investment stages does Bascom Ventures typically target in venture?
Bascom Ventures focuses on early-stage venture investments, primarily Series A and B rounds, with occasional participation in seed rounds. Its venture portfolio includes technology companies in software and digital health. The firm typically invests alongside other venture capital firms rather than acting as lead investor.
Does Bascom Ventures maintain philanthropic structures?
Yes, the Bascom Family Foundation exists as a separate philanthropic entity funded by the Bascom family. Details of its grant-making activities are not publicly detailed, but the foundation is distinct from the investment operations of Bascom Ventures. This separation is typical for large family offices, allowing charitable giving to be managed independently of investment returns.
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
The wealth underlying Bascom Ventures originates from the Bascom family's real estate development business, which has been active in the United States since the mid-20th century. David C. Bascom grew the family's investments through property development and management, founding Bascom Ventures to professionalize the family capital.
What is Bascom Ventures' known posture on co-investments alongside external GPs?
The firm participates in co-investments, both in real estate (as limited partner in property funds) and in venture deals alongside lead venture capital firms. In real estate, this includes providing mezzanine debt or equity stakes in development projects managed by third-party sponsors. In venture, co-investments are typically structured as direct minority stakes in portfolio companies.
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