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DataTribe Foundry
DataTribe Foundry is an asset manager based in Fulton; the Altss profile covers its classification, headquarters, registration, AUM band, and key contacts...
Overview
DATATRIBE FOUNDRY, LLC is an exempt reporting adviser in Fulton, MD. It is based in Fulton, MD. The firm.
General information
Firm type
Asset Manager
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Fulton
Corporate office
Fulton, MD, United States
Principals
Mike Janke
Co-Founder
Bob Ackerman
Co-Founder
John Funge
Co-Founder
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Is DataTribe structured as a venture fund or an accelerator?
Neither. DataTribe describes itself as a "foundry" — an operational model where the firm provides engineering, design, and business resources inside a structured 150-day residency before the company formally raises institutional capital. The output is a fully formed startup with a product and early customer traction, not a demo-day presentation.
What is DataTribe's relationship to larger venture capital firms?
DataTribe acts as a feeder to Series A investors. After the residency, companies historically raise from firms including AllegisCyber, New Enterprise Associates, and Paladin Capital Group. The foundry itself does not lead later rounds but facilitates warm introductions and often retains board involvement.
Who runs investment decisions at DataTribe?
Selection decisions are led by the three co-founders — Mike Janke, Bob Ackerman, and John Funge — drawing on the technical evaluation team inside the Fulton residency. Because the model includes an operational build phase, the decision to accept a founding team is functionally a commitment of internal engineering hours as much as capital.
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