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TDF Ventures
TDF Ventures is a Washington DC-based venture capital fund focused on the communications sector. The firm partners with entrepreneurs to build technology and...
TDF Ventures
TDF Ventures is a Washington DC-based venture capital fund focused on the communications sector. The firm partners with entrepreneurs to build technology and services companies. TDF Ventures invests in companies addressing large communications problems, leveraging management's experience and Washington DC connections.
General information
Firm type
Venture Capital
Year founded
2002
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Chevy Chase
Corporate office
Chevy Chase, MD, United States
Principals
James Pastoriza
Managing Partner
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
How does TDF Ventures source proprietary deal flow?
The firm's Chevy Chase headquarters positions it outside the competitive auction environment of Sand Hill Road. TDF relies on operator networks, repeat founder referrals, and long-standing relationships across the Mid-Atlantic, Boston, and select Bay Area ecosystems to access Seed and Series A rounds before they reach broader syndication.
What investment stages does TDF Ventures typically target?
TDF focuses on Seed and Series A rounds, with initial check sizes ranging from approximately $500,000 to $5 million. The firm does maintain capacity for follow-on investments into existing portfolio companies through later rounds, but early-stage enterprise is the core mandate.
Which sectors does TDF Ventures explicitly avoid?
TDF Ventures does not invest in consumer internet, mobile applications, life sciences, or biotechnology. The firm's mandate is concentrated exclusively on enterprise-facing technology: software, infrastructure, AI/ML, cybersecurity, and industrial tech, a clean carve-out that has remained stable across multiple fund vintages.
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