Blu Venture Investors

Blu Venture Investors is a venture capital and private equity firm focusing on seed and early-stage technology investments and related special situations such as acquisitions and spin-offs. It backs software, SaaS, cybersecurity, Internet of Things, digital media, and technology companies across B2B and B2C models, with interest in materials, chemical and biological sciences, and solutions for defense, homeland security, and intelligence communities. The firm targets the mid-Atlantic region—Maryland, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and North Carolina—and typically invests between $50,000 and $3 million per round, often syndicating larger rounds with partners. It aims to take majority stakes and provides board seats, advisory support, and, when needed, C-level executives. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Vienna, Virginia, Blu Venture Investors combines capital with active mentorship from experienced operators to help early-stage companies scale.

Eric Adler

Principal

Bikram Bakshi

Partner

Lily Bengfort

Partner

Keith Bozeman

Principal

Joe Callanan

Partner

Michael Denning

Partner

Benjamin Ebenezer

Principal

Bill Fields

Venture Partner

Deb Fitzgerald

Partner

J.S. Gamble

Principal

Matt Gittleman

Principal

Donya He

Partner

Howard Horowitz

Venture Partner

Pradeep Kaul

Principal

Sassan Kimiavi Ph.D

Partner and Innovations Investment Committee Member

Mike Kostoff

Principal

Pawan Malhotra

Partner and Member of Executive Committee, Cyber Fund Investment Committee and Innovations Investment Committee

PK Malhotra

Principal

Joshua Miller

Associate

Josh Miller

Senior Associate

Kim Nguyen

Partner

Theodore Olsen

Venture Partner

Bob Proctor

Partner

Hal Shelton

Principal

Paul Silber

Principal

Robert Struble

Partner and Cyber Fund Investment Committee Member

Michael Sutton

Principal

Tarun Upadhyay

Partner and Member of Cyber Investment Committee

Pradeep Wahi

Partner

Past deals in District of Columbia

Ostendio

Series A in 2021
Ostendio develops a cloud‑based security and compliance management platform that helps organizations assess risk, create and manage policies, train employees on security awareness, and monitor continuous compliance across more than 150 security frameworks. The platform, known as MyVirtualComplianceManager, is used by healthcare providers and medical device manufacturers to demonstrate adherence to industry standards and improve overall information security posture. Founded in 2013, the company is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, with an additional office in Washington, D.C.

Ostendio

Seed Round in 2017
Ostendio develops a cloud‑based security and compliance management platform that helps organizations assess risk, create and manage policies, train employees on security awareness, and monitor continuous compliance across more than 150 security frameworks. The platform, known as MyVirtualComplianceManager, is used by healthcare providers and medical device manufacturers to demonstrate adherence to industry standards and improve overall information security posture. Founded in 2013, the company is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, with an additional office in Washington, D.C.

Trip Tribe

Seed Round in 2016
Trip Tribe is a community-based platform founded in 2013 by Dave and Meg Aidekman, based in Washington, D.C. The company specializes in facilitating yoga and fitness retreats, allowing travelers to connect and travel together across various regions, including Latin America, Europe, the United States, Canada, Asia, and Africa. Trip Tribe offers wellness retreat services to individuals, wellness professionals, and organizations, providing options for group travel and accommodating professionals who teach these retreats. Through its platform, Trip Tribe enhances the travel experience by promoting wellness-focused accommodations and tours, ensuring clients and their guests receive exceptional retreat experiences.

Interfolio

Series A in 2016
Interfolio, Inc. is a provider of an advanced online platform focused on higher education credential management and decision-making services for academic institutions. Founded in 1999 and based in Washington, D.C., the company offers a comprehensive Faculty Information System that supports the entire lifecycle of faculty work, including hiring, annual reviews, and scholarly data management. Interfolio's platform enables users to collect, organize, and review candidate materials, while also assisting in faculty search and tenure reviews. Its Dossier feature allows scholars to manage their academic documents and confidential recommendations effectively. By transitioning academic processes from legacy systems to cloud-based solutions, Interfolio aims to enhance productivity and reduce costs for colleges and universities. The company serves a diverse array of organizations, including notable institutions such as Johns Hopkins, Brown, and Stanford, establishing itself as a leader in faculty-first technology within the higher education sector.

Trip Tribe

Seed Round in 2014
Trip Tribe is a community-based platform founded in 2013 by Dave and Meg Aidekman, based in Washington, D.C. The company specializes in facilitating yoga and fitness retreats, allowing travelers to connect and travel together across various regions, including Latin America, Europe, the United States, Canada, Asia, and Africa. Trip Tribe offers wellness retreat services to individuals, wellness professionals, and organizations, providing options for group travel and accommodating professionals who teach these retreats. Through its platform, Trip Tribe enhances the travel experience by promoting wellness-focused accommodations and tours, ensuring clients and their guests receive exceptional retreat experiences.

Interfolio

Seed Round in 2013
Interfolio, Inc. is a provider of an advanced online platform focused on higher education credential management and decision-making services for academic institutions. Founded in 1999 and based in Washington, D.C., the company offers a comprehensive Faculty Information System that supports the entire lifecycle of faculty work, including hiring, annual reviews, and scholarly data management. Interfolio's platform enables users to collect, organize, and review candidate materials, while also assisting in faculty search and tenure reviews. Its Dossier feature allows scholars to manage their academic documents and confidential recommendations effectively. By transitioning academic processes from legacy systems to cloud-based solutions, Interfolio aims to enhance productivity and reduce costs for colleges and universities. The company serves a diverse array of organizations, including notable institutions such as Johns Hopkins, Brown, and Stanford, establishing itself as a leader in faculty-first technology within the higher education sector.
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