TDF Ventures

TDF Ventures LLC is a venture capital firm founded in 2004 and headquartered in Chevy Chase, Maryland, with additional offices in Washington, D.C., and Silicon Valley. The firm specializes in early-stage investments, primarily targeting seed stage and Series A companies across various sectors, including infrastructure, software, services, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and e-commerce. TDF Ventures typically invests between $0.5 million and $5 million per transaction, focusing on companies that enhance business processes, improve broadband access, or innovate in technology and communication. The firm seeks to engage actively with its portfolio companies and often considers co-investment opportunities. TDF Ventures is committed to supporting startups that address critical industry challenges and leverage emerging technologies to create value in enterprise markets.

Dennis Ainge

Operating Partner

Matthew Bressler

Principal

Mark Floyd

Partner

Joseph Harar

Principal

Jim Pastoriza

General Partner

Will Rayner

Principal

John D. Schanz

Operating Partner

Past deals in District of Columbia

Procurated

Series A in 2021
Procurated, Inc. operates an online platform dedicated to collecting and sharing reviews from procurement officials in the public sector, including state and local governments, education, and non-profit organizations. Founded in 2019 and based in Washington, D.C., Procurated serves as the largest supplier ratings and reviews platform tailored for these sectors. The platform allows public sector purchasers to access peer insights, enabling them to make informed decisions when selecting suppliers. Users can search for reviews and ratings on various suppliers, contributing to a comprehensive database of feedback that has amassed over 44,000 reviews. By providing real-time feedback and customized dashboards for vendor performance, Procurated helps clients identify suppliers that have consistently delivered quality service to public organizations, all at no cost to the buyers.

Omnispace

Venture Round in 2021
Headquartered in the Washington D.C. area, and founded by veteran telecommunications and satellite industry executives, Omnispace is redefining mobile connectivity for the 21st century. By leveraging 5G technologies, the company is combining the global footprint of a non-geostationary satellite constellation with the mobile networks of the world’s leading telecom companies to bring an interoperable “one network” connectivity to users and IoT devices anywhere on the globe.

Omnispace

Series A in 2017
Headquartered in the Washington D.C. area, and founded by veteran telecommunications and satellite industry executives, Omnispace is redefining mobile connectivity for the 21st century. By leveraging 5G technologies, the company is combining the global footprint of a non-geostationary satellite constellation with the mobile networks of the world’s leading telecom companies to bring an interoperable “one network” connectivity to users and IoT devices anywhere on the globe.

Omnispace

Venture Round in 2016
Headquartered in the Washington D.C. area, and founded by veteran telecommunications and satellite industry executives, Omnispace is redefining mobile connectivity for the 21st century. By leveraging 5G technologies, the company is combining the global footprint of a non-geostationary satellite constellation with the mobile networks of the world’s leading telecom companies to bring an interoperable “one network” connectivity to users and IoT devices anywhere on the globe.

Quad Learning

Debt Financing in 2015
Quad Learning, Inc., operating as American Honors, was founded in 2012 and is based in Washington, D.C. The company focuses on creating more affordable pathways for students seeking to complete their bachelor's degrees at prestigious institutions. It develops a two-year honors program tailored for high-achieving students, offering essential academic support and personalized advising services, including course planning and career exploration. Additionally, Quad Learning collaborates with community colleges to deliver this competitive program, providing marketing strategies, recruitment, selective admissions, and faculty development services. The company also features an online learning platform, enhancing the educational experience for students and facilitating their transition to four-year universities.

Quad Learning

Series B in 2014
Quad Learning, Inc., operating as American Honors, was founded in 2012 and is based in Washington, D.C. The company focuses on creating more affordable pathways for students seeking to complete their bachelor's degrees at prestigious institutions. It develops a two-year honors program tailored for high-achieving students, offering essential academic support and personalized advising services, including course planning and career exploration. Additionally, Quad Learning collaborates with community colleges to deliver this competitive program, providing marketing strategies, recruitment, selective admissions, and faculty development services. The company also features an online learning platform, enhancing the educational experience for students and facilitating their transition to four-year universities.

Quad Learning

Series A in 2013
Quad Learning, Inc., operating as American Honors, was founded in 2012 and is based in Washington, D.C. The company focuses on creating more affordable pathways for students seeking to complete their bachelor's degrees at prestigious institutions. It develops a two-year honors program tailored for high-achieving students, offering essential academic support and personalized advising services, including course planning and career exploration. Additionally, Quad Learning collaborates with community colleges to deliver this competitive program, providing marketing strategies, recruitment, selective admissions, and faculty development services. The company also features an online learning platform, enhancing the educational experience for students and facilitating their transition to four-year universities.

HelloWallet

Series B in 2012
HelloWallet, LLC is a financial services software company based in Washington, D.C., that provides a range of online tools to help individuals and organizations manage their finances effectively. Established in 2008, HelloWallet's platform assists users in organizing and tracking various financial accounts, including checking, savings, retirement, and healthcare accounts, as well as loans and investments. The software offers personalized guidance on budgeting, emergency savings, debt management, and retirement planning, aimed at enhancing financial well-being. Additionally, HelloWallet provides employers with analytics to assess workforce financial health and improve employee engagement and wellness. The company operates a double bottom line business model, donating one subscription to a family in need for every five subscriptions sold. As of mid-2017, HelloWallet functions as a subsidiary of KeyBank National Association.

Quad Learning

Series A in 2012
Quad Learning, Inc., operating as American Honors, was founded in 2012 and is based in Washington, D.C. The company focuses on creating more affordable pathways for students seeking to complete their bachelor's degrees at prestigious institutions. It develops a two-year honors program tailored for high-achieving students, offering essential academic support and personalized advising services, including course planning and career exploration. Additionally, Quad Learning collaborates with community colleges to deliver this competitive program, providing marketing strategies, recruitment, selective admissions, and faculty development services. The company also features an online learning platform, enhancing the educational experience for students and facilitating their transition to four-year universities.
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