Silvertech Ventures

Overview

SilverTech Ventures is a venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments in technology startups, with a particular focus on the cybersecurity sector. The firm operates from its New York office, providing a collaborative environment where founders can interact daily with the team and their peers, addressing common challenges faced by young companies. The initial term for companies in their hub is one year, with many firms choosing to stay longer. In exchange for assistance and space, SilverTech Ventures receives equity in common stock that vests over the year. This setup allows founders to learn and exchange insights with their peers who actively work alongside them in the hub. The firm's investment philosophy centers on partnering with passionate and inspiring founders who are addressing large markets. SilverTech Ventures typically invests between $250,000 and $1 million as part of a larger funding round. They prefer to invest in people they already know, usually from operating within their hub. The firm emphasizes partnership and community, aiming to build an environment where entrepreneurs with choices come to SilverTech Ventures for help, support, and the camaraderie of other entrepreneurs. They look to surround themselves with people they admire, those who are building businesses that solve real-world challenges, with the potential to emerge as market share leaders. SilverTech Ventures measures success in terms of the depth of their relationships and the shareholder returns derived from economic interest in their companies. They hope entrepreneurs and investors care about their success as much as they care about theirs. The firm's leadership includes Charlie Federman, Lawrence Wagenberg, Tal Kerret, and Guy Vardi, who bring diverse expertise to the venture capital landscape, particularly in the technology and cybersecurity sectors.