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The Blu Difference
Our Money | Our Time | Our Legacy
We were founded in 2010 by a group of like-minded entrepreneurs looking to use our time and money to up the game of angel and early-stage venture investing in the DC area.
Operator DNA | Founder Alignment | Experienced Mentors
Our operator-DNA and experience guides us as we commit our own money and time to the success of early stage companies.
Strong Track Record | Mid-Atlantic Roots | Cyber-Focused
After 10 years and over $75 million invested, we have created a vibrant entity and ecosystem and achieved success in the greater DC and Mid-Atlantic region and beyond.
One Philosophy: Three Investment Platforms
CORE BLU
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“Seed” to “east coast Series A”
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Technology companies; B2B, SaaS or enterprise software model;
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Broad industry verticals: IoT, Telecom, Healthcare tech, Digital media, non-invasive biological sciences,
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Special situations including acquisitions and spin-off restructurings
SEED
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“Pre Seed,” our earliest stage investments
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Focus on Cybersecurity, FinTech, HealthTech, IoT, and Smart Cities
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$50-$250K checks
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Expedited process
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5-10 companies per cohort
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Specialized help, sharing of resources, connections to our broader community
CYBER FUND
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“Series A +” Cyber security VC Fund
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$1MM-$3MM checks
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Provides the rocket fuel for our top performing cyber investments
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Access to BVI’s cyber ecosystem
Core Investor Partner Program
The Core Investor Partner Program offers a select group of investors the opportunity to invest alongside BVI principals on promising deals. The Core Investor program operates through an opt-in process for each investment, allowing program members to maintain full decision-making control. BVI principals and staff lead the due diligence for prospective deals and present a summary of their findings to the Core Investors, enabling Core Investors to engage and invest in vetted companies without committing an abundance of time.