Entry stageSeries A, Series B
Check size$3M to $30M
Leads roundsYes
FocusEnterprise software
Latest fund$129M Fund II (2023)
Investing team5 peopleNo activity since Sep
Who you would pitch at Ankona Capital
5 people on the investing team, 4 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.
Brian MesicManaging DirectorBrian Mesic co-founded Ankona after serving as General Partner at Anthem Venture Partners, with two decades of Southern California venture experience.
Jared SmithManaging Director
Josh HarmsenManaging DirectorHe previously worked at Solis Capital, Morgan Stanley, and Ford.
Newth MorrisManaging DirectorHe co-founded Telogis, which grew into a global fleet-telematics platform and was sold to Verizon.
Gardner SmithAssociateHe previously worked at Wells Fargo Securities, UBS, and Horsley-Bridge.
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Writes $3M to $30M checks. Its smallest check is larger than 93% of firms in the atlas.
Bars: how many firms in the atlas report each band. Highlighted: this firm.No recent activity since September 2026. Quiet does not mean closed.
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In their words
Ankona Capital — Growth-stage B2B software investorsWe know early growth stage software. First checks of $5–10M into B2B software companies at $3–15M in ARR — past product-market fit, before real scale.www.ankona.com
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Questions
What stage does Ankona Capital invest in?
Ankona Capital reports entry at series a, series b.
How much does Ankona Capital invest?
Ankona Capital reports checks of $3M to $30M.
Does Ankona Capital lead rounds?
Yes. Ankona Capital says it can lead.
Who are the partners at Ankona Capital?
Brian Mesic (Managing Director), Jared Smith (Managing Director), Josh Harmsen (Managing Director), Newth Morris (Managing Director).
Is Ankona Capital active right now?
No recent activity since September 2026.
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