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MassMutual Ventures

MassMutual Ventures, based in Massachusetts, backs Seed to Series B startups in enterprise software, fintech, cybersecurity, healthtech, and climate, leading rounds with checks from $1 million to $10 million.

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Entry stageSeed, Series A, Series B
Check size$1M to $10M
Leads roundsYes
FocusEnterprise software, Fintech, Cybersecurity, Healthtech, Climate
Latest fundn/a
Investing team7 people1 activity update, latest Oct 8

Who you would pitch at MassMutual Ventures

7 people on the investing team, 5 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.

Doug Russell
Doug RussellManaging Partner & Head of MMVHe has nearly 40 years of global investment, operating, and finance experience in financial services.
Eric Emmons
Eric EmmonsManaging PartnerFocus: fintech, insurtech, enterprise SaaS, and data analytics.
Tim Krysiek
Tim KrysiekManaging PartnerHe previously worked in strategy and business development roles at Equinor and held research positions at energy firms.
Mark GoodmanManaging PartnerHe previously founded two technology-focused venture capital funds and holds a PhD in philosophy.
Charles Svirk
Charles SvirkPartnerFocus: climate tech and fintech investments.
Kara Burns
Kara BurnsSenior AssociateShe previously worked at Fidelity and earned an MBA from MIT Sloan.
Aram OuligianSenior AssociatePrior to joining MMV, he was an Associate.

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Writes $1M to $10M checks. Its smallest check is larger than 83% of firms in the atlas.

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1 activity update since September, latest Oct 8.

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Ownership target7-10%

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In their words

MassMutual® VenturesMMV is a multistage, global venture capital firm investing in enterprise software, cybersecurity, financial technology, and digital health companies. We help accelerate twww.massmutualventures.com
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Questions

What stage does MassMutual Ventures invest in?

MassMutual Ventures reports entry at seed, series a, series b.

How much does MassMutual Ventures invest?

MassMutual Ventures reports checks of $1M to $10M.

Does MassMutual Ventures lead rounds?

Yes. MassMutual Ventures says it can lead.

Who are the partners at MassMutual Ventures?

Doug Russell (Managing Partner & Head of MMV), Eric Emmons (Managing Partner), Tim Krysiek (Managing Partner), Mark Goodman (Managing Partner), Charles Svirk (Partner).

Is MassMutual Ventures active right now?

MassMutual Ventures has shown 1 activity update since September 2026, the latest on 2026-10-08.

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