Maryland

TDF Ventures

TDF Ventures, based in Maryland, backs enterprise software, infrastructure, cybersecurity, commerce, and logistics startups from Pre-Seed to Series A, can lead rounds, and writes checks from $500k to $10 million.

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Entry stagePre-seed, Seed, Series A

Check size$500K to $10M

Leads roundsYes

FocusEnterprise software, Dev tools and infra, Cybersecurity, Marketplaces, Logistics and mobility

Latest fund$200M$200M permanent capital pool (Fund V)

Investing team4 peopleNo activity since Sep

Who you would pitch at TDF Ventures

4 people on the investing team, 2 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.

Steven MankoffPartnerHe previously held a senior vice president role at Siebel Systems and worked at Oracle.

Jim PastorizaPartnerHe previously held partner roles at J.P.

Matt BresslerPrincipalHe previously worked at GE Ventures, Wharton Social Venture Fund, FOUNDER.org, and Oliver Wyman.

Will RaynerPrincipalHe previously worked at Accion Venture Lab and Bain & Company, and graduated from Stanford University.

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Writes $500K to $10M checks. Its smallest check is larger than 71% of firms in the atlas.

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No recent activity since September 2026. Quiet does not mean closed.

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Before you pitch

Ownership target7-10%

Notable investments

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In their words

HomeTDF Ventures is an early stage venture capital firm with offices in Washington DC and Silicon Valley. We focus on startups that serve enterprise markets within infrastrucwww.tdfventures.com

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Questions

What stage does TDF Ventures invest in?

TDF Ventures reports entry at pre-seed, seed, series a.

How much does TDF Ventures invest?

TDF Ventures reports checks of $500K to $10M.

Does TDF Ventures lead rounds?

Yes. TDF Ventures says it can lead.

Who are the partners at TDF Ventures?

Steven Mankoff (Partner), Jim Pastoriza (Partner).

Is TDF Ventures active right now?

No recent activity since September 2026.

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