Top Down Ventures Announces First Close of US$25M Founders Fund I
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Top Down Ventures, a venture capital firm led by Chris Day, has announced the first close of its US$25M Founders Fund, targeting early-stage SaaS companies in the Managed Service Provider (MSP) sector. The fund combines capital investment with operational expertise and a proven scaling playbook. General Partners Chris Day, Joel Abramson, and Mark Scott bring extensive experience from successful MSP companies.
The fund focuses on SaaS companies with $1M+ in annual recurring revenue, offering Seed or Series A investments up to $3M. With a network of experienced Partners and Operating Advisors, Top Down aims to amplify portfolio companies' success. The firm's venture studio model provides guidance in product development, go-to-market strategies, and team building, supporting founders with both strategic and tactical expertise.
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- First close of US$25M Founders Fund achieved
- Targeting high-potential SaaS companies in the MSP sector
- Investments up to $3M for companies with $1M+ ARR
- Experienced General Partners with successful track records
- Venture studio model offering operational expertise and scaling support
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Building on its innovative venture studio model, Top Down empowers MSP software startups with not only capital but also unparalleled operational expertise and a proven scaling playbook. The firm's General Partners - Chris Day, Joel Abramson and Mark Scott - boast a remarkable track record in the MSP space, including founding and scaling companies like Fully Managed (acquired by TELUS), IT Glue (acquired by Kaseya), N-able (NYSE: NABL), ScalePad, and Produce8. With prior investments in leading MSP software firms such as Backup Radar, Quoter, Control Map and most recently Benji Pays.
Focused Expertise in the MSP SaaS Space
"We are thrilled with this milestone, which reflects the confidence of MSP founders and executives who make up the majority of our Limited Partners," said Joel Abramson, Managing Partner at Top Down. "Our deep sector focus and hands-on approach are already driving momentum as we anticipate closing three new SaaS investments in Q4."
Top Down's Founders Fund targets high-potential SaaS companies generating
Driving Innovation in a Booming Industry
"We've been at the forefront of several firsts in the MSP industry, and this fund is the next one," said Mark Scott, Managing Partner at Top Down. "Our capital, SaaS playbook, and venture studio combined with our global network, provide an unparalleled force multiplier for SaaS startups in an industry that's on track to reach
Top Down not only offers financial backing but also leverages its deep operational experience to drive growth for its portfolio companies. The firm's venture studio model includes expert guidance in product development, go-to-market strategies, and team building, ensuring that founders receive both strategic and tactical support.
To learn more, SaaS founders and LP investors can visit www.topdown.com and sign up for The Future of MSP Work, a thought leadership series exploring key trends and opportunities in the MSP sector.
About Top Down Ventures
Top Down is a leading venture capital firm specializing in early-stage Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) companies in the Managed Service Provider (MSP) market. The firm's Founders Fund I focuses on SaaS companies with
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