Top Down Ventures Announces First Close of US$25M Founders Fund I
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.
Top Down Ventures, una società di venture capital guidata da Chris Day, ha annunciato la prima chiusura del suo Founders Fund da 25 milioni di dollari, rivolgendosi alle aziende SaaS in fase iniziale nel settore dei fornitori di servizi gestiti (MSP). Il fondo combina investimenti di capitale con competenze operative e un comprovato piano di scalabilità. I Partner Generali Chris Day, Joel Abramson e Mark Scott portano una vasta esperienza da aziende MSP di successo.
Il fondo si concentra su aziende SaaS con oltre 1 milione di dollari di entrate ricorrenti annuali, offrendo investimenti Seed o Serie A fino a 3 milioni di dollari. Con una rete di Partner e Consulenti Operativi esperti, Top Down mira ad amplificare il successo delle aziende in portafoglio. Il modello di studio di venture della società fornisce guida nello sviluppo del prodotto, nelle strategie di go-to-market e nella costruzione del team, supportando i fondatori con competenze sia strategiche che tattiche.
Top Down Ventures, una firma de capital riesgo liderada por Chris Day, ha anunciado el primer cierre de su Fondo de Fundadores de 25 millones de dólares, que tiene como objetivo a empresas SaaS en etapa inicial en el sector de Proveedores de Servicios Gestionados (MSP). El fondo combina inversión de capital con experiencia operativa y un plan probado de escalamiento. Los Socios Generales Chris Day, Joel Abramson y Mark Scott aportan una amplia experiencia de empresas MSP exitosas.
El fondo se centra en empresas SaaS con más de 1 millón de dólares en ingresos recurrentes anuales, ofreciendo inversiones Seed o Serie A de hasta 3 millones de dólares. Con una red de socios experimentados y asesores operativos, Top Down busca amplificar el éxito de las empresas de su cartera. El modelo de estudio de capital de riesgo de la firma brinda orientación en el desarrollo de productos, estrategias de entrada al mercado y construcción de equipos, apoyando a los fundadores con experiencia tanto estratégica como táctica.
탑 다운 벤처스는 크리스 데이(Chris Day)가 이끄는 벤처 캐피탈 회사로서, 2500만 달러 규모의 파운더스 펀드의 첫 번째 클로징을 발표했습니다. 이 펀드는 관리 서비스 제공업체(MSP) 분야의 초기 단계 SaaS 기업을 목표로 하고 있습니다. 이 펀드는 자본 투자와 운영 전문성, 그리고 검증된 스케일링 플레이북을 결합하고 있습니다. 일반 파트너인 크리스 데이, 조엘 아브람슨(Joel Abramson), 마크 스콧(Mark Scott)은 성공적인 MSP 기업에서 쌓은 풍부한 경험을 가지고 있습니다.
이 펀드는 연간 반복 수익이 100만 달러 이상인 SaaS 기업에 집중하며, 300만 달러까지의 시드 또는 시리즈 A 투자를 제공합니다. 숙련된 파트너 및 운영 고문의 네트워크와 함께 탑 다운은 포트폴리오 기업의 성공을 증대시키는 것을 목표로 합니다. 이 회사의 벤처 스튜디오 모델은 제품 개발, 시장 진입 전략, 팀 빌딩에 대한 지침을 제공하며, 전략적 및 전술적 전문성을 통해 창립자를 지원합니다.
Top Down Ventures, une société de capital-risque dirigée par Chris Day, a annoncé la première clôture de son Fonds des Founders de 25 millions de dollars, ciblant les entreprises SaaS en phase de démarrage dans le secteur des fournisseurs de services gérés (MSP). Le fonds combine l'investissement en capital avec une expertise opérationnelle et un plan de mise à l'échelle éprouvé. Les Associés Généraux Chris Day, Joel Abramson et Mark Scott apportent une vaste expérience d'entreprises MSP prospères.
Le fonds se concentre sur les entreprises SaaS avec plus de 1 million de dollars de chiffre d'affaires récurrent annuel, offrant des investissements Seed ou Série A allant jusqu'à 3 millions de dollars. Avec un réseau de partenaires expérimentés et de conseillers opérationnels, Top Down vise à amplifier le succès des entreprises de son portefeuille. Le modèle de studio de capital-risque de la société fournit des conseils en développement de produit, en stratégies de mise sur le marché et en constitution d'équipes, soutenant les fondateurs avec des compétences à la fois stratégiques et tactiques.
Top Down Ventures, eine von Chris Day geleitete Venture-Capital-Gesellschaft, hat den ersten Abschluss ihres 25 Millionen US-Dollar Founders Fund bekannt gegeben, der sich auf frühphasige SaaS-Unternehmen im Bereich Managed Service Provider (MSP) konzentriert. Der Fonds kombiniert Investitionen mit betrieblichem Fachwissen und einem bewährten Skalierungs-Playbook. Die General Partner Chris Day, Joel Abramson und Mark Scott bringen umfangreiche Erfahrungen aus erfolgreichen MSP-Unternehmen mit.
Der Fonds konzentriert sich auf SaaS-Unternehmen mit über 1 Million US-Dollar an wiederkehrenden Jahresumsätzen und bietet Seed- oder Series A-Investitionen von bis zu 3 Millionen US-Dollar an. Mit einem Netzwerk erfahrener Partner und operativer Berater zielt Top Down darauf ab, den Erfolg der Portfoliounternehmen zu steigern. Das Venture-Studio-Modell der Firma bietet Unterstützung bei der Produktentwicklung, Markteintrittsstrategien und Teambildung und unterstützt Gründer mit sowohl strategischem als auch taktischem Fachwissen.
- 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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