Half Court Ventures

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Overview

Half Court Ventures is a Boston-based venture capital firm founded in 2016 that invests growth capital in early-stage companies, with a focus on AI founders and their visions. It manages multiple funds, including the HalfCourt Ventures AI Multi-Strategy Fund 1 opened in January 2025, and has closed two prior funds. The firm is led by co-founders Rob May and Todd Earwood, both serial entrepreneurs with experience in AI products and multiple exits.

History

Half Court Ventures was founded in 2016 by Rob May and Todd Earwood, two long-time friends and veteran entrepreneurs. Rob May previously built Backupify (acquired by Datto), Talla (acquired by Seva), Dianthus, and BrandGuard.ai, focusing on AI for SaaS, customer support, eCommerce, and marketing. Todd Earwood has multiple exits in IT services and B2B SaaS. The firm closed Half Court Ventures II in August 2019 and launched HalfCourt Ventures AI Multi-Strategy Fund 1 in January 2025.

Notable Products

HalfCourt Ventures AI Multi-Strategy Fund 1 - AI-focused multi-strategy fund opened in January 2025.
Half Court Ventures II - Closed fund from August 2019 targeting early-stage investments.

Reputation

Half Court Ventures is perceived as an active seed-stage investor in Massachusetts, particularly supportive of AI founders by early believers in their visions. Professionals note the co-founders' strong entrepreneurial track records with successful exits in SaaS and AI. No significant criticisms are documented in available sources.

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