Organization · Venture Capital
TDF Ventures
TDF Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Chevy Chase, Maryland, with additional offices in Washington, DC, and Silicon Valley. The firm invests in startups focused on enterprise markets, particularly in infrastructure, software, and services.
Overview
What TDF Ventures does
What TDF Ventures is
TDF Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Chevy Chase, Maryland, with additional offices in Washington, DC, and Silicon Valley. The firm invests in startups focused on enterprise markets, particularly in infrastructure, software, and services.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports funder capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.
Operational profile
Organization status and context
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- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Venture Capital
- Founded
- Founded in 2008
- Approximate age
- About 18 years
- Structured capabilities
- Funder
- Last reviewed
- May 5, 2026
Official channels
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Capability profile
TDF Ventures as a funder
Investment thesis
TDF Ventures focuses on early-stage investments in enterprise technology startups, particularly in infrastructure, software, and services. The firm emphasizes a collaborative approach with founders to support long-term growth.
Focus narrative
TDF Ventures primarily invests in early-stage companies, focusing on Series A rounds while remaining open to various stages of engagement. The firm employs a thematic investment strategy, targeting sectors such as eCommerce, logistics, cybersecurity, IT infrastructure, AI/ML, and vertical SaaS and services. Initial investments typically range from $500,000 to $5 million.
Value beyond capital
TDF Ventures adds value to its portfolio companies by leveraging its team's extensive operational experience. The firm provides support in product development, customer success, scaling operations, and go-to-market strategies, ensuring that startups not only receive capital but also the guidance needed to thrive in competitive markets.
Terms and economics
- Typical check
- $500,000–$5,000,000
- Sweet spot
- $2,500,000
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Seed · Series A · Friends and Family · Accelerator
- Sectors
- Artificial IntelligenceSaaS & Cloud SoftwareFintechCybersecurityHealthcareLogistics & Supply ChainConsumerCommerce & RetailIndustrial & ManufacturingEnergy
- Regions
- United StatesNorth America
Availability
- Currently deploying
- Yes
Portfolio and track record
- Recorded portfolio count
- 50
- Recorded notable exits
- Able, Appuri, Arxan, EdgeConneX, and Punchh
Portfolio context
TDF Ventures has invested in over 50 technology companies, with notable exits including: Able: An online lending provider for SMBs, acquired by Fundation Group, LLC. Appuri: A proactive retention management platform acquired by DocuSign. Arxan: Software piracy protection solutions, acquired by TA Associates. EdgeConneX: A global provider of edge data centers, acquired by EQT. Punchh: A loyalty program builder for restaurants and retail, acquired by Par Technology.
Common questions
What to know about TDF Ventures
Upseed classifies TDF Ventures under the Venture Capital organization type. Its current public profile includes funder capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
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Source basis
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Last reviewed
May 5, 2026
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