Founded in 1999 and based in Wellesley, Massachusetts, Kodiak Venture Partners manages three funds totaling $681M and targets companies in Eastern North America, with a focus on Boston, New York, and Eastern Canada. The firm has a disciplined investment strategy and works closely with strong entrepreneurs to build high-growth industry market leaders. They have expertise in the communications and wireless, semiconductor and equipment, software and services, internet and new media, and life technology sectors. Some of their successful portfolio startups include Appnexus, Tropic Networks, and Emergent Payments.