Tectonic Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Cambridge/Newton, Massachusetts that partners with founders building enterprise-focused technologies and mission-driven ventures. Founded in 2016 by seasoned investors including Matthew Rhodes-Kropf and Morris Miller, the firm invests from pre-seed through Series A and beyond, providing capital, mentorship, and strategic support to help startups scale and navigate growth. Tectonic aims to back entrepreneurs from the first spark of an idea through major scaling milestones. 

• Early-stage technology startups with demonstrable product, traction, or market potential.
• Ventures entering pre-seed to Series A rounds aligned with Tectonic’s investment thesis.
• Founders prepared for institutional VC engagement and negotiation.

Founder Outreach / Deal Sourcing: Startups or intermediaries connect with the firm through introductions or outreach aligned with its thesis. 

Pitch & Evaluation: Founders present their business models, traction, and vision; the firm conducts diligence. 

Term Negotiation: If selected, investment amount and equity terms are negotiated per company. 

Capital Deployment & Support: Funds are deployed, and Tectonic provides ongoing mentorship and network introductions.

Follow-On and Scaling: The firm may participate in follow-on funding rounds as companies grow.

✔ Venture capital investment (~$500K–$5M+).
✔ Strategic mentorship and network support aligned with enterprise and tech scaling.
✔ Access to investor and partner networks for follow-on rounds and ecosystem connections.
✔ Ongoing engagement with experienced operators and founders through firm relationships.