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Cainon Coates

4x Founder | VC Investor | Startup Advisor

New York, New York

Invests in

  • Min Investment:

    $200,000.00
  • Max Investment:

    $750,000.00
  • Target Investment:

    $475,000.00

Work Experience

  • Co-Founder/ Partner

    2024

  • Board Observer

    2021

2017 - 2024

  • Managing Partner

    2017 - 2024

    Castor Ventures is part of the Alumni Ventures (AV) family of venture funds. AV is a network-powered venture capital firm that provides accredited investors with a smart, simple way to own professionally managed venture portfolios. We are consistently recognized by Pitchbook as one of the most active venture investors in the world. We have a rapidly growing portfolio of over 1,000+ companies and have raised over $1B in capital from our investors. Our community boasts 600,000+ alumni, entrepreneurs, and subscribers, and we typically co-invest alongside other established venture firms.

2019 - 2021

  • Advisor

    2019 - 2021

2013 - 2019

  • Co-Founder, CEO, & Board Member

    2013 - 2019

    Viafy provides a software platform for k-12 school transportation including GPS tracking, route optimization, timesheets, field trips, and fleet management solutions. Viafy was acquired by Constellation Software (TSX:CSU).

  • Consultant

    2016 - 2017

2013 - 2013

  • Volunteer Consultant

    2013 - 2013

2010 - 2013

  • Associate

    2010 - 2013

  • Co-Founder & Operating Partner

    2010 - 2013

    Human Design Medical (now Breas Medical Group) is a leading global provider respiratory medical devices including homecare ventilation and sleep therapy products. Human Design Medical was founded and operated within PBM Capital Group. It acquired and merged with Breas Medical from GE Healthcare (NYSE:GE) and later sold a majority interest to a subsidiary of Fosun Pharma (HKSE: 0656.HK).