As we turn the corner into 2025, it is with immense pride and gratitude that we announce Laconia’s 10th anniversary. A decade ago, we began this journey fueled by a passion for supporting visionary founders, a belief in the power of collaboration that came from our angel investing roots, and little understanding of what it meant to build a venture fund. How is that for transparency!
Today, as we reflect on the milestones we’ve achieved, the relationships we’ve built, and the lessons we’ve learned, we’re reminded that this journey has always been about more than just investments—it’s been about creating a lasting impact.
Laconia has been guided by three core pillars: transparency, collaboration, and community. These values have shaped how we partner with our LPs, engage with our founders, and connect with industry peers. We are committed to living up to these principles more than ever before as we celebrate this milestone year.
Throughout 2025, we will share the story of Laconia in a series of monthly blogs. These blogs will chronicle our path from the serendipity that brought us together to the challenges and triumphs of building a venture firm. We’ll dive into the lessons we’ve learned along the way, offering insights for founders, LPs, and anyone curious about what it takes to build a seed-stage venture capital firm from the ground up. Our goal is to provide a candid look behind the scenes and to spark conversations that bring value to our community.
To cap off the anniversary, we will host a special celebration bringing together our LPs, founders, and industry partners. This will not just be a celebration of Laconia, but a tribute to the incredible network of individuals and teams who have made the past decade possible. True to our style, the event will be a reflection of who we are; authentic, convivial, and community-focused.
This anniversary is not just about looking back. It’s about looking ahead. The venture ecosystem has evolved significantly over the past decade, and we are excited about what the next ten years hold. To our LPs: thank you for your trust and partnership. To our founders: thank you for your vision and perseverance. And to our industry peers: thank you for pushing us to be better every day. Together, we have built something special.
Here’s to celebrating a decade of impact, learning, and growth—and to shaping the next chapter of Laconia, together.
Stay tuned for our first blog post of the year in the coming weeks, where we’ll share the serendipitous beginnings of Laconia and how our vision was born out of a conversation over drinks.
Cheers to the past ten years and to the journey ahead!
