About Ode Ventures
Ode Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 1985. It is primarily based out of Strongsville, United States. It primarily invests in United States based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from Enterprise Applications to FinTech and Consumer. Overall, Ode Ventures portfolio has seen 1 acquisition, namely Foundation Software. Ode Ventures has team of 5 people including 2 partners.Key Metrics
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Ode Ventures' List of Top Investments
Ode Ventures has a portfolio of 10 companies. Their most notable investments include Foundation Software and Payroll4Construction.Their portfolio spans across United States and Jamaica. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, FinTech, Consumer and 4 other sectors. Here is the list of top investments by Ode Ventures:Foundation Software is an accounting software for construction with features like job costing, payroll, ledgers, purchase orders, subcontracts, CPA audits and reporting. Also provides additional modules for project management, equipment and inventory management. Has a mobile app to enter and submit timecard and job data. Was included in the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America in 2015. Pricing based on number of modules purchased, the number of user licenses.
Key facts about Foundation Software
- Founded Year: 1985
- Location: Cleveland (United States)
- Stage: Acquired
- Employee Count: 323 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: Ode Ventures
- Highlight: Acquired
Key facts about Payroll4Construction
- Founded Year: 2006
- Location: Strongsville (United States)
- Stage: Funding Raised
- Employee Count: 39 as on Jun 30, 2026
- Investors: Ode Ventures
Key facts about Green Payroll
- Founded Year: 2013
- Location: Boca Raton (United States)
- Stage: Funding Raised
- Employee Count: 4 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: Ode Ventures
Key facts about Columbia Hills
- Founded Year: 1927
- Location: Columbia Station (United States)
- Stage: Funding Raised
- Employee Count: 21 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: Ode Ventures
Key facts about Ode Family Foundation
- Founded Year: 2018
- Location: Strongsville (United States)
- Stage: Funding Raised
- Employee Count: 2 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: Ode Ventures
Acquired companies in Ode Ventures' Portfolio
1 company from Ode Ventures' portfolio has been acquired. The most recent acquisition was Foundation Software in Aug 2020 by Thoma Bravo for $*****.Here are Ode Ventures' portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Aug 04, 2020 | - | - | 4138 |


