Naples Technology Ventures backs New York startup Iris in seed round

What's the deal? Naples Technology VenturesDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom → has backed New York-based Iris in a seed round, announced February 13, 2025. Iris operates in business and productivity software.

Who's investing? Naples Technology Ventures is a Naples, Florida venture firm founded in 2018. It targets early-stage B2B SaaS, fintech, insurtech, regtech, cybersecurity, healthcare technology, pharmaceuticals, aerospace, and defense companies using AI, machine learning, and automation to modernise legacy infrastructure in regulated industries.

It brings the firm's total to 44 investments across specialised sectors.

The track record: Iris joins a portfolio weighted toward productivity software and financial services. Recent bets include AciumDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom → and GoWell BenefitsDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom → in 2024, plus GloveBoxDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →, ZenapseDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →, and FingoalDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →.

The signal: Naples Technology Ventures continues to concentrate its early-stage bets on software built for regulated industries, where legacy systems remain a persistent operational challenge. Iris fits that thesis in the business software category.

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