About Venture Lane
Venture Lane accelerates high potential early stage B2B technology companies and their founders through a bespoke traction studio, the power of community, and a world class mentor and investor network.
Core Values
Impactful
We drive significant growth and change for our companies and teams.
Entrepreneurial
We foster an entrepreneurial mindset with agility, innovation, ownership, pragmatism, and tenacity.
Collaborative
You're never alone in your journey with a vibrant, supportive community of entrepreneurs, mentors, and investors.
Human
Our essence revolves around people. Our approach is personal, authentic, and respectful at every turn.
Outstanding
We deliver excellence in whatever we do. Our team, partners, methodology, and aspirations are always at the apex.
Highlights of our Journey
Entrepreneur-led and startup veteran-powered
Venture Lane is reshaping the B2B tech scene. Fueled by passion, our team is dedicated to backing high-growth ventures. With experience spanning 2,000+ startups, numerous IPOs, and 10 assisted exits, we bring a wealth of knowledge to the table. Welcome to Venture Lane, where impact, support, and innovation meet.
Situated in the heart of Boston's startup ecosystem
Our coworking space, established in February of 2019, is exclusively dedicated to early-stage B2B tech startups. We are surrounded by talent from renowned universities like Harvard and MIT and amidst over 4,000 startups in the city. As one of the top 3 venture capital funding destinations, Boston serves as the ideal home for Venture Lane. Whether against the cityscape or by the iconic VL fireplace, our space embodies the collaborative spirit that fuels success in Boston's dynamic B2B tech landscape.
Distinctive and collaborative B2B tech community
Venture Lane began with a simple idea: building a lively community for B2B tech entrepreneurs to connect. Now, with over 2,500 Slack members and insights shared by industry leaders like WHOOP, Toast, CarGurus, and LinkSquares, we've evolved into a dynamic hub. We organize a variety of engaging in-person events, offer support through 500+ workshops, and tap in to our mentor community and expertise in go-to-market, fundraising, sales, and operations. With 20,000+ global connections, Venture Lane thrives on limitless collaboration.
Traction: the #1 indicator of startup success
In the realm of high-growth B2B tech, our accelerator program, rooted in a founders-first philosophy, has been a drive force since the inception of our grand vision in 2022. Bi-annually, we curate cohorts of 3 to 6 companies, investing up to $100K in each, embodying our commitment to propelling innovation and success based on the thesis that traction os the #1 indicator of success. Our bespoke traction studio is led by our team of seasoned experts versed in various business facets. It's not just a program, it's a commitment - a partnership where our executive team and robust mentor network invest countless hours collaborating closely with founders, resulting in an exceptional NPS score of 100.
Welcome to Venture Lane
We're committed to supporting and nurturing early-stage B2B tech startups through our executive team's knowledge and vast network of resources, guidance, and mentorship. We aim to help startups achieve sustainable growth and success in their respective industries.
We can’t wait to help the next batch of founders
Our proven methodologies and bespoke traction studio change the game for our cohort companies. We accept applications for our Spring and Fall cohorts on a regular basis and encourage you to apply.
Finally, a special thank you to our sponsors
Meet the Venture Lane Team
Christian Magel
Founder, Serial Entrepreneur & Angel Investor
Christian Magel is an international startup veteran, coach and advisor, business angel and expert on go-to-market strategies as well as startup strategy and foundation.
Jeffrey Beir
General Partner, Multi-Time Co-Founder, & Venture Investor
Jeffrey is a successful entrepreneur, CEO and investor. A strong mentor who strikes the right balance with teams, Jeffrey brings a breadth of experience - strategy, product, go-to-market, capital raising and mentorship to help teams navigate the early days and focus on the right things.
Kristina Gomez
General Manager, Community Organizer, Change Agent
Kristina Gomez is an expert in organizational change with a history of driving significant transformations. With a knack for bringing people together, she’s a community-driven force in Boston’s startup scenes.
Emma Carey
Marketing and Operations Manager
Emma has a keen eye for detail and a strategic mindset, she excels in navigating the dynamic landscape of startup marketing. As Marketing and Operations Manager at Venture Lane, Emma consistently drives growth and innovation with her expertise in crafting effective marketing strategies.