New York · Seed & Early-Stage Venture Capital

Information
Leads to
Innovation.

Callens Capital is a seed and early-stage venture capital fund that invests in innovative ideas, startup companies, and tech-enabled industries. We don’t just fund companies — we build them.

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6
Portfolio Companies
8
Sectors
100%
Hands-On
Angel +
Series A
Investment Stage
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Our Philosophy

We’re Not a
Typical VC Firm.

We build relationships, cultivate ideas, and work alongside our founders to achieve their goals. No boardrooms necessary.

01
We’re Detailed

We don’t move forward on an opportunity without a thorough plan. Everything is calculated, tested, and executed. Our team strives to provide detailed strategies to create long-lasting value.

02
We Research

We research the market, timing, location, hiring needs, finance, and every other element. We adapt our research process to each unique partner and their specific challenges.

03
We’re Involved

We provide more than just capital. Our sleeves are rolled up, ready to build from the start. We can be involved every step of the way — it all starts with that first idea.

04
We Think Big

We invest in and partner with great people with great ideas. We strive to transform garage startups into thriving businesses. Big thinking is our default.

05
We Leverage Analytics

Think of our analysis as a compass guiding founders to success. Our experienced researchers are apt across all industries. We go top to bottom on every company.

06
We Deliver

We are problem-solvers, big thinkers, and innovators who believe in the founders we work with. We don’t stop until our partners succeed.

“Our philosophy is that information leads to innovation.”
James Notaris
Founder & Managing Director
Strategy

The Callens Way.

Our goal is to partner with exceptional teams possessing powerful visions to transform industries.

What We Look For

Founders first. While there’s no precise mold, we value startup experience, intelligence, resiliency, hustle, and domain expertise.

We seek tech-enabled companies targeting large disruptable industries, or pioneering new markets.

We appreciate capital-efficient business models with a clear path to revenue.

Bonus points for unfair competitive advantages, network effects, and barriers-to-entry.

We look for investments in the Angel and Series A rounds. It is never too early to reach out.

Sectors We Focus On

Focused on improving daily living through technology and innovation.

Information & Innovation E-Commerce / CPG Internet of Things Mobile & Digital Health Real-Estate Tech Marketplaces & Platforms Collaborative Consumption On-Demand Economy
Stage — We Get In Early

Our sweet spot: the moment a great idea meets a great team — before the crowd arrives.

AngelWe’re Here
Series AWe’re Here
Series BNot our stage
GrowthNot our stage
Check Size — Right-Sized Capital

Enough fuel to hit milestones, not so much that it distorts discipline. We reserve capital for follow-on rounds.

Seed$50K – $500K
Series A$500K – $2M
Follow-OnPro-Rata Reserved
Our Investments

Companies We’ve
Helped Build.

Our investments share a similar story: innovative founders with the grit to take their ideas to new heights. We come in to accelerate growth and unlock opportunities. We are not limited to particular industries — our philosophy is to help innovate.

6
Active Investments
Callens Capital — Overview
Callens Capital · Overview
Portfolio · Overview
Callens Capital · In Action
Callens Management · Overview
Seed
Callens Management

A solutions-based management firm that streamlines business processes. We SEE your vision and work with clients to build operational excellence — providing strategic planning, financial oversight, and operational guidance to emerging companies across multiple industries.

● New York
Callens Digital Marketing · Overview
Seed
Callens Digital Marketing

A performance-driven storytelling agency. We SEE your vision and help tell YOUR story. Connecting brands with their customers efficiently and effectively through specialized execution across digital channels.

● New York
Callens Film Productions · Overview
Seed
Callens Film Productions

A venture capital-backed film production studio that produces unique, engaging content. Specializing in all aspects of production — pre-production through marketing and distribution to studios, streaming services, film festivals, and other vendors.

● New York
WhatTheLawIs.com · Overview
Seed
WhatTheLawIs.com

A premier online source of legal and financial data that expands Callens Capital’s informational platform into legal topics, making complex legal concepts accessible to everyday users.

● New York
Series B
AskMrFranchise.com

The premier online source of business and franchise data. A SUPER SEARCH for business opportunities — offering key analytics, QuickMatch technology, FDD reviews, and case studies that eliminate guesswork and match users to the right opportunities.

Seed
FoodTalkTipsAndTrends.com

A food and lifestyle content platform covering culinary trends, restaurant insights, and food industry innovation — connecting consumers with the stories behind what they eat.

News & Press

In the Headlines.

Press Release
March 2, 2020
Franchising 101: Everything You Need to Know About Franchising
Read on PR Newswire
Press Release
Callens Capital Expands Its Informational Sites with WhatTheLawIs.com
March 2, 2020
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Press
Information Results in Innovation: AskMrFranchise Rapidly Expands Its Informational Database
November 8, 2019
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Article
September 12, 2019
Opinion on Cryptocurrency Mining and Blockchain Technology: New Ways to Fund a Franchise
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Article
August 22, 2019
Who We Are: The Callens Capital Way
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How We Work

Our Investment Process.

It begins with discussion. We take a six-step approach designed to build relationships, not just close deals.

1
Initial Email

Send us a PDF or PowerPoint pitch deck to start the conversation.

2
Phone Call

A quick call to understand your vision, your team, and where you are today.

3
Primary Meeting

We sit down — no boardrooms necessary — to go deep on the opportunity.

4
Due Diligence

Legal, financial, market — we leave no stone unturned.

5
Final Decision

We move decisively. Our founders deserve clarity and speed.

6
Project Closing

We close and get to work. The relationship is just beginning.

Leadership

Meet the Team.

Although our team comes from various backgrounds, all of our players possess the same three traits: grit, passion, and a desire to innovate.

James Notaris
James Notaris
Founder & Managing Director

Attorney and CPA with a seasoned track record in acquisitions and startups, law, finance, power generation and infrastructure assets, technology assets, private equity, and venture capital.

Attorney CPA PE / VC M&A Infrastructure Digital Assets
Amanda Notaris
Amanda Notaris
VP of Operations

Oversees operational execution across Callens Capital’s portfolio, ensuring each venture runs with the precision and accountability that early-stage companies need to scale.

Operations Portfolio Mgmt Early-Stage Execution
Let’s Build Something

We Want to
Hear Your
Ideas.

It is never too early to reach out. Send us an email with a PDF or PowerPoint presentation. We would love to set up a time to chat.

We look for investments in the Angel and Series A rounds of financing. While we’d love to talk, we typically only invest in the earlier rounds of funding.

Founder
James Notaris
Stage
Angel & Series A
Location
New York, NY
Simply send us an email with a PDF or PowerPoint presentation. We would love to set up a time to chat. It begins with a conversation.