Laconia Advisory Services LLC
Emerging managerSEC exempt reporting adviser (venture capital exemption).
- HQ
- NY
Warm intros only
This firm says it does not take cold pitches. Ask someone who knows the team to introduce you.
Who to approach: Alexa Suguitan, David Arcara, Geri Kirilova, Jeffrey Silverman, Mirit Lugassi, Taylor Davidson
Laconia Advisory Services LLC is a venture firm that backs serious founders building must-have technology for enduring industries, with a focus on applied AI and B2B software. It invests at the pre-seed and seed stages. Partners include Jeffrey Silverman, Geri Kirilova, and David Arcara. Portfolio companies include Daptic, Bluefish, Trestle, and Ocrolus.
New fund likely raising soon
The firm's newest fund is 4 to 7 years past its first sale and no newer Form D has been filed.
01 · Says / Does
| Tag | Says | Does | Historically (to 2020) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stages | Pre-seed, Seed | Not enough dated deals | Seed, Series A |
| Sectors | AI applications, Enterprise SaaS | AI applications, Enterprise SaaS | Enterprise SaaS, AI applications, Data analytics, Fintech, Logistics |
| Regions | US | Not enough dated deals | NY, MA |
Says: what the firm's funds state. Does: from 3 dated deals in the last 24 months.
Historical focus (through 2020), derived from historical deal data.
| Year | Deals | Top sectors |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3 | Edtech, Cybersecurity, Enterprise SaaS |
| 2016 | 2 | Data analytics, Enterprise SaaS, Logistics |
| 2017 | 3 | AI applications, Ecommerce, Enterprise SaaS |
| 2018 | 4 | AI applications, Data analytics, Enterprise SaaS |
| 2019 | 5 | AI applications, Data analytics, Enterprise SaaS |
| 2020 | 1 | Insurtech |
Stage mix over time
- Pre-seed
- Seed
- Series A
- Series B
- Growth
| Year | Pre-seed | Seed | Series A | Series B | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
02 · Fund history
| Fund | Year | Size | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laconia Capital Group III L.P. | 2021 | $11.8M to $19.03M (Form D and SEC adviser filing) | Follow-ons only |
03 · People across funds
- David Arcara, Managing Member
Laconia Capital Group III L.P. (Named on Form D)
- Jeffrey Silverman, Managing Member
Laconia Capital Group III L.P. (Named on Form D)
- Alexa Suguitan, Marketing Director
- Geri Kirilova, Partner
- Mirit Lugassi, Associate
- Taylor Davidson, CFO
04 · Recent deals
05 · Latest from the firm
- InvestmentPortfolio Spotlight: Daptic — LaconiaOct 5, 2026
- InvestmentPortfolio Spotlight: Bluefish — LaconiaApr 14, 2026
- InvestmentPortfolio Spotlight: Trestle — LaconiaJan 9, 2026
06 · Sources
- https://www.laconiacapitalgroup.com
- https://www.laconiacapitalgroup.com/
- https://www.laconiacapitalgroup.com/blog?category=Perspectives
- https://www.laconiacapitalgroup.com/people
- https://www.laconiacapitalgroup.com/blog/portfolio-spotlight-bluefish-1
- https://www.laconiacapitalgroup.com/blog/portfolio-spotlight-trestle-1
- https://www.laconiacapitalgroup.com/blog/portfolio-spotlight-daptic
Fund dates and sizes are from SEC Form D filings.
Last verified: Oct 25, 2026