Investing in the People
Who Shape Tomorrow
In an era defined by AI, energy transition, and unprecedented technological acceleration, Anacostia Ventures partners with exceptional leaders building companies that define the future.
A decade of premium exits and 100% realized success.
Anacostia Ventures partners selectively with founders and operators who demonstrate vision, discipline, and the ability to lead through rapid transformation. As AI, technology, and energy reshape global industries, the right people in the right markets generate outsized results. Our decade-long track record of 100% successful exits reflects a simple principle: Performance follows partnership.
Our Values
People
First
Selective
by Design
Built for the AI Era
Premium Outcomes
Our Focus Areas
Focused investments across sectors where disciplined strategy and long-term partnerships drive durable value.
AI & Next-Gen Technology
We invest in technology platforms that drive efficiency, scalability, and durable competitive advantage through disciplined application of artificial intelligence and advanced software. Our focus is on businesses where technology is a core value-creation lever, not a speculative overlay.
We partner with operators to build defensible platforms designed for long-term performance.
Energy & Infrastructure
We invest in essential energy and infrastructure assets that underpin economic growth and provide durable, long-term cash flow. Our focus is on businesses and projects supported by resilient demand, critical services, and strong operational fundamentals.
We partner with experienced operators to build, optimize, and scale platforms designed to perform across market cycles.
Real Assets & Land Development
We invest in real assets and land-based opportunities where disciplined execution, patient capital, and local insight create durable value. We focus on strong fundamentals, thoughtful development strategies, and long-term appreciation.
We partner with experienced operators to unlock underutilized assets and build platforms designed to perform across market cycles.
Results
Driven by disciplined strategy, long-term partnerships, and cross-sector expertise across technology, energy, and real assets.
Successful Exits
Years of Realized Performance
Losses
Managing Partners
Leadership built through decades of operating and investing experience.
Stephen G. Canton
Senior Partner
Steve is the Senior Partner of Anacostia Ventures. He’s responsible for oversight on all structured financing. Steve has a demonstrated track record of successful turnarounds, taking companies public, and leveraging disruptive emerging technology against the large brands in the technology space that places those companies as the most valued with regard to exit values. Steve has served as Chairman of the Export-Import Bank of the United States Advisory Board, Chairman & CEO of iCore Networks, Member of the Board of Directors for WBB, a Washington, DC, defense contractor, Member of the Board at Excel Communications, and is currently serving as Chairman of Energywarellc.com ENY Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist: 2014 & 2015 Education: – Regis College – University of Michigan School of Business for finance & accounting – Harvard Business School Executive Management Program for global sales distribution
Michael S. Bertamini
Partner
Michael is currently the Managing Partner of Anacostia Ventures. Michael oversees operational oversight for Anacostia’s portfolio of companies and is an active board member. Michael is the former CEO of EnergyWare, an Anacostia Ventures portfolio company. Before founding EnergyWare, Michael was the Chief Sales Officer for iCore Networks—a private equity investment that was sold to a strategic buyer for 92MM, which represented a net return of 6 times invested capital to shareholders. Michael and his business accomplishments have been featured in several media outlets and awards programs, including Inc. Magazine, The Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC)’s Hottest Management Team Award, and Helios HR’s Apollo Award, to name a few. Michael has also been recognized and awarded Smart CEO’s Executive of the Year Award.
Norman J. Harrison
Vice Chairman
Norman is a Managing Director at Kroll based in Washington, D.C. As a former corporate attorney, investment banker and investment fund principal, he advises on disputes arising at the intersection of regulation and the capital markets. He consults with companies on internal investigations; transactional disputes involving financing and M&A transactions; investment advisor compliance and disputes; and corporate governance and fiduciary duty issues. Norman has participated in more than 100 public and private equity and M&A transactions totaling billions of dollars in transaction value. He served as Vice Chairman and Audit Committee chair of iCore Networks, Inc., a highly successful hosted unified communications company founded by Mr. Canton and sold to Vonage Communications in 2015. Norman is an honors graduate of Georgetown University and the Georgetown University Law Center.
Stephen G. Canton
Partner
Joseph is the CFO of Anacostia Ventures. He brings extensive experience across technology, healthcare services, and investment banking. Prior to Anacostia, Joe served as CFO of Kiswe Mobile, a direct-to-consumer streaming technology platform, and previously as CEO of Varsity Care Adult Health Services, where he led a buy-and-build strategy in senior services. Earlier in his career, Joe held senior investment banking roles, including Managing Director and President of Evergreen Advisors Capital, and Managing Director leading the Telecommunications and Media group at Friedman Billings Ramsey. He also served as an investment professional and acting CFO to Capitol Acquisition Corp. (NYSE: CLA) during its acquisition of Two Harbors Investment Corp. (NYSE: TWO). Joe began his career at Arthur Andersen, where he was a founding member of the Corporate Finance Group. He holds a B.S. in Accounting from the University of Maryland, is a CPA, and holds Series 7, 24, 63, and 79 registrations.
The most successful investments at Anacostia were from ideas that were either overlooked or from companies that lacked in sales distribution. Here at Anacostia, we will help build your business into the next success story.