VentureSouth is an early-stage venture firm that develops and manages angel investment groups and funds throughout the Southeast. Since our inception with the Upstate Carolina Angel Network in 2008, VentureSouth has grown to include more than 550 investors, making us one of the largest angel investment organizations in the United States. To date, VentureSouth has deployed over $85 million in more than 100 companies. Follow us to learn how we Make Money. Have Fun. Do Good.
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Join us on February 10th at Furman 101 to learn more about supporting the Upstate Upstarts! Join us for our Investor Interest Meeting—a no-pressure, high-impact conversation on how you can support our ecosystem. Whether you’re a seasoned investor, a founder yourself, or just curious about Upstate SC's tech scene, this event is for you!
Meet Chris and Rachel Colangelo, VentureSouth's Members of the Week! This husband-and-wife team first crossed paths in Manhattan before making Greensboro, NC, their home. Chris, an engineer by trade, enjoys creating spreadsheets for quantitative and statistical analysis, while Rachel, a digital marketing pro, is passionate about relationships and has led successful digital marketing campaigns for Fortune 250 companies in regulated industries. Together they are inspired by the diversity of backgrounds and perspectives that make up the venture community and how it leads to creative ideas and solutions. We’re thrilled to have Chris and Rachel a part of VentureSouth, contributing their unique skills and perspectives to our growing community. As avid adventurers, Chris and Rachel's favorite family tradition is an annual game of “Spin the Globe.” 🧭 Have any must-see spots or hidden gems? Share your recommendations below! 🗺️📍
Planning for the future has never been easier! This week’s #VentureSouthPortfolio highlight goes to One Digital Trust, whose mission is to ensure every American has access to an estate plan that evolves with their life stages. Through innovative partnerships and cutting-edge technology, they help secure legacies and protect families. Learn more about this game-changing platform: https://lnkd.in/eB3r-qu4
🐺 Are you a Lone Wolf Angel? In this Venture in the South episode, David Grisell kicks things off with the latest in venture, and Paul Clark picks back up with Part 2 of solo angels with William Taylor. Learn how William navigates deal flow, evaluates opportunities, and gets the job done—his way. 🎧 https://lnkd.in/eBRqRTnV
In this episode, after the weekly venture update, David Grisell sits down with Pat Gouhin, CEO of the Angel Capital Association, to explore how they support founders, investors, and the broader U.S. startup ecosystem. Tune in to learn about Angel University, investment insights, and the policies shaping the future of angel investing! https://lnkd.in/dmibwgDz
This week, we're celebrating Gene Swank from our Midlands market! 🎉 Gene is the CEO of Propellant Labs and a venture capitalist at Buko Ventures US, guiding startups to greatness. As an international best-selling author and former host of a business TV show on FOX, Gene’s insights have earned him recognition as a thought leader in the startup world. His expertise has been featured in top publications like Forbes, INC, and Entrepreneur. Starting out as a software engineer in telecommunications, Gene developed wireless backhaul products before launching his first company from his garage, eventually scaling it to operations in nine countries. With a deep passion for empowering startups, Gene has collaborated with hundreds of founders across 25+ countries, helping them raise millions in venture capital. We’re so grateful to have Gene’s leadership and insight driving our mission forward!
Congratulations to VentureSouth's Managing Director Paul Clark for making Greenville Business Magazine’s 50 Most Influential List! See the full feature on page 42: https://lnkd.in/e4dK4iRT Paul's dedication to supporting entrepreneurs and advancing angel investing has brought tremendous growth to the Upstate and beyond! 🏆
“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?'” – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Today, we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and reflect on the principles of racial equality and nonviolent social change that he, his family, friends, and colleagues embraced. Truly consider the words you’ll see shared today and let their wisdom guide us further in contributing to a more just and compassionate world.
Congratulations to biospatial, Inc. on its acquisition by ImageTrend. Our favorite moments are when we can celebrate successful exits and positive results from years of entrepreneurial efforts. Cheers to the next chapter for the company—wishing continued success and growth!
We’re thrilled to announce that ImageTrend has acquired biospatial, Inc., a leader in healthcare analytics and machine learning. This strategic move combines the strengths of two industry innovators to bring powerful data insights to healthcare and emergency services. Together, we’ll enhance the ability of public sector and commercial healthcare entities to make data-driven decisions that improve outcomes and drive community health and safety. Learn more about how this acquisition unlocks new potentials for innovation: https://hubs.la/Q030-RKw0 #HealthcareAnalytics #EmergencyServices #Innovation