Introducing Vicinity Ventures: Expanding Local Investment Opportunities
Vicinity Capital and VentureSouth have partnered to create Vicinity Ventures, a premier platform for local alternative investments. This collaboration brings together VentureSouth’s expertise in early-stage venture investments with Vicinity Capital’s community-driven funding approach, giving investors access to a wide range of opportunities, including:
- Innovative technology startups
- Small-cap private equity investments
- Real estate projects
- Community-led, unique investment opportunities
Meet the Founding Partners
VentureSouth is one of the nation’s largest early-stage investment firms, with over 500 investors and nearly $100 million invested in 116 startups. Focused on high-growth, technology-driven companies, VentureSouth provides curated opportunities exclusively for accredited investors.
Vicinity Capital specializes in Regulation Crowdfunding, making private investing accessible to all investors. With a network of over 1,200 investors and nearly $20 million raised across 20 projects, Vicinity empowers individuals to support ventures that align with their values and drive local economic growth.
How The Vicinity Ventures Platform Enhances Local Investment Opportunities
The Vicinity Ventures platform expands investment access by combining VentureSouth’s high-growth startup deals with Vicinity Capital’s alternative assets, creating a one-stop platform for private investing. Local investors can now explore startups, private equity, real estate, and income-generating assets in a streamlined, professionally managed environment.
This diversified approach enables VentureSouth members to build resilient portfolios by blending high-growth investments with more stable, income-producing assets like real estate and small-cap private equity. The platform also simplifies private investing with intuitive tools for due diligence, portfolio tracking, and investor education.
Why This Matters for Local Investors
- Accredited investors gain expanded deal flow, including private equity, private credit, debt, and real estate—all within a trusted platform.
- Aspiring & Non-Accredited Investors can participate in community-driven local investment opportunities via Regulation Crowdfunding, supporting local startups, small businesses, and real estate projects.
Invest with Confidence
The investment landscape is evolving, and the Vicinity Ventures platform is your gateway to high-quality opportunities in startups, private equity, and real estate. Existing members of our angel investment group can now log into your Vicinity Ventures account today to explore new deals, or reach out to learn how to get started. Whether you're an experienced local investor or just beginning, we're here to help you build a strong, diverse portfolio while fueling the Southeast’s entrepreneurial growth.