VentureSouth is delighted to announce a major milestone, as the early-stage investment group has now invested more than $50 million in early-stage companies in the Southeast.Recently announced investments in Threatswitch and Altis Biosystems, along with...
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VentureSouth Announces 2018 Record-Breaking Results
VentureSouth is pleased to announce record-setting results for a fifth consecutive year. In 2018, the South Carolina-based early stage investment firm grew its membership to nearly 300 investors and invested $7 million in 22 Southeastern startups, up from $4.5 million...
VentureSouth On Pace for Record Year in 2018
VentureSouth On Pace for Another Record Year Greenville, S.C. – VentureSouth, one of the nation’s largest angel investment firms, is on a record-breaking pace for investments and returns in 2018. In September, the group announced its third exit of the year when...
The 10 year history of UCAN and VentureSouth
The Upstate Business Journal's feature on UCAN and VentureSouth is available here. You can learn more about the portfolio companies mentioned - Atlas Organics and Proaxion - at their websites, or we'd be happy to tell you more.
VentureSouth portfolio news – Spring 2018
The VentureSouth portfolio continues to blossom in the spring of 2018. Here are a few highlights from the last few weeks.Zipit - announced that it has joined Amazon Web Services' partner network.Atlas Organics - continues to grow in Chattanooga, this time on...
Portfolio news – August / September 2017
Avadim: announced its partnership with Rite Aid and other pharmacies for Theraworx Relief, and was recognized as the 2nd-fastest growing company in NC and 13th-fastest growing healthcare company on the Inc 500 - quite an achievement. Awesome work Avadim.Plum Print:...
Welcoming Erin Ouzts as leader of Spartanburg Angels
We are very pleased that Erin Ouzts is joining the Spartanburg Angels team as Director of the group.Below is more on the announcement of her appointment, and you can read more in the Upstate Business Journal. We're excited about adding her enterpreneurial and...
Portfolio news – Summer 2017
More milestones, awards, and good publicity over the last few weeks for the entrepreneurs working hard over the summer.Emrgy: Emrgy's installation of a turbine in a canal for Denver Water generated plenty of local press and coverage in trade publications. You can even...
Portfolio news – April 2017
Partnerships are crucial to early-stage companies to help them scale more rapidly. April saw the announcement of three example partnerships in our portfolio:FarmShots: announced a great partnership with Planet and John DeereTarget Pharma: no-one does big pharma...
Dirtbags!
Atlas Organics Dirtbags hit the market! You can find the first available bags at the following locations tomorrow afternoon. Please help spread the word! Certified SC Product and STA Certified.Clean, high-quality compost - made with all organic materials - Not made...