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Birmingham · Growth · 4 people tracked
Also known as BONAVENTURE CAPITAL, LLC
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Investment thesis
Bonaventure Capital, founded in 1998 and based in Birmingham, Alabama, manages private and public market investments for B. L. Harbert and a group of aligned investors. On the private side it provides growth equity to companies with technology-driven, scalable business models, while its public markets arm offers advisory services and alternative income strategies to institutions and high-net-worth individuals.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.
Team · 4 people
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What they invest in
from 23 of 51 portfolio companiesSaaS ×6Climate Tech ×5Enterprise Software ×5Fintech ×5Hardware ×5Consumer ×4Biotech ×3Cleantech ×3
HQs:United States×17Costa Rica×1Mexico×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 15 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×102 founders×43 founders×1
Investments · 51 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2024 · 12023 · 12022 · 12020 · 22019 · 12018 · 12017 · 18 dated
Nasdaq-listed (ALT) company based in Gaithersburg, MD; Redmont portfolio company with a Hodges board seat.
Jerome Durso(Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer)
Co-investorsTruffle Capital
nLIGHT designs and manufactures high-power semiconductor lasers for defense systems, directed energy applications, and advanced manufacturing.
Deep TechDefense TechHardwareVancouver, US
Scott Keeney(Founder)inJake Bell(Executive Officer)David Schaezler(Executive Officer)inRob Martinsen(Executive Officer)inJoseph DeBartolo(Executive Officer)
BoardBill Ericson(Director)
Co-investorsCarbide VenturesMenlo VenturesMultiplier CapitalOak Investment PartnersWellington ManagementMohr Davidow Ventures
Bonaventure Capital, founded in 1998, is an investment firm providing private and public market solutions to B.
FintechBirmingham, US
Steve(Co-founder)Billy(Founding Partner)
Branch Technology uses patented digital fabrication and additive manufacturing to enable architects and designers to construct complex structural designs at scale.
Advanced ManufacturingConstruction TechDeep TechHardwareChattanooga, US
Robert Platt Boyd, IV(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Ryan Lusk(Chief Executive Officer)in
BoardChristopher Weller, Jr.(Director, Promoter)David Coyne(Director, Promoter)
Co-investorsBrick Mortar VenturesChattanooga Renaissance FundGlobal BrainLaunch TennesseeMetaPropMetaProp Ventures+2 more
CHONEX develops insect-derived biological products that enhance soil health, plant nutrition, and crop resilience to address challenges including salinity, drought, heat, and nutrient deficiency.
AgTechBiotechCircular EconomyClimate TechNew Materials
Michael Lynch(Founder)in
Co-investorsInnovation Depot
Colite Technologies designs and installs customized solar, battery, and hybrid energy systems for commercial operations including manufacturing facilities, distribution centers, and corporate campuses.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechConstruction TechEnergyEnterprise SoftwareColumbia, US
Kevin O'Hara(Founder, President & CEO)inPeter Brown(Manager)inMartin Brown(Manager)in
FilterEasy is an online retailer that sells home air filters directly to consumers, with a focus on delivery and subscription-based replacement.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceRaleigh, US
Thaddeus W. Tarkington(Executive Officer, Director)Kevin J. Barry(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardSteve Dauphin(Director)David E. Gardner(Director)inLister Delgado(Director)inTom Lotrecchiano(Director)
Co-investorsCofounders CapitalElevate Innovation PartnersArsenalArsenal Growth EquityAzure Capital PartnersHatteras Venture Partners+3 more
Flashtract automates payment application math and required-document generation for general contractors and their subcontractors, checking for missing documents and calculation errors.
Construction TechFintechSaaSAuburn, US
ROBERT B. (BEN) CONRY(Executive Officer, Director)BLAIR CHENAULT(Executive Officer, Director)in
Co-investorsShine CapitalAddition
Fulmer Instruments develops a handheld, cordless battery-powered bipolar electrosurgical generator for tissue coagulation, intended for surgeons in hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and resource-limited settings.
BiotechHardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesBirmingham, US
Benjamin Fulmer(Founder)
Guideway Care provides evidence-based patient activation solutions that guide patients through their next necessary healthcare steps.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtech
Hampr is a laundry pickup and delivery service that collects dirty clothes from customers' homes, professionally washes and folds them, and returns the clean items to their door for a flat rate per load.
B2B MarketplacesConsumerFintechLafayette, US
Laurel Hess(Founder + President)inBrandon Brahms(Chief Executive Officer)DAVID CALLECOD(Director)
BoardSteven Dauphin(Director)Cian Robinson(Director)Michael B. Katz(Director)
Co-investorsBoot64 VenturesGurtin VenturesTechstarsBenson Capital
Help Lightning provides an enterprise augmented reality platform for remote visual guidance, letting remote experts assist field technicians and customers through patented merged reality video collaboration, AI-assisted tools, and automated visual procedures.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Bart Guthrie(Founder)Marc Guthrie(Chief Executive Officer)in
Co-investorsInnovation DepotTech Square Ventures
Humatics builds high-precision positioning technology for industrial automation, robotics, and rail and transit systems.
Cambridge, US
David A. Mindell(Executive Officer, Director)Gary A. Cohen(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardRay Stata(Director)Franklin Moss(Director)Chris Cheever(Director)Thomas H. Lee(Director)
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesBlackhorn VenturesCastor VenturesTectonic VenturesAirbus VenturesBlue Ivy Ventures+5 more
Meazure Learning is a testing and assessment platform provider that offers remote proctoring, test security, and integrity safeguards for online testing and certification programs.
EdTechEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Co-investorsEastside PartnersGryphonBain Capital CreditGreat Hill Partners
Motus Nova develops robotic exoskeletons that provide active-assisted neuro-rehabilitation in home settings for patients recovering from stroke and brain injuries.
Digital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesRoboticsAtlanta, US
David Wu(CEO & Founder)inTina Grimes(Co-Founder)
PowerGen Renewable Energy provides solar and battery power systems for businesses and communities across Africa, offering flexible delivery models such as pay-as-you-go, PPA, lease-to-own, and full ownership with no upfront cost.
CleantechClimate TechEnergy
Sam Slaughter(Cofounder)in
Co-investorsAHL Venture PartnersPrivate Infrastructure Development Group
ProctorU is an online exam proctoring platform, now part of Meazure Learning, that lets test-takers schedule and take remotely monitored exams.
EdTechSaaSHoover, US
Jarrod Morgan(Director)inErin Donald Kassner(Executive Officer)Scott McFarland(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardRamsay Battin(Director)Benjamin Cobb(Director)inPaul Reaves(Director)
Co-investorsGray VenturesNew Capital PartnersEastside Partners
Rachio makes smart irrigation controllers that automatically adjust watering based on weather, season, and local conditions to reduce outdoor water waste for residential properties.
Climate TechConsumerHardwareIoTDenver, US
Franz Garsombke(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inChris Klein(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inMatt ReismanGary Stone(Executive Officer)in
BoardRobert Hawk(Director)Jonathan Hallett(Director)
Co-investors500 GlobalArborview CapitalBLH Venture Partners, LLCEastside PartnerseLab VenturesMetaProp+5 more
Second Nature builds a resident experience platform for property management that serves renters, property managers, and property owners.
Enterprise SoftwarePropTechSaaS
Co-investorsCardumen CapitalMultiplier CapitalVesta VenturesWolfpack Investor NetworkAngel InvestBright Pixel Capital+2 more
Shared-X operates multiple subsidiaries focused on agribusiness and food sectors, including iQBiotech (biostimulants and biopesticides), Nampi Foods (consumer packaged goods), and Bananica (regenerative agriculture and specialty crop export).
AgTechBiotechFoodTechImpact & Social Good
John Denniston(Executive Chairman)Tony Salas(Chief Executive Officer)in
STANND makes a patented, MagSafe-compatible phone grip and stand formed from aerospace-grade polymer, designed to hold a phone at an ergonomic working angle and provide a natural grip.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerHardware
Textus is an SMS platform that enables businesses to run targeted campaigns and manage one-to-one conversations to drive conversions.
Enterprise SoftwareHR TechMarketing TechSaaSSales Tech
Co-investorsAccess Venture PartnersBlossom Street VenturesEastside PartnersAccess Ventures
The Bancorp is a financial services organization that operates as a bank with a focus on talent development and internal growth opportunities for employees.
Fintech
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
BIOME, PBCConserv SolutionsAtherotechatlantic capital bankCentury National BankCommunity First Financial GroupDeep Fiber SolutionsEmageonEnfotrustEnvivaFairhope EntertainmentGreat Western ValveGridsmartHampshire pet productshelp lightninigHTCMedicus SolutionsMedServenextgen imagingobject reservoironi solutionspredictoSquare 1 bankTrakrefTwisterWhite plume
Rows marked “SEC filing” are inferred from directors named on the company's SEC Form D — public regulatory data, not a portfolio list published by the firm.
Exits · 2
2 IPOsAltimmuneNASDAQ: ALTnLight PhotonicsNASDAQ: LASR
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesThe Bancorp · stocktitan.net · Jul 30, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Bonaventure Capital made?
- Bonaventure Capital has 51 tracked investments, 2 of which have exited, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Bonaventure Capital invest at?
- Bonaventure Capital invests at the Growth stage.
- What is Bonaventure Capital's typical check size?
- Bonaventure Capital typically writes checks of $5M.
- What sectors does Bonaventure Capital focus on?
- Bonaventure Capital focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Bonaventure Capital located?
- Bonaventure Capital is headquartered in Birmingham, US.
- Who does Bonaventure Capital co-invest with?
- Bonaventure Capital most often shares deals with Eastside Partners, MetaProp, MetaProp Ventures, among 40 tracked co-investors.
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