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Palm Venture Studios

Venture studio

Austin · Seed–Series A · 23 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Palm Venture Studios was created by a family investment office to build a network of venture studios, later focusing on turnaround or 'second-chance' capital for promising but stuck, purpose-driven startups. Rather than following traditional VC timelines and return expectations, it deploys patient capital discreetly and gives companies the time needed to grow. Through its studios it provides broad strategic and operational support including acquisitions, research and analysis, finance and accounting, studio space, AI enablement, go-to-market, emergency and growth capital, talent and HR, strategic partnerships, communications and PR, coaching and community, and legal help. It is an affiliate of Palm Ventures, a family office with a 30-year track record.

Invests inImpact & Social GoodSector AgnosticAustinGlobal

Source: firm website, verified Sep 27, 2026.

Stage
Seed–Series A
HQ
Austin, TX, US
Instruments
Equity
Tracked investments
2

Team · 23 people

from the firm's website & curated & public directories
Brad Palmer· Executive Chairman & Founder
Daniela Plattner· Managing Partner
Alex Ainsberg· Investment Associate
Allen Darnell· Operating Partner
Barbara Tucker· Controller
Buff Grebe· Operating Partner
Buff Greebe· Operating Partnerin
Houston Clarke· Chief of Staff
Howard Kaplan· Strategic Advisor
Jason Woody· Senior Managing Director
Jim Miller· Operating Partner
Josh Frumberg· Chief Financial Officer
Leigh Medeiros· Associate Chief of Staff
Rachel Pardue· Director of Portfolio Success
Rob Pflieger· Chief Investment Officer
Scott Bush· Finance Operations Associate
Scott Dodaro· Senior Accountant

What they invest in

from 1 of 2 portfolio companies

AI & Machine Learning ×1Cloud Computing ×1Cybersecurity ×1Enterprise Software ×1IoT ×1SaaS ×1

HQs:United States×1

Investments · 2 tracked

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AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareIoTSaaSEmeryville, US

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Co-investorsLDV Capital

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

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Frequently asked questions

What stage does Palm Venture Studios invest at?
Palm Venture Studios invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
What sectors does Palm Venture Studios focus on?
Palm Venture Studios focuses on Impact & Social Good, Sector Agnostic.
Where is Palm Venture Studios located?
Palm Venture Studios is headquartered in Austin, US.

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