PS27 Ventures
Venture capitalJacksonville · Seed–Series A · 10 people tracked
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Investment thesis
PS27 Ventures backs purpose-driven founders building fast-growing, scalable technology companies, focusing primarily on B2B software and financial technology. The firm emphasizes a hands-on, operator-led approach, working side by side with teams using lean methodology to help them execute and scale. Beyond capital, PS27 offers connections through its network and a community of support, assisting portfolio companies with go-to-market strategy, marketing, sales, PR, and customer introductions. The firm positions itself as a true strategic partner and value-add investor rather than a passive check writer.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 10 people
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What they invest in
from 21 of 23 portfolio companiesSaaS ×10AI & Machine Learning ×7Enterprise Software ×6Wellness & Fitness ×6Consumer ×5Direct to Consumer ×5FoodTech ×5HR Tech ×4
HQs:United States×16
Who they back
founder profiles across 13 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×82 founders×5
Where their founders studiedfrom 10 founders with education data
University of Florida ×2
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
Investments · 23 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2023 · 12022 · 12020 · 13 dated
BLUEWAVE manufactures an FDA Class II medical device for at-home disinfection of orthotic and prosthetic devices using proprietary vacuum-infusion technology, designed to reduce bacterial contamination and infection risk in patients with diabetes, limb loss, or immune deficiency.
HealthtechMedical Devices
Justin Zhou(Founder)in
PartnerJim Stallings· solo GP
Co-investorsColumbia Capital
Freshjax sells specialty spice blends and seasoning mixes marketed as low-sodium and GLP-1 friendly options for home cooking.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceFoodTech
PartnerJim Stallings· solo GP
Hazlnut provides a software platform for restaurant operators to manage ordering across multiple channels including web, mobile app, kiosk, marketing, and phone, helping restaurants build direct customer relationships and reduce reliance on third-party tools.
FoodTechMarketing TechSaaS
Richard Sikes, CFA, MBA(Founder)in
PartnerJim Stallings· solo GP
Co-investorsAtlanta Tech Village
Kadeya operates a closed-loop beverage system that autonomously bottles filtered water and flavored, sparkling, or branded drinks on demand at vending stations, then collects the reusable glass and stainless steel bottles for cleaning and reuse.
Circular EconomyCleantechClimate TechFoodTechHardwareWellness & FitnessChicago, US
Manuela ZoninseininAli Rose van OverbekeinAndrew Dunn(Director)
BoardZachary Smith(Director)
PartnerJim Stallings· solo GP
Co-investorsChicago Early Growth Ventures (CEGV)Clocktower VenturesDipalo VenturesEvergreen Climate InnovationsGROOVE CAPITALOxonian Ventures+4 more
Kushae produces a line of non-toxic, pH-balanced feminine hygiene products formulated with natural ingredients like neem, aloe, and marshmallow extract.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFemTechHealthtechWellness & FitnessBoca Raton, US
Dr. BarbKimba The Natural Diva
PartnerJim Stallings· solo GP
Co-investorsAccionFearless FundValor Ventures
LEVAR provides an AR and 3D product visualization platform for eCommerce businesses to add augmented reality experiences to their online stores, helping increase conversions and reduce return rates.
AdTechE-commerceRetail TechChicago, US
Daniel Esrig(Founder)
PartnerJim Stallings· solo GP
Menuat offers a service that integrates social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, Yelp) and appears related to restaurant or menu information management, though specific offerings are unclear from this legal document.
MarketplacesSaint Augustine, US
PartnerJim Stallings· solo GP
Neural Payments provides a payments engine platform that enables financial institutions to offer peer-to-peer and SMB payment solutions with real-time fraud detection and integration across major payment networks.
AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaSMason, US
BoardIsaac Saldana(Director)Ryan Gorney(Director)Martin Walker(Director)inAlice Ann Schwartz(Director)
PartnerJim Stallings· solo GP
Co-investorsCommerce VenturesCurql Collective, LLCLEAP Global PartnersNext Level VenturesCatalystSixThirty Ventures
NotedSource connects corporate R&D teams with external research publications, expertise, and technology through an AI-driven matching platform.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaSNew York City, US
Kofi Gyasi(CEO)inCory Goodale(CTO)in
PartnerJim Stallings· solo GP
Co-investorsReign VenturesTechstarsRethink Capital Partners
OnPay Solutions (operating as Medius Payments) provides accounts payable automation software that manages the end-to-end vendor payment process, from invoice capture to execution, with support for multiple payment methods and currencies.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSJacksonville, US
Julie Negrete-Anderson(Executive Officer, Director)Neal Anderson(Executive Officer, Director)in
PartnerJim Stallings· solo GP
OnRamp builds an AI-driven customer onboarding platform that uses workflow orchestration, automation, and agentic AI to reduce friction in post-sales customer relationships.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSales Tech
Ross Lerner(Founder)in
PartnerJim Stallings· solo GP
Co-investorsContour Venture PartnersFrontier VenturesJavelin Venture PartnersKoch Disruptive TechnologiesThe MBA Fund
Ottometric provides a cloud-based data platform for developing driver-assistance and autonomous vehicle systems, automating validation workflows and transforming test data into actionable insights for automotive OEMs and suppliers.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureSaaSWaltham, US
John Curran(Executive Officer)Joseph Burke(Executive Officer, Director)inNick Pandher(Executive Officer)
BoardOrhan Gazelle(Director)inRich Redelfs(Director)inZenas Hutcheson(Director)in
PartnerJim Stallings· solo GP
Co-investorsRally Ventures Management, LlcHuntington Angels NetworkProeza VenturesSchooner CapitalTrucks VCSomersault Ventures
Payall provides payment orchestration and automation solutions, including a universal payment account platform for processing transactions across multiple payment channels.
Enterprise SoftwareFintech
PartnerJim Stallings· solo GP
Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzPresidio VenturesThomson Reuters VenturesBat VCMotivate Venture CapitalRRE Ventures+1 more
Punch'd Energy produces caffeine gummies made from green coffee bean extract with real fruit juice concentrates, positioned as a consumer product for on-the-go caffeine consumption.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechWellness & FitnessMelbourne, US
John Pinelli(Executive Officer, Director)
PartnerJim Stallings· solo GP
Quickcode is an AI-powered platform that helps manufacturers, importers, and trade compliance professionals monitor tariffs, classify products using HS codes, and track regulatory changes.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Gary King(Founder)Joe Morales(CTO)in
PartnerJim Stallings· solo GP
Co-investorsDataTribe
PartnerJim Stallings· solo GP
RYZE makes an organic instant mushroom coffee blend combining arabica coffee with a six-mushroom functional blend, marketed for calmer energy, focus, gut health, and immune support.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & FitnessBoston, US
Rashad Hossain(Co-founder)Andrée(Co-founder)
PartnerJim Stallings· solo GP
Co-investorsReign VenturesTribes Ventures
A time-tracking and payroll management platform for workforce scheduling and attendance verification.
AI & Machine LearningFuture of WorkHR TechSaaS
PartnerJim Stallings· solo GP
SkillCycle offers a people development platform that combines AI-driven micro-guidance (AIDA) with certified human coaching delivered within the flow of work.
AI & Machine LearningFuture of WorkHR TechSaaSNew York, US
Kristy McCann(Executive Officer, Director)inKristy McCann Flynn(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inJeff Reid(Executive Officer, Director)inJason Finney(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardStephen Joy(Director)Christy Johnson(Director)
PartnerJim Stallings· solo GP
Co-investorsBIP VenturesRevUp CapitalService Provider CapitalZane Venture Fund
Snackify operates an e-commerce platform selling curated snack products and gift cards to consumers and businesses.
B2B MarketplacesConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceFoodTechWellness & Fitness
PartnerJim Stallings· solo GP
SoHookd is a corporate wellness benefit platform that partners with employers and health plans to deliver flexible, incentive-based wellness programs, connecting employees to products and services that support their well-being.
HealthtechHR TechWellness & FitnessWashington, US
Benaree (B.J.) Wiley Williams(President and Director)B.J. Wiley Williams(Founder & CEO)inSohaib Malik(Chief Technology Officer)inShilpa Punatar(Chief Marketing Officer)in
BoardMarcus Whitney(Director)in
PartnerJim Stallings· solo GP
Co-investorsJumpstart NovaTwo Lanterns Venture Partners
Variabl provides sales commission software that automates incentive compensation management for growing and enterprise teams.
Enterprise SoftwareSaaSSales TechUtah, US
Tom Rogers(CEO & CRO)inOxana Jurosevic(CPO)inAlex Kulik(President & COO)inAlexander Gaputin(CTO)Jaspal Bhamra(Chief Architect & Head of AI)Molly Clarke(CMO)in
PartnerJim Stallings· solo GP
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
RYZE
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesNeural Payments · cutimes.com · Apr 2, 2026
Kadeya · trysignalbase.com · Nov 25, 2025
OnRamp · finsmes.com · Nov 12, 2025
SkillCycle · skillcycle.com · Oct 27, 2025
Schedulehead · dallasinnovates.com · Sep 4, 2025
Bluewave · mercomcapital.com · Aug 6, 2025
Payall · thepaymentsassociation.org · Jul 21, 2025
Ottometric · pulse2.com · Apr 12, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has PS27 Ventures made?
- PS27 Ventures has 23 tracked investments.
- What stage does PS27 Ventures invest at?
- PS27 Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What is PS27 Ventures's typical check size?
- PS27 Ventures typically writes checks of $250K – $1M.
- What sectors does PS27 Ventures focus on?
- PS27 Ventures focuses on Biotech, Consumer, Enterprise Software, Fintech, FoodTech, Retail Tech, SaaS.
- Where is PS27 Ventures located?
- PS27 Ventures is headquartered in Jacksonville, US.
- Does PS27 Ventures lead rounds?
- PS27 Ventures typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
- Who does PS27 Ventures co-invest with?
- PS27 Ventures most often shares deals with Techstars, Andreessen Horowitz, Presidio Ventures, among 34 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
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Hall Martin · Jim Stallings
Inside PS27 Ventures: Jim Stallings on Leadership-First Investing
I Have An App Idea with Amanda Spann · Jim Stallings
PS27 Ventures CEO Jim Stallings on why Jacksonville has become an emerging market for startups
News4JAX The Local Station · Jim Stallings
Deep Dive Interview with PS27 Ventures CEO, Jim Stallings, at eMerge Americas in Miami Beach
PS27 Ventures · Jim Stallings
AMA with Jim Stallings, CEO of PS27 Ventures
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BUZZ TV - "Making a Difference" with Jim Stallings from PS27 Ventures
Jim Stallings · vimeo.com
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