PS27 Ventures
Venture capitalJacksonville · Seed–Series A · 10 people tracked
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
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 19 of 23 portfolio companiesSaaS ×10AI & Machine Learning ×7Enterprise Software ×6Direct to Consumer ×4FoodTech ×4Wellness & Fitness ×4Consumer ×3E-commerce ×3
HQs:United States×13
Who they back
founder profiles across 11 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×72 founders×4
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
Investments · 23 tracked
founders shown can be your intro path
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
PartnerJim Stallings· solo GP
FreshJax is a family-owned company that sells organic spices, seasonings, and food products made in the USA, sold directly to consumers online.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
PartnerJim Stallings· solo GP
Hazlnut provides a branded ordering platform for restaurants, including online ordering, mobile apps, self-service kiosks, loyalty programs, marketing tools, and AI phone answering.
FoodTechMarketing TechSaaS
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 makes doctor-developed, natural vaginal care products intended to treat the underlying causes of issues like odor, bacterial vaginosis, and irritation.
Direct to ConsumerFemTechWellness & Fitness
PartnerJim Stallings· solo GP
Co-investorsFearless Fund
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
Neural Payments provides a white-labeled payments hub for banks and credit unions, unifying payment rails (ACH, RTP, FedNow, debit networks, and digital wallets) through a single integration.
AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaSMason, US
Michael Oppy(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardIsaac Saldana(Director)Ryan Gorney(Director)Martin Walker(Director)Alice Ann Schwartz(Director)
PartnerJim Stallings· solo GP
Co-investorsCommerce VenturesCurql Collective, LLCNext 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)Cory Goodale(CTO)
PartnerJim Stallings· solo GP
Co-investorsTechstarsRethink 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)
PartnerJim Stallings· solo GP
OnRamp is a customer onboarding platform that uses AI to automate repetitive tasks and provides a self-serve customer portal, reporting on project health, and integrations.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
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
Punchd Energy makes caffeine gummies that let consumers dose caffeine gradually rather than drinking a full energy drink can, using a patented fruit-based flavor-masking method.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechMelbourne, 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)
PartnerJim Stallings· solo GP
Co-investorsDataTribe
PartnerJim Stallings· solo GP
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
ScheduleHead provides an AI compliance platform for managing on-demand and event-based staffing, enabling workforce tracking, credentialing, and performance analytics to replace manual scheduling processes.
AI & Machine LearningHR 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)Kristy McCann Flynn(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Jeff Reid(Executive Officer, Director)Jason Finney(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardStephen Joy(Director)Christy Johnson(Director)
PartnerJim Stallings· solo GP
Co-investorsRevUp CapitalZane Venture Fund
Snackify curates and delivers snack boxes featuring emerging brands focused on clean ingredients, high protein, and dietary needs like gluten-free and plant-based options.
E-commerceFoodTechWellness & Fitness
PartnerJim Stallings· solo GP
Wellness platform supporting employee engagement and wellbeing.
Washington, US
Benaree (B.J.) Wiley Williams(President and Director)Sohaib Malik(Chief Technology Officer)Shilpa Punatar(Chief Marketing Officer)
BoardMarcus Whitney(Director)in
PartnerJim Stallings· solo GP
Co-investorsJumpstart NovaTwo Lanterns Venture Partners
Variabl is a software platform that helps organizations design, manage, and automate complex sales commission plans and calculations.
Enterprise SoftwareSaaSSales Tech
PartnerJim Stallings· solo GP
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesOnRamp · finance.yahoo.com · May 20, 2026
Neural Payments · cutimes.com · Apr 2, 2026
Kadeya · trysignalbase.com · Nov 25, 2025
SkillCycle · skillcycle.com · Oct 27, 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 33 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamInvestor Connect - 550 - Jim Stallings of PS27 Ventures
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
startGNV Team · Jim Stallings
BUZZ TV - "Making a Difference" with Jim Stallings from PS27 Ventures
Jim Stallings · vimeo.com
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