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Reno Seed Fund

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Reno · Seed · 16 people tracked

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Investment thesis

The fund's mission is to drive innovation, create jobs and build wealth in Northern Nevada by partnering with talented entrepreneurs building technology-enabled companies. It leads and co-leads early-stage venture investments in Northern Nevada, and also invests across the Mountain West and alongside syndication partners. Using a highly selective screening process, the fund makes significant investments and then provides ongoing counsel and guidance to its portfolio companies, sometimes taking board seats and helping companies connect with the angel investment community to raise capital.

Invests inCrypto & Web3Sector AgnosticRenoUnited States

Source: firm website, verified Aug 2, 2026.

Stage
Seed
HQ
Reno, US
Leads rounds
Leads
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2019
Tracked investments
2

Team · 16 people

from the firm's website
Gene Wong· Managing Partnerin

Active angel investor in over 50 early-stage companies over 20 years, mostly software, with 3 IPOs. Spent 16 years as an investment banker and founded the ASLAN angel network in 1998.

Robert Newell· Partner, Investment & Screeningin

Founding investor in emerging healthcare and technology companies and former CFO of four public healthcare companies. Serves as director of Peraso and NeuroReserve.

Tyler Bennett· Partner, Investment & Due Diligence

Former CEO in the home medical equipment industry acquired by AdaptHealth, and an active startup advisor and strategy consultant. Sits on the board of SnapDesk.

Bryan McArdle· Advisory Boardin

Leader in the Reno entrepreneurial ecosystem serving as Revitalization Director for the City of Reno and a former EDAWN executive. President-elect of the UNR Alumni Association.

Clyde Prestowitz· Associatein

CTO and software engineering leader and co-founder with experience in technology infrastructure and product management, including a successful exit of a real estate fintech company.

David Shackelton

Private equity executive with experience at Blackstone and the Yale Endowment, and an investment professional at Phelps Gates Partners. Former CFO of Modvicare with over 12 years in investment and finance.

Deane Albright· Advisory Boardin

Founding and senior partner of Albright & Associates, Ltd.

Dong Minin

CFO at Novo Logistics and managing member at Spruce, and a C-level executive for SMBs. Has mentored, advised, or invested in over 20 startups mainly in northern Nevada.

Gray Williams· Senior Associatein

COO and C-level advisor with expertise in crisis management and supply chain operations, serving as a senior associate at Reno Seed Fund.

Jim Starr· Advisory Boardin

Managing partner of Jolana Advisers and board member of Essence Healthcare. Former CFO of Pierian and Lumeris/Essence Healthcare.

Joseph Schembri· Senior Associatein

Senior Manager of Supplier Partner Success at Coupa Software and an entrepreneur, serving as a senior associate at Reno Seed Fund.

Karem Ozmen· Advisory Boardin

Co-founder and CEO of 8090 Industries, principal at Ozmen Ventures, and managing director at Kairos/K50 Venture Funds.

Leonard Lafrance· Advisory Boardin

Software entrepreneur who serves on the Sierra Angels, UNR, and DRI advisory boards.

Michael Kazmierzki· Advisory Board

President of the Strengthen Our Community Foundation and former CEO of EDAWN for 11 years.

Mick Hitchcock· Advisory Boardin

Pharmaceutical executive with experience at BMS and Gilead Sciences. Serves as a UNR Foundation trustee and advisory council member at UNR's colleges of science and business.

Ross Golding· Advisory Boardin

Healthcare entrepreneur and co-founder of Reno Diagnostic Centers who serves on the UNR Honors College advisory board.

Investments · 2 tracked

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Frequently asked questions

What stage does Reno Seed Fund invest at?
Reno Seed Fund invests at the Seed stage.
What sectors does Reno Seed Fund focus on?
Reno Seed Fund focuses on Crypto & Web3, Sector Agnostic.
Where is Reno Seed Fund located?
Reno Seed Fund is headquartered in Reno, US.
Does Reno Seed Fund lead rounds?
Yes, Reno Seed Fund leads investment rounds.

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