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Angel networkReno · Seed–Series A · 15 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Reno Seed Fund leads and co-leads early-stage venture investments in technology-enabled companies based in Northern Nevada, while also investing across the Mountain West and alongside syndication partners. Backed by an engaged network of seasoned entrepreneurs, executives and angel investors, the fund applies a highly selective screening process, makes significant investments, and then provides ongoing counsel and guidance to its portfolio companies. Its mission emphasizes driving innovation, creating jobs and building wealth in the Northern Nevada community by partnering with driven, talented entrepreneurs.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 15 people
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2 people who came through Reno Seed Fund went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 16 of 16 portfolio companiesConsumer ×6Healthtech ×6Digital Health ×4Enterprise Software ×4Hardware ×4Medical Devices ×4Biotech ×3Direct to Consumer ×3
HQs:United States×12
Who they back
founder profiles across 10 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×62 founders×4
Investments · 16 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2024 · 12021 · 22019 · 14 dated
Cloud Storage Security (CSS) provides in-tenant, multi-engine malware scanning for Amazon S3 and DataDefender, a data security posture management (DSPM) tool offering inventory, classification, activity monitoring, threat detection, and configuration checks.
Cloud ComputingCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaSReno, US
Aaron Newman(Director)inEd Casmer(Founder and Chief Technology Officer)inSteven Hess(Chief Executive Officer)inRich Vorwaller(Chief Product Officer)Mike Henderson(Chief Revenue Officer)Kevin Hunt(Chief Technology Officer)
Co-investorsMistral Venture PartnersUpVentures Capital
Osteoboost is an FDA-cleared bone health solution designed for postmenopausal women with osteopenia.
BiotechFemTechHealthtechLongevityMedical DevicesRedwood City, US
Dr. Dan Burnett(Founder & CEO of Theranova and Osteoboost Co-Founder)Dr. Shane Mangrum(PM&R Physician and Osteoboost Co-Founder)Laura Yecies(Chief Executive Officer & President)in
BoardMichael Jaasma(Chief Scientific Officer and Osteoboost Co-Founder)inJohn Osborne(Director)
Co-investorsAmbit Health VenturesEsplanade VenturesBand of AngelsBerkeley Angel NetworkGolden SeedsHouston Angel Network+2 more
CinVivo develops wireless 4K HDR surgical camera systems for operating rooms that enable live collaboration, surgical documentation, and educational content.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHardwareMedical Devices
Bernard Hausen(Founder)in
ClickBio manufactures laboratory automation hardware and reagent handling equipment for life sciences research, including reagent reservoirs, fill stations, and plate adapters compatible with standard microplate formats.
BiotechHardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesReno, US
Julien Calais
BoardEugene Wong(Managing General Partner)Mick
DayaMed provides a cloud-based platform for remote patient monitoring, chronic care management, and medication adherence that integrates with electronic health records and enables clinical teams to deliver coordinated care across multiple conditions.
Digital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesSalt Lake City, US
EmVenio runs decentralized clinical research through in-home patient visits, community-based research sites, and patient navigation services, helping trial sponsors and CROs reach underrepresented populations.
BiotechDigital HealthEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechSparks, US
Greg AustininMark McKenzie(M.D.)inJeff HuntsmaninTajuana BarroninTom O'ConnorinChristy Crase
FanUp is a fantasy contest and gaming platform where users enter free-to-play, daily, weekly, and season-long contests across sports and pop-culture events such as the NFL, NBA, MLB, FIFA, F1, IPL, and reality TV shows.
ConsumerGamingSports Tech
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesAtland VenturesKern Venture GroupService Provider Capital
LandTrust is an online marketplace that connects people seeking outdoor recreation, primarily hunting, with private landowners offering paid access to their land.
ConsumerMarketplacesSports TechBozeman, US
Nicolas De Castro(Executive Officer, Director)Eric Olden(Director)
BoardGregg Williams(Director)Robert Schultz(Director)inPat LaPointe(Director)Colin Gardiner(Director)
Co-investorsStage 1 VenturesHeroic VenturesSerra Ventures
MessageDesk provides automated message routing and workflow automation for SMS and messaging systems, enabling businesses to automatically assign conversations, apply labels, and trigger responses based on keywords, time, and other conditions.
Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaSSales Tech
Co-investorsCopper Sky Capital
Mill It Farms produces plant-based buttermilk and salad dressings for use in smoothies, baking, sauces, and as condiments.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechBakersfield, US
William Myers(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsKern Venture Group
NeuroReserve Inc. is a US consumer nutrition company that develops dietary supplements and food products aimed at supporting long-term brain and cognitive health.
HealthtechLas Vegas, US
Edward S. Park(Executive Officer, Director)inEdward Park, Ph.D., M.S.(Founder, CEO)in
BoardRobert Newell(Director)in
Nivati is an employee mental health and wellbeing platform that combines an AI-powered companion app with access to licensed therapists, dietitians, financial coaches, group workshops, self-guided content, and 24/7 call and chat therapy.
Digital HealthHealthtechHR TechMental HealthWellness & FitnessSouth Jordan, US
Amelia Wilcox(Founder)Pamela Stevenson(Director)Cydni Tetro(Director)Dan Tyre(Director)Adam Slovik(Director)
Co-investorsAccess Venture PartnersFirebrand VenturesService Provider CapitalAccess VenturesPeak
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PlusPlus is a corporate learning platform that lets teams turn documentation into training by uploading PDFs or creating long-form articles, which are enhanced with AI-generated summaries, flashcards, and quizzes.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechSaaSSan Francisco, US
Aleksandar Gargenta(Executive Officer)Marko Gargenta(Founder)in
Co-investorsEvolution VC PartnersJumpStart New Jersey Angel NetworkMoxxie VenturesSand Hill AngelsScribble VenturesFreestyle Capital
Semiexact manufactures steel brackets and hardware for DIY bed frames that customers assemble with their own wood, emphasizing modular design that adapts to multiple bed sizes.
Advanced ManufacturingB2B MarketplacesCircular EconomyConsumerE-commerceHardwareNevada, US
Ben Uyeda
Co-investorsStartupNV
Toto Foods produces protein-enriched cookies made with recognizable ingredients and familiar flavors, targeting consumers seeking convenient nutritious snacks.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechWellness & Fitness
Benny(Co-founder)
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Reno Seed Fund made?
- Reno Seed Fund has 16 tracked investments.
- What stage does Reno Seed Fund invest at?
- Reno Seed Fund invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- 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.
- Who does Reno Seed Fund co-invest with?
- Reno Seed Fund most often shares deals with Kern Venture Group, Service Provider Capital, Copper Sky Capital, among 21 tracked co-investors.
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