Reno Seed Fund
Angel networkReno · Seed–Series A · 16 people tracked
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 · 16 people
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What they invest in
from 15 of 16 portfolio companiesConsumer ×5Healthtech ×5Digital Health ×4Direct to Consumer ×3Enterprise Software ×3Medical Devices ×3SaaS ×3E-commerce ×2
HQs:United States×5
Investments · 16 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2024 · 12019 · 12 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)Aaron Klein(Executive Officer, Director)Ed Casmer(Founder and Chief Technology Officer)Steven Hess(Chief Executive Officer)Rich Vorwaller(Chief Product Officer)Mike Henderson(Chief Revenue Officer)
Co-investorsMistral Venture PartnersUpVentures Capital
Osteoboost is an FDA-cleared, drug-free prescription device that delivers precision vibration therapy to slow bone loss in postmenopausal women with osteopenia.
FemTechHealthtechMedical Devices
Co-investorsAmbit Health VenturesBand of AngelsHouston Angel NetworkGolden Seeds
CinVivo makes a wireless 4K HDR camera system (Titan) for recording, casting, and streaming surgical procedures, aimed at surgeons and medical teams for documentation, teaching, and research.
Digital HealthHardwareMedical Devices
ClickBio designs and manufactures laboratory automation tools and consumables, such as its Smarter Reagent Fill Station, an automation-ready on-deck reservoir with USB-B connectivity and serial command control for continuous media replenishment.
BiotechHardwareHealthtech
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-investorsAtland VenturesKern Venture GroupService Provider Capital
Hibear Outdoors makes multifunctional insulated drinkware for outdoor use, including an All-Day Adventure Flask that works as a portable drink-making system (pour-over coffee, cold brew, tea, cocktails, wine) and an All-Day Adventure Tumbler with a magnetic lid, hidden straw, and can-cooler mode.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
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 VenturesSerra Ventures
MessageDesk provides a shared team inbox for business SMS texting, letting teams route, assign, and manage text conversations across their existing phone numbers.
Enterprise SoftwareSaaSSales Tech
Co-investorsCopper Sky Capital
Mill It makes plant-based, dairy-free foods using ancient grains, including plant-based buttermilk and buttermilk dressings.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
Co-investorsKern Venture Group
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 VenturesAccess Ventures
PlusPlus is a learning program platform that helps organizations run enablement initiatives such as engineering onboarding, AI adoption, and peer knowledge sharing at scale, with automation for scheduling, tracking, and reporting.
EdTechEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Co-investorsEvolution VC PartnersMoxxie VenturesScribble Ventures
SemiExact manufactures products in the USA using precision equipment, offering custom sizes, colors, finishes, and accessories.
Advanced ManufacturingE-commerce
Toto Foods makes packaged cookies made with whole food ingredients that are seed oil free, gluten free, soy free, non-GMO, and contain 7-9g of protein per serving.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
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, Copper Sky Capital, Moxxie Ventures, among 15 tracked co-investors.
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