Serra Ventures
Champaign · Seed–Growth · 4 people tracked
Investment thesis
Serra Ventures targets early-stage companies demonstrating strong teams with industry expertise, capital-efficient business models, proven product-market fit, referenceable customers, and defensible technology or patent advantages. The firm differentiates through hands-on mentorship from managing partners who are former venture-backed CEOs, focusing on deep technology that solves specific industry problems. Serra seeks opportunities to add strategic value through connections, board guidance, and operational support throughout the company lifecycle.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 20, 2026.
Team · 4 people
from the firm's websiteFormer Vice President of Finance & Operations who was promoted to Partner at Serra Ventures.
What they invest in
from 6 of 51 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×4Enterprise Software ×4B2B Marketplaces ×2Fintech ×2AdTech ×1AgTech ×1Cleantech ×1Climate Tech ×1
HQs:United States×5
Investments · 51 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathTotal rewards communication platform
Blooma provides intelligent automation software for commercial real estate (CRE) lending, automating data extraction, borrower profiling, loan scoring, and portfolio monitoring for national and regional banks, community banks, and debt funds.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechSan Diego, US
Shayne Skaff(CEO)Tal Almog
Bonsai is an all-in-one platform for agencies and small businesses that combines project management, time tracking, invoicing, and client relationship management in a single integrated system. The platform is designed to help teams manage projects, client workflows, and payments efficiently.
B2B MarketplacesEnterprise SoftwareFintechFuture of WorkSaaSBoulder, US
WilianJillianJohnnyMakayla
Bonsai Robotics develops software that manages autonomous fleets for agricultural and construction operations. The company offers autonomous machinery integration and its own Amiga product line, enabling customers to operate with reduced costs and faster job completion.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningRobotics
Conservation Labs develops H2know, a smart water monitoring system that uses machine learning to detect leaks and optimize water consumption through sound analysis in plumbing pipes for residential and commercial properties. The company also offers Sustainable Machines, a platform for predictive maintenance monitoring across industrial equipment.
AI & Machine LearningCleantechClimate TechInsurTechIoTBrownsville, US
Gene editing/CRISPR technology company
LISNR is an ultrasonic proximity platform that enables contactless commerce and customer engagement through presence detection, secure authentication, targeted promotions, and gamified loyalty experiences across retail, finance, mobility, and education sectors.
AdTechDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareRetail TechCincinnati, US
NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) marketplace platform
Serra operates a platform for hiring and managing skilled trades workers, handling job posting, worker matching, vetting, scheduling, and payment for heavy equipment and warehouse roles.
AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesEnterprise SoftwareHR TechSan Francisco, US
Alan Wang(Founder)in
AI-powered agricultural knowledge platform
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Serra Ventures invest at?
- Serra Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Growth stages.
- What sectors does Serra Ventures focus on?
- Serra Ventures focuses on AgTech, Deep Tech, Medical Devices.
- Where is Serra Ventures located?
- Serra Ventures is headquartered in Champaign, US.
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