Fundraising FoxSmall Ventures USA, LP
Venture capitalHouston · Seed–Series A · 1 people tracked
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Investment thesis
SMV deploys capital opportunistically across multiple sectors and geographies, favoring early-stage opportunities. It concentrates on three broad areas: energy (clean energy, green projects, and international infrastructure), technology (service and internet-oriented companies), and entertainment (royalty lending, movie production, development, and financing). A small portion of its budget is reserved for unique investments that fall outside the existing portfolio. Beyond capital, the firm supports its holdings with operational and financial-trading capabilities, aiming to bring tomorrow's ideas to life today.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 1 people
from public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 2 of 3 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×2Climate Tech ×1Data & Infrastructure ×1Defense Tech ×1Energy ×1Enterprise Software ×1Logistics & Supply Chain ×1SaaS ×1
HQs:United States×3
Investments · 3 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2023 · 22022 · 13 dated
SynMax provides geospatial intelligence for the maritime and energy sectors, combining satellite imagery, machine learning, and analytics to verify claims and monitor activity such as frac operations and vessel movements.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDefense TechEnergySpace TechHouston, US
Bill Perkins(President & Founder)inAndrew Brettell(Founder)inSaju Menachery Thomas(Executive Officer)Eric Anderson(Chief Executive Officer & Founder)Brendan Moore(Executive Officer)
Board seatWilliam O. Perkins· per SEC Form D · $20M raise · filed Dec 2023
Velostics is a SaaS platform that optimizes logistics and transportation operations through intelligent scheduling and resource allocation.
AI & Machine LearningClimate TechEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSSan Francisco, US
Andrew Denta(Founder)inChris Podlaski(Founder)inGaurav Khandelwal(Founder & CEO)inAmit Bhandi(Director)Keith Molzer(Director)inJeffrey Margolis(Director)
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesFlyover CapitalY CombinatorCultivation CapitalStarboard Star
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Rows marked “SEC filing” are inferred from directors named on the company's SEC Form D — public regulatory data, not a portfolio list published by the firm.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Small Ventures USA, LP invest at?
- Small Ventures USA, LP invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Small Ventures USA, LP focus on?
- Small Ventures USA, LP focuses on Cleantech, Climate Tech, Consumer, Energy, Enterprise Software, Media & Entertainment, New Materials, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Small Ventures USA, LP located?
- Small Ventures USA, LP is headquartered in Houston, US.
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