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Tech Council Ventures
Venture capitalSummit · Seed–Series B · 8 people tracked
Also known as TECH COUNCIL VENTURES LLC
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Investment thesis
Tech Council Ventures focuses on early-stage, rapid-growth technology companies in the Mid-Atlantic region. It backs firms in healthcare, technology, energy, and the environment, and is active in the New Jersey life sciences and innovation ecosystem, collaborating with organizations such as BioNJ and SciTech Scity. The firm invests in companies developing healthcare analytics, biometric security, food and beverage automation, and related innovations.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 29, 2026.
Team · 8 people
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Founder mafia
2 people who came through Tech Council Ventures went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 21 of 25 portfolio companiesHealthtech ×12Digital Health ×7Medical Devices ×7AI & Machine Learning ×6Biotech ×6SaaS ×4Hardware ×3New Materials ×3
HQs:United States×19
Who they back
founder profiles across 13 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×62 founders×53 founders×2
Where their founders studiedfrom 12 founders with education data
Columbia Engineering ×2
What their founders studiedfrom 12 founders with field-of-study data
Engineering ×5Business & Management ×4Chemistry ×2
Investments · 25 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2025 · 52024 · 12023 · 12022 · 12021 · 12019 · 110 dated
TranscendAP is an AI-powered accounts payable automation platform that helps enterprise finance teams capture, match, code, and approve invoices with real-time visibility.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSHamilton, US
Mahesh Yadav(Co-founder & Executive Chairman)inJeff Weinstein(Co-founder & Chief Executive Officer)in
BoardDavid Nevas(Director)inNicholas Babinsky(Director)
Co-investorsRittenhouse Ventures
SunRay Scientific develops anisotropic conductive adhesives (ZTACH ACE), conductive inks, epoxies, and related materials for printed and flexible electronics, integrable with existing pick-and-place manufacturing equipment.
Advanced ManufacturingHardwareNew MaterialsWall Township, US
Andrew Stemmermann(CTO, Co-Founder)inMadhu Stemmermann(CEO, Co-Founder)in
BoardSteve Socolof(Director)in
Board seatStephen Socolof· per SEC Form D · $2M raise · filed Jul 2024
Co-investorsBroad Street AngelsCentral Texas Angel NetworkDelaware Crossing Investor GroupJumpStart New Jersey Angel NetworkSoundboard Venture FundWestchester Angels+1 more
New York, US
Sam Gross(Executive Officer, Director)Frank Casale(Executive Officer, Director)David Haines(Director)inStephen Socoloff(Director)Joseph Schechter(Executive Officer)George Karidis(Director)
Co-investorsFront Row FundIDEA Fund Partners
EpiBone engineers bone tissue from stem cells for regenerative medicine and clinical reconstruction, serving patients requiring bone grafts or craniofacial repair.
BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesNew York, US
Nina Tandon(Co-Founder, CEO)inSarindr Bhumiratana(Co-Founder)inGordana Vunjak-Novakovic(Director)Elma Hawkins(Director)
BoardRobert Langer(Director)David Zhu(Director)in
Co-investorsBeresford VenturesEMV CapitalHackensack Meridian Health Bear's DenKendall Capital PartnersLifespan Vision VenturesMEDA Angels+2 more
Exero Medical develops the xBar system, which uses electrode sensors embedded in a standard surgical drain to non-invasively monitor post-operative tissue healing and detect anastomotic leaks after gastrointestinal surgery.
BiotechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical Devices
Erez Shor(CEO)inMatan Ben David(Medical Director)
Co-investorsLongevity Venture PartnersUnorthodox VenturesIsrael Innovation Authority
Ivím Health is a physician-led telehealth company providing individualized care programs for weight loss, hormone health, and whole-body wellness, with plans to expand into physician-prescribed peptide therapies.
Digital HealthHealthtechWellness & Fitness
Dr. Taylor Kantor(Co-founder)Anthony Kantor(Co-founder)Kelly Kantor(Co-founder)in
Kintra develops bio-based, compostable synthetic fibers and resins as an alternative to conventional petroleum-based textiles, aimed at reducing pollution in the apparel supply chain.
Circular EconomyCleantechNew MaterialsBrooklyn, US
Alissa Baier-Lentz(Co-founder)inBilly McCall(Co-founder)inErik Karlsson(Director)
Co-investorsFab Co-Creation Studio VenturesFab Ventures
OrthoLoneStar is a management services organization (MSO) that oversees and supports the operations of individual orthopedic practices.
Digital HealthHealthtechMedical Devices
Anthony Brooks(Chief Executive Officer)in
PolyGone develops a patented passive filtration media and systems to intercept and recover sub-millimeter microplastics from water environments such as rivers, reservoirs, and wastewater treatment channels.
CleantechClimate TechHardwareKearny, US
Nathaniel Banks(Executive Officer, Director)Yidian Liu(Founder)in
BoardJulie Maples(Director)in
Co-investorsUnshackled Ventures10X CapitalFYRFLY Venture PartnersGolden SeedsINTERSTATE FUSION VENTURESLowercarbon Capital+3 more
Princeton Identity develops iris-based biometric identity assurance systems, using its Iris-on-the-Move technology and identity server software to provide multi-factor authentication through a single edge device.
CybersecurityDeep TechHardware
Co-investorsJobsOhio VenturesGolden Seeds
ReGelTec develops injectable hydrogel technology for the repair of the nucleus pulposus of the intervertebral disc, targeting interventional pain management and spine care.
BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesNew MaterialsBaltimore, US
Bill Niland(Co-Founder & Advisor)inPeter Boyd(CEO)inAnthony Lowman(CTO & Co-Founder)inMark Collins(CFO)inMoss Amer(Director)
Co-investorsRiptide Ventures
Regenosine develops regenerative medicine therapies for musculoskeletal and orthopedic conditions.
BiotechHealthtechMedical Devices
Dr. Siddhesh Angle(Founder, President & Chief Executive Officer)Dr. Bruce Cronstein(Co-founder & Chair of the Scientific Advisory Board)
Co-investorsBeresford VenturesNYU Innovation Venture Fund
Ricovr Healthcare develops point-of-care diagnostic technology for fast, on-site testing aimed at improving workplace safety and healthcare.
BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesPrinceton, US
Himanshu Bhatia(Executive Officer, Director)inSteve Shuman(Director)
BoardWilliam Hagaman(Director)Andrew Dowicz(Director)Vikas Desai(Director)Piyush Sadana(Director)
Co-investorsWGD Capital, L.P.Achari VenturesHALLEY Venture Partners
HRSoft is a provider of enterprise compensation management software that enables organizations to design, manage, and automate complex pay programs including merit, bonus, equity, and incentive plans.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechHR TechMedical DevicesSaaSPhiladelphia, US
Joe Poxson(Chief Executive Officer)
Co-investorsBoston Millennia PartnersExcelerate Health VenturesRobin Hood VenturesStrattech Partners, LLC
Sojo Industries operates a national network of automated robotic facilities and patented mobile packaging systems (Sojo Flight) to produce variety packs and multi-packs for food and beverage brands, along with a blockchain track-and-trace platform (Sojo Shield) and GPS smart trailer seals (Sojo Seal) for FSMA 204 compliance and supply chain visibility.
FoodTechLogistics & Supply ChainRoboticsBristol, US
Barak Bar-Cohen(Founder & CEO)inSteve Rubin(Executive Officer, Promoter)
Co-investorsGoat Rodeo CapitalS2G Investments
Travel Professional NEWS is an online media publication covering the travel agency and advisor industry, offering press releases, features, webinars, and resources on suppliers, destinations, host agencies, cruising, and sales and marketing.
Media & EntertainmentTravel & Hospitality
TripWorks provides an all-in-one software platform for tour operators to manage bookings, marketing, and operations.
AI & Machine LearningSaaSTravel & HospitalityLas Vegas, US
Aaron Fessler(Executive Officer)in
Verana Health aggregates de-identified clinical data from a network of over 20,000 physicians in ophthalmology, urology, and neurology to power real-world evidence, clinical trial enablement, and quality reporting for pharmaceutical companies and healthcare providers using AI and machine learning.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDigital HealthHealthtechSan Francisco, US
Mark Blumenkranz, MD(Co-Founder, Verana Health and Lagunita Biosciences)Sujay Jadhav(Chief Executive Officer)in
Co-investorsNovo HoldingsBreyer CapitalGV (Google Ventures)Merck Global Health Innovation FundMSD Global Health Innovation FundNat Turner+3 more
Vitalief is a research operations partner that embeds experienced staff inside clinical research programs to run work across study start-up, financial and revenue cycle operations, workforce capacity, and portfolio delivery.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDigital HealthFuture of WorkHealthtechNew Brunswick, US
Steven Libutti, M.D.(Director)John Doll(Director)Reynold A. Panettieri, M.D.(Director)David Granese(Executive Officer)David C. Moore(Executive Officer, Director)Kirk McPoyle(Executive Officer)
Xevant offers an automated data analytics and reporting platform for pharmacy benefit organizations, using AI to standardize diverse data formats, analyze pharmacy claims, and generate reports and repricing outputs.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthSaaSLehi, US
Brandon Newman(CEO)inPETE TANTILLO(Executive Officer)JEFF LININGER(Executive Officer)DANIEL TELFORD(Executive Officer)DON DEGOYLER(Director)NICK CONWAY(Director)
Co-investorsHCAP PartnersBoston Millennia PartnersMartinson VenturesTCV
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
MendOrthoElitePrinceton NuEnergyTrekIT Health
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.
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesPolyGone Systems · finsmes.com · Feb 19, 2026
TranscendAP · finsmes.com · Oct 31, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Tech Council Ventures made?
- Tech Council Ventures has 25 tracked investments, including 5 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Tech Council Ventures invest at?
- Tech Council Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B stages.
- What is Tech Council Ventures's typical check size?
- Tech Council Ventures typically writes checks of $500K – $3M.
- What sectors does Tech Council Ventures focus on?
- Tech Council Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Energy, Healthtech, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Tech Council Ventures located?
- Tech Council Ventures is headquartered in Summit, US.
- Does Tech Council Ventures lead rounds?
- Yes, Tech Council Ventures leads investment rounds.
- Who does Tech Council Ventures co-invest with?
- Tech Council Ventures most often shares deals with Beresford Ventures, Breyer Capital, GV (Google Ventures), among 26 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamLive with Mark Kolb, Tech Council Ventures
TechUnited · Mark Kolb
Rowan University's Engaged Growth & Innovation
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Tech Council Ventures & John Doll, RWJBH - Safety Together
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LP Spotlight: How Alan Lieber, President of Overlook Medical Center Responded to the COVID-19 crisis
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