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Tech Council Ventures

Venture capital

Summit · 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 15, 2026.

Stage
Seed–Series B
Check
$500K – $3M
HQ
Summit, New Jersey, US
Leads rounds
Leads
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2001
Last 12 months
2 investments
AUM
$175M
VC funds
4
Tracked investments
24

Team · 8 people

from the firm's website & curated

Founder mafia

2 people who came through Tech Council Ventures went on to found or lead other companies.

What they invest in

from 19 of 24 portfolio companies

Healthtech ×12Digital Health ×7Medical Devices ×7AI & Machine Learning ×6Biotech ×6SaaS ×4Enterprise Software ×2Hardware ×2

HQs:United States×18

Who they back

founder profiles across 12 portfolio companies
50%
solo founders
6 of 12 mapped founding teams
58%
repeat founders
of 12 founders with career history

Founding team size:solo founder×62 founders×53 founders×1

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 · 24 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path

By year:2025 · 52024 · 12023 · 12021 · 12019 · 19 dated

TranscendAPtranscendap.cominOct 2025✓ verified

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_sci_sunrayscientific.cominJul 2024SEC filingmedium confidence

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 AngelsDelaware Crossing Investor GroupSoundboard Venture FundWestchester AngelsGolden Seeds

CareAligncarealign.aiin

CatherineGives.org is a 501c3 non-profit working with community-based organizations to improve continuity of care for underserved and marginalized patient populations.

Digital HealthHealthtechImpact & Social Good

ChoiceWORXin

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

EpiBoneepibone.comin𝕏

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 PartnersPlum Alley InvestmentsTachyon Ventures

Exero Medicalexeromedical.comin𝕏Feb 2025

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 PartnersIsrael Innovation Authority

Ivím Healthivimhealth.com

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)

OrthoLoneStarortholonestar.comin

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

Princeton Identityprincetonidentity.comin

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

ReGelTecregeltec.com

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

Regenosineregenosine.comin

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

RICOVRricovr.com𝕏

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.

Rittenhouse Venturesrittenhouseventures.comNov 2025

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 VenturesRittenhouse VenturesRobin Hood VenturesStrattech Partners, LLC

Sojo Industriessojoindustries.comin

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

Travelprofessionalnewstravelprofessionalnews.comin𝕏

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

TrekIT HealthinSep 2019

HealthtechWilmington, US

Subha Airan-Javia(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsBen Franklin Technology PartnersDreamit Ventures

TripWorkstripworks.comin𝕏Sep 2025

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 Healthveranahealth.comin𝕏

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 CapitalValspring CapitalDefine Ventures

Vitaliefvitalief.comin

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)

Xevantxevant.cominJan 2021

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.

MendOrthoElitePolyGone SystemsPrinceton NuEnergy

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

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Tech Council Ventures made?
Tech Council Ventures has 24 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, EMV Capital, among 18 tracked co-investors.

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