Greenville · Pre-Seed–Late Stage · 10 people tracked
Also known as VentureSouth Angel · VentureSouth Mallard
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Investment thesis
VentureSouth invests in talented entrepreneurs and promising early-stage companies in the Southeast. It is industry agnostic but favors scalable, capital-efficient businesses that show strong signals of product-market fit and defensible moats, typically driven by technology. Through its network of investors and syndicate partners, the firm supports portfolio companies with advisors, resources, and funding, while offering members curated early-stage deal flow, professional administration, and education in angel investing.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 10 people
from the firm's website & curated & public directories
Founder mafia
2 people who came through VentureSouth went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 26 of 30 portfolio companiesHealthtech ×12Biotech ×8SaaS ×7AI & Machine Learning ×6Medical Devices ×5AgTech ×4Digital Health ×4Enterprise Software ×4
HQs:United States×20
Who they back
founder profiles across 12 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×82 founders×4
Where their founders studiedfrom 10 founders with education data
North Carolina State University ×2University of Virginia ×2
Where their founders worked beforefrom 10 founders with career history
ImageTrend ×2Signal Innovations Group ×2
Investments · 30 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2024 · 32023 · 12022 · 12021 · 12017 · 17 dated
A hiring platform that matches applicants to roles based on job fit, performance potential, and cultural alignment, helping businesses identify candidates who will succeed and remain with the company.
AI & Machine LearningHR TechSaaS
Co-investorsHealthy VenturesLytical VenturesThayer VenturesDorm Room
6AM City designs, launches, manages, and monetizes newsletters for local and niche audiences, combining editorial strategy with scalable systems.
Creator EconomyMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentGreenville, US
Ryan Heafy(Executive Officer, Director)inRyan Johnston(Executive Officer, Director)inDouglas Greenlaw(Director)Mark Johnston(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsJohnson Venture Partners
Walkabouts is an online, on-demand platform that turns movement breaks into standards-based lessons, helping teachers integrate physical activity into core academic instruction.
EdTechHealthtechWellness & FitnessGreenville, US
Matt Ferebee(Co-Founder)Dr. Julian A. Reed(Co-Founder and CEO)
Adovate is a life science company developing a pipeline of adenosine analog compounds, with research and laboratory work focused on medicinal chemistry and pharmaceutical development.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeveloper ToolsHealthtechSaaS
Mr. Stilley(Founder & CEO)
AgTech Inventures is an agriculture technology innovation lab that develops intellectual property in agbiotech and precision agriculture, sourcing promising technologies from university research labs and small science-focused companies.
AgTechBiotechDeep TechDurham, US
Karen LeVert(Co-Founder and Board Member)inTom Christensen(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
Alita is an AI agent for senior care facilities that automates customer and applicant inquiries across phone, web, SMS, and social channels, handling qualification and scheduling 24/7.
AI & Machine LearningHealthtechHR Tech
Altis Biosystems builds RepliGut®, human intestinal tissue models grown from human intestinal stem cells that provide human-relevant preclinical data for drug absorption, metabolism, toxicity, and disease modeling.
BiotechDeep TechHealthtechMedical DevicesDurham, US
Christopher Sims(Executive Officer)inJimmy Smedley(Executive Officer)inSamuel Franklin(Director)Joseph McMahon(Director)Michael Biron(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardChristopher Perkins(Director)
Co-investorsAtlanta Technology AngelsCentral Texas Angel NetworkCheckmate Capital Group LLCHatteras Venture PartnersIDEA NCJohnson Venture Partners
AmplifiedAg builds indoor container farms and supporting technologies to grow leafy greens and other fresh produce, aiming to re-localize food systems.
AgTechFoodTechHardwareImpact & Social GoodDaniel Island, US
Mason Holland(Executive Officer, Director)Joseph Warren(Director)Shawn Jenkins(Director)Donald R. Taylor(Executive Officer, Director)Jan Roosenburg(Director)Steven Swanson(Director)
APPROVE operates a technology platform that embeds equipment financing and B2B payment options into the sales process, connecting equipment buyers with a network of competing lenders.
B2B MarketplacesFintechSaaS
Robert Preville(Founder & CEO)inJim Howard(Chief Revenue Officer)inRobin Salter(Chief Marketing Officer)inWellington Souza(Chief Technology Officer)
Co-investorsWolfpack Investor Network
Atlas Organics collects and recycles organic waste from homes and businesses into compost and soil amendment products for landscapers, farmers, nurseries, and home growers, and helps municipalities set up composting facilities.
AgTechCircular EconomyCleantechSpartanburg, US
Joseph McMillin(Founder)
Co-investorsSpring Lane CapitalTamiami AngelGratitude Railroad
Atticus Pharma develops immunodermatology therapeutics using patented sustained-release technology for enhanced delivery to the viable epidermis.
BiotechHealthtechMedical Devices
Co-investorsAEON Foundry
Babylon Micro-Farms builds smart hydroponic indoor grow systems that let dining programs and buildings grow herbs, greens, and edible flowers on-site year-round.
AgTechFoodTechHardwareRichmond, US
Graham Smith(Co-founder)inAlexander Olesen(Co-founder)inTappan August(Chief Executive Officer)inChris Fenderson(Chief Operating Officer)inBevin Etienne(Director)Eric Glymph(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsLighthouse Network Ventures LlcNew Theory VenturesMiami Angels
Baebies develops multifunctional syndromic diagnostic testing using proprietary digital microfluidics, integrating molecular, immunoassay, chemistry, and coagulation testing into a single compact platform (FINDER) that runs on small-volume samples.
BiotechDeep TechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesResearch Triangle Park, US
Vamsee Pamula(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardDennis Sacha(Director)William A. Hawkins(Director)
Co-investorsDuke Capital PartnersIAG Capital PartnersRex Health VenturesSolas BioVentures
Develops a novel drug and device combination to treat external bleeding in anticoagulant patients.
Biospatial operates a data analytics platform that ingests emergency medical services (EMS) and health data to deliver real-time analytics and insights for healthcare and public health users.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDigital HealthHealthtechDurham, US
Jon Woodworth(Co-founder & Chief Executive Officer)inChris Lunsford(Co-founder & Chief Technology Officer)inJosh Walters(Chief Operating Officer)inPaul Runkle(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardDavid Jones(Director)in
Co-investorsBull City Venture PartnersAlerion VenturesIDEA Fund PartnersWolfpack Investor Network
BreachRx provides a Crisis Incident Response Management (CIRM) platform that helps organizations coordinate and execute enterprise-wide incident response across functions during cyber attacks.
CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaSFayetteville, US
Anderson Lunsford(Executive Officer, Director)inMatthew Hartley(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardSean O'Brien(Director)
Co-investorsBallistic VenturesOverlineSandalphon CapitalSyn Ventures Seed Management LlcSYN Ventures
Coworks provides management software for coworking and flex office spaces, offering automated booking and billing, a member directory, resource management, and reporting.
Future of WorkPropTechSaaSRaleigh, US
DeShawn Brown(Co-founder & CEO)inPhil Vanderwoude(COO)inLauren Walker(CMO)in
Co-investorsPrimordial VenturesFulcrum Financial Partners
CureMint provides a software platform that streamlines procurement for dental practices, replacing outdated systems to reduce overspending and operational inefficiencies.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechHealthtechSaaSDurham, US
Brandon McCarty(Executive Officer, Director)inChris Rathgebin
BoardTimothy McLoughlin(Director)
Co-investorsStout Street CapitalCofounders Capital
Emergo Therapeutics develops drugs designed to modulate inflammatory responses by reducing the production and secretion of inflammatory cytokines, targeting damaging symptoms across a range of diseases.
BiotechHealthtechDurham, US
Robin Hyde-DeRuyscher(Founder)inMoise Khayrallah(CEO)inMargaret Powell(Director)Robert Helmedag(Director)John E. Bailey, Jr.(Director)
Co-investorsRex Health VenturesWolfpack Investor NetworkHatteras Venture Partners
Gradient AI develops underwriting and claims management software for group health, property & casualty, and workers' compensation insurance.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechInsurTechDurham, US
Stan Smith(Founder & CEO)inOuwen Huang(Executive Officer, Director)inJoshua Miller(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardShana Barghouti(Director)Satish Tadikonda(Director)Matt Bailey(Director)
Co-investorsAmerican Family VenturesMassMutual VenturesTechstarsBoro CapitalMedMountain VenturesSandbox Industries+3 more
KIYATEC develops 3D Predict, a tumor-specific testing platform that uses patient-derived tumor cells to predict how individual cancers respond to therapies.
BiotechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesGreenville, US
Matthew Gevaert(Director)Eric Perreault(Executive Officer, Director)inMelissa Rayner(Executive Officer)inScott Isacksen(Executive Officer)inDavid E Orr(Chief Operating Officer)in
BoardChristopher Brotherton(Director)
Co-investorsAtlanta Technology AngelsSeae Ventures
Wilmington, US
Robert B Preville(Executive Officer, Director)Robert Kaiser(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardRandy Swartz(Director)
Co-investorsHatteras Venture Partners
Vicinity Ventures is an investment platform that offers vetted investment opportunities to members, connecting investors with companies across multiple markets.
Fintech
Raleigh, US
Matthew J. Harrell(Director)Dennis Dougherty(Director)R. Alan Neely(Director)William C. Bowen, III(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsBigfoot Capital
mPATH Health develops an SMS-based behavioral science platform that guides patients through cancer screening decisions and increases completion rates across lung, breast, and colorectal screening programs.
Digital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesSaaSWake Forest, US
David Miller(Founder & Physician)Ajay Dharod(Co-founder & Physician)in
Co-investorsOncology VenturesAtlanta Technology AngelsFirst Launch Capital
BiotechChapel Hill, US
Richard Superfine(Director)inRichard C. Spero(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardKenneth P West(Director)
Co-investorsIDEA NC
StratusGrid provides cloud technology consulting and solutions, working with startups, small and medium businesses, and large enterprises.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingCybersecurityDeveloper ToolsEnterprise Software
Chris Hurst(Chief Executive Officer)inJeremy Scardino(Chief Operating Officer)inTrey McGaughy(Chief Financial Officer)in
Co-investorsDOGWOOD VENTURESMarket Square VenturesService Provider Capital
A procurement platform that connected local government purchasers with vendors for competitive bidding.
B2B MarketplacesGovTech
Co-investorsAllos VenturesChattanooga Renaissance FundCantos Ventures
Waste Today is a trade publication covering the waste, recycling, and environmental services industry, reporting on topics such as landfill operations, transfer stations, recycling programs, and company financial and M&A news.
Circular EconomyMedia & Entertainment
Co-investorsKhasma Capital
Proprietary platform developing products to improve mitochondrial health.
Birmingham, US
Greg Schmergel(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardFred Ehrsam(Director)Daniel Browne(Director)
Co-investorsWestern Technology InvestmentTBD Angels
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Altis Biosystems · tweenertimes.com · Aug 27, 2026
BreachRX · siliconangle.com · Jun 25, 2026
StratusGrid · hostingdiscussion.com · Jun 3, 2026
mPATH Health · prnewswire.com · Feb 2, 2026
Kiyatec · finance.yahoo.com · Nov 13, 2025
Yuva Biosciences · innovatealabama.org · May 27, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has VentureSouth made?
- VentureSouth has 18 tracked investments.
- What stage does VentureSouth invest at?
- VentureSouth invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Late Stage stages.
- What sectors does VentureSouth focus on?
- VentureSouth focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is VentureSouth located?
- VentureSouth is headquartered in Greenville, US.
- Who does VentureSouth co-invest with?
- VentureSouth most often shares deals with Johnson Venture Partners, Wolfpack Investor Network, Ballistic Ventures, among 24 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamS.C. Department of Commerce Interview with Matt Dunbar, Managing Director of VentureSouth
Scribble South Carolina's Innovation Hub · Matt Dunbar
Matt Dunbar, Managing Director, VentureSouth on Vimeo
WhosOnTheMove · Matt Dunbar · vimeo.com
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