VentureSouth
Angel networkPre-Seed–Late Stage · 5 people tracked
Investment thesis
The firm backs talented entrepreneurs and early-stage ventures with scalable, capital-efficient business models demonstrating strong product-market fit and defensible competitive advantages, typically technology-driven. VentureSouth leverages its investor network and syndicate partners to support portfolio companies with advisors, resources, and additional funding.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 26, 2026.
Team · 5 people
from the firm's websiteWhat they invest in
from 2 of 15 portfolio companiesAgTech ×1Cybersecurity ×1Enterprise Software ×1FoodTech ×1Hardware ×1SaaS ×1
Investments · 15 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathRecycles organic material and produces compost while providing food waste hauling services and soil amendments to customers.
Babylon Micro-Farms manufactures compact hydroponic indoor growing systems designed for institutional dining programs, food service facilities, and commercial buildings. The systems enable on-site cultivation of herbs, greens, and edible flowers year-round with minimal water usage and pesticide-free growing.
AgTechFoodTechHardware
Develops a novel drug and device combination to treat external bleeding in anticoagulant patients.
BreachRx provides a Crisis Incident Response Management (CIRM) platform that helps organizations coordinate and execute enterprise-wide incident response across functions during cyber attacks. The platform replaces ad hoc manual processes with structured, documented workflows to improve speed, coordination, and decision-making during security incidents.
CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Frequently asked questions
- 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.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamS.C. Department of Commerce Interview with Matt Dunbar, Managing Director of VentureSouth - YouTube
Scribble South Carolina's Innovation Hub · Matt Dunbar
Matt Dunbar, Managing Director, VentureSouth on Vimeo
WhosOnTheMove · Matt Dunbar
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