Zelkova Ventures
Venture capitalMiami Beach · Seed–Late Stage · 2 people tracked
Also known as ZELKOVA MANAGEMENT, LLC
Investment thesis
Zelkova Ventures seeks out industry-leading companies and strong management teams, performing complete due diligence to ensure alignment with its investment vision and goals. For less mature industries, the firm undertakes deep analysis to identify future market leaders. It offers flexible capital structured around the goals of a company's management and shareholders. Zelkova takes a team-based, hands-on approach to investing, partnering closely with entrepreneurs by serving on boards, supporting business development, helping recruit and place key talent, advising on strategy and future financing, and actively assisting in growing the business.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 11, 2026.
Team · 2 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 4 of 51 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×1B2B Marketplaces ×1Cybersecurity ×1Direct to Consumer ×1E-commerce ×1Enterprise Software ×1Fintech ×1FoodTech ×1
HQs:United States×5
Investments · 51 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathHelp Scout builds a customer communication platform for growing businesses that want to provide personalized support at scale.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaSCambridge, US
Nick Francis(Co-Founder and Chairman of the Board)Denny Swindle(Distinguished Architect & Co-Founder)Jared McDaniel(VP of Product Design and Co-Founder)
Hungryroot is a personalized meal and grocery service that combines the convenience of meal kits with the variety of a grocery store, allowing customers to set their own budget and receive curated meals and ingredients matched to their dietary preferences.
Direct to ConsumerE-commerceFoodTechNew York, US
Benjamin McKean(President and Chief Executive Officer)
Machinery Partner facilitates the sourcing, financing, and management of heavy equipment for business customers.
B2B MarketplacesFintechBoston, US
Maish Simon(Cofounder, Chief designer)
Miami, US
David Fano(CEO, Director, Founder)
BoardJeffrey Rinehart(Director)Jesse Middleton(Director)
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesHungryroot · fortuneindia.com · Jul 17, 2026
Help Scout · startupsfortherestofus.com · Jun 30, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Zelkova Ventures invest at?
- Zelkova Ventures invests at the Seed, Late Stage stages.
- What sectors does Zelkova Ventures focus on?
- Zelkova Ventures focuses on Cleantech, Media & Entertainment, SaaS.
- Where is Zelkova Ventures located?
- Zelkova Ventures is headquartered in Miami Beach, US.
- Does Zelkova Ventures lead rounds?
- Zelkova Ventures typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
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This Week in Startups · Jay Levy
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