Cody Nystrom
InvestorManaging Director at SJF Ventures
Richmond, Virginia, United States
Writes $3M β $20M checks Β· typically $3M
About
Cody Nystrom is a Partner and Managing Director at SJF Ventures who focuses on Series A and B investments in the $3-$20 million range. He has served on the boards of numerous companies across sectors including healthcare technology, sustainable food systems, and environmental services, including Azra AI, PierianDx, Vital Farms, and CleanScapes, among others.
Experience
- SJF VenturesManaging Directorcurrent2007 β presentDurham, NC
- Azra AIBoard Observercurrent2026 β present
- ChartSpan Medical TechnologiesBoard Observercurrent2022 β present
- Ellipsis HealthBoard Directorcurrent2021 β presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- Take Command HealthBoard Directorcurrent2021 β presentDallas, Texas, United States
- TemperPackBoard Directorcurrent2017 β presentRichmond, Virginia Area
- Solera HealthBoard Observercurrent2016 β presentPhoenix, Arizona Area
- Cecelia HealthBoard Directorcurrent2015 β presentGreater New York City Area
- ValidicBoard Directorcurrent2014 β presentRaleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area
- mPulse MobileBoard Director2018 β 2022Greater Los Angeles Area
- Versify SolutionsBoard Director2013 β 2019Greater Philadelphia Area
- Ewing Bemiss & Co.Analyst2005 β 2007
Education
- University of VirginiaBS, Systems and Information Engineering2001 β 2005
Skills & more
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Same school
Also attended University of Virginia341
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Shared employers
Also worked at ChartSpan Medical Technologies2
Also worked at Ellipsis Health3
Also worked at Take Command Health2
Also worked at TemperPack1
Deals Β· 4
Cecelia Health HoldingsBoard seat
via SJF Ventures Β· filed Jul 2025 Β· $19.1M raise
Take Command Insurance AgencyBoard seat
via SJF Ventures Β· filed Dec 2022 Β· $4M raise
TemperPak TechnologiesBoard seat
via SJF Ventures Β· filed Jan 2018 Β· $12M raise
Motivation ScienceBoard seat
via SJF Ventures Β· filed Jun 2015 Β· $12.5M raise
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