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Cody Nystrom

Investor

Managing Director at SJF Ventures

Richmond, Virginia, United States

Writes $3M – $20M checks Β· typically $3M

FoundedCecelia Health HoldingsMotivation ScienceVersify

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

  1. SJF VenturesManaging Directorcurrent2007 β€” presentDurham, NC
  2. Azra AIBoard Observercurrent2026 β€” present
  3. ChartSpan Medical TechnologiesBoard Observercurrent2022 β€” present
  4. Ellipsis HealthBoard Directorcurrent2021 β€” presentSan Francisco Bay Area
  5. Take Command HealthBoard Directorcurrent2021 β€” presentDallas, Texas, United States
  6. TemperPackBoard Directorcurrent2017 β€” presentRichmond, Virginia Area
  7. Solera HealthBoard Observercurrent2016 β€” presentPhoenix, Arizona Area
  8. Cecelia HealthBoard Directorcurrent2015 β€” presentGreater New York City Area
  9. ValidicBoard Directorcurrent2014 β€” presentRaleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area
  10. mPulse MobileBoard Director2018 β€” 2022Greater Los Angeles Area
  11. Versify SolutionsBoard Director2013 β€” 2019Greater Philadelphia Area
  12. Ewing Bemiss & Co.Analyst2005 β€” 2007

Education

  1. University of VirginiaBS, Systems and Information Engineering2001 β€” 2005

Skills & more

Venture Capital52Private Equity18Start-ups42Financial Modeling3Investments9Mergers1Renewable Energy8Mergers & Acquisitions19Entrepreneurship18Investment Banking3Valuation2Energy5
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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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