Cody Nystrom
InvestorManaging Director at SJF Ventures · Board director at Motivation Science · Board director at Cecelia Health · Board director at Versify
Richmond, Virginia, United States
Writes $3M – $20M checks · 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.
Contact· published on Cody's own website
Board director at Motivation Science
Intro paths
In turn, Cody can intro founders to Motivation Science's investors below.
Motivation Science's investors · 1
Co-founders at Motivation Science
Board director at Cecelia Health
Intro paths
In turn, Cody can intro founders to Cecelia Health's investors below.
Cecelia Health's investors · 3
Co-founders at Cecelia Health
Board director at Versify
Intro paths
In turn, Cody can intro founders to Versify's investors below.
Versify's investors · 1
Experience
- SJF VenturesManaging Directorcurrent2007 — presentDurham, NC
- Azra AIBoard Observercurrent2026 — present
- ChartSpan Medical TechnologiesBoard Observercurrent2022 — present
- Ellipsis HealthBoard Directorcurrent2021 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- Take Command HealthBoard Directorcurrent2021 — presentDallas, Texas, United States
- TemperPackBoard Directorcurrent2017 — presentRichmond, Virginia Area
- Solera HealthBoard Observercurrent2016 — presentPhoenix, Arizona Area
- Cecelia HealthBoard Directorcurrent2015 — presentGreater New York City Area
- ValidicBoard Directorcurrent2014 — presentRaleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area
- mPulse MobileBoard Director2018 — 2022Greater Los Angeles Area
- Versify SolutionsBoard Director2013 — 2019Greater Philadelphia Area
- Ewing Bemiss & Co.Analyst2005 — 2007
Skills & more
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Due DiligenceManagementStrategyFrom Cody's professional profile.
Deals · 3
Take Command Insurance AgencyBoard seat
via SJF Ventures · filed Dec 2022 · $4M raise
TemperPak TechnologiesBoard seat
via SJF Ventures · filed Jan 2018 · $12M raise
Motivation ScienceBoard seat
via SJF Ventures · filed Jun 2015 · $12.5M raise
Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.
Other disclosed investments
Board seats
Per SEC Form D filings.
Colleagues at SJF Ventures
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Investors connected to Cody in public investor directories — a warm-intro map.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Cody Nystrom?
- 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.
- Where does Cody Nystrom work?
- Cody Nystrom is Managing Director at SJF Ventures and Board director at Motivation Science and Board director at Cecelia Health and Board director at Versify.
- What check size does Cody Nystrom write?
- Cody Nystrom typically writes checks of $3M – $20M.
- What boards does Cody Nystrom sit on?
- Cody Nystrom holds tracked board seats at Cecelia Health, Motivation Science, Take Command Insurance Agency, TemperPak Technologies, Versify.
- Where did Cody Nystrom go to school?
- Cody Nystrom studied at University of Virginia (BS, Systems and Information Engineering).
Same school
Also attended University of Virginia409
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