Ballast Point Ventures

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Investor type

Founded

2001

AUM

$550 M

Location

Tampa, Florida, United States

Investment Ticket

$5-10 m

Investment Stage

Series B Late Stage (Series C+) Pre-seed Seed Series A

Region of investment

North America

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Ballast Point Ventures is an early growth equity investor based in Tampa, Florida, established to provide expansion capital to privately held, growth-oriented companies across the Southeast and Texas. The firm prides itself on partnering with entrepreneurs rather than acquiring control, emphasizing cooperation and mutual success. With over 24 years in operation, Ballast Point Ventures is one of the more established firms, extending deep insight and a wide network to its partners. The team has 99+ years of collective partner experience and focuses on building strong, enduring relationships with their portfolio companies.

The firm invests primarily in three key sectors: Software, Tech-enabled Services, and Healthcare. They provide early growth capital, largely targeting companies at the early growth stage which are ready to scale their operations. Their investment size ranges from $5-10 million typically to help businesses take pivotal steps toward substantial growth. Ballast Point Ventures manages funds raised through four different vehicles, though specific AUM details aren't provided.

Some notable investments include Symphonic - music distribution, Dash Solutions - workforce management technology, YPrime - eClinical solutions, MolecularMD - molecular diagnostics, and Spotio - sales productivity software. These ventures highlight the firm’s commitment to fueling growth in tech-driven industries, providing not just capital but also strategic guidance derived from a wealth of experience.

Industry

Software Security Healthcare Services Fintech Business Services (B2B) Telecommunications TravelTech

Ballast Point Ventures Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Ballast Point Fund IV	Venture Capital (VC)	Healthcare Services Security	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America	$5-10 m	$190 M	January 2022

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Laura (Abelman) Stein Vice President

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Drew Graham Managing Partner

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FAQs about Ballast Point Ventures

Is Ballast Point Ventures a venture capital or private equity firm?

Ballast Point Ventures is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Series B, Late Stage (Series C+), Pre-seed, Seed and Series A, writing tickets of $5-10 m.

Where is Ballast Point Ventures located?

Ballast Point Ventures is located in Tampa, Florida, United States.

When was Ballast Point Ventures founded?

Ballast Point Ventures was founded in 2001.

What sectors and industries does Ballast Point Ventures invest in?

Ballast Point Ventures invests in companies and startups in Software, Security, Healthcare Services, Fintech, Business Services (B2B), Telecommunications, TravelTech.

What is Ballast Point Ventures geographical focus of investments?

Ballast Point Ventures invests in companies and startups in North America.

At what stages of companies and startups does Ballast Point Ventures typically invest in?

Ballast Point Ventures invests in companies and startups at Series B, Late Stage (Series C+), Pre-seed, Seed, Series A.

What is the usual amount of Ballast Point Ventures investment?

Ballast Point Ventures usually invests $5-10 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Ballast Point Ventures?

Ballast Point Ventures has around $550m assets under management.

When was Ballast Point Ventures last fund created?

Ballast Point Ventures last fund was created/launched in 2022-01-05

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