Reno Seed Fund

General contacts

Investor type

VC / PE / Angel

Founded

2019

AUM

Location

Reno, Nevada, United States

Investment Ticket

$0-1 m

Investment Stage

Seed Series A

Region of investment

North America

Investor profile last updated: 23 July, 2026

Profile

Reno Seed Fund is a leading angel investor based in Reno, Nevada, established in 2019. The fund is backed by a collaborative network of seasoned entrepreneurs, executives, and angel investors. The team includes Managing Partner Gene Wong, former investment banker with extensive experience in early-stage company financing, and Partner Robert Newell, who has notable experience in healthcare and technology sectors. The fund differentiates itself by having a significant local focus on Northern Nevada and offering ongoing guidance and strategic support to its portfolio companies.

Reno Seed Fund primarily invests in technology-enabled companies with a focus on early-stage ventures. They lead or co-lead investments alongside syndication partners, targeting companies within Northern Nevada and the wider Mountain West region. The fund employs a selective screening process and is actively involved with its investments, providing strategic counsel. While the exact total AUM and specific fund numbers are not disclosed, they have made substantial investments in an array of local startups.

Notable investments by Reno Seed Fund include MessageDesk, a SaaS platform providing messaging solutions, and DayaMed, a company focused on healthcare delivery improvements. The firm has played a pivotal role in bringing these companies into the broader angel investment community and helping them scale effectively.

Industry

HealthTech Internet of Things (IoT) Cybersecurity Infrastructure Life Sciences Technology MedTech Blockchain/Crypto Software SaaS Robotics Pharmaceuticals Other Medical Devices Marketing and Advertising Healthcare Services Foodtech Food and Beverage Fintech Financial Services Fashion/Beauty Edtech Education AdTech

Reno Seed Fund Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Reno Seed Fund	Angel investor	Healthcare Services SaaS Technology	Seed Series A	North America	$0-1 m	—	September 2026

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FAQs about Reno Seed Fund

Is Reno Seed Fund a venture capital or private equity firm?

Reno Seed Fund is a venture capital and private equity firm that also operates as an angel investor. It backs companies at Seed and Series A, writing tickets of $0-1 m.

Where is Reno Seed Fund located?

Reno Seed Fund is located in Reno, Nevada, United States.

When was Reno Seed Fund founded?

Reno Seed Fund was founded in 2019.

What sectors and industries does Reno Seed Fund invest in?

Reno Seed Fund invests in companies and startups in HealthTech, Internet of Things (IoT), Cybersecurity, Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Technology, MedTech, Blockchain/Crypto, Software, SaaS, Robotics, Pharmaceuticals, Other, Medical Devices, Marketing and Advertising, Healthcare Services, Foodtech, Food and Beverage, Fintech, Financial Services, Fashion/Beauty, Edtech, Education, AdTech.

What is Reno Seed Fund geographical focus of investments?

Reno Seed Fund invests in companies and startups in North America.

At what stages of companies and startups does Reno Seed Fund typically invest in?

Reno Seed Fund invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series A.

What is the usual amount of Reno Seed Fund investment?

Reno Seed Fund usually invests $0-1 m on average.

What are the contacts of Reno Seed Fund?

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