Serra Ventures

Investor type

VC

Founded

1998

AUM

-

Location

Champaign, Illinois, United States

Investment Ticket

$1-5 m

Investment Stage

Seed Series A

Region of investment

North America
Investor profile last updated: 13 August, 2026

Profile

Serra Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Champaign, Illinois, with additional offices in Chicago and Park City. Founded by a team of seasoned entrepreneurs and investors, the firm is composed of professionals with a background in technology and business development. Serra Ventures focuses on investing in early-stage tech startups, offering entrepreneurial expertise and a collaborative approach to help companies grow and succeed. The firm's unique approach is rooted in a deep understanding of technology sectors and hands-on experience in business operation, providing them with an edge in identifying high-potential investments.

Serra Ventures invests in a variety of sectors including AgTech, HealthTech, Software, Industrial technologies, and AI, with a particular focus on companies in the Midwest and across the United States. They write checks typically ranging from $500,000 to $2 million, investing at Seed and Series A stages. Over the years, Serra Ventures has managed several funds, including Serra Capital I, II, and III, as well as an AgTech-focused fund. The firm focuses on partnerships that align with their sector expertise and strategic vision.

Serra Ventures has a diverse portfolio of successful companies such as Fork Farms - urban farming solutions, Swarm Engineering - AI for agri-data, Leo Cancer Care - upright radiotherapy solutions, Verisim Life - drug simulation platforms, and Serionix - advanced air filtration systems. The firm is recognized for its commitment to early-stage companies and has a strong track record of guiding them to growth and potential exit opportunities.

Industry

HealthTech AI Software Industrial Agriculture Healthcare Services Business Services (B2B) Foodtech SaaS Deeptech ClimateTech

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FAQs about Serra Ventures

Serra Ventures is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed and Series A, writing tickets of $1-5 m.
Serra Ventures is located in Champaign, Illinois, United States.
Serra Ventures was founded in 1998.
Serra Ventures invests in companies and startups in HealthTech, AI, Software, Industrial, Agriculture, Healthcare Services, Business Services (B2B), Foodtech, SaaS, Deeptech, ClimateTech.
Serra Ventures invests in companies and startups in North America.
Serra Ventures invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series A.
Serra Ventures usually invests $1-5 m on average.
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