Zelkova Ventures

Investor type

PE / VC

Founded

2007

AUM

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Location

Miami, Florida, United States

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Series A Seed Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America
Investor profile last updated: 22 August, 2026

Profile

Zelkova Ventures is a venture capital firm based in the United States, co-founded by Jay Levy and Larry Scheinfeld. The firm specializes in working closely with its portfolio companies by determining strategic funding strategies and customer acquisition plans. Both co-founders focus on investments in various spaces including software-as-a-service, internet media, and green-tech. The team is committed to actively partnering with entrepreneurs to help grow and scale their businesses effectively.

The firm focuses its investments predominantly in the digital and tech sectors, with a particular interest in internet services, SaaS, and green technology. While specific check size details are not mentioned, the firm's involvement appears to cover early-stage and growth-stage financing. The geographical focus is primarily on North America, leveraging co-founders' experience in tech-driven markets.

The management team includes notable figures such as Jay Levy, a recipient of the Crain’s top 5 Entrepreneurs to Watch in New York and the 40 under 40 Award from Westchester County. However, specific portfolio investments are not detailed on the current site or available sources, suggesting a broad yet focused investment approach in the tech-driven sectors they emphasize.

Industry

CleanTech Telecommunications Software Fintech Internet and Web Services Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment Security Mobile/Apps SaaS ClimateTech

Contacts

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Jay Levy Co - Founder & Partner
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Larry Scheinfeld Co - Founder & Partner
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FAQs about Zelkova Ventures

Zelkova Ventures is a venture capital and private equity firm. It backs companies at Series A, Seed and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $10-50 m.
Zelkova Ventures is located in Miami, Florida, United States.
Zelkova Ventures was founded in 2007.
Zelkova Ventures invests in companies and startups in CleanTech, Telecommunications, Software, Fintech, Internet and Web Services, Marketing and Advertising, Media and Entertainment, Security, Mobile/Apps, SaaS, ClimateTech.
Zelkova Ventures invests in companies and startups in North America.
Zelkova Ventures invests in companies and startups at Series A, Seed, Late Stage (Series C+).
Zelkova Ventures usually invests $10-50 m on average.
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