venVelo
venVelo is a venture capital firm based in Winter Park, Florida, founded in 2012. The firm is led by a board of directors with extensive experience in entrepreneurship and venture capital, including multiple successful exits. venVelo is recognized for its active role in the Central Florida entrepreneurial ecosystem, providing not only capital but also mentorship and strategic guidance to early-stage companies.
The firm focuses on early-stage investments, particularly in the information technology and media sectors. venVelo typically invests in pre-revenue or early-revenue companies that can benefit from its mentorship. The firm leverages its extensive network in Central Florida to support its portfolio companies. venVelo has a venture capital fund launched in 2015 with an AUM of $1 million.
Notable investments by venVelo include Erbon Hospitality Solutions - business/productivity software, Kalogon - therapeutic devices, Urban SDK - business/productivity software, ecoSPEARS - environmental services, and Stax Payments - financial software. These investments highlight venVelo's focus on technology-driven companies with growth potential.
VERA CAPITAL
Vera Capital is the private family investment office based in Istanbul. Established in 2015 by Ahmet Ozokur, 3rd generation member of Ulker Family and Yıldız Holding stakeholder, to manage some part of his own private wealth. We treat our people, entrepreneurs, business partners and suppliers with mutual respect and sensitivity. We value the diversity and unique contributions each individual brings to the table. This commitment to excellence is achieved through passion, leadership, empowerment and our dedication. Excellence of our conduct leads to distinctive outputs for our stakeholders.
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Verdane Capital
Verdane is a specialist growth buyout investment firm that partners with tech-enabled and sustainable businesses that help to digitalise and decarbonise the European economy. Verdane funds have the most flexible mandates in the industry. The firm can invest as a minority or majority investor, replacement or growth capital, in single companies or in portfolios of companies.
Verdane has over €8 billion in assets under management and its funds have made more than 200 investments in fast-growing businesses since 2003. Verdane’s team of over 150 investment professionals and operating experts is based out of Berlin, Munich, Copenhagen, Helsinki, London, Oslo and Stockholm, and combines deep sector expertise with deep local networks and presence in core European markets.
Verdane is also a certified B Corporation, the most ambitious sustainability accreditation globally. The firm only backs businesses that pass its 2040 test, which indicates whether the company can thrive in a more sustainable future economy.
Verdane is partly owned by the Verdane Foundation, which is focused on two areas: climate change and more equitable and inclusive local communities.
Further information: www.verdane.com
Verge Fund
Verge Fund is a venture capital firm based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Founded with the goal of leveraging New Mexico's substantial research resources, the firm focuses on developing and nurturing local entrepreneurial talent. The team, led by General Partner Bill Bice, includes experienced professionals like Larry Lujan and Ron J. McPhee, who are dedicated to the economic growth of the state through innovation. The firm emphasizes community impact, combining decades of collective experience in the entrepreneurial sector to drive its mission forward.
Verge Fund invests in early-stage ventures with a particular focus on technology-driven companies rooted in New Mexico. While specific check sizes are not disclosed, their strategy includes Series A and Series B funding. The fund's comprehensive understanding of the local ecosystem, combined with partnerships at research institutions, aids in its commitment to regional innovation. The firm’s network and resources help propel its portfolio companies towards growth and success.
Notable portfolio companies include ZTEC - a test instrument manufacturer, Wellkeeper - remote monitoring solutions, Vibrant - non-destructive testing technology, and Vertical Power - electrical system solutions for aviation. This selection of companies reflects Verge Fund's commitment to supporting high-potential technologies that originate from New Mexico's unique research landscape.
Veritas Capital
Veritas Capital is a private equity investor based in New York, established in 1998. The firm was founded to invest at the intersection of technology and government, focusing on companies that provide critical products, services, and software to government and commercial clients worldwide. Veritas Capital operates with a team of over 140 professionals and emphasizes a blend of strategic expertise and entrepreneurial spirit to drive innovation in mission-critical solutions.
Veritas Capital invests in sectors such as healthcare services, defense, aerospace, and technology, deploying private equity and credit strategies. Their investment sizes range typically above $100 million. The firm manages over $50 billion in assets across several strategies, including their latest, Fund IX. Their regional focus spans North America and globally where government technology solutions are crucial.
Notable investments by Veritas Capital include companies like APTIM - infrastructure services, Arcfield - systems engineering, Cambium Learning Group - educational services, Chromalloy - aerospace components, and Cubic - defense and transportation services. The firm is recognized for transforming its portfolio companies by leveraging sector-specific expertise.
Veriten
Veriten is an energy investor based in Houston. The firm was founded in 2022 by Maynard Holt, who used to run Tudor Pickering Holt and before that was an energy banker at Goldman. The team has 20 people - investors, analysts, bankers, and former energy operators. Veriten is unusual because it does three things at once: invests in startups, advises energy companies, and runs two weekly podcasts on the industry - "C.O.B. Tuesday" and "Super-Spiked".
The firm backs technology across the full energy stack - power, oil and gas, industrials, and the software, hardware, and materials that support them. Tickets are $10-50M at Series A through late-stage. Veriten has 50+ industry partners across upstream, midstream, downstream, utilities, and big tech. Total AUM is $190M across two funds. NexTen Fund closed at $85M in 2023. Fund II had a first close at $105M in May 2026. LPs include Halliburton, Phillips 66, and CIBC.
Notable investments: Helix Earth Technologies - carbon capture. Disa Technologies - oilfield decontamination. Virtual Peaker - grid software. ElectraMet - metal recovery from waste. Armada - edge computing for industry. Treehouse - EV charging. Aeromine Technologies - rooftop wind.
Verity Venture Partners
Verity Venture Partners is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2021. The firm is led by Tina Bou-Saba, a principal and founder with extensive experience in the consumer sector. The team consists of 11 members, including partners and analysts, who bring a wealth of knowledge from both startups and large corporations. Verity Venture Partners is distinguished by its focus on purpose-driven founders and its commitment to building long-term relationships with entrepreneurs.
The firm invests primarily in emerging consumer brands and the technologies that power them, with a focus on sectors such as beauty, food and beverage, wellness and personal care, pet, e-commerce, and enabling technology. Verity Venture Partners typically invests in companies that have achieved $1-10 million in sales, with check sizes ranging from $500,000 to $3 million. The firm participates in Seed and Series A rounds, primarily within the United States, and manages the Verity Venture Partners Opportunities Fund I, which closed in 2022.
Notable investments by Verity Venture Partners include Wiser - a retail analytics platform, Mented Cosmetics - a beauty brand, Olive & June - a nail care company, and VITURE - a tech company. These investments highlight the firm's commitment to supporting high-growth companies in underserved markets.
Verizon Ventures
Verizon Ventures is the venture capital arm of Verizon, a leading telecommunications company based in the United States. Established to support promising companies in technology, it focuses on growth-stage investments. The team is composed of experienced professionals with backgrounds in technology and venture capital, leveraging Verizon's resources and expertise to add value to portfolio companies. As part of a corporate structure, they offer strategic insights alongside capital.
Verizon Ventures invests in a wide range of sectors including technology, telecommunications, and media. They are primarily interested in funding companies operating at the growth stage, with investment sizes generally ranging from $10-50 million. With access to vast resources through Verizon, the ventures arm collaborates closely with its portfolio companies to create synergies with Verizon's broader business units. However, specific details on their AUM or external partners are not publicly disclosed.
Notable investments include companies like Scopley - a mobile gaming developer, Beam - a live streaming app, and Filament - blocks for the Internet of Things. The ventures arm seeks companies that can complement and expand Verizon's service offerings in the evolving tech landscape.
Verlinvest
Verlinvest was founded in 1995 as a family-owned, consumer-focused, diversification investment holding company. Today Verlinvest manages assets of over €1.6b in value across multiple geographies.
Vermilion Cliffs Ventures
Vermilion Cliffs Ventures is a venture capital firm based in the United States, established in 2023 by Ashley Smith, an experienced operator and marketer. Smith's extensive career includes roles at Twilio, GitHub, and Facebook, giving her a unique perspective on product distribution and development. The firm recently added Meghan Murphy, another experienced go-to-market operator, emphasizing their focus on operational support. They target technical founders aiming to build and excel in the domain of developer tools and infrastructure.
The firm invests specifically in early-stage companies, primarily pre-seed and seed stages, with check sizes ranging from $500K to $1M. Their sector focus includes AI infrastructure, security, and developer tooling, targeting founders building technical products for technical users. Vermilion Cliffs Ventures has raised $25M for its current fund, almost doubling from its $13M debut. The fund is backed by notable LPs such as LGT Capital Partners and Screendoor.
Notable investments from Vermilion Cliffs Ventures include Keycard - a cybersecurity startup, and CopilotKit - an AI infrastructure company. Other portfolio companies like Catio and Documatic further reflect their focus on supporting developer-centric products. The firm aims to back over 25 companies with this fund, leveraging its deep industry insights and technical go-to-market expertise to give companies a distinct advantage in the competitive startup landscape.