Next Coast Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2015, dedicated to investing in emerging, "next coast" companies at critical stages of development to propel them into hyper-growth. The firm focuses on software-based startups, particularly in Series A and B investment rounds, and aims to bridge the funding gap by investing outside traditional coastal tech hubs like Silicon Valley and New York. ( With a strong presence in Austin, Texas, Next Coast Ventures has raised over $500 million across multiple funds, including a $195 million third flagship fund, a $50 million opportunity fund, and a $65 million fund supporting entrepreneurs acquiring and scaling small businesses.

The firm's portfolio includes notable companies such as Everly Health, a provider of at-home medical tests, and BrainCheck, a digital cognitive assessment platform. Next Coast Ventures is committed to supporting high-growth startups in emerging tech markets, leveraging its extensive experience as both operators and investors to provide entrepreneurs with the resources and guidance needed to succeed.