Serra Ventures

1998

Founded

216

Investments

United States

Offices

Venture Fund

Investor Type

About

Serra Ventures is a venture capital firm focused on early-stage growth companies, particularly those with deep technology solutions addressing industry-specific challenges. Founded to support innovation in the Midwest, Serra Ventures has expanded its reach, investing in over 100 companies across 20 states. The firm emphasizes building strong relational bonds with portfolio company leaders, with managing partners who are former venture-backed CEOs, offering both strategic guidance and operational support.

Serra Ventures seeks investment opportunities characterized by strong teams with industry or technical experience, capital-efficient business models, demonstrated product-market fit, referenceable customer bases, and strong patent or technology advantages. The firm has offices in Champaign, Chicago, San Diego, and Park City.

Portfolio Companies

Paystand, Vytelle, Serionix, Evisort, Backstitch, Network Perception, Verisim Life, Bonsai Robotics, Provision Analytics, Swarm Engineering

Gepgraphic Focus

Midwest, West Coast

Key Differentiators

Relational approach with portfolio companies, Managing partners with CEO experience, Support beyond capital

Thypical Investment Size

Not specified

Total Funds Raised

Over $45 million

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HR Tech

BioTech

Big Data & Analytics

Software

SaaS

Developer Tools

Seed

Series A

Series B

United States