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BIP Ventures

North America, Georgia, United States, Atlanta

Description

BIP Ventures, the North American-focused venture capital division of BIP Capital, is an Atlanta-based firm with a strong emphasis on early-stage technology companies. Operating as a dedicated venture arm, they leverage BIP Capital's extensive history and network to identify and support promising startups across various high-growth sectors. The firm is known for its strategic approach, providing not just capital but also operational guidance and access to a robust ecosystem of resources and expertise.

Their investment thesis primarily targets B2B SaaS, healthcare IT, fintech, and supply chain technology, though they maintain flexibility for other innovative digital solutions. BIP Ventures typically deploys initial investments ranging from $1 million to $5 million, often participating in Seed, Series A, and Series B rounds. They are keen on partnering with founders who are building disruptive technologies and possess strong leadership capabilities.

BIP Ventures has demonstrated significant capacity for growth and follow-on investments, evidenced by the closing of their $100 million Fund V in 2021. This fund expanded their ability to lead or co-lead larger rounds and provide continued support as their portfolio companies scale. Their portfolio currently boasts over 80 companies, reflecting a broad reach and a commitment to fostering long-term success.

The firm's geographic focus extends across North America, with a notable presence and deep roots in the Southeast United States. BIP Ventures prides itself on being a hands-on partner, working closely with management teams to navigate challenges, accelerate growth, and achieve significant milestones, ultimately aiming to generate substantial returns for their limited partners.

Investor Profile

BIP Ventures has backed more than 58 startups, with 3 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 24 rounds, about 41% of its total and boasts 5 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Series Unknown, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Canada.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, Health Care, Medical.
  • Led 2 rounds in the past year.
  • Typical check size: $1M – $5M.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (31%)
  • Series Unknown (26%)
  • Series A (21%)
  • Grant (5%)
  • Private Equity (5%)
  • Series B (5%)
  • Pre Seed (3%)
  • Debt Financing (2%)
  • Series D (2%)

Country Focus

  • United States (98%)
  • Canada (2%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Health Care
  • Medical
  • Saas
  • Hospital
  • Machine Learning
  • Information Technology
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Productivity Tools
  • Business Intelligence
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does BIP Ventures frequently co-invest with?

BIP Capital
North America, Georgia, United States, Atlanta
Co-Investments: 3
Gaingels
North America, Vermont, United States, Burlington
Co-Investments: 4
Tech Square Ventures
North America, Georgia, United States, Atlanta
Co-Investments: 4
Open Opportunity Fund
North America, Georgia, United States, Atlanta
Co-Investments: 7
Knoll Ventures
North America, Georgia, United States, Atlanta
Co-Investments: 2
Redbeard Ventures
North America, New York, United States, Brooklyn
Co-Investments: 2
Creative Co Capital
North America, North Carolina, United States, Charlotte
Co-Investments: 2
Q Holdings Inc
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 5
Circadian Ventures
North America, Georgia, United States, Atlanta
Co-Investments: 2
Alumni Ventures
North America, New Hampshire, United States, Manchester
Co-Investments: 3

Which angels does BIP Ventures often collaborate with?

RF
North America, Iowa, United States, Coralville
Shared Deals: 1
AD
North America, Utah, United States, Provo
Shared Deals: 1
BS
North America, Nevada, United States, Las Vegas
Shared Deals: 1
JW
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
RE
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Shared Deals: 1
TP
North America, Utah, United States, Provo
Shared Deals: 1
LB
North America, California, United States, Sunnyvale
Shared Deals: 2
JB
North America, Florida, United States, Palm Beach
Shared Deals: 1
TN
North America, Georgia, United States, Atlanta
Shared Deals: 2

What are some of recent deals done by BIP Ventures?

Peregrine Health

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Peregrine Health is a healthcare company.

Health CareHospitalMedicalMental HealthTherapeuticsWellness
Series UnknownDec 20, 2024
Amount Raised: $5,000,000
Case Status

North Charleston, South Carolina, United States

Case Status operates as a cloud-based, client engagement tool for the legal services industry.

Cloud Data ServicesLegalLegal TechProfessional ServicesSaaS
Series BOct 8, 2024
Amount Raised: $19,700,000
Korio

Doylestown, Pennsylvania, United States

Korio is a RTSM platform that provides solutions to tackle clinical trial challenges.

Clinical TrialsMedicalService IndustrySoftware
Series ASep 10, 2024
Amount Raised: $5,500,000
Kythera

Franklin, Tennessee, United States

Kythera is a healthcare data science platform co. that improves quality, integration & speeds decision making by uncovering hidden data.

AnalyticsBig DataData VisualizationElectronic Health Record (EHR)Health CareHospitalMachine LearningPharmaceuticalSoftware
Series ANov 7, 2023
Amount Raised: $20,000,000
Kythera

Franklin, Tennessee, United States

Kythera is a healthcare data science platform co. that improves quality, integration & speeds decision making by uncovering hidden data.

AnalyticsBig DataData VisualizationElectronic Health Record (EHR)Health CareHospitalMachine LearningPharmaceuticalSoftware
Debt FinancingNov 7, 2023
Lumu

Doral, Florida, United States

Lumu is a cybersecurity company that helps enterprises identify and isolate cyber-compromise in real-time.

Business IntelligenceCyber SecurityNetwork SecurityProductivity ToolsSoftware
Series BSep 27, 2023
Amount Raised: $30,000,000
Mediafly

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Mediafly offers a revenue enablement platform for enterprise B2B teams.

CMSEnterprise SoftwarePresentation SoftwareSales Automation
Private EquityAug 29, 2023
Amount Raised: $80,000,000
Karoo Health

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

Karoo Health is a leader in tech-enabled value-based cardiovascular care solutions

Health CareMedical
SeedJun 7, 2023
Amount Raised: $3,400,000
Cloverly

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Cloverly is a clean-tech startup that aims to to neutralize emissions by bringing high-quality carbon credits to digital applications.

Air TransportationCleanTechE-CommerceEnergyRide SharingShipping
Series AMay 11, 2023
Amount Raised: $19,000,000
DropStat

Beverly Hills, California, United States

DropStat is an app-based software that eliminates the call, text, and wait process of calling staff into open shifts.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)B2BMachine LearningRecruitingSoftware
SeedMay 3, 2023
Amount Raised: $2,516,712