
Relevance Ventures (formerly Relevance Capital)
Description
Relevance Ventures, formerly known as Relevance Capital, is an early-stage venture capital firm strategically located in Brentwood, Tennessee, near Nashville. The firm specializes in identifying and investing in disruptive technology and healthcare companies. Their investment philosophy centers on providing capital to startups that are poised to innovate and transform their respective industries, often leveraging technology to create significant market impact.
Relevance Ventures typically engages with companies at their crucial early stages, primarily focusing on Seed, Series A, and occasionally Series B rounds. The firm is known for its initial check sizes, which generally range from $500,000 to $3 million, with the capacity for follow-on investments as portfolio companies grow and achieve milestones. This targeted approach allows them to support promising ventures through their critical development phases, providing not just capital but also strategic guidance and network access.
Over its operational history, Relevance Ventures has built a diverse portfolio, demonstrating a consistent commitment to its core sectors. The firm has made over 38 investments across various innovative companies, showcasing its broad reach within the technology and healthcare landscapes. Furthermore, Relevance Ventures has achieved 10 successful exits, underscoring its ability to identify and nurture companies that deliver strong returns and market value.
Investor Profile
Relevance Ventures (formerly Relevance Capital) has backed more than 40 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 17 rounds, about 43% of its total and boasts 4 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series A, Series B, Seed rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Information Technology, Health Care.
- Typical check size: $500K – $3M.
Stage Focus
- Series A (30%)
- Series B (20%)
- Seed (18%)
- Convertible Note (15%)
- Series Unknown (10%)
- Series C (3%)
- Series E (3%)
- Debt Financing (3%)
Country Focus
- United States (100%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Information Technology
- Health Care
- Delivery
- E-commerce
- Wellness
- Cooking
- Organic Food
- Public Safety
- Logistics
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