
Krillion Ventures
Description
Krillion Ventures is a Miami-based venture capital firm established in 2014 by Melissa and Nic Krinzman, specializing in early-stage technology companies. The firm strategically focuses its investments across three key sectors: Health & Wellness, Real Estate, and Finance. Operating primarily from Miami, Krillion Ventures plays a significant role in fostering the burgeoning tech ecosystem in South Florida, though its portfolio extends to promising companies beyond the region. Their investment philosophy centers on identifying innovative startups that leverage technology to disrupt traditional industries within their core focus areas.
The firm typically engages with companies at the Seed and Series A stages, providing not just capital but also active strategic guidance and operational support. Krillion Ventures prides itself on being hands-on partners, leveraging their extensive network and entrepreneurial experience to help portfolio companies scale. They aim to be more than just a capital provider, offering mentorship and access to critical resources that can accelerate growth and market penetration. This approach is designed to build long-term value and support founders through the challenging early phases of company development.
Krillion Ventures' initial investments typically range from $250,000, with their largest initial checks reaching up to $1,000,000. This demonstrates their commitment to providing substantial early-stage capital. Their portfolio includes notable companies such as ClassPass, a fitness membership platform; Papa, a platform connecting older adults and families with "Papa Pals" for companionship and assistance; and Eight Sleep, a smart mattress company focused on sleep fitness. The firm, founded in 2014, has consistently focused on technology-driven solutions within its three core verticals, underscoring its disciplined investment strategy and commitment to fostering innovation.
Investor Profile
Krillion Ventures has backed more than 28 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 2 rounds, about 7% of its total and boasts 7 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Health Care, FinTech.
- Typical check size: $250K – $1M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (36%)
- Series A (29%)
- Series Unknown (14%)
- Pre Seed (7%)
- Series B (7%)
- Series C (4%)
- Convertible Note (4%)
Country Focus
- United States (100%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Health Care
- Fintech
- Property Management
- Financial Services
- Travel
- Mobile Apps
- Virtual Reality
- Internet
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