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Las Olas Venture Capital

North America, Florida, United States, Fort Lauderdale

Description

Las Olas Venture Capital (LOVC) is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, specializing in B2B software companies. The firm primarily targets opportunities in the Eastern United States, leveraging its deep industry expertise and network to support promising startups. LOVC focuses on Seed and Series A rounds, aiming to identify and back innovative companies poised for significant growth and market disruption within the enterprise software landscape.

LOVC's investment strategy is characterized by a hands-on approach, providing not just capital but also strategic guidance, operational support, and access to a valuable network of advisors and potential customers. They look for companies with strong management teams, compelling technology, and clear market opportunities. The firm is known for its commitment to fostering long-term relationships with its portfolio companies, helping them navigate the complexities of scaling a B2B software business.

With the close of its third fund, Las Olas Venture Capital III, at $60 million, LOVC has significantly expanded its capacity to support early-stage B2B software innovators. The firm typically deploys initial investments ranging from $500,000 to $3 million, making it a key partner for companies at critical inflection points in their development. To date, LOVC has made over 40 investments, and its portfolio companies have collectively raised more than $1.2 billion in follow-on capital, demonstrating the firm's ability to pick successful ventures and attract further investment. This robust track record underscores their position as a significant player in the early-stage B2B software investment ecosystem.

Investor Profile

Las Olas Venture Capital has backed more than 51 startups, with 5 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 25 rounds, about 49% of its total and boasts 2 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, Artificial Intelligence (AI), SaaS.
  • Led 3 rounds in the past year.
  • Typical check size: $500K – $3M.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (51%)
  • Series A (29%)
  • Series B (10%)
  • Convertible Note (6%)
  • Pre Seed (2%)
  • Series C (2%)

Country Focus

  • United States (100%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Saas
  • Logistics
  • Enterprise Software
  • Health Care
  • Information Technology
  • Transportation
  • Delivery Service
  • Freight Service
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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 Las Olas Venture Capital frequently co-invest with?

Gaingels
North America, Vermont, United States, Burlington
Co-Investments: 4
Accomplice
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Cambridge
Co-Investments: 3
Bullpen Capital
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 4
Alpine Meridian
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 5
Techstars
North America, Colorado, United States, Boulder
Co-Investments: 4
Tech Square Ventures
North America, Georgia, United States, Atlanta
Co-Investments: 4
Chicago Ventures
North America, Illinois, United States, Chicago
Co-Investments: 5
Creative Co Capital
North America, North Carolina, United States, Charlotte
Co-Investments: 4
ValueStream Ventures
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 4
Secocha Ventures
North America, Florida, United States, Miami
Co-Investments: 4

Which angels does Las Olas Venture Capital often collaborate with?

JM
North America, Illinois, United States, Chicago
Shared Deals: 2
CW
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2
David Mes
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
PJ
North America, Georgia, United States, Atlanta
Shared Deals: 1
CC
North America, United States
Shared Deals: 1
KP
North America, District of Columbia, United States, Washington
Shared Deals: 1
AG
North America, Georgia, United States, Atlanta
Shared Deals: 1
RM
North America, Texas, United States, Austin
Shared Deals: 1
AA
North America, California, United States, Stanford
Shared Deals: 1
MC
North America, Texas, United States, Dallas
Shared Deals: 2

What are some of recent deals done by Las Olas Venture Capital?

Aircon

Flower Mound, Texas, United States

AirCon is the first gateway-as-a-service in the air cargo industry.

Air TransportationSupply Chain Management
SeedJun 30, 2025
Amount Raised: $5,000,000
VetVerifi

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

VetVerifi develops software to better connect the pet care economy and improve health record portability for pets.

Web Development
SeedFeb 18, 2025
Amount Raised: $2,800,000
OneRail

Orlando, Florida, United States

OneRail is a software-as-a-service platform that offers final mile delivery services for enterprise shippers.

Delivery ServiceFreight ServiceLast Mile TransportationLogisticsSaaS
Series CNov 21, 2024
Amount Raised: $42,000,000
Paccurate

Brooklyn, New York, United States

Paccurate is a cartonization API that lowers shipping costs and speeds up shipping.

Developer APIsEnterprise Resource Planning (ERP)LogisticsSoftwareSupply Chain Management
Series AOct 22, 2024
Amount Raised: $8,100,000
City Detect

Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States

City Detect provides homes and housing analysis and information services for cities.

AnalyticsInformation TechnologySoftware
SeedSep 9, 2024
Amount Raised: $2,000,000
Leasecake

Winter Park, Florida, United States

Leasecake is a lease and location management platform for multi-unit operators and franchises.

B2BCommercial Real EstateEnterprise SoftwareLeasingReal Estate
Series AApr 9, 2024
Amount Raised: $10,000,000
Protiv

New York, New York, United States

Inspire Human Potential.

Pre SeedApr 4, 2024
Amount Raised: $2,400,000
Letterhead

Miami, Florida, United States

With Letterhead, your newsletters can do all the work for you.

EmailEnterprise SoftwareInformation TechnologyMarketing Automation
SeedNov 29, 2023
Amount Raised: $5,300,000
Davinci Micro Fulfillment

Bound Brook, New Jersey, United States

Davinci Micro Fulfillment® is a micro fulfillment as a service solution that partners with consumer brands and retailers.

E-CommerceRetailWarehousing
SeedNov 9, 2023
Amount Raised: $3,000,000
EcoMap Technologies

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

We create data-drive platforms to power any ecosystem, from entrepreneurial communities, to industries, to corporate networks

AnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Business IntelligenceCommunities
SeedAug 14, 2023
Amount Raised: $3,500,000