
Las Olas Venture Capital
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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