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Vine St. Ventures

North America, Ohio, United States, Cincinnati

Description

Vine Street Ventures is a Cincinnati, Ohio-based venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments within the internet and mobile sectors. The firm is dedicated to identifying and supporting innovative companies poised for significant growth in the digital economy, primarily targeting Seed and Series A funding rounds. Their strategic approach emphasizes partnering with founders to provide not just capital, but also guidance and resources crucial for nascent businesses.

The firm's investment strategy is characterized by a clear focus on providing crucial early capital to promising startups. Vine Street Ventures typically deploys initial investments ranging from $250,000 to $1,000,000. This targeted range indicates their preference for foundational funding that helps companies establish market presence, develop their products, and scale their operations effectively. Their commitment extends beyond financial backing, as they aim to engage deeply with their portfolio companies.

Currently, Vine Street Ventures is investing out of its inaugural vehicle, Vine Street Ventures Fund I. The firm maintains a hands-on approach, leveraging its expertise to help entrepreneurs navigate the complexities of early-stage development. Their portfolio showcases a diverse array of companies, reflecting their consistent commitment to fostering innovation and supporting the next generation of internet and mobile leaders from their Midwest base.

Investor Profile

Vine St. Ventures has backed more than 22 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 6 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, Colombia.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, Internet, Enterprise Software.
  • Typical check size: $250K – $1M.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (64%)
  • Series A (14%)
  • Series Unknown (9%)
  • Series B (5%)
  • Series E (5%)
  • Pre Seed (5%)

Country Focus

  • United States (95%)
  • Colombia (5%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Internet
  • Enterprise Software
  • Apps
  • Social Media
  • Travel
  • Marketing Automation
  • Saas
  • Brand Marketing
  • E-commerce
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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 Vine St. Ventures frequently co-invest with?

The Brandery
North America, Ohio, United States, Cincinnati
Co-Investments: 6
Bullpen Capital
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 1
Arba Seed Investment Group
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 1
Mercury
North America, Texas, United States, Houston
Co-Investments: 2
EPIC Ventures
North America, Utah, United States, Salt Lake City
Co-Investments: 2
CincyTech
North America, Ohio, United States, Cincinnati
Co-Investments: 8
Hyde Park Venture Partners
North America, Illinois, United States, Chicago
Co-Investments: 2
Plug and Play
North America, California, United States, Sunnyvale
Co-Investments: 1
Amicus Capital
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 1
New Coast Ventures
North America, Illinois, United States, Chicago
Co-Investments: 3

Which angels does Vine St. Ventures often collaborate with?

BS
North America, Illinois, United States, Chicago
Shared Deals: 1
John Tan
Asia, Singapore
Shared Deals: 2
MP
North America, Illinois, United States, Chicago
Shared Deals: 1
Dave Knox
North America, Ohio, United States, Cincinnati
Shared Deals: 1
TK
North America, Indiana, United States, Indianapolis
Shared Deals: 2
CM
North America, United States
Shared Deals: 1
JB
North America, Indiana, United States, Bloomington
Shared Deals: 1
JR
North America, South Carolina, United States, Charleston
Shared Deals: 1
GA
North America, Colorado, United States, Boulder
Shared Deals: 1
CH
North America, Illinois, United States, Chicago
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Vine St. Ventures?

ActionStreamer

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Wearable data streaming platform delivering breakthrough solutions across sports, entertainment, telecommunications, industrial, defense

BroadcastingDigital MediaMilitarySoftwareSports
SeedJan 31, 2021
Amount Raised: $800,000
Habi

Bogotá, Distrito Especial, Colombia

Habi is a digital platform that aims to simplify the process of buying and selling real estate properties.

Home RenovationReal EstateReal Estate InvestmentResidentialSoftware
Series AAug 26, 2020
Amount Raised: $10,000,000
ActionStreamer

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Wearable data streaming platform delivering breakthrough solutions across sports, entertainment, telecommunications, industrial, defense

BroadcastingDigital MediaMilitarySoftwareSports
SeedMay 9, 2019
Amount Raised: $900,000
Hunt Club

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Hunt Club is a talent company that leans on subject matter experts to help clients find their next hire.

RecruitingSocial RecruitingStaffing Agency
Series UnknownApr 5, 2018
Amount Raised: $1,800,000
Losant

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Losant is a developer platform designed to help people build complex connected solutions.

CRMEnterprise SoftwareInformation TechnologyInternet of ThingsSoftware
Series AFeb 14, 2018
Amount Raised: $5,200,000
ActionStreamer

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Wearable data streaming platform delivering breakthrough solutions across sports, entertainment, telecommunications, industrial, defense

BroadcastingDigital MediaMilitarySoftwareSports
SeedJul 26, 2017
Amount Raised: $1,880,000
VNDLY

Mason, Ohio, United States

VNDLY offers a vendor management SaaS platform that helps manage contingent workforce needs.

Cloud ManagementHuman ResourcesRecruitingSoftware
SeedMay 19, 2017
Amount Raised: $3,000,000
Terminus

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Terminus is a marketing platform used to target companies, engage decision-makers on their terms, and accelerate pipeline velocity.

Advertising PlatformsB2BDigital MarketingMarketing AutomationSaaS
Series BMay 15, 2017
Amount Raised: $10,300,000
Inked Brands

Bowling Green, Kentucky, United States

Inked enables ecommerce by empowering influencers to leverage their social media followers to create a lasting revenue stream

Consumer LendingE-CommerceSocial Media
Series AMay 3, 2017
Amount Raised: $4,000,000
Beyond

San Francisco, California, United States

Beyond is a revenue management platform that offers solutions to hosts and property managers.

SoftwareTravelVacation Rental
Series UnknownAug 19, 2016
Amount Raised: $2,000,000