S3 Ventures

S3 Ventures is a venture capital and private equity firm based in Austin, Texas, with an additional office in Houston. Founded in 2007, the firm specializes in investing in early-stage to growth-stage companies, focusing on Series A, B, and C funding rounds. S3 Ventures primarily targets sectors such as information technology, medical devices, enterprise software, SaaS, marketing, and financial services. The firm typically invests between $10 million and $20 million per equity transaction, with a geographical focus on the Southwestern United States, particularly Texas and Austin. S3 Ventures aims to exit its investments through acquisitions or initial public offerings, providing patient capital and substantial resources to empower entrepreneurs in building impactful companies.

Nicole Bentz

Senior Associate

Cole Bonner

Senior Associate

Joe Curry

vice_president

Eric Engineer

Partner

Carolyn Houren

Associate

Alex Marty

Associate

Patrick Moody

Associate

Sarah Morgan

Senior Associate

Aaron Perman

Partner

Charlie Plauche

General Partner

Katie Wallis

Associate

Past deals in Austin, TX

Atmosphere

Series D in 2023
Atmosphere is a streaming TV platform designed specifically for businesses, featuring 21 original and partner channels that provide audio-optional programming suitable for various venues, including restaurants, gyms, and hotels. The platform is built on proprietary content, technology, and data, allowing businesses to enhance customer experience without the need for sound. Additionally, Atmosphere offers a digital signage feature, enabling businesses to display their own promotions alongside the entertainment content. Incubated within Chive Media Group, Atmosphere was established as an independent entity in 2019, focusing on delivering engaging and refreshed programming weekly to help businesses create an inviting atmosphere for their patrons.

Atmosphere

Series C in 2022
Atmosphere is a streaming TV platform designed specifically for businesses, featuring 21 original and partner channels that provide audio-optional programming suitable for various venues, including restaurants, gyms, and hotels. The platform is built on proprietary content, technology, and data, allowing businesses to enhance customer experience without the need for sound. Additionally, Atmosphere offers a digital signage feature, enabling businesses to display their own promotions alongside the entertainment content. Incubated within Chive Media Group, Atmosphere was established as an independent entity in 2019, focusing on delivering engaging and refreshed programming weekly to help businesses create an inviting atmosphere for their patrons.

UpEquity

Series B in 2021
UpEquity is a technology-driven mortgage platform based in Austin, Texas, that aims to enhance the home buying experience. Founded in 2019 by Tim Herman and Louis Wilson during their time at Harvard Business School, UpEquity focuses on simplifying the mortgage and refinance processes for borrowers. The company's online portal allows users to easily upload documents for pre-approval, streamlining the overall experience. By reinventing traditional mortgage practices, UpEquity seeks to create a more favorable economic landscape for homebuyers, making the process quicker and more efficient.

Interplay Learning

Series B in 2021
Interplay Learning is an information technology company that specializes in virtual reality and 3D solutions. It provides an online training platform that enables its users to conduct training via 3D simulations designed for career training in heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), electrical, energy auditing, manufacturing, facility maintenance, and construction codes.

Atmosphere

Series A in 2020
Atmosphere is a streaming TV platform designed specifically for businesses, featuring 21 original and partner channels that provide audio-optional programming suitable for various venues, including restaurants, gyms, and hotels. The platform is built on proprietary content, technology, and data, allowing businesses to enhance customer experience without the need for sound. Additionally, Atmosphere offers a digital signage feature, enabling businesses to display their own promotions alongside the entertainment content. Incubated within Chive Media Group, Atmosphere was established as an independent entity in 2019, focusing on delivering engaging and refreshed programming weekly to help businesses create an inviting atmosphere for their patrons.

Nexus

Venture Round in 2020
Chrono, Inc. operates a digital distribution platform known as Chrono.gg, which focuses on marketing computer games. Founded in 2015 and located in Austin, Texas, the platform features a unique sales model by offering a single game at a significant discount for a limited time of just 24 hours. Each day, the showcased game is replaced with a new title, providing customers with a curated selection rather than an extensive inventory. This approach aims to enhance the buying experience by emphasizing quality over quantity.

LeanDNA

Series B in 2019
LeanDNA is an analytics platform that enables manufacturers to optimize inventory, avoid shortages, and improve on-time delivery. Leveraging predictive analytics and prescriptive AI to power actionable, automated recommendations, the LeanDNA platform promotes real-time collaboration and standardization across systems, suppliers and sites, unlocking working capital for the business. Its cloud-based predictive analytics and decision support software allows teams across the organization to work together in real time to hit inventory reduction goals. LeanDNA was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas.

Liveoak Technologies

Series A in 2019
LiveOak Technologies, Inc. provides a cloud-based real time communication, collaboration, and eSignature platform that helps users to ease financial processes. Its platform enables to collaborate with one or more people in an environment; communicate with video, audio, and text chat directly through browser; and capture and store compliant data. LiveOak Technologies, Inc. was formerly known as Liveoakapps, Inc. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Austin, Texas. As of July 6, 2020, LiveOak Technologies, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of DocuSign, Inc.

Interplay Learning

Series A in 2019
Interplay Learning is an information technology company that specializes in virtual reality and 3D solutions. It provides an online training platform that enables its users to conduct training via 3D simulations designed for career training in heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), electrical, energy auditing, manufacturing, facility maintenance, and construction codes.

Atmosphere

Series A in 2019
Atmosphere is a streaming TV platform designed specifically for businesses, featuring 21 original and partner channels that provide audio-optional programming suitable for various venues, including restaurants, gyms, and hotels. The platform is built on proprietary content, technology, and data, allowing businesses to enhance customer experience without the need for sound. Additionally, Atmosphere offers a digital signage feature, enabling businesses to display their own promotions alongside the entertainment content. Incubated within Chive Media Group, Atmosphere was established as an independent entity in 2019, focusing on delivering engaging and refreshed programming weekly to help businesses create an inviting atmosphere for their patrons.

Liquibase

Series C in 2019
Liquibase, powered by open-source innovation, simplifies and automates database deployment and configuration for applications that eliminate risk from the deployment process. Its platform removes database deployments as a barrier and eliminates the security vulnerabilities, errors, data loss, and downtime associated with current database deployment methods that enable enterprises to shorten the time it takes to bring application innovation to the market.

OutboundEngine

Series C in 2018
OutboundEngine is an Austin, TX-based marketing technology company that helps businesses grow by making online marketing simple. The company’s SaaS platform automates email marketing, social media posting, online review collection and more for over 10,000 customers. Founded in 2012, OutboundEngine is ranked No. 95 on the Inc. 5000 and has been consistently named a top workplace in Austin. For more information, please visit www.outboundengine.com

Favor

Series B in 2017
Favor is a developer of a mobile-based food delivery application used to deliver restaurant-based food. Its service is a location-based mobile application and website portal that enable users to order food and groceries from stores and restaurants in the local area and delivers through courier at their door.

Iconixx

Venture Round in 2017
Iconixx Software Corporation offers cloud-based incentive compensation management solutions aimed at simplifying the complexities of commission and incentive processes for businesses of all sizes. The company's primary products include Iconixx Sales, which manages sales compensation plans; Iconixx Incentive, designed for managing various incentive programs; and Iconixx Merit, which focuses on salary and merit management. Additionally, Iconixx provides an ICM Stress Test to evaluate the effectiveness of compensation systems. Their software empowers organizations to enhance sales productivity and profitability by automating and optimizing compensation processes, providing visibility into payment factors such as commissions and bonuses. Iconixx serves a diverse range of industries, including technology, finance, and manufacturing, and is headquartered in Austin, Texas. Founded in 1995, Iconixx was previously a subsidiary of Moxie Software, Inc.

OutboundEngine

Series C in 2016
OutboundEngine is an Austin, TX-based marketing technology company that helps businesses grow by making online marketing simple. The company’s SaaS platform automates email marketing, social media posting, online review collection and more for over 10,000 customers. Founded in 2012, OutboundEngine is ranked No. 95 on the Inc. 5000 and has been consistently named a top workplace in Austin. For more information, please visit www.outboundengine.com

Liquibase

Series B in 2016
Liquibase, powered by open-source innovation, simplifies and automates database deployment and configuration for applications that eliminate risk from the deployment process. Its platform removes database deployments as a barrier and eliminates the security vulnerabilities, errors, data loss, and downtime associated with current database deployment methods that enable enterprises to shorten the time it takes to bring application innovation to the market.

TVA Medical

Series C in 2015
TVA Medical, Inc. is a medical device company based in Austin, Texas, that specializes in the development and manufacture of catheter-based equipment and solutions aimed at treating end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and peripheral vascular diseases. Founded in 2009, TVA Medical focuses on creating innovative and minimally invasive therapies to improve patient outcomes. The company has garnered funding from Santé Ventures and operates as a subsidiary of Becton, Dickinson and Company since July 2018.

Iconixx

Venture Round in 2015
Iconixx Software Corporation offers cloud-based incentive compensation management solutions aimed at simplifying the complexities of commission and incentive processes for businesses of all sizes. The company's primary products include Iconixx Sales, which manages sales compensation plans; Iconixx Incentive, designed for managing various incentive programs; and Iconixx Merit, which focuses on salary and merit management. Additionally, Iconixx provides an ICM Stress Test to evaluate the effectiveness of compensation systems. Their software empowers organizations to enhance sales productivity and profitability by automating and optimizing compensation processes, providing visibility into payment factors such as commissions and bonuses. Iconixx serves a diverse range of industries, including technology, finance, and manufacturing, and is headquartered in Austin, Texas. Founded in 1995, Iconixx was previously a subsidiary of Moxie Software, Inc.

Favor

Series A in 2015
Favor is a developer of a mobile-based food delivery application used to deliver restaurant-based food. Its service is a location-based mobile application and website portal that enable users to order food and groceries from stores and restaurants in the local area and delivers through courier at their door.

Metal Networks

Series A in 2014
Metal Network's software solutions cater to the metal industry and are geared to save money, time, and manpower, Our goal is to develop a united, sustainable, and innovative community where buying and selling metal is simple and reliable, providing quality products in abundance. Metal Networks delivers software for the industrial metal market that is fair, convenient, competitive, and profitable; by using Metal Network's provided solutions we promise increased efficiency, lower overhead, generated leads, and increased sales. We cater our services to master distributors, distributors, suppliers, OEMs, fabricators, machine shops, and contractors.

TVA Medical

Series B in 2013
TVA Medical, Inc. is a medical device company based in Austin, Texas, that specializes in the development and manufacture of catheter-based equipment and solutions aimed at treating end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and peripheral vascular diseases. Founded in 2009, TVA Medical focuses on creating innovative and minimally invasive therapies to improve patient outcomes. The company has garnered funding from Santé Ventures and operates as a subsidiary of Becton, Dickinson and Company since July 2018.

Packet Design

Venture Round in 2013
Packet Design's industry-leading, integrated suite of IP traffic and route analysis solutions offer enterprises and service providers unprecedented visibility, analysis, troubleshooting, and modeling of their entire network, enabling superior network service delivery and a significant return of investment. Packet Design is transforming the way network operators plan, deploy, and assure services to help them accelerate time to revenue, decrease churn, and contain costs. Modern IP/MPLS networks call for next-gen analytics and automation software but most management tools fall short. With real-time telemetry for millisecond by millisecond visibility into service path behavior, historical and predictive analytics, and automated service provisioning, the Explorer Suite is future-proof management software.

Tango Health

Series B in 2012
Tango Health, Inc. provides web-based services to support consumer-directed health care. The company’s web-based Health Savings Account (HSA) management platform helps employers and employees save health insurance premiums and reclaim the $4 billion annually lost to payroll and income taxes due to HSA under-use. Tango Health partners with financial institutions, benefits brokers, consultants and carriers to strategically enhance their offerings for both employers and employees. For more information, visit www.tangohealth.com

Digby

Series C in 2011
Mobile technology's collision with brick and mortar stores challenges retailers to keep up with consumers who are better connected, better informed and more nimble than ever before. Digby’s Localpoint platform enables you to become proactive in the buying process by connecting digital engagement to the physical world. With Localpoint embedded in your branded mobile app, you can seamlessly guide a consumer’s purchase path across channels: driving store traffic through location-relevant marketing, personally engaging your customers in the brick and mortar store and developing new insights into consumer visit patterns across your locations.

Tango Health

Series A in 2010
Tango Health, Inc. provides web-based services to support consumer-directed health care. The company’s web-based Health Savings Account (HSA) management platform helps employers and employees save health insurance premiums and reclaim the $4 billion annually lost to payroll and income taxes due to HSA under-use. Tango Health partners with financial institutions, benefits brokers, consultants and carriers to strategically enhance their offerings for both employers and employees. For more information, visit www.tangohealth.com

Callvine

Series A in 2010
Callvine is focused on mobile unified communications beginning with advanced conferencing and collaboration services. Its iPhone app, HD Voice Conferencing, offers free, business-class conferencing with high-definition audio over Wi-Fi, reservation-less dial-in numbers, and a live call control dashboard. The Company will continue to build out its mobile apps and services for improved collaboration for small businesses, telecommuters and other professionals. The Austin, TX based Company was formed in 2010 and is run by a veteran team of entrepreneurs and software engineers.

LibreDigital

Series C in 2010
LibreDigita is a digital publishing company. Their products put publishers content online as well as onto reading devices.

Invodo

Series B in 2009
Invodo, Inc. operates an online video management platform that specializes in creating product-centric video and visual content for retailers and manufacturers. Established in 2007 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, with an additional studio in Plano, Invodo provides a comprehensive suite of services including video production, photography, 3D imagery, and interactive experiences tailored for product launches, content marketing, promotions, and the e-commerce sector. The company aims to enhance sales conversion rates and reduce product returns by leveraging data-driven video programs designed to engage and convert shoppers. With a focus on measurable results, Invodo supports major retailers and brands in improving communication of product value and driving customer engagement through effective video marketing strategies. As of March 2018, Invodo operates as a subsidiary of Industrial Color, Inc.

Invodo

Series A in 2008
Invodo, Inc. operates an online video management platform that specializes in creating product-centric video and visual content for retailers and manufacturers. Established in 2007 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, with an additional studio in Plano, Invodo provides a comprehensive suite of services including video production, photography, 3D imagery, and interactive experiences tailored for product launches, content marketing, promotions, and the e-commerce sector. The company aims to enhance sales conversion rates and reduce product returns by leveraging data-driven video programs designed to engage and convert shoppers. With a focus on measurable results, Invodo supports major retailers and brands in improving communication of product value and driving customer engagement through effective video marketing strategies. As of March 2018, Invodo operates as a subsidiary of Industrial Color, Inc.

Phurnace Software

Series A in 2008
Phurnace Software helps companies drive revenue and dramatically reduce costs by accelerating the deployment of mission critical applications into physical environments, virtual images or to cloud computing providers. Leveraging patent-pending technology, Phurnace automates web [application deployment](http://www.bmc.com/products/product-listing/bmc-bladelogic-application-release-automation.html) from installation to deployment to upgrades eliminating manual, error-prone processes and delivering tangible ROI within weeks. Phurnace Software, Inc. was founded in 2007 and is based in Austin, Texas. As of the nine months ended December 31, 2009, Phurnace Software Inc. operates as a subsidiary of BMC Software Inc.

Phurnace Software

Series A in 2007
Phurnace Software helps companies drive revenue and dramatically reduce costs by accelerating the deployment of mission critical applications into physical environments, virtual images or to cloud computing providers. Leveraging patent-pending technology, Phurnace automates web [application deployment](http://www.bmc.com/products/product-listing/bmc-bladelogic-application-release-automation.html) from installation to deployment to upgrades eliminating manual, error-prone processes and delivering tangible ROI within weeks. Phurnace Software, Inc. was founded in 2007 and is based in Austin, Texas. As of the nine months ended December 31, 2009, Phurnace Software Inc. operates as a subsidiary of BMC Software Inc.