Southern Capitol Ventures

Southern Capitol Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Raleigh, North Carolina, founded in 2000. The firm specializes in early-stage and mid-stage investments, while also considering later-stage opportunities and spinouts in collaboration with larger venture capital funds. Its investment focus primarily includes technology and life science sectors, with particular interest in software, e-commerce, digital media, mobile, and healthcare information technology. Southern Capitol Ventures targets companies in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions, aiming to support innovation and growth in these dynamic industries.

Ben Brooks

Founding Partner

Dave Murray

General Partner

17 past transactions

Zift Solutions

Series B in 2015
Zift Solutions, Inc. specializes in developing cloud-based channel marketing automation solutions aimed at enhancing channel partner productivity and program profitability. Its flagship platform, ZiftONE, integrates various functionalities including partner relationship management, through-channel marketing automation, and channel learning management. This comprehensive solution streamlines marketing, sales, and operational processes, enabling organizations to automate co-branded marketing efforts and measure results through analytics. Zift's offerings include lead distribution management, social media syndication, content syndication, and shared analytics, which collectively help channel partners uncover sales opportunities and optimize marketing efforts. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including technology, telecom, and manufacturing. Founded in 2006 and based in Jersey City, New Jersey, Zift Solutions also maintains additional offices in several locations globally.

WeddingWire

Venture Round in 2011
WeddingWire, the global category leading technology company serving the $200 billion international wedding and events industry, is the largest online vertical marketplace connecting engaged couples with event professionals. With more than three million consumer and professional peer reviews across 15 countries, it is the industry leader in reviews. The site enables engaged couples to search, compare and book from an extensive database of more than 250,000 reviewed event professionals, from venues to photographers. Engaged couples also have access to a suite of mobile and online desktop planning tools - including wedding websites and checklists, at no charge. WeddingWire provides event professionals with the technology they need to serve their clients, including a SaaS platform that powers the advertising, marketing, and CRM needs of local wedding and events businesses nationwide.

Zift Solutions

Series A in 2010
Zift Solutions, Inc. specializes in developing cloud-based channel marketing automation solutions aimed at enhancing channel partner productivity and program profitability. Its flagship platform, ZiftONE, integrates various functionalities including partner relationship management, through-channel marketing automation, and channel learning management. This comprehensive solution streamlines marketing, sales, and operational processes, enabling organizations to automate co-branded marketing efforts and measure results through analytics. Zift's offerings include lead distribution management, social media syndication, content syndication, and shared analytics, which collectively help channel partners uncover sales opportunities and optimize marketing efforts. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including technology, telecom, and manufacturing. Founded in 2006 and based in Jersey City, New Jersey, Zift Solutions also maintains additional offices in several locations globally.

Global Value Commerce

Venture Round in 2009
Global Value Commerce, Inc. is a prominent e-commerce retailer specializing in the golf industry, operating since 2001 and based in Raleigh, North Carolina. The company offers a diverse range of new and preowned golf products through its four dedicated websites, providing a personalized online shopping experience for golf enthusiasts. In addition to retail, Global Value Commerce develops advanced technology solutions to address product lifecycle management challenges faced by manufacturers and retailers in the golf sector. The company's proprietary tools have been implemented by several leading brands, enhancing efficiency and service within the industry. Global Value Commerce also maintains distribution facilities in both North Carolina and Salt Lake City, Utah, ensuring effective logistics and delivery for its customers.

AVIcode

Venture Round in 2009
AVIcode is the leading provider of application monitoring solutions for the Microsoft .NET Framework. With its award-winning technology and innovative products, AVIcode delivers the industry's most complete suite of application monitoring solutions used throughout the full application lifecycle.

eMinor

Series B in 2008
eMinor, Inc. operates as an online music community. It focuses on providing networking and music-discovery tools for artists and fans. The company was founded in 2006 and is based in Durham, North Carolina.

ChannelAdvisor

Series D in 2008
ChannelAdvisor is a prominent provider of cloud-based e-commerce solutions, designed to help retailers and manufacturers enhance their global sales across various online platforms, including Amazon, Google, eBay, and Facebook. The company's software facilitates efficient product listing and advertising through automation and analytics, utilizing a single inventory feed to connect suppliers with consumers. This approach enables businesses to optimize inventory availability and pricing, ultimately driving billions of dollars in sales annually. Thousands of customers, including well-known brands like Eddie Bauer and Jockey, rely on ChannelAdvisor to significantly expand their operations. The company is based in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina.

ArtusLabs

Series A in 2008
ArtusLabs is developing and deploying Web 2.0 enabled software platforms that enable groups of scientists, and thereby individual scientists, to deliver significantly better (and more) business value to their shareholders, faster. ArtusLabs was founded by the same proven team that formed Synthematix, the award winning organization that pioneered the Enterprise Electronic Lab Notebook marketplace. This leadership and development team has extensive expertise in processing, mining and managing complex scientific data and information generated from research activities. With a wealth of experience and very close relationships with scientists around the globe, the team at ArtusLabs continues to build the best collaborative customer experience and technologies for researchers -- hands down.

Etix

Venture Round in 2008
Etix is an international web-based ticketing service provider for the entertainment, travel and sports industries, processing over 50 million tickets per year in 40 countries. As the largest independent ticketing company in North America, Etix provides flexible and secure online and box office ticketing solutions, integrated digital marketing services and robust e-commerce fulfillment to over 1,800 venues, theaters, arenas, festivals, fairs, performing arts centers and multi-use facilities. Headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, Etix has offices in China, Holland, Germany, Japan, and Austria. If you sell tickets, we can help you sell them better, smarter, more efficiently and with a higher return. Whether you need a full box office solution, online ticketing, or a hybrid system customized to your needs, Etix is your answer.

DoublePositive

Venture Round in 2007
DoublePositive Marketing Group, Inc. is an online marketing company that provides digital advertising solutions for modern marketers. Its solutions include cross-device performance marketing; programmatic, RTB, direct, and more; live hot transfers; and performance-based optimization. The company also sources leads for mortgage lenders and educational institutions, and transfers them live to their call centers. It serves lead buyers, lead sellers, and direct response advertisers. The company was founded in 2004 and is based in Baltimore, Maryland. As of March 25, 2015, DoublePositive Marketing Group, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Output Services Group, Inc.

ChannelAdvisor

Series C in 2007
ChannelAdvisor is a prominent provider of cloud-based e-commerce solutions, designed to help retailers and manufacturers enhance their global sales across various online platforms, including Amazon, Google, eBay, and Facebook. The company's software facilitates efficient product listing and advertising through automation and analytics, utilizing a single inventory feed to connect suppliers with consumers. This approach enables businesses to optimize inventory availability and pricing, ultimately driving billions of dollars in sales annually. Thousands of customers, including well-known brands like Eddie Bauer and Jockey, rely on ChannelAdvisor to significantly expand their operations. The company is based in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina.

ReverbNation

Series A in 2006
ReverbNation is an online platform that supports independent musicians by providing essential tools for career development in the digital music landscape. Since its establishment in 2006, the company has attracted nearly 4 million artists worldwide, offering them opportunities for exposure and industry connections. The platform enables artists to upload their music and content while facilitating connections with venues, festivals, brands, publishers, and fans. This comprehensive approach helps emerging artists promote their work effectively and advance their careers. In 2014, ReverbNation introduced a unique methodology for identifying promising talent early in their careers, enhancing its ability to connect top emerging artists with valuable opportunities in the global music industry.

eMinor

Series A in 2006
eMinor, Inc. operates as an online music community. It focuses on providing networking and music-discovery tools for artists and fans. The company was founded in 2006 and is based in Durham, North Carolina.

ChannelAdvisor

Series B in 2005
ChannelAdvisor is a prominent provider of cloud-based e-commerce solutions, designed to help retailers and manufacturers enhance their global sales across various online platforms, including Amazon, Google, eBay, and Facebook. The company's software facilitates efficient product listing and advertising through automation and analytics, utilizing a single inventory feed to connect suppliers with consumers. This approach enables businesses to optimize inventory availability and pricing, ultimately driving billions of dollars in sales annually. Thousands of customers, including well-known brands like Eddie Bauer and Jockey, rely on ChannelAdvisor to significantly expand their operations. The company is based in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina.

Art.com

Series A in 2004
Art.com is an online platform founded in 1998 and headquartered in San Bruno, California, specializing in the sale of wall art and decorative items. The company offers a wide range of products, including high-quality wall art, limited-edition prints, hand-painted originals, and home accessories. It serves various retail partners, such as specialty retailers, museums, hotels, and interior designers, facilitating access to innovative art and décor solutions. Through its platform, Art.com enables customers to explore their artistic preferences and express themselves through a diverse selection of artwork.

ChannelAdvisor

Series B in 2004
ChannelAdvisor is a prominent provider of cloud-based e-commerce solutions, designed to help retailers and manufacturers enhance their global sales across various online platforms, including Amazon, Google, eBay, and Facebook. The company's software facilitates efficient product listing and advertising through automation and analytics, utilizing a single inventory feed to connect suppliers with consumers. This approach enables businesses to optimize inventory availability and pricing, ultimately driving billions of dollars in sales annually. Thousands of customers, including well-known brands like Eddie Bauer and Jockey, rely on ChannelAdvisor to significantly expand their operations. The company is based in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina.

FullSeven Technologies

Venture Round in 2002
FullSeven Technologies
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