Johnson Venture Partners

Johnson Venture Partners, LLC is a venture capital firm located in Atlanta, Georgia, that specializes in early-stage investments in startups across various sectors, including healthcare, artificial intelligence, financial technology, and consumer products. Established in 2006, the firm focuses on providing growth capital to companies primarily in the Southeastern United States. Johnson Venture Partners typically invests between $50,000 and $500,000 in businesses with valuations under $5 million. The firm aims to support entrepreneurs by offering not only financial backing but also valuable connections and expertise to help drive the growth of their portfolio companies.

Cramer Jr., Robert S.

General Partner

Thomas Jacobs

Venture Partner

Matt Johnson

Managing Partner

30 past transactions

RootNote

Seed Round in 2024
RootNote is a collaborative business intelligence platform that aids content creators and creative teams in leveraging data to enhance audience engagement, growth, and monetization. By consolidating key metrics from various applications, tools, and platforms, RootNote provides users with a centralized space for data organization and task management. This functionality allows content creators, managers, and brands to efficiently store, categorize, and access their content, while also tracking progress and meeting deadlines. Ultimately, RootNote streamlines workflows and optimizes the content production process, enabling users to focus on their creative endeavors.

Art Pharmacy

Seed Round in 2024
Art Pharmacy is a healthcare platform that collaborates with mental health professionals to enhance behavioral and mental health outcomes through arts and culture interventions. The company offers a comprehensive care navigation team and an ecosystem that connects healthcare providers, payers, and cultural organizations. By integrating art and cultural engagements into therapeutic practices, Art Pharmacy facilitates access to intervention therapies that promote mental well-being for patients.

EmpowerLocal

Convertible Note in 2023
EmpowerLocal operates a marketing cross-publishing platform designed to assist brands and agencies in partnering with appropriate local publishers. The platform provides centralized reporting and valuable insights into trusted and influential publishers, which enhances brand relevance within local markets and fosters stronger community engagement. By offering clients the ability to track and quantify their marketing expenditures and performance, EmpowerLocal enables them to optimize their impact in local advertising at scale.

VoiceScript

Seed Round in 2022
VoiceScript, Inc. is a leading supplier of legal technology and SaaS solutions designed to modernize the court reporting and legal industries. VoiceScript products and services allow court reporting agencies to deliver the industry's best and most efficient court reporting services while also significantly reducing production costs and delivery times for certified legal transcripts. By partnering with VoiceScript, court reporting agencies can quickly scale their digital court reporting business, while dramatically improving their overall profitability.

Datasketch

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Datasketch is a data science platform that specializes in data analytics software, enabling users to upload, clean, and visualize their data. The platform offers a range of tools for data collection, editing, and visualization, allowing clients to create customized data visualizations and export them in various formats for publication on social networks. Additionally, Datasketch provides access to an open data repository filled with ready-to-use datasets that enhance user-generated content. The company is committed to reducing social inequality by democratizing data science and promoting transparency in data use.

VoiceScript

Pre Seed Round in 2021
VoiceScript, Inc. is a leading supplier of legal technology and SaaS solutions designed to modernize the court reporting and legal industries. VoiceScript products and services allow court reporting agencies to deliver the industry's best and most efficient court reporting services while also significantly reducing production costs and delivery times for certified legal transcripts. By partnering with VoiceScript, court reporting agencies can quickly scale their digital court reporting business, while dramatically improving their overall profitability.

Limeloop

Seed Round in 2021
Limeloop, LLC operates a packaging and shipping platform designed to enhance the e-commerce experience for retailers. Founded in 2017 and based in Oakland, California, the company provides tools for visibility, security, and predictive analytics throughout the shipping process, from order placement to returns. Limeloop's platform supports sustainable shipping initiatives by facilitating reuse programs and enabling clients to track their packages effectively. Additionally, it offers features for asset management and environmental impact assessment, while allowing consumers to easily provide feedback on their delivery experiences. Overall, Limeloop aims to streamline shipping operations for retailers while promoting sustainability.

Impiricus

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Impiricus is a healthcare-focused company dedicated to improving patient care by connecting healthcare professionals with essential resources. The company operates an AI-driven platform designed to enhance doctor engagement by facilitating access to pharmaceutical drugs and various therapies. This system enables healthcare providers to manage therapy requests effectively, while also allowing them to pose questions to better understand potential treatments. By partnering with device and digital therapeutic companies, Impiricus aims to deliver meaningful patient outcomes and streamline the distribution of information and resources between healthcare professionals and pharmaceutical companies.

Miventure

Seed Round in 2020
Miventure is a mobile-first equity crowdfunding marketplace established in 2020 and located in Orlando, Florida. The company connects early-stage startups with retail investors through its innovative platform, which allows individuals to invest in small businesses from their desktop or mobile devices. Miventure enables these investors to contribute with minimum investments starting at $100, thereby facilitating capital raising for small businesses seeking to grow and develop their ventures.

VIVA Finance

Seed Round in 2020
VIVA Finance, Inc. operates an online lending platform that focuses on providing loans primarily based on employment information rather than traditional credit history. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the company aims to alleviate financial strain by offering affordable credit options. In addition to its lending services, VIVA Finance provides financial education resources designed to help employees build credit, grow savings, and achieve greater financial independence. The company's offerings also benefit employers by enhancing employee satisfaction and productivity through valuable financial support.

CareTrack

Seed Round in 2020
CareTrack Health, Inc. is a provider of an out-of-office telecare solution designed for physician practices that support Medicare patients. Founded in 2015 and based in Carrollton, Georgia, the company offers CareTrack, a fully integrated platform that enables continuous care coordination between patient appointments. This solution empowers patients to take control of their health conditions while allowing practices to deliver targeted support. Utilizing artificial intelligence, CareTrack processes data from existing electronic health records (EHRs) to create customized care plans. The platform enhances patient management by facilitating dynamic care planning, holistic monitoring, and real-time health assessments, ultimately improving clinical outcomes, enhancing patient adherence, and reducing emergency room visits and hospitalizations.

Cue Intelligence

Seed Round in 2020
Cue Intelligence Inc. specializes in designing and developing a sales and service scripting platform for conversational intelligence. Founded in 2018 and based in Kennesaw, Georgia, the company provides software that simplifies the workflow for contact center agents, enabling them to concentrate on their communication rather than navigating multiple systems. Cue Intelligence integrates various tools and solutions required before, during, and after customer interactions, streamlining the process and enhancing service efficiency. Its offerings include scripting, script reporting, CRM integration, and a script algorithm currently in beta.

Altis Biosystems

Seed Round in 2020
Altis Biosystems is a biotechnology company developing research tools for the pharma and biotech industries. The company has developed a patent-pending stem cell technology recreating the human intestinal epithelium for compound screening and microbiome research. Their organ on a chip product produces a layer of human or animal intestinal stem and differentiated cells, either of the small or large intestine. These cells can be used for disease modeling, precision medicine, microbiome research, and compound screening.

6AM City

Seed Round in 2020
6AM City is a publishing technology company that focuses on maximizing audience participation and fostering community engagement through localized content. The company produces brief, conversational newsletters that deliver essential local news, events, and discussions, steering clear of political topics. By aggregating, curating, and condensing information, 6AM City aims to create a hub for local content that encourages residents to participate in and share their community's stories. The platform not only serves as a source of information but also seeks to activate and educate residents about their home cities, ultimately promoting vibrant and connected communities.

Abroad

Seed Round in 2019
Abroad is a coaching and education platform focused on enhancing leadership and organizational potential through evidence-based research and practical applications. The company combines elements of ancient wisdom and mindfulness practices with contemporary insights, including artificial intelligence, to provide world-class coaching and experiential learning. Abroad aims to collaborate with global leadership networks, innovative organizations, and progressive nations to foster holistic development in leadership. Its mission is to promote the wellbeing economy, ultimately benefiting individuals and organizations alike by supporting both personal and professional growth.

TSOLife

Venture Round in 2019
TSOLife Inc. is a technology startup based in Tampa, Florida, founded in 2014. The company develops a platform aimed at senior care living organizations, enabling them to capture, preserve, and share the life stories of seniors. By leveraging artificial intelligence and a user-friendly interface, TSOLife's platform digitizes resident profiles and provides actionable insights to enhance decision-making within the community. This approach not only helps assisted living organizations improve data capture but also enriches the lives of seniors by personalizing their care and celebrating their rich histories for future generations.

Acivilate

Seed Round in 2018
Acivilate, Inc. is a technology social enterprise based in Atlanta, Georgia, that specializes in developing software as a service (SaaS) solutions aimed at reducing recidivism among returning citizens. The company's primary product, known as Pokket, serves as a cloud-based compliance platform that connects justice agencies and human service providers. It facilitates the synchronization of public and private social services case management, enabling effective communication and data exchange between drug, problem-solving, and juvenile courts. By addressing the unique challenges faced by individuals re-entering society, Acivilate aims to enhance rehabilitation efforts and support successful reintegration into the community. Founded in 2014, Acivilate is a majority woman-owned business that emphasizes measurable outcomes to ensure the effectiveness of its interventions.

Demand Driven Technologies

Seed Round in 2018
Demand Driven Technologies is the premier provider of next-generation materials, inventory and production control planning and execution applications for the new Demand Driven world. The company provides next-generation materials, inventory, and production control planning and execution applications for global manufacturers and wholesale distributors who need to align inventory to true market demand, compress lead times, improve service levels and increase visibility across the supply chain. The company was founded in 2017 and based in Atlanta, Georgia.

Panacea Oyster

Series A in 2016
Panacea Oyster is dedicated to producing high-quality oysters through an innovative aquaculture ranching platform. The company emphasizes the unique taste qualities of oysters that reflect their natural environment, resulting in a product known for its perfect balance of salty and sweet flavors. Panacea's ranching process ensures that the oysters are naturally clean, meatier, and easier to shuck, enhancing the overall consumer experience. In addition to oyster cultivation, the company operates a water filtering system, hatchery, nursery, and a wholesale processing and pasteurization plant. This comprehensive approach enables Panacea to deliver fresh, high-quality oysters while maintaining a commitment to sustainability and preservation of natural resources.

Auxadyne

Seed Round in 2016
Auxadyne, LLC is a Florida-based company that specializes in designing, manufacturing, and commercializing auxetic polyurethane foam products. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Keystone Heights, the company produces the only commercially available auxetic polyurethane foam padding, which has diverse applications in protective equipment, orthotic and prosthetic medical devices, athletic gear, and military protective equipment. Auxadyne's patented technology allows for dynamic pressure management in products such as medical braces, pressure-relieving devices, sports helmets, and military body armor. The company gained recognition in 2019 when it won the NFL HeadHealth Tech VI competition, further advancing its technology for football helmet padding.

Abroad

Angel Round in 2016
Abroad is a coaching and education platform focused on enhancing leadership and organizational potential through evidence-based research and practical applications. The company combines elements of ancient wisdom and mindfulness practices with contemporary insights, including artificial intelligence, to provide world-class coaching and experiential learning. Abroad aims to collaborate with global leadership networks, innovative organizations, and progressive nations to foster holistic development in leadership. Its mission is to promote the wellbeing economy, ultimately benefiting individuals and organizations alike by supporting both personal and professional growth.

NewSci

Seed Round in 2015
NewSci combines data science and artificial intelligence to build critical software solutions for the public, education, and social sectors. Featured products include the NewSci Emergency Call Simulator (NECS).

OnCore Golf

Series A in 2015
"OnCore Golf Technology, Inc. (“OnCore”) was formed to acquire, develop, and commercially exploit a patented new golf ball – the hollow metal core ball – which has the potential to be the most accurate and straightest golf ball ever developed. There has not been a major advance in ball technology in the past twenty years and the market is ready for something different and better. The management team at OnCore believes that the combination of real performance advantages with an entirely new approach to ball construction will excite both new and seasoned golfers and that capturing 10% of the ball market within the next three to five years is possible. OnCore is taking this exciting product forward with a combination of product improvements, professional endorsements, testimonials, partnerships, and creative, non-traditional marketing and promotional approaches. All of the manufacturing has been outsourced to minimize the facilities, personnel, and capital requirements of the business and to permit OnCore to focus on creating the market buzz, product awareness, brand loyalty, interest and excitement that it believes the ball is capable of generating."

Gamma 2 Robotics

Seed Round in 2014
Gamma 2 Robotics, Inc. specializes in the development and manufacturing of autonomous robots designed for security applications. The company's primary product, the Vigilus mobile camera platform, operates independently to perform security patrols and monitor for potential threats such as intruders, fire, smoke, and hazardous chemicals. Founded in 2003 and based in Lakewood, Colorado, Gamma 2 Robotics focuses on enhancing operational security while reducing costs for businesses and system integrators. The robots are equipped with advanced capabilities, including mobile video surveillance and environmental monitoring, allowing them to adapt to various dynamic environments. Through its innovative technology, Gamma 2 Robotics aims to improve the reliability and effectiveness of security operations.

Dynepic

Seed Round in 2014
Dynepic, Inc. specializes in the development of connected toys and an open architecture cloud platform aimed at enhancing child-friendly content. The company offers The Internet of Toys, an open API platform that integrates various types of toys by combining elements of play and technology. Key products include DynePod, a Bluetooth-connected educational toy that introduces children to concepts such as programming and engineering, and playPORTAL Studio, a suite of software development kits designed for kid-safe authentication and social play features, ensuring compliance with child privacy laws. Founded in 2011 and based in Charleston, South Carolina, Dynepic initially started as a product design firm and has expanded its offerings to include a digital infrastructure platform that supports immersive learning and engagement, catering to both consumer and corporate clients. Its innovative products are available for purchase on Kickstarter.com.

Pandoodle

Seed Round in 2014
Pandoodle is a company that focuses on enhancing brand messaging and media through innovative technology. It offers a machine learning-based software as a service (SaaS) platform that automates the analysis and dynamic insertion of branded content in videos and images. This technology allows advertisers and publishers to achieve personalized branding while maximizing the value of their media. The platform, known as DOLO, is designed for premium media and content publishers, providing them with turn-key solutions for animation-based products. Pandoodle operates corporate offices in key locations such as Silicon Valley, Columbia, SC, Hollywood, and New York, alongside development and production facilities worldwide.

Nitride Solutions

Series B in 2013
Nitride Solutions Inc. specializes in the development and manufacturing of aluminum nitride products tailored for the electronics market. The company produces aluminum nitride templates for deep-UV LEDs, bulk aluminum nitride substrates suitable for high-power switches, motor controls, and UV laser diodes, as well as aluminum nitride coatings on copper or aluminum that enhance electronic device designs while ensuring thermal conductivity and voltage resistance. These products address essential needs in areas such as water and air management, power generation and transmission, and high-speed communications. Founded in 2007 and based in Wichita, Kansas, Nitride Solutions plays a significant role in providing solutions to critical challenges in the electronics industry.

TheDigitel

Seed Round in 2009
Locals news, events, and stories produced using a hybrid of curated content, traditional reporting, and wiki style collaboration. TheDigitel primarily runs on paid editors, who write short summary articles on things happening in their covered cities and then provide readers with links to other relevant content found online, including Web sites, news articles, press releases, or any other content deemed relevant to the story in question. Readers add to the dialog and stories by creating comments, suggesting stories, or even writing their own stories. TheDigitel covers local news, politics, places, events, and happenings. TheDigitel is free and financed through advertising. TheDigitel also engages in original, primary reporting where reporting has been sparse. The name is a blending of the words "Digital" and "Telegraph" to form "TheDigitel." The words were used as both the telegraph and digital technology have revolutionized communication. Also, "telegraph" has long been a term used in the newspaper industry in relation to wire stories because of the method in which they used to be received.

BeliefNetworks

Seed Round in 2008
BeliefNetworks applies semantic intelligence and predictive analytics to provide web publishers, bloggers and their consumers with convenient access to related content in real time, such as news, videos, music and images, to drive higher consumer engagement, return visits, and time on site for ad revenue lift. Specialties Semantic Intelligence, semantic search, predictive analytics, machine learning, data mining, related content, advertising
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