Middleland Capital

Middleland Capital, established in 2009, is a venture capital firm headquartered in Washington, D.C., with an additional office in London. The company specializes in early-stage investments, focusing on innovative technologies across the global food value chain. This includes foodtech and agtech companies, crop technology, digital agriculture, and health innovation, among others. Middleland Capital invests holistically, from upstream (crop inputs, precision agriculture) to midstream (marketplaces, supply chain technology), and downstream (novel food ingredients, food waste solutions). The firm prefers global investment opportunities and seeks partnerships with exceptional management teams to drive growth and create long-term value.

Severine Balick

Partner and Co-Founder

Kody Cobb

Senior Associate

Scott Horner

Managing Director and Co-Founder

Brian Mixer

Managing Director, Co-Founder and Partner

Alexander Pessala

Investor

Past deals in District of Columbia

UrbanStems

Series B in 2019
UrbanStems Inc. is a Washington, D.C.-based company that specializes in on-demand flower delivery services. Founded in 2014, it offers fresh flowers and seasonal stems tailored for various occasions, including handcrafted bouquets for businesses and personal gifts. The company emphasizes a thoughtful gifting experience by providing personalized notes and care instructions with each delivery. UrbanStems also features a subscription service for regular flower deliveries, ensuring convenience for its customers. Its services are available through an online portal and a mobile application, catering to customers in cities such as New York, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C. The company is committed to delivering quality floral arrangements promptly, often within minutes of order placement, and includes free shipping with every delivery.

UrbanStems

Series A in 2017
UrbanStems Inc. is a Washington, D.C.-based company that specializes in on-demand flower delivery services. Founded in 2014, it offers fresh flowers and seasonal stems tailored for various occasions, including handcrafted bouquets for businesses and personal gifts. The company emphasizes a thoughtful gifting experience by providing personalized notes and care instructions with each delivery. UrbanStems also features a subscription service for regular flower deliveries, ensuring convenience for its customers. Its services are available through an online portal and a mobile application, catering to customers in cities such as New York, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C. The company is committed to delivering quality floral arrangements promptly, often within minutes of order placement, and includes free shipping with every delivery.

Social Tables

Series B in 2016
Social Tables, Inc. is a developer of cloud-based software tailored for the hospitality, events, and catering industries, headquartered in Washington, D.C. Founded in 2011, the company provides a comprehensive platform that simplifies event planning by integrating various tools such as sales and catering CRM software, interactive floor plans, and lead capture services. This software allows hotels and event managers to efficiently book and manage events, while also facilitating collaboration between planners and property professionals. Social Tables focuses on enhancing the event planning process by streamlining tasks such as floor plan design, seating chart creation, and attendee information management, ultimately aiming to make the planning experience more enjoyable and less stressful. The company has operated as a subsidiary of Cvent, Inc. since October 2018.

UrbanStems

Series A in 2016
UrbanStems Inc. is a Washington, D.C.-based company that specializes in on-demand flower delivery services. Founded in 2014, it offers fresh flowers and seasonal stems tailored for various occasions, including handcrafted bouquets for businesses and personal gifts. The company emphasizes a thoughtful gifting experience by providing personalized notes and care instructions with each delivery. UrbanStems also features a subscription service for regular flower deliveries, ensuring convenience for its customers. Its services are available through an online portal and a mobile application, catering to customers in cities such as New York, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C. The company is committed to delivering quality floral arrangements promptly, often within minutes of order placement, and includes free shipping with every delivery.

Interfolio

Series A in 2016
Interfolio, Inc. is a provider of an advanced online platform focused on higher education credential management and decision-making services for academic institutions. Founded in 1999 and based in Washington, D.C., the company offers a comprehensive Faculty Information System that supports the entire lifecycle of faculty work, including hiring, annual reviews, and scholarly data management. Interfolio's platform enables users to collect, organize, and review candidate materials, while also assisting in faculty search and tenure reviews. Its Dossier feature allows scholars to manage their academic documents and confidential recommendations effectively. By transitioning academic processes from legacy systems to cloud-based solutions, Interfolio aims to enhance productivity and reduce costs for colleges and universities. The company serves a diverse array of organizations, including notable institutions such as Johns Hopkins, Brown, and Stanford, establishing itself as a leader in faculty-first technology within the higher education sector.

Contactually

Series A in 2015
Contactually, Inc. is a provider of web-based customer relationship management (CRM) software and contract management solutions, primarily aimed at real estate professionals and various service industries. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., the company offers a platform that consolidates contact information from various sources, including email, social media, and mobile devices. This platform enables users to synchronize communication history, manage relationships, and automate workflows with features such as custom templates and performance insights. Contactually utilizes artificial intelligence to enhance user engagement and streamline administrative tasks, helping clients improve communication and optimize their operations. The company operates as a subsidiary of Urban Compass, Inc. as of early 2019.

UrbanStems

Seed Round in 2015
UrbanStems Inc. is a Washington, D.C.-based company that specializes in on-demand flower delivery services. Founded in 2014, it offers fresh flowers and seasonal stems tailored for various occasions, including handcrafted bouquets for businesses and personal gifts. The company emphasizes a thoughtful gifting experience by providing personalized notes and care instructions with each delivery. UrbanStems also features a subscription service for regular flower deliveries, ensuring convenience for its customers. Its services are available through an online portal and a mobile application, catering to customers in cities such as New York, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C. The company is committed to delivering quality floral arrangements promptly, often within minutes of order placement, and includes free shipping with every delivery.

Contactually

Seed Round in 2014
Contactually, Inc. is a provider of web-based customer relationship management (CRM) software and contract management solutions, primarily aimed at real estate professionals and various service industries. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., the company offers a platform that consolidates contact information from various sources, including email, social media, and mobile devices. This platform enables users to synchronize communication history, manage relationships, and automate workflows with features such as custom templates and performance insights. Contactually utilizes artificial intelligence to enhance user engagement and streamline administrative tasks, helping clients improve communication and optimize their operations. The company operates as a subsidiary of Urban Compass, Inc. as of early 2019.

Social Tables

Series A in 2014
Social Tables, Inc. is a developer of cloud-based software tailored for the hospitality, events, and catering industries, headquartered in Washington, D.C. Founded in 2011, the company provides a comprehensive platform that simplifies event planning by integrating various tools such as sales and catering CRM software, interactive floor plans, and lead capture services. This software allows hotels and event managers to efficiently book and manage events, while also facilitating collaboration between planners and property professionals. Social Tables focuses on enhancing the event planning process by streamlining tasks such as floor plan design, seating chart creation, and attendee information management, ultimately aiming to make the planning experience more enjoyable and less stressful. The company has operated as a subsidiary of Cvent, Inc. since October 2018.

Social Tables

Seed Round in 2013
Social Tables, Inc. is a developer of cloud-based software tailored for the hospitality, events, and catering industries, headquartered in Washington, D.C. Founded in 2011, the company provides a comprehensive platform that simplifies event planning by integrating various tools such as sales and catering CRM software, interactive floor plans, and lead capture services. This software allows hotels and event managers to efficiently book and manage events, while also facilitating collaboration between planners and property professionals. Social Tables focuses on enhancing the event planning process by streamlining tasks such as floor plan design, seating chart creation, and attendee information management, ultimately aiming to make the planning experience more enjoyable and less stressful. The company has operated as a subsidiary of Cvent, Inc. since October 2018.
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