Relevance Ventures

Relevance Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Brentwood, Tennessee, specializing in investments in fintech, healthtech, enterprise software, and wellness solutions. Established in 2012, the firm has evolved from a public-private partnership focused on regional technology investments into a prominent player in the national venture landscape, managing over $115 million in assets. Relevance Ventures aims to support startups that foster positive change for consumers, empower businesses, and alleviate pressures on the healthcare system. The team comprises experienced professionals from diverse industries, enabling them to build strong relationships with founders and industry partners. The firm typically invests between $250,000 and $2.5 million, collaborating with top-tier venture partners to create a robust deal-making network. Notably, Relevance Ventures is one of the few Native-owned independent early-stage venture firms in the United States, with its principal general partners belonging to the Patawomeck Indian Tribe of Virginia. The firm is recognized for its entrepreneur-friendly approach, emphasizing mutually beneficial partnerships with founding teams.

Paul Bass

General Partner

Chris Crawford

Vice President

Christiane Crawford

Senior Investment Manager

Xon Howard

Analyst

Bryan Hunt

General Partner

Jason Judge

Investment Associate

Fran Marcum

Co-Founder, Board Member, Founding Member, CEO and General Partner

Cameron Newton

Founder and General Partner

Dean Newton

General Partner

39 past transactions

Powers Gymnastics

Series A in 2023
Powers Gymnastics is a provider of youth sports, facilities, equipment, and gymnastics programmes.

Rootine

Series A in 2022
Rootine is a precision health company focused on optimizing individual health through the integration of personal health data and tailored nutrition solutions. By utilizing technology, Rootine analyzes clients' biological needs and provides personalized vitamin regimens based on real-time data. The company offers precision lab tests and wearable analytics to help users understand what their bodies require for peak performance. Through a dedicated dashboard, individuals can track their progress, with artificial intelligence refining recommendations and nutrient formulas as their health evolves. Rootine aims to empower users, whether they are seasoned athletes or new to health management, to enhance their energy, productivity, and overall well-being.

CivicEye

Series A in 2022
CivicEye is a software company based in Charlotte, NC, that specializes in developing solutions for prosecutors and law enforcement agencies. Its cloud-based platform enhances the management of cases, records, and digital evidence throughout the criminal justice system. By integrating various workstreams, CivicEye simplifies functions such as risk management, content management, and digital evidence management. The comprehensive system also incorporates features for computer-aided dispatch, calls for service, jail management, civil processing, arrests, citations, mapping, fleet management, and reporting. Serving over 150 agencies nationwide, CivicEye aims to streamline operations and improve collaboration among stakeholders within the criminal justice ecosystem.

Ombre

Seed Round in 2022
Ombre is a provider of microbiome testing kits that focus on personalized health solutions. The company offers subscription-based services that include customized microbiome testing and probiotics tailored to individual needs. Through its testing kits, Ombre delivers actionable insights aimed at preventing chronic diseases such as obesity, cystic fibrosis, and Alzheimer's. By addressing the root causes of gut-related issues, Ombre empowers customers to improve their overall health and well-being with science-backed interventions.

Easyvet

Series A in 2021
Easyvet Clinic is a startup focused on providing affordable veterinary care and simplifying clinic ownership for veterinarians. The company offers a range of essential pet care services, including wellness exams, vaccinations, parasite prevention, microchipping, and behavioral counseling, aimed at enhancing the health and happiness of pets. In addition to direct veterinary services, Easyvet supports veterinarians by handling various business operations such as inventory management, financial automation, digital marketing, and human resources. This allows veterinarians to concentrate on their practice while Easyvet acts as a reliable partner in managing the business aspects of their clinics. Through these efforts, Easyvet aims to transform veterinary medicine and promote better access to pet care for owners.

Petabyte Technology

Series B in 2021
Petabyte Technology Inc. is a company that offers a cloud-based software platform specifically designed for veterinary clinics. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, with additional offices in cities like San Francisco and New York, Petabyte Technology focuses on enhancing practice productivity and improving patient care through its SaaS-based practice management software, Rhapsody. This software is accessible on various devices, including desktops, tablets, and mobile phones. It streamlines operations by replacing traditional methods like sticky notes and multiple software tabs, allowing veterinarians to manage client interactions, conduct online assessments, create invoices, and maintain patient medical histories. Ultimately, Petabyte Technology aims to empower veterinary professionals with better control and understanding of their practice, thereby promoting a higher quality of care and an improved work-life balance.

Qler Solutions

Series B in 2021
Qler Solutions LLC is a Virginia-based company that provides an on-demand solution for delivering psychiatric care across diverse settings, including emergency departments, medical-surgical units, behavioral inpatient facilities, clinics, and nursing homes throughout the United States. Founded in 2016, Qler Solutions aims to enhance access to mental health services by leveraging innovative technology to efficiently connect patients with psychiatric professionals. This approach is designed to address the growing need for timely and effective psychiatric care in various healthcare environments.

Aiwyn

Seed Round in 2021
Aiwyn offers an AI-powered billing platform specifically designed for accounting firms to enhance their billing processes and manage cash flow efficiently. The platform automates various accounts receivable tasks, such as invoice preparation, collections, and payments. By streamlining these time-consuming processes, Aiwyn enables firms to save time and improve their cash flow, allowing partners and staff to concentrate more on client service and enhancing the overall client experience.

Pet Screening

Series A in 2021
Pet Screening, LLC, founded in 2016 and based in Cornelius, North Carolina, specializes in the screening of household pets and the validation of reasonable accommodation requests for assistance animals. The company provides a platform for property owners and housing providers to effectively manage pet policies while ensuring compliance with regulations. Through its services, residents can create detailed profiles for their pets, which include vaccination records, behavioral history, and photos. This centralized storage of pet information allows landlords to make informed decisions regarding pet policies and enhances their ability to manage requests related to assistance animals.

Vacayou

Seed Round in 2021
Vacayou is an online travel platform that specializes in wellness and active travel experiences, such as golf and spa getaways. The company operates a centralized search and booking service that connects travelers directly with resorts, retreats, and hotels around the world. By utilizing a patent-pending technology that integrates hotel reservation data with ancillary services, Vacayou offers users an easy-to-navigate interface to discover and book life-enriching retreats and vacations tailored to their wellness needs. Through strategic partnerships, Vacayou enhances the travel planning process, ensuring that wellness enthusiasts can find and secure their ideal experiences efficiently.

Rent Ready

Series A in 2021
Rent Ready is a comprehensive service provider specializing in preparing vacant apartment homes for new tenants. The company offers an online platform that streamlines the make-ready process by connecting apartment communities with skilled professionals for various services, including painting, cleaning, carpet cleaning, and refinishing of counters and tubs. By serving as a single-source vendor, Rent Ready allows property managers to coordinate all necessary preparations efficiently, eliminating the hassle of dealing with multiple contractors. This approach ensures that communities can quickly transition from move-out to move-in, enhancing customer satisfaction and improving operational efficiency.

Caroo

Venture Round in 2021
Caroo specializes in corporate gifting services designed to enhance employee recognition and engagement. The company offers a variety of solutions, including team gifting, new hire onboarding, and celebrations for work anniversaries and birthdays. Their product catalog features themed gift boxes filled with snacks, as well as concierge gift boxes that allow for custom gift curation. Caroo's platform aims to facilitate meaningful recognition within teams by identifying what forms of acknowledgment resonate with employees and simplifying the process of sending desirable rewards. This approach not only strengthens team morale but also fosters a positive workplace culture.

Talkiatry

Series A in 2021
Talkiatry is a provider of virtual psychiatry services that connects patients with a team of over 300 licensed psychiatrists. The company focuses on making high-quality mental health care accessible and convenient, specializing in the treatment of conditions such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, and substance use disorders. Utilizing an interactive process with evidence-based assessments, Talkiatry offers preliminary diagnoses and severity evaluations, facilitating easier access to in-network healthcare. Through personalized treatment plans, including medication management when necessary, Talkiatry aims to improve the overall mental health treatment experience for patients.

Holler

Series B in 2021
Holler is a Conversational Media company that specializes in enhancing peer-to-peer messaging through engaging content delivery. Utilizing its Suggestion AI Technology, Holler provides users with relevant content at optimal moments, making communications more effective. The company operates a full-service animation production studio and creative agency, focusing on the creation of original animations and relatable characters that resonate with audiences. By combining the expertise of technologists, digital animators, and media industry professionals, Holler successfully services over 1 billion messages daily, while also assisting clients with television commercials and brand campaigns.

HamsaPay

Seed Round in 2020
HamsaPay is the world's first Smart, X-border Trade DeFi network. Leveraging blockchain technology, we are democratizing access to finance and providing deep-tier trade financing to supply chains in APAC and LATAM. Through our DeFi marketplace, they are revolutionizing who is able to invest in x-border trade financing and opening the market to investors around the world. Founded by the head architect of AliExpress, the ex GM of AMEX China, and the founding CEO of Sun Basket ($300M profitable e-commerce site), HamsaPay is backed by top-tier Silicon Valley investors. The company was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Qler Solutions

Convertible Note in 2020
Qler Solutions LLC is a Virginia-based company that provides an on-demand solution for delivering psychiatric care across diverse settings, including emergency departments, medical-surgical units, behavioral inpatient facilities, clinics, and nursing homes throughout the United States. Founded in 2016, Qler Solutions aims to enhance access to mental health services by leveraging innovative technology to efficiently connect patients with psychiatric professionals. This approach is designed to address the growing need for timely and effective psychiatric care in various healthcare environments.

SunBasket

Convertible Note in 2020
Sun Basket is a meal kit subscription service that delivers organic ingredients and customized recipes directly to customers' homes. The company offers a variety of meal options, including Paleo, Gluten-Free, and Vegetarian, allowing customers to select meals each week or follow a specific menu plan. By sourcing organic and sustainable ingredients from over 135 farms, ranches, and fishermen, Sun Basket ensures the use of non-GMO produce and antibiotic and hormone-free meats, while adhering to sustainability standards set by the Monterey Bay Aquarium. This service not only simplifies meal planning and grocery shopping but also encourages a healthier cooking experience, enabling customers to focus on preparing and enjoying their meals.

Consensus Point

Debt Financing in 2019
Consensus Point is provider of prediction market technology. Since its founding, Consensus Point has been a pioneer in the prediction market business. In fact, their Chief Scientist, Robin Hanson, is known as "the father of modern prediction markets." They built their reputation working with enterprise clients such as GE, Best Buy and Motorola. Their experience with these Fortune 500 companies helped us develop a proven and solid foundation for Huunu, their new research and media prediction market platform. Today, Consensus Point partners with the consulting, media, and research industries to tap into "the wisdom of the crowd" to predict future events and market preferences. One of Huunu's clear differentiators is increased respondent engagement. Huunu is changing the way that market research is done by using gaming techniques to engage panels and communities to share insights and information.

ProNvest

Series B in 2019
ProNvest is a registered independent investment advisor. Established in 2000, we began partnering with banks and retirement providers to offer managed account services to people like you! Working to take the stress out of investing in retirement, we help you determine retirement goals and establish an investment strategy suited to your needs

The Good Patch

Seed Round in 2019
The Good Patch manufactures plant-based wellness patches intended to help with life's common ailments. Its patches deliver steady and consistent benefits over the course of the day for life's most common ailments. Its products are gluten-free, dermatologically tested, paraben-free, latex-free, non-GMO, cruelty-free, and vegan, enabling customers to get a variety of wellness products online. It was founded in 2018 and is based in Los Angeles, California.

SunBasket

Series E in 2019
Sun Basket is a meal kit subscription service that delivers organic ingredients and customized recipes directly to customers' homes. The company offers a variety of meal options, including Paleo, Gluten-Free, and Vegetarian, allowing customers to select meals each week or follow a specific menu plan. By sourcing organic and sustainable ingredients from over 135 farms, ranches, and fishermen, Sun Basket ensures the use of non-GMO produce and antibiotic and hormone-free meats, while adhering to sustainability standards set by the Monterey Bay Aquarium. This service not only simplifies meal planning and grocery shopping but also encourages a healthier cooking experience, enabling customers to focus on preparing and enjoying their meals.

Pet Screening

Seed Round in 2019
Pet Screening, LLC, founded in 2016 and based in Cornelius, North Carolina, specializes in the screening of household pets and the validation of reasonable accommodation requests for assistance animals. The company provides a platform for property owners and housing providers to effectively manage pet policies while ensuring compliance with regulations. Through its services, residents can create detailed profiles for their pets, which include vaccination records, behavioral history, and photos. This centralized storage of pet information allows landlords to make informed decisions regarding pet policies and enhances their ability to manage requests related to assistance animals.

Diet ID

Seed Round in 2019
Diet ID is a company that specializes in dietary assessment and management through a digital toolkit designed to provide objective measures of diet quality, calorie intake, and nutrient composition. This toolkit assists users in managing various health conditions, including hypertension, by enabling tailored dietary patterns that promote better health outcomes. By focusing on accurate and efficient dietary evaluation, Diet ID empowers individuals to effectively control their diets, which is crucial for long-term wellness and disease management. The company's approach emphasizes the importance of diet as a key factor in health, making it both a practical and accessible solution for users aiming to improve their dietary habits and overall health.

Qler Solutions

Convertible Note in 2019
Qler Solutions LLC is a Virginia-based company that provides an on-demand solution for delivering psychiatric care across diverse settings, including emergency departments, medical-surgical units, behavioral inpatient facilities, clinics, and nursing homes throughout the United States. Founded in 2016, Qler Solutions aims to enhance access to mental health services by leveraging innovative technology to efficiently connect patients with psychiatric professionals. This approach is designed to address the growing need for timely and effective psychiatric care in various healthcare environments.

Agisent Technologies

Convertible Note in 2019
Agisent provides advanced technology solutions that save lives. Agisent’s advanced solutions for Police, Sheriff, and Public Safety departments combine power, performance, and flexibility in a mix-and-match environment that is simple and easy to use and accessible to departments of all sizes. The company’s core technology platform leverages more than 20 years of law enforcement experience with some of the most advanced technology available anywhere. It was specifically designed to provide end-to-end solutions for even the most demanding requirements.

Qler Solutions

Series A in 2018
Qler Solutions LLC is a Virginia-based company that provides an on-demand solution for delivering psychiatric care across diverse settings, including emergency departments, medical-surgical units, behavioral inpatient facilities, clinics, and nursing homes throughout the United States. Founded in 2016, Qler Solutions aims to enhance access to mental health services by leveraging innovative technology to efficiently connect patients with psychiatric professionals. This approach is designed to address the growing need for timely and effective psychiatric care in various healthcare environments.

kuma capital llc

Seed Round in 2018
kuma capital is a financial institution that assists clients in trading more profitably by providing deep analytical insights, isolating statistical edge, and delivering systematic, actionable sufficient levels on cheap optionality and asymmetric trading opportunities in the cryptocurrency asset and FX options markets.

Agisent Technologies

Convertible Note in 2018
Agisent provides advanced technology solutions that save lives. Agisent’s advanced solutions for Police, Sheriff, and Public Safety departments combine power, performance, and flexibility in a mix-and-match environment that is simple and easy to use and accessible to departments of all sizes. The company’s core technology platform leverages more than 20 years of law enforcement experience with some of the most advanced technology available anywhere. It was specifically designed to provide end-to-end solutions for even the most demanding requirements.

SnackNation

Series B in 2018
SnackNation is a healthy snack delivery service for offices that makes healthy snacking fun, life more productive, and workplaces awesome... and now, your home! SnackNation provides a monthly curated selection of healthy snacks from the hottest and most innovative natural CPG brands in the industry, taking the hassle and legwork out of the equation and delivering joy to your office. For every box shipped, SnackNation donates 10 meals to a family in need through our partnership with Feeding America. We donated over one million meals in 2016, and are on pace to donate over two million meals in 2017. For information about career opportunities and to view our culture video visit www.snacknation.com/careers

SunBasket

Series C in 2017
Sun Basket is a meal kit subscription service that delivers organic ingredients and customized recipes directly to customers' homes. The company offers a variety of meal options, including Paleo, Gluten-Free, and Vegetarian, allowing customers to select meals each week or follow a specific menu plan. By sourcing organic and sustainable ingredients from over 135 farms, ranches, and fishermen, Sun Basket ensures the use of non-GMO produce and antibiotic and hormone-free meats, while adhering to sustainability standards set by the Monterey Bay Aquarium. This service not only simplifies meal planning and grocery shopping but also encourages a healthier cooking experience, enabling customers to focus on preparing and enjoying their meals.

SunBasket

Series B in 2016
Sun Basket is a meal kit subscription service that delivers organic ingredients and customized recipes directly to customers' homes. The company offers a variety of meal options, including Paleo, Gluten-Free, and Vegetarian, allowing customers to select meals each week or follow a specific menu plan. By sourcing organic and sustainable ingredients from over 135 farms, ranches, and fishermen, Sun Basket ensures the use of non-GMO produce and antibiotic and hormone-free meats, while adhering to sustainability standards set by the Monterey Bay Aquarium. This service not only simplifies meal planning and grocery shopping but also encourages a healthier cooking experience, enabling customers to focus on preparing and enjoying their meals.

SunBasket

Series A in 2016
Sun Basket is a meal kit subscription service that delivers organic ingredients and customized recipes directly to customers' homes. The company offers a variety of meal options, including Paleo, Gluten-Free, and Vegetarian, allowing customers to select meals each week or follow a specific menu plan. By sourcing organic and sustainable ingredients from over 135 farms, ranches, and fishermen, Sun Basket ensures the use of non-GMO produce and antibiotic and hormone-free meats, while adhering to sustainability standards set by the Monterey Bay Aquarium. This service not only simplifies meal planning and grocery shopping but also encourages a healthier cooking experience, enabling customers to focus on preparing and enjoying their meals.

SunBasket

Venture Round in 2015
Sun Basket is a meal kit subscription service that delivers organic ingredients and customized recipes directly to customers' homes. The company offers a variety of meal options, including Paleo, Gluten-Free, and Vegetarian, allowing customers to select meals each week or follow a specific menu plan. By sourcing organic and sustainable ingredients from over 135 farms, ranches, and fishermen, Sun Basket ensures the use of non-GMO produce and antibiotic and hormone-free meats, while adhering to sustainability standards set by the Monterey Bay Aquarium. This service not only simplifies meal planning and grocery shopping but also encourages a healthier cooking experience, enabling customers to focus on preparing and enjoying their meals.

Agilum Healthcare Intelligence

Venture Round in 2014
Agilum Healthcare Intelligence specializes in providing business intelligence solutions tailored for small to mid-sized hospitals and health systems. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee, the company leverages its expertise in healthcare and financial management to deliver cloud-based applications that capture, track, and analyze healthcare-specific data. Agilum operates on a Software as a Service (SaaS) model, offering a comprehensive suite of services that includes implementation, technical support, training, hosting, and consulting for healthcare providers.

Agisent Technologies

Venture Round in 2014
Agisent provides advanced technology solutions that save lives. Agisent’s advanced solutions for Police, Sheriff, and Public Safety departments combine power, performance, and flexibility in a mix-and-match environment that is simple and easy to use and accessible to departments of all sizes. The company’s core technology platform leverages more than 20 years of law enforcement experience with some of the most advanced technology available anywhere. It was specifically designed to provide end-to-end solutions for even the most demanding requirements.

Consensus Point

Series B in 2012
Consensus Point is provider of prediction market technology. Since its founding, Consensus Point has been a pioneer in the prediction market business. In fact, their Chief Scientist, Robin Hanson, is known as "the father of modern prediction markets." They built their reputation working with enterprise clients such as GE, Best Buy and Motorola. Their experience with these Fortune 500 companies helped us develop a proven and solid foundation for Huunu, their new research and media prediction market platform. Today, Consensus Point partners with the consulting, media, and research industries to tap into "the wisdom of the crowd" to predict future events and market preferences. One of Huunu's clear differentiators is increased respondent engagement. Huunu is changing the way that market research is done by using gaming techniques to engage panels and communities to share insights and information.

Stipple

Series A in 2012
Stipple is the future of the visual web where the web's biggest asset, digital images, transform into experiences that drive discovery, engagement, purchase, and loyalty in-image. Stipple’s image-based marketing technology stack detects, recognizes, and identifies the content inside images at scale and enables Advertisers and Publishers to apply interactive curated content, accurate native advertising solutions, and connects organically to commerce. Only Stipple's marketing technology offers image analytics, advertising & messaging inside images web-wide and without widgets or embed code at scale. Stipple is based in San Francisco and funded by Floodgate, Kleiner Perkins, Relevance Capital and a syndicate of prominent early-stage investors.
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