Valor Ventures
Valor Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2015 and based in Atlanta, Georgia, that focuses on investing in early-stage and startup companies led by female founders. The firm primarily targets sectors such as consumer technology, software, fintech, platform software, and healthcare technology. Valor Ventures aims to invest in companies with a minimum revenue of $250,000, typically committing between $1 million and $2 million per investment. With a specific interest in supporting underrepresented founders, over 70% of its portfolio is composed of companies led by diverse entrepreneurs. The firm concentrates its investments outside Silicon Valley, with a focus on regions including the East Coast, Southeast, and Atlanta. Additionally, Valor Ventures hosts Startup Runway, the largest pitch event for underrepresented founders in the United States, further demonstrating its commitment to fostering diversity in the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Private Equity Round in 2020
Funding U is a merit-based student lender for career-focused college students. It offers an alternative to old FICO and cosigner-based bank loan models, and offers loans on the basis of student's academic performance, career trajectory, and earning potential, thus enabling students to apply for loans with fixed interest rates and avoid dropping out of college.
It was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
Vital4Data, Inc. specializes in software solutions for background screening and due diligence services. The company has developed VITAL4SEARCH, a cloud-based platform that aggregates and refreshes global watch list and sanction data, along with negative media and politically exposed person (PEP) data. This platform also enables ongoing monitoring for post-employment screening. Vital4Data serves a diverse range of industries, including consumer reporting, transportation, healthcare, legal, retail, manufacturing, insurance, and finance. Established in 2016, the company is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, and is focused on leveraging technology to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of due diligence processes.
LeaseQuery, LLC develops lease accounting software designed to help businesses manage their lease portfolios effectively. Established in 2011 and based in Atlanta, Georgia, LeaseQuery serves over 10,000 accountants and finance professionals across various sectors including banking, healthcare, manufacturing, and retail. The software facilitates the calculation of right-of-use assets and lease liabilities while offering role-based access for different levels of financial personnel. It provides essential features such as journal entries, amortization tables, forecast reports, and account balances, all aimed at minimizing lease accounting errors. In addition to its software, LeaseQuery offers specialized consulting services to ensure compliance with recent regulatory changes, assisting clients throughout the implementation process to meet their expectations. The company caters to medium to large businesses, including privately-held organizations, publicly traded companies, and government entities.
Drum Technologies, Inc. develops and operates gig economy platform and mobile application to earn money by promoting businesses. The company’s application, Drum, enables drummers to earn commissions by sharing offers created by businesses, signing businesses, and building network of drummers. The buyers can discover offers shared by drummers. It serves personal services, retail, food and drink, automotive, health and fitness, travel, business services, home service, and utilities industries. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Atlanta, Georgia.
CapWay, Inc. is a neo-bank based in Atlanta, Georgia, that offers a range of virtual consumer banking products and services aimed at financially underserved populations, including the unbanked and underbanked. Founded in 2016, the company provides mobile banking solutions, debit cards, savings accounts, bill payment services, and deposits through a user-friendly digital application. In addition to these banking services, CapWay emphasizes financial literacy by offering educational content to its account holders. The company also provides micro-lending services, aiming to empower individuals with the tools and resources necessary for achieving financial health and building generational wealth.
The Gathering Spot, LLC is a private membership club based in Atlanta, Georgia, founded in 2014. It caters to professionals and entrepreneurs, offering a unique environment that redefines the traditional club experience. The Gathering Spot operates on an invitation-only basis, creating an exclusive community for its members. In addition to providing a space for networking and collaboration, the club also organizes various events tailored to the interests and needs of its members.
SmartCommerce helps CPG brands like P&G, Unilever and Nestle get their products into retailer carts. SmartCommerce provides the shortest, simplest path into the shopping carts at the customers’ choice of retailers. The international SmartCommerce team has decades of experience in CPG eCommerce (it’s their passion), and would love the opportunity to show you what their next-gen eCommerce tools could be doing for your brand!
Funding U is a merit-based student lender for career-focused college students. It offers an alternative to old FICO and cosigner-based bank loan models, and offers loans on the basis of student's academic performance, career trajectory, and earning potential, thus enabling students to apply for loans with fixed interest rates and avoid dropping out of college.
It was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
Rented.com operates a wholesale marketplace for short term rentals and the sharing economy. It provides home owners with a way to get guaranteed or commission-based income from their properties in a single transaction; and gives property managers access to new properties. Rented.com was formerly known as VacationFutures, Inc. The company was incorporated in 2013 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
SmartCommerce helps CPG brands like P&G, Unilever and Nestle get their products into retailer carts. SmartCommerce provides the shortest, simplest path into the shopping carts at the customers’ choice of retailers. The international SmartCommerce team has decades of experience in CPG eCommerce (it’s their passion), and would love the opportunity to show you what their next-gen eCommerce tools could be doing for your brand!