Winterpoint Capital

Winterpoint Capital is a venture capital firm established in 2017 and located in Birmingham, Alabama. The firm specializes in early-stage investments, primarily at the pre-seed and seed stages, targeting companies that are innovating in areas such as cleantech, fintech, ed tech, healthcare, sustainability, financial inclusion, and accessible education. Winterpoint Capital aims to partner with entrepreneurs to help scale their innovations and make a positive impact on society.

Mac Hanslip

Partner

Joshua Lim

Managing Partner

Jack Scott

Partner

6 past transactions

Maro

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Maro is an education technology company focused on enhancing student success through mental health and wellness support. By partnering with schools and families, Maro aims to eliminate barriers to learning caused by mental health challenges. The company utilizes digital media and data to promote awareness of reproductive and mental health, facilitating early intervention and risk detection through school-based mental health screenings and tailored interventions. This approach seeks to transform how students and the adults involved in their lives engage with mental health and sex education, ultimately fostering a healthier environment conducive to learning.

ShearShare

Seed Round in 2022
ShearShare, Inc., also known as HAIRbnb, is a mobile platform that connects salon and barbershop owners with licensed beauty professionals, allowing them to rent unused suites and booths on demand. Established in 2015 and based in McKinney, Texas, the company caters to a diverse clientele including cosmetologists, barbers, hairstylists, makeup artists, and various beauty specialists. ShearShare offers a comprehensive database of on-demand salon and barbershop space rentals, providing affordable leasing options and essential business tools to self-employed stylists. In addition to its rental services, the platform includes advertising options, further supporting beauty professionals in their pursuit of flexible working arrangements.

ShearShare

Seed Round in 2020
ShearShare, Inc., also known as HAIRbnb, is a mobile platform that connects salon and barbershop owners with licensed beauty professionals, allowing them to rent unused suites and booths on demand. Established in 2015 and based in McKinney, Texas, the company caters to a diverse clientele including cosmetologists, barbers, hairstylists, makeup artists, and various beauty specialists. ShearShare offers a comprehensive database of on-demand salon and barbershop space rentals, providing affordable leasing options and essential business tools to self-employed stylists. In addition to its rental services, the platform includes advertising options, further supporting beauty professionals in their pursuit of flexible working arrangements.

Worthy

Seed Round in 2019
Worthy Financial, Inc. is a financial services company based in Boca Raton, Florida, founded in 2016. It operates a micro-investment app that allows users to save and grow their money through small, incremental investments. The app automatically invests users' spare change into interest-earning bonds, specifically a $10 bond that offers a 5% return. The proceeds from these bond sales are primarily loaned to small, creditworthy businesses across the United States, using collateral such as inventory and accounts receivable to secure the funds. By connecting retail investors with alternative investment opportunities, Worthy Financial aims to strengthen local communities and provide accessible financial growth options for everyday Americans.

Fledging

Seed Round in 2019
Fledging LLC, founded in 2017 and based in Birmingham, Alabama, specializes in the manufacture and sale of solid-state drives (SSDs) designed for laptops and home computers. The company's product lineup includes the feather SSD P12, feather SSD M13, feather SSD M10, shell, and feather SSD M12. Fledging focuses on creating premium electronics tailored for creative professionals, and its innovative storage solutions have reached over 60,000 customers across more than 100 countries on six continents.

Mixtroz

Seed Round in 2018
Mixtroz, LLC is a Birmingham, Alabama-based company that specializes in developing a software application aimed at enhancing virtual communication during various gatherings, including networking events, meetings, and weddings. Founded in 2014, Mixtroz addresses the challenge of attendee engagement, particularly in settings where participants may struggle to connect effectively. By employing digital communication and machine learning algorithms, the application facilitates interaction among attendees while simultaneously collecting real-time data for event organizers. This approach allows hosts to form groups based on attendee responses, fostering valuable connections and improving the overall experience for both hosts and participants.
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