VENTURESOUTH

We fund early-stage ventures 
in the Southeast

VentureSouth operates angel investor groups and funds that support early-stage technology companies in the Southeast with capital and expertise 

Our Investors

VentureSouth Members are accredited investors who join to Make Money. Have Fun. Do Good. 

Members join to:

Access highly curated, high-growth startups
Network with other business leaders and investors across the Southeast
Lean the art of angel investing through investor education resources

What Members Say

Vicinity offers accessible, vetted investment opportunities that broaden your portfolio and benefit your community.

Julie

“I’ve met so many incredible people. I also like the dealflow. They’ve had years of being in the angel community in the south, so we get to see great companies.”

Lissa

“VentureSouth is a great way to meet other investors both locally and in the south – people that really care about improving the world.”

Doug

“What keeps me coming to VentureSouth is the opportunity to see the creative solutions companies come up with to solve societal problems and being able to invest in those companies.”

Our Investments

We invest in companies that are:

High-growth potential ventures based in the Southeastern United States

Led by strong management teams that are talented, trustworthy and resourceful

Raising Seed or Series A equity capital

Executing business models that can scale with speed and capital efficiency

If you would like to be considered for funding, please send us your pitch deck

Our Portfolio

Our Story

Since our inception in 2008 with the launch of the Upstate Carolina Angel Network, we have:


• Expanded to more than 20 markets across six states
• Invested nearly $100M in more than 120 companies
• Realized successful exits on more than 75 rounds of investment
• Been named a Top 10 Angel Group in North America numerous times
• Joined forces with Vicinity Capital in 2024 to form Vicinity Ventures

Our Team

Learn more about our Founders and the rest of our team here.

Other Resources

VentureSouth Membership

accredited investors only

Preffered terms: 10% bonus shares for public offerings
Early access to new deals
Private early-stage offerings throughout the Southeast
Exclusive investor and pitch events
Professional investment administration and support
Comprehensive education and angel investing resources
$275
/per month