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§ Venture Capital · FL, USA
Private equity firm investing in early-stage healthcare and technology companies, including seed and start-up stages.
Beresford Ventures is a Delray Beach, Florida-based private equity firm that focuses on making direct investments in early-stage healthcare and technology companies. The independent investment organization primarily targets seed and start-up stage enterprises, providing essential capital to emerging businesses operating within its two core industry sectors. While specific figures regarding assets under management, total funding raised, and dry powder remain undisclosed, the firm operates with a concentrated scale and currently maintains a total staff of seven employees. The organization's investment team features several professionals with prior entrepreneurial and operational experience, including active early-stage investor Jim Horowitz and healthcare executive Saim Mert Ozyurek. The team also includes Jim Balaschak, who notably founded the corporate services company ASAP before successfully selling the enterprise to Choicepoint in 2003. Beresford Ventures was officially established in 2018 by an unspecified group of founding partners.
Key people at Beresford Ventures.
Beresford Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm focused on investing in technology-driven companies, primarily in enterprise software, fintech, AI, blockchain, and e-commerce sectors. The firm provides both capital and strategic mentorship to startups, emphasizing scalable business models with strong growth potential. Their investment philosophy centers on backing disruptive innovations led by founder-driven teams, with a particular interest in companies contributing to the circular economy and tech-driven sectors. Beresford Ventures has invested over $9 million across more than 140 companies, mainly in pre-seed and seed rounds, supporting startups in the US, Canada, and occasionally beyond[1][3][5].
Founded in 2018 by three partners based in Florida, Beresford Ventures began as a small, partner-funded venture capital firm. Over time, it expanded its team by adding four more partners and launched multiple funds, including a second seed fund and a growth/follow-on fund targeting Series A and later rounds. The firm operates with capital primarily from its partners and close networks, remaining closed to outside investors. Its focus has evolved to encompass a broad range of disruptive technologies across North America, with occasional investments internationally[3][5].
Beresford Ventures rides the wave of early-stage technology innovation, particularly in fintech and enterprise software, sectors experiencing rapid digital transformation. The timing aligns with increasing demand for scalable, tech-driven solutions in financial services, AI applications, and blockchain technologies. By focusing on pre-seed and seed rounds, the firm plays a critical role in nurturing nascent startups that can disrupt traditional industries. Their mentorship and capital injection help bridge the gap between concept and market-ready product, influencing the broader startup ecosystem by fostering innovation and supporting founder-led ventures[1][3].
Looking ahead, Beresford Ventures is positioned to deepen its impact by expanding its growth and follow-on funds, supporting portfolio companies through later stages of development. Trends such as AI integration, fintech innovation, and sustainability-driven tech will likely shape their investment focus. As the firm continues to back disruptive startups early, its influence in shaping emerging technology sectors and the startup ecosystem will grow, potentially leading to more significant exits and broader market impact. Their closed, partner-driven model may also enable nimble decision-making and sustained founder support, reinforcing their role as a key early-stage investor in North America[3][5].
Beresford Ventures has 2 tracked investments across 2 companies. The latest tracked deal is $50.3M Debt / Other Equity in Justpoint in June 2021.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2021 | Justpoint | $50.3M Debt / Other Equity | Beresford Ventures | — |
| Jun 1, 2020 | La Haus | $10.0M Series A | Kaszek Ventures | 75 & Sunny, Andreessen Horowitz, Jamison Hill, Broadhaven Capital Partners, CapitalG, Citi Ventures, Expa, Greylock, Ignia Partners, Incisive Ventures, Latitud, NEO, Next Play Ventures, NFX, Norte Ventures, Point72 Ventures, Polychain Capital, Ribbit Capital, Y Combinator, Adrian Aoun, Alexander Sacerdote, Andre Iguodala, Charlie Songhurst, David DE Picciotto, Drew Houston, Farzad Nazem, Gabriel Naouri, Harsh Sinha, Henry Kravis, Jeff Bezos, Jeffrey Wilke, Marc Benioff, Matt Mickiewicz, Nicolas Berggruen, Noosheen Hashemi, Peter Kazanjy, Shane Neman, TOM Chapman, Brian Requarth, David Vélez, Hadi Partovi, Nori Gerardo Lietz, Pete Flint, Spencer Rascoff, Acrew Capital, IMO Ventures |
Key people at Beresford Ventures.
