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Key people at Small Ventures USA.
Small Ventures USA was founded in 1997 by Bill Perkins (Owner, President and Founder).
Small Ventures USA, LP (SMV) operates as a venture capital and private equity firm, strategically deploying capital across various sectors and geographic regions. The firm focuses on early-stage investments, providing not only funding but also operational and financial trading capabilities to its portfolio companies. SMV primarily invests in energy, with an emphasis on clean energy and international infrastructure, technology companies centered on services and the internet, and the entertainment industry, including royalty lending and film financing.
The firm was founded by William O. Perkins III, establishing its base in Houston, Texas. Perkins conceived Small Ventures USA with the insight that emerging ideas require proactive financial and strategic support to transition into tangible realities. This foundational principle guides the firm's approach to identifying and nurturing promising ventures from their nascent stages.
Small Ventures USA caters to early-stage companies across its targeted sectors that are developing innovative solutions or concepts. The firm's overarching vision is to facilitate the creation of future advancements by ensuring that promising ideas receive the necessary resources and backing today, thereby shaping tomorrow's landscape.
Key people at Small Ventures USA.
Small Ventures USA has 2 tracked investments across 1 company. The latest tracked deal is $2.0M Seed in Velostics in October 2023.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2023 | Velostics | $2.0M Seed | Mark Barineau | Flyover Capital, Capital Mazapil |
| Dec 8, 2021 | Velostics | $2.5M Other Equity | Keith Molzer | Biourja Ventures, Congress Avenue Ventures, Cultivation Capital, Starboard Star |
Small Ventures USA was founded in 1997 by Bill Perkins (Owner, President and Founder).