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Key people at Unorthodox Ventures.
Unorthodox Ventures is a venture firm providing capital and operational support to early-stage companies. It focuses on seed and Series A investments, typically $1-5 million, with frequent follow-on funding. The firm offers direct assistance in public relations, manufacturing, and go-to-market strategies, leveraging its team’s engineering and marketing expertise.
Carey Smith, entrepreneur and founder of Big Ass Fans, established Unorthodox Ventures in 2017. His insight stemmed from a belief that traditional venture capital lacked comprehensive operational guidance. Smith aimed to build a firm delivering holistic support, empowering founders beyond mere financial investment.
The firm partners with disciplined, disruptive companies solving tangible problems, particularly in MedTech and Construction Tech. Unorthodox Ventures' vision centers on cultivating enduring success for its portfolio. It provides substantial strategic and logistical aid, including Austin office space, helping companies achieve a robust, sustained market presence.
Key people at Unorthodox Ventures.
Unorthodox Ventures has 5 tracked investments across 5 companies. The latest tracked deal is $4.4M Series B in Health Value Creation in December 2023.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 20, 2023 | Health Value Creation | $4.4M Series B | Unorthodox Ventures | Brightlands Venture Partners, Liof |
| Dec 12, 2023 | Laza Medical | $36.0M Series A | The Capital Partnership | Dara Holdings, Dagfinn Saetre, PA MedTech |
| Oct 3, 2023 | Akura Medical | $35.0M Series B | Cormorant Asset Management, Gautam Kainth | AMED Ventures, Lilly Asia Ventures, PA MedTech |
| Jan 1, 2023 | KEWAZO | $10.0M Series A | Fifth Wall | Andreessen Horowitz, BLU Venture Investors, Preface Ventures, Scale Asia Ventures, SNR, True Ventures, Oleg Rogynskyy, TOM Williams, Cybernetix Ventures, Nemetschek Group |
| Dec 1, 2022 | Lumen | $62.0M Series B | Pitango Venture Capital | Almeda Capital, Disruptive VC, Hanwha Group, Resolute Ventures, RiverPark Ventures |
