Valor Ventures

Valor Ventures is a seed-stage venture capital firm based in Atlanta, Georgia, focusing on investing in B2B AI and SaaS startups across the Southern United States. Established in 2015, the firm has committed to supporting the growth of the Southern startup ecosystem by leading seed rounds primarily in Georgia, Virginia, North Carolina, and Florida. Valor Ventures emphasizes financial inclusion and diversity, with over 70% of its portfolio led by underrepresented founders.

The firm's investment strategy centers on sectors such as EdTech, Marketing (MarTech), and E-Commerce, targeting companies in their early stages, including Seed, Series A, Series B, and Growth phases. Valor Ventures typically invests between $1 million and $2 million in each portfolio company.

In addition to its investment activities, Valor Ventures is known for organizing Startup Runway, the largest non-profit pitch event for underrepresented founders in the country, and hosting the Atlanta Startup Podcast, which highlights local tech innovation. These initiatives reflect the firm's commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion within the startup community.