S3 Ventures

S3 Ventures

S3 Ventures, the largest VC firm in Texas with $900M+ AUM, invests in business technology, digital experiences, and healthcare technology. Located in Austin, it supports visionary founders through seed to Series B, offering patient capital and unique resources, backed by a philanthropic family's multi-billion-dollar foundation.

INDUSTRIES
Enterprise Software
HealthTech
Media
StAGES
Seed
Series A
Series B+
COUNTRY
USA

Overview

S3 Ventures, the largest venture capital firm in Texas, has been empowering visionary founders for over 18 years with a distinct focus on business technology, digital experiences, and healthcare technology. Based in Austin, S3 Ventures is tailor-made for long-term success through its unique sole-limited-partner structure, backed by a single philanthropic family with a multi-billion-dollar foundation. This alignment allows the firm to be patient and flexible, undistracted by the typical fundraising pressures and constraints that burden conventional VC firms.

With $900M+ in assets under management, S3 Ventures has made over 60 startup investments, collectively raising over $2 billion in financing. More than 30 of these investments are currently active, while over 30 realized exits have collectively been valued at over $3 billion. S3 Ventures leads seed, Series A, and Series B investments, ranging from $500K to $10M, with the capacity to invest $20M+ over the life of a company.

Their investment strategy is designed to support entrepreneurs who are re-imagining the way the world operates, whether it’s transforming business operations, enhancing digital experiences, or innovating in healthcare technology. The firm’s dedicated team consists of entrepreneurs, operators, and investors, committed to providing patient capital, true resources, and delivering significant impacts. The firm’s structured approach and homegrown tools, encapsulated in their Startup Toolbox, are tailored to meet the diverse needs of their portfolio companies, ensuring each has the resources needed to thrive.

Located at 6300 Bridge Point Parkway in Austin, Texas, S3 Ventures is deeply embedded in the local ecosystem, driving innovation and supporting transformative technologies. Their successful model, highlighted by nearly 20 exits to date, underscores the synergistic potential of patient capital combined with strategic resources. By focusing on sectors that transform how companies operate, how consumers interact with technology, and how healthcare is delivered, S3 Ventures continues to be a cornerstone for visionary founders aiming to build extraordinary, high-impact companies.

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