Investor Type | Firm |
Industries | IT (& TMT) • Media • Energy • CleanTech • A.I. (& Big Data) • Material Science |
Stages | Early |
Investing | United States |
Investment Range | $940,000 - $940,000 |
Small Ventures USA (SVU) is a venture capital and private equity firm that focuses on pioneering early stage investments across a diverse portfolio of industries. Founded in 1997 by William O. Perkins III and based in Houston, Texas, SVU is dedicated to executing tomorrow's ideas today. With a strategic investment threshold of $940,000, SVU deploys capital in both domestic and international markets, with a particular eye for innovation and high potential ventures. The sectors they target include Information Technology (IT) & Technology, Media and Telecom (TMT), Media, Energy, CleanTech, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Big Data and Material Science, revealing a passion for both technological advancement and sustainability. SVU invests in three broad areas which encompass these sectors. Firstly, within Energy, they emphasize clean energy, green projects, and international infrastructure projects. Their Technology investments are skewed towards service companies and internet-oriented firms, reflecting the modern digital landscape. In Entertainment, they extend their interests to royalty lending, movie production, and development financing — indicating a multidisciplinary approach that transcends traditional venture capital boundaries. Additionally, SVU is not averse to unique investment opportunities that fall outside their standard portfolio, allocating a portion of the budget for such special cases. They not only provide financial backing to burgeoning companies but also share their operational and financial-trading expertise to guide these firms towards success. SVU doesn't just invest capital; they ensure the futuristic vision of today's entrepreneurs is fully realized, leading to sustainable and profitable outcomes for both the innovators and the investors.