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Btech Consortium

Btech Consortium, based in California, backs fintech startups at Series B, can lead rounds, and writes checks from $1 million to $10 million.

WebsitePortfolioPitch pageTeam page
Entry stageSeries B
Check size$1M to $10M
Leads roundsYes
FocusFintech
Latest fundn/a
Investing team5 peopleNo activity since Sep

Who you would pitch at Btech Consortium

5 people on the investing team, 3 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.

Fred Cummings
Fred CummingsFounder, President, Portfolio ManagerHe has over 30 years of experience in bank research and portfolio management, including a 17-year career at KeyBanc Capital Markets.
Kevin Covert
Kevin CovertCo-Founder & Managing Director (Strandview Capital)He has advised early-stage companies and served on nonprofit boards.
Michael Sekits
Michael SekitsCo-Founder & Managing Director (Strandview Capital)He previously founded Sekits Capital and managed funds at Jacobs Asset Management.
Theodor Nordegren
Theodor NordegrenVice President (Strandview Capital)Morgan and Wells Fargo and holds an MBA from UCLA.
Placide Gatabazi
Placide GatabaziAssociate (Strandview Capital)He previously worked at Initialized Capital as a portfolio analyst and at PwC as a Finance and Assurance intern.

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Writes $1M to $10M checks. Its smallest check is larger than 83% of firms in the atlas.

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No recent activity since September 2026. Quiet does not mean closed.

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Before you pitch

How to reach them[email protected]

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In their words

Btech Consortium | Empowering Banks Through TechnologyA partnership between Elizabeth Park Capital Management, Strandview Capital, and community banks. The Btech Consortium invests in emerging technology companies serving thbtechconsortium.com
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Questions

What stage does Btech Consortium invest in?

Btech Consortium reports entry at series b.

How much does Btech Consortium invest?

Btech Consortium reports checks of $1M to $10M.

Does Btech Consortium lead rounds?

Yes. Btech Consortium says it can lead.

Who are the partners at Btech Consortium?

Fred Cummings (Founder, President, Portfolio Manager), Kevin Covert (Co-Founder & Managing Director (Strandview Capital)), Michael Sekits (Co-Founder & Managing Director (Strandview Capital)).

Is Btech Consortium active right now?

No recent activity since September 2026.

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