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Founderville.VC

Founderville.VC is a South Carolina-based firm that leads Pre-Seed and Seed rounds in Enterprise Software, writing checks from $250k to $500k, and has backed Eirion AI and Chipp.

WebsitePortfolioPitch page
Entry stagePre-seed, Seed
Check size$250K to $500K
Leads roundsYes
FocusEnterprise software
Latest fundn/a
Investing team2 peopleNo activity since Sep

Who you would pitch at Founderville.VC

2 people on the investing team, 2 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.

Scott Millwood
Scott MillwoodCo-founderHe led both bootstrapped companies to sale to Hitachi America.
Shaler (Shay) P. Houser
Shaler (Shay) P. HouserFounder/LeaderHe has experience in capital formation, private equity, and the telecommunications and technology industries.

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Writes $250K to $500K checks. Its smallest check is larger than 33% of firms in the atlas.

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

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Notable investments

Eirion AIChippInveterate6AM City CapitalPixlMobVicinity CapitalWAVSStrata PlatformsDigital Site BoxThreatCaptain

In their words

Welcome - FoundervilleWe are experienced founders backing the next generation of founders. Founders Funding Founders A founder’s journey to success is grueling and exhilarating. The early daysfounderville.vc
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On these lists

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Questions

What stage does Founderville.VC invest in?

Founderville.VC reports entry at pre-seed, seed.

How much does Founderville.VC invest?

Founderville.VC reports checks of $250K to $500K.

Does Founderville.VC lead rounds?

Yes. Founderville.VC says it can lead.

Who are the partners at Founderville.VC?

Scott Millwood (Co-founder), Shaler (Shay) P. Houser (Founder/Leader).

Is Founderville.VC active right now?

No recent activity since September 2026.

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