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Next Coast Ventures

Next Coast Ventures is a Texas-based generalist that leads Series A rounds, writing checks from $1 million to $10 million, backing companies like Cardlytics and Sift.

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Entry stageSeries A
Check size$1M to $10M
Leads roundsYes
FocusGeneralist
Latest fundn/a
Investing team2 peopleNo activity since Sep

Who you would pitch at Next Coast Ventures

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

Mike Smerklo
Mike SmerkloCo-Founder and Managing DirectorHe authored a book for entrepreneurs, holds board memberships, and previously led ServiceSource and worked at Opsware.
Thomas Ball
Thomas BallCo-Founder and Managing DirectorHe holds an MBA from Stanford and a BS in Finance from the University of Florida.

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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

Ownership target10-12%, > 12%
Does not invest inBiotech
How to reach them[email protected]

Notable investments

CardlyticsSiftTrustRadiusEverlywellDiligent RoboticsUpEquityWorkweekAlertMediaOsanoDropoff

In their words

Next Coast VenturesWe invest in emerging, next coast companies at the critical stage of development to launch them into hyper-growth.www.nextcoastventures.com
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On these lists

Series A investors in United States1790Series A investors in Texas41Series A investors1867

Questions

What stage does Next Coast Ventures invest in?

Next Coast Ventures reports entry at series a.

How much does Next Coast Ventures invest?

Next Coast Ventures reports checks of $1M to $10M.

Does Next Coast Ventures lead rounds?

Yes. Next Coast Ventures says it can lead.

Who are the partners at Next Coast Ventures?

Mike Smerklo (Co-Founder and Managing Director), Thomas Ball (Co-Founder and Managing Director).

Is Next Coast Ventures active right now?

No recent activity since September 2026.

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