Entry stageSeed, Series A, Series B
Check size$500K to $30M
Leads roundsYes
FocusEnterprise software, Healthtech
Latest fundMore than $1 billion AUM
Investing team5 peopleNo activity since Sep
Who you would pitch at S3 Ventures
5 people on the investing team, 4 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.
Aaron PermanGeneral PartnerInvests in business technology, digital experience, and healthcare technology.
Brian R. SmithManaging DirectorSmith founded S3 Ventures and serves as its Managing Director.
Charlie PlaucheManaging DirectorHe serves on multiple portfolio company boards and previously worked at Harbert Private Equity Funds.
Eric EngineerGeneral PartnerHe previously held roles at Invodo, Sevin Rosen Funds, Microsoft, and Trilogy Software, and holds an MBA from Harvard Business School.
Joe CurryPrincipalHe previously managed Corporate Development at Spredfast and was part of KPMG's Technology Advisory practice.
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Writes $500K to $30M checks. Its smallest check is larger than 71% of firms in the atlas.
Bars: how many firms in the atlas report each band. Highlighted: this firm.No recent activity since September 2026. Quiet does not mean closed.
Weekly count of activity updates. Activity is not a confirmed deal.Before you pitch
Ownership target7-10%
Notable investments
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In their words
S3 Ventures: Born in Texas, Investing NationwideFounded in 2005, S3 Ventures is the largest and longest-serving venture capital firm born in Texas and investing nationwide. We empower visionary founders with the patienwww.s3vc.com
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Raising a pre-seed or seed round? We write $1M to $5M first checks and help founders with distribution. A partner reads every deck.
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What stage does S3 Ventures invest in?
S3 Ventures reports entry at seed, series a, series b.
How much does S3 Ventures invest?
S3 Ventures reports checks of $500K to $30M.
Does S3 Ventures lead rounds?
Yes. S3 Ventures says it can lead.
Who are the partners at S3 Ventures?
Aaron Perman (General Partner), Brian R. Smith (Managing Director), Charlie Plauche (Managing Director), Eric Engineer (General Partner).
Is S3 Ventures active right now?
No recent activity since September 2026.
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