Valor Capital

Valor Ventures is an Atlanta-based venture capital firm that champions transformational B2B software startups in the American South. The firm focuses on leading seed-stage investment rounds, identifying and supporting companies that leverage innovative technology, particularly in artificial intelligence and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS). Valor Ventures aims to align committed capital with promising entrepreneurs in a region it identifies as a fast-growing yet under-resourced wealth center for venture investment.

Founded in 2015 by Lisa Calhoun, Valor Ventures emerged from the insight that the American South presented significant untapped potential for venture capital. The firm's strategy is rooted in building a "Community of Courage," fostering an ecosystem where founders and investors can connect, learn, and thrive. This approach emphasizes not only financial backing but also strategic guidance and operational partnership for its portfolio companies.

Valor Ventures' portfolio includes a diverse range of B2B software companies such as Goodfynd, VisaLaw.AI, Autonoma, PrologMobile, Finquery, and RueData.AI. The firm has also invested in companies like FirmPilot, Updraft, and Acuity Behavioral Health, demonstrating its commitment to sectors including business/productivity software and healthcare technology systems. Valor Ventures recently closed its Fund 3 with $27 million, further solidifying its capacity to back early-stage B2B AI and SaaS startups across the Southern tech ecosystem.

The firm's team includes Founding Managing Partner Lisa Calhoun, General Partner Gary Peat, and Operating Partner Jean-Luc Vanhulst, alongside a group of dedicated investors and venture partners. This team brings a wealth of experience to support portfolio companies in scaling their operations and achieving their growth objectives within the dynamic Southern technology landscape.