Tri-Valley Ventures
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Key people at Tri-Valley Ventures.
Key people at Tri-Valley Ventures.
Tri-Valley Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Pleasanton, California, focused on investing in early-stage to later-stage technology-driven companies. Its mission centers on shaping and cultivating the local venture ecosystem by creating the Tri-Valley’s first dedicated venture fund. The firm invests primarily in sectors such as software, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, FinTech, HealthTech, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Big Data, digital health, life sciences, and deep tech. By supporting startups in these areas, Tri-Valley Ventures aims to help build companies with global impact while fostering innovation within the Tri-Valley region[1][2][3].
Founded in 2017, Tri-Valley Ventures was co-founded by Greg Hitchan and Don Garman, who serve as managing partners. The firm has evolved to focus on a broad range of technology sectors, including software, life sciences, and deep tech, reflecting a commitment to supporting transformative technologies. The team also includes advisors and associates who contribute to sourcing and supporting portfolio companies. Early traction for the firm includes successfully closing multiple funds and making minority investments across seed, early, and later-stage rounds, demonstrating a flexible investment approach tailored to company growth stages[3][5].
Tri-Valley Ventures rides the wave of accelerating innovation in AI, digital health, FinTech, and deep tech, sectors that are rapidly transforming industries worldwide. The timing is favorable due to increasing demand for advanced software solutions, healthcare technology innovations, and data-driven services. By focusing on the Tri-Valley region, the firm leverages a growing tech ecosystem outside traditional hubs like Silicon Valley, helping decentralize innovation and attract talent and capital to emerging markets. Their investments contribute to the broader ecosystem by enabling startups to scale and compete globally, thus influencing technology trends and regional economic development[1][2][3].
Looking ahead, Tri-Valley Ventures is positioned to expand its influence by continuing to back cutting-edge startups in AI, health tech, and deep tech, sectors expected to see significant growth. Trends such as AI democratization, personalized medicine, and financial technology innovation will likely shape their investment focus. As the Tri-Valley region matures as a tech hub, the firm’s role as a local catalyst for venture capital and startup success will deepen, potentially attracting more national and international attention. Their ongoing commitment to supporting companies with global impact suggests a future of sustained growth and ecosystem leadership[3][5].
Key people at Tri-Valley Ventures.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2022 | CANDIS | $16.0M Series C | — | Brewer Lane Ventures, Global Insurance Accelerator, ManchesterStory Group, PruVen Capital, Viola Ventures, Scot Wingo |
| Mar 1, 2021 | Cowbell | $20.0M Series A | — | Brewer Lane Ventures, Global Insurance Accelerator, ManchesterStory Group, Plug & Play Ventures, PruVen Capital, Viola Ventures |
| Sep 1, 2019 | Cowbell | $3.0M Seed | — | Brewer Lane Ventures, Global Insurance Accelerator, ManchesterStory Group, Plug & Play Ventures, PruVen Capital, Viola Ventures |
