Walter Yarbrough

Walter Yarbrough is a Senior Associate at Ballast Point Ventures based in Tampa, Florida, where he specializes in early-stage venture capital investments. Promoted to his current title in 2024, he focuses on deal sourcing, due diligence, and portfolio support for seed and Series A rounds across the software, fintech, and healthcare IT sectors. At Ballast Point Ventures, which manages over $100 million in assets under management and holds more than 20 investments, he works directly with portfolio companies such as Aven Health and Equip. Operating within the broader Southeast United States investment ecosystem, Yarbrough is actively involved with regional organizations like Tampa Bay Wave and the local University of Florida alumni network. His current focus remains on identifying high-growth technology startups and providing strategic scaling support to founders navigating the complexities of early institutional funding.