investment Strategy

What we invest in

Venture 53, a pure-play industry focused transportation and logistics fund, was created by industry leaders. Our network is unrivaled in experience and expertise, only investing in what we know.  We look for promising, industry-changing companies and then consult with them to achieve successful paths to profitability and higher valuations.  Our process is swift and steady, enabling us to be at the forefront of industry change.

  • U.S. Based Companies

  • Seed and Early Stage Investments

  • Investment range: $125k-$3M

  • Average Investment: $1M

How we invest

We invest in companies we believe we can grow and meet our vetted criteria.  With seasoned industry insiders and world-class consumer and B2B team of partners, we add immediate and significant value to our portfolio companies. We support with a proprietary 3 stack approach managed by experts in their field.

Functional Expertise

  • Leadership exposure to Insiders, Outsiders, Legends and Visionaries

  • LP Group is made of seasoned Supply Chain and Logistics Executives

  • Powerful Partner Networks with deep industry and functional expertise

Strategic Growth

  • Identify opportunities for collaboration

  • Plug companies into faster paths to profitability

  • Exclusive executive partner group provides operational insights and consultation

Fundraising

  • Introductions to like-minded VC network connections

  • Harness long standing relationships with key stakeholders

  • Reserve cash for follow on investments for most promising companies

Investment timeline

Our extensive network of industry scouts (including LPs, founders, analysts and industry leaders) act as core ambassadors referring companies in our investment areas. Of course we do the usual conference and inbound pitches as well.

identify

We run companies through a review using our network of supply chain insiders to pre-screen deals for business viability. Then deliver the most promising opportunities to our Investment Committee for further evaluation.

diligence 

Our Investment Committee boasts previous oversight of over $9B worth of investment transactions from valuation through closing, scaling some of the world’s most iconic Fortune 500 brands and notable VC exits over 10x in the Supply Chain Tech sector. We reserve capital for future rounds as part of our strategy to support success.

invest

During due diligence we ask -How can we support? Our IOLV Network- Insider, Outsider, Legends and Visionaries - deliver guidance and tangible added value from onset to exit. We constantly assess our portfolio’s performance and probability.

grow

NOW LOOKING FOR COMPANIES
NEEDING INVESTMENT OF CAPITAL

Venture 53 places a heavy emphasis on our belief in founders that have the moxie to succeed and have a well defined exit strategy.  We like technology focused scalable solutions.  We look for recurring or repeatable revenue.  Measurable traction is important.  Things like early adopter revenue, user base, proof of concept or test market success.  If this is you, send us your pitch!