Wofford Ventures invests across two things we understand from the inside: startups solving real problems for real operators, and income-producing property in high-growth markets.
Pick a strategy to see what we look for and how we structure it.
We write first checks into companies at the earliest stage, usually before there's a round to speak of. We like founders who have lived the problem they're solving.
Single-family, small multifamily, and infill land. We buy below replacement cost, improve with discipline, and hold for cash flow rather than flip for a quick spread.
The most interesting deals sit where our two strategies touch: software for landlords and contractors, hospitality concepts tied to the buildings they operate in, and tools for the people who renovate, lease, and manage.
Property provides the cash flow that lets us be patient with venture positions. Drag the slider to see how the two sides of the book balance.
Alongside outside investments, Wofford Ventures owns and operates its own companies.
Websites and practical AI tools for small businesses. Fast builds, plain pricing, and systems owners can actually run themselves.
A collective of creative and community-driven ventures, from original content to consumer brands with an audience already behind them.
Most of what we know about investing we learned by operating. That shapes how we show up.
Every deal gets one question: would we run this ourselves for ten years? If not, the price doesn't matter.
Founders and sellers deserve a clear answer. We aim for three weeks, and we tell you exactly why if we pass.
Introductions, hiring, first customers, contractor networks. When you call, you get a partner, not an associate.
Send a short note, a deck or a deal memo. We read everything that comes in.
Thirty minutes on the problem, the market, and the numbers. No slides required.
Customer or tenant conversations, financials, site visits. Usually one to two weeks.
Standard documents, no surprises. Capital moves as soon as paperwork is signed.
Tell us what you're working on, how much you're raising or selling for, and why now. We respond to every submission.