South Bay Ventures
Early-stage venture capital firm investing in software, IT and business-services companies, working alongside founders on strategy, financing and scaling from Manhattan Beach, California.
South Bay Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in and works alongside founders building long-term, sustainable companies in software, information technology and business services, including enterprise SaaS. The firm is based in Manhattan Beach, in the South Bay of Los Angeles, California.
Its approach combines capital with hands-on support. Alongside its investments, South Bay Ventures works with entrepreneurs on business strategy, recruiting, equity and debt financing, scaling, customer introductions, partnerships, and business and corporate development. The firm also helps portfolio companies prepare for follow-on financing and pursue strong exits.
South Bay Ventures states a preference for long-term, sustainable company building over quick returns, and for partnering with passionate, thoughtful founders. The firm invests early and stays involved as businesses develop. Managing Director Kyle A. Messman brings CFO and enterprise SaaS exit experience to the firm's work with portfolio companies.