Treasure Coast Ventures
Early-stage investor in technology and healthcare companies, combining capital with hands-on coaching, co-building and governance support from Vero Beach, Florida.
Treasure Coast Ventures is an early-stage investment firm focused on technology and healthcare. It describes its role as that of an active investing partner: capital is combined with hands-on company-building support, coaching and co-building, rather than the pricing and funding of rounds alone. The firm may lead early-stage rounds and takes a role in shaping valuation, deal terms and governance, including the design and evolution of a company's board.
Its engagement model is deliberately extended. The firm often works with founders before investing, observing execution and coachability while helping address business challenges - a form of diligence conducted over time rather than through a single investment committee process. Post-investment support spans exit and business strategy, go-to-market execution, hiring and compensation decisions, and fundraising readiness, with financing plans aligned to company milestones and exit goals.
Headquartered in Vero Beach, Florida, Treasure Coast Ventures selectively backs international startups establishing U.S. operations. The team comprises experienced investors and company builders, and Robert Padulo serves as managing partner. Technical domains within the firm's remit include technology, healthcare, venture capital and company building, and governance and board design.