Las Olas Venture Capital (LOVC) is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, specializing in leading investments in B2B software companies. The firm typically makes initial investments ranging from $1 million to $3.5 million and collaborates closely with portfolio founders to drive growth and innovation.
Mission
LOVC is committed to transforming outdated business workflows into digital-first operations. The firm invests in founders with deep, asymmetrical industry insights, employing a low-frequency, high-conviction approach to foster meaningful partnerships and drive substantial impact.
Approach
LOVC focuses exclusively on early-stage B2B software companies, particularly those modernizing legacy industries. The firm leads investment rounds, takes active board roles, and provides hands-on support to founders, leveraging its partners’ extensive experience as former B2B founders to offer practical advice and frameworks for scaling.
Leadership Team
The LOVC team comprises seasoned entrepreneurs and professionals dedicated to partnering with B2B software companies:
- Dean Hatton, Founding Partner: With over 35 years of experience in leading and building businesses, Dean serves as a board director for several portfolio companies, sharing his extensive operational expertise.
- Mark Volchek, Founding Partner: A co-founder of Higher One, Mark brings significant experience in scaling businesses and serves on the executive committee of the Florida Venture Forum.
- Nate Vasel, Partner: Nate focuses on leading investments into early-stage B2B software companies, with a particular interest in verticalized AI workflow tools and supply chain technology.
Portfolio
LOVC’s portfolio includes companies across various sectors, reflecting its commitment to fostering innovation in legacy industries. Notable investments include:
- OneRail: A logistics platform enhancing supply chain efficiency.
- UserInterviews: A platform streamlining the recruitment of participants for user research.
- BusRight: A solution optimizing school transportation systems.
Investment Strategy
LOVC employs a low-frequency, high-conviction investment strategy, leading rounds and taking active roles in each investment. The firm focuses on companies with asymmetrical insights into specific industry problems, aiming to be deeply collaborative and hands-on with the founders it backs.
Contact Information
Entrepreneurs interested in partnering with LOVC can pitch their startups through the firm’s contact page. For media and press inquiries, contact media@lasolasvc.com.
LOVC is dedicated to helping founders write their stories by providing the support and resources necessary to transform industries through innovative B2B software solutions.