Southport Ventures
Investment firm focused on mission-critical B2B software businesses with specialized expertise in GovTech, targeting profitable companies with strong operational history.
Investment Requirements
Company Overview
Southport Ventures
What They Buy
- Target: Mission-critical B2B software businesses
- Size: $1M - $5M ARR
- Focus: GovTech, property tech, and other B2B software sectors
- Requirements: 3+ years operational history, solid growth track record
- Profitability: High gross margin potential, less than 20% revenue churn
- Geography: United States and Canada
Recent Major Investments
- First Investment: B2B software company with 50% growth in first year
- Focused on GovTech and mission-critical software platforms
Track Record
- Founded: Approximately 2018
- Leadership: Trevor Ewen (Managing Partner, Northwestern MBA, LBS/Columbia MBA)
- Background: Software engineer, project manager with full-stack team experience
- Philosophy: Hands-on operational approach with deep software experience
- Approach: Roll up sleeves to invest in product, evolve org, grow business
- Decision-making: Quick process, not bloated firm structure
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Last updated: October 6, 2025
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