S3 Ventures

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Portfolio · 1

Genda

Digital Assistant for Construction Site Managers

Led ★ 1 round $5.5M committed Latest: 2022-03

Investment activity

1 portfolio exit on record.

Funds · 1

• 8 — $250M Dec 2025

Q&A

What is S3 Ventures' primary investment focus?

S3 Ventures is a U.S.-based venture capital firm that invests in technology companies across the United States, primarily focusing on business software and healthcare technology.

What stages does S3 Ventures typically invest in?

S3 Ventures focuses on early to mid-stage investments, typically leading Seed, Series A, and Series B rounds.

What is the typical initial investment range for S3 Ventures?

S3 Ventures' initial investments range from approximately $500K to $15M, with the ability to deploy up to $25M per company over its lifecycle.

How is S3 Ventures structured in terms of its limited partners?

S3 Ventures operates with a single limited partner, a philanthropic family foundation, which allows the firm to invest without ongoing fundraising activities and maintain a long-term investment approach.

When was S3 Ventures founded?

S3 Ventures was founded in 2005.

Which fund did S3 Ventures announce in December 2025?

In December 2025, S3 Ventures announced Fund 8, which closed at $250M.

Can you name a notable exit for S3 Ventures?

S3 Ventures saw an exit in October 2025 with the acquisition of Genda by Buildots.

What type of company was Genda, a portfolio company of S3 Ventures?

Genda, which was acquired in October 2025, is a B2B company founded in 2019 that developed a digital assistant for construction site managers.