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Nth Venture
Nth Venture is a venture studio that launches companies with aligned incentives in the venture creation sector. It builds businesses that grant employees...
Overview
Nth Venture is a venture studio that launches companies with aligned incentives in the venture creation sector. It builds businesses that grant employees ownership, aiming to transform the traditional venture model. Founded in 2021, the non-profit organization is based in Corpus Christi, Texas.
General information
Firm type
Venture Capital
Year founded
2021
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Corpus Christi
Corporate office
Corpus Christi, TX, United States
Principals
Sam Sawhook
Co-Founder
Sam Johnston
Co-Founder
Michael Shamoun
Co-Founder
Nathan Deily
Co-Founder
Jillian Palash
Co-Founder
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Nth Venture?
Sam Sawhook is the named Co-Founder leading investment activity and writing the annual letters. The firm operates with five co-founders — Sam Johnston, Michael Shamoun, Nathan Deily, and Jillian Palash — and an advisory board that includes Neil Wolfson and Jay Heller. Final investment authority rests with the co-founders, who all invest in the Co-Owner Fund on the same terms as limited partners, per the firm.
How does Nth Venture source proprietary deal flow?
Nth Venture sources acquisitions through its own portfolio companies, which it built from scratch. Each platform serves as a natural landing pad for bolt-on acquisitions in adjacent services or shared customer bases. The firm says it sees deals others never access because it is already operating inside the space, not running a traditional deal-hunting process.
Does Nth Venture participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The firm makes direct acquisitions of small businesses through the Co-Owner Fund LP, and it builds companies organically inside its studio. It does not publicly report acting as a limited partner in external funds. Its model is anchored on wholly-owned operating companies rather than minority stakes or fund-of-funds positions.
What investment stages does Nth Venture typically target?
Nth Venture targets mature, cash-flowing small businesses rather than early-stage venture rounds. Its acquisition principles call for straightforward models with recurring revenue, acquired at small-business multiples of 3–5× earnings. The firm explicitly avoids moonshots or businesses dependent on a single customer or contract.
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