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Southern Capitol Ventures
Southern Capital Ventures focuses on early stage technology firms in the Southeast and Mid Atlantic. The firm typically invests $75k to $1MM initially.
Southern Capitol Ventures
Southern Capital Ventures focuses on early stage technology firms in the Southeast and Mid Atlantic. The firm typically invests $75k to $1MM initially. Since its inception, SCV has made 26 investments and 6 portfolio exits.
General information
Firm type
Venture Capital
Year founded
2000
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Raleigh
Corporate office
Raleigh, United States
Principals
Ben Brooks
Founding Partner
Jason Caplain
General Partner
David Rose
Principal
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who ran investment decisions at Southern Capitol Ventures?
Founding partner Ben Brooks led the firm alongside general partner Jason Caplain, who brought operator experience from Red Hat's pre-IPO finance group. Principal David Rose sourced deals and represented the partnership on boards including ArtusLabs and AVIcode.
Why did Southern Capitol Ventures close operations?
The firm's website states that SCV I and SCV II were fully liquidated and operations ceased as of December 2024. No additional disclosure indicates whether the closure was due to partnership sunset provisions, lack of a successor fund raise, or a strategic decision to wind down.
Did Southern Capitol Ventures invest outside North Carolina?
Yes. While the firm was anchored in Raleigh and concentrated on Research Triangle companies, it also invested along the broader East Coast — portfolio holdings included Rhode Island-based AVIcode and Maryland-based ArtusLabs.
Was Southern Capitol Ventures a single-family office?
No. The firm operated as a venture capital manager raising committed funds from limited partners, not as a family office deploying proprietary wealth. Its structure, team composition, and fund-lifecycle disclosures are consistent with a conventional early-stage venture firm.
What happened to the portfolio companies after the wind-down?
SCV I and SCV II were fully liquidated, meaning portfolio positions were exited or distributed to limited partners before the December 2024 closure. The firm's site provides a contact mechanism for former limited partners but does not list any remaining direct holdings.
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