Investors in South Carolina

Browse angel investors and venture capital firms based in South Carolina. Our directory features 13 investors in South Carolina actively funding startups across all sectors and stages, from pre-seed to growth.

Total Investors

$3.7M

Avg Check Size

38%

Recently Active

Greenville

Top City

South Carolina Investors (13)

Jeff Carollo

Charleston Angel Partners

Angel

Mount Pleasant, SC

Providing capital, counsel, and resources to empower early stage founders. CAP invests in high-performing founders across diverse industries with emphasis on market-product fit and...

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Ataraxia Do It

Spartanburg, South Carolina

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SC Launch

Columbia, SC

Check: $100K – $30.0M

SEED

Created to facilitate applied research, product development and commercialization programs, and to strengthen South Carolina's Knowledge Economy by creating high wage-earning jobs. SC Launch provides...

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Upstate Carolina Angel Network

Greenville, SC

Check: $1.0M – $30.0M

ANGELSEEDSERIES A

The Upstate Carolina Angel Network invests in start-up and early stage high-growth businesses in the Southeastern United States.

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NextStart

Corporate

Greenville, SC

SEED

NextStart is a South Carolina-based startup incubator. It runs summer immersion programs in which startup entrepreneurs receive funding, mentoring, hands-on learning opportunities, and further...

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HMS Ventures

Richburg, SC

Check: $3.2M – $13.6M

SERIES BSERIES A

Hms Ventures, Llc is a private company categorized under Food Stores and located in Richburg, SC. Current estimates show this company has an annual revenue of $3,300,000 and employs a staff of...

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VentureSouth

Syndicate

Greenville, South Carolina

Check: $250K – $1.0M

SEEDPOST SEED

VentureSouth backs early-stage ventures in the Southeastern United States. Industry-agnostic but typically technology-driven; looks for scalable, capital-efficient companies with early revenue or...

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The Iron Yard

Corporate

Greenville, SC

Check: $20K – $1.5M

ANGELSERIES A

The Iron Yard is a steam engine of creative people. Youll find everyone from designers, hackers and teachers to makers, artists, and writers. We love building businesses and projects, and our fuel...

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Victoria Park Capital

Hilton Head Island, SC

Check: $2.2M – $3.0M

SEEDSERIES A

Victoria Capital Management is a privately-owned firm providing institutional investment management, wealth management and witness services. They have experience in managing equities and fixed...

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Austin Saggus

AAA Auto Motor Club

Government

Summerville, SC

Check: $200K – $300K

SC Launch Inc., the investment affiliate of South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA), invests primarily in South Carolina-based startups across Information Technology, Life Sciences, and Advanced...

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Roman Sandoval

Allosense, Inc.

Angel

SC Launch Inc. is the investment affiliate of SCRA, focused on accelerating technology-enabled growth in South Carolina by investing in early-stage, high-impact technology startups. The fund supports...

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South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA)

South Carolina Research Authority

Government

Summerville, SC

Check: $100K – $300K

PRE SEEDSEEDSERIES A

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Public, nonprofit organization that supports South Carolina-based academic and technology startups via grants, coaching, facilities, and investments through its affiliate SC Launch, Inc.; focuses on...

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Charleston Angel Partners

Angel

Mount Pleasant, SC

Check: $250K – $2.0M

ANGELPRE SEEDSEED

FINTECHB2B SAASBIOTECH+4

Charleston Angel Partners (CAP) is a boutique angel investment group (est. 2004) that provides capital, counsel, and resources to early-stage founders. CAP focuses on high-performing teams across...

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About South Carolina Investing

South Carolina is home to 13 investors in our directory, including 5 VCs, 3 Angels, 2 Corporates, 2 Governments. Most are concentrated in Greenville, Mount Pleasant, Summerville.

Local investors can offer advantages beyond capital — including regional network effects, knowledge of local market dynamics, and introductions to regional customers and partners. Many founders find that geographic proximity leads to more engaged board members and advisors.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many South Carolina investors are in this directory?

We currently track 13 investors who focus on South Carolina. 5 of them have made recent investments, indicating they are actively deploying capital.

What is the typical check size for South Carolina investors?

Check sizes range from $20K to $30.0M, with an average of $3.7M. Check sizes vary by investor type — angels typically write smaller checks while VCs and funds invest larger amounts.

How do I get matched with South Carolina investors?

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Where are most South Carolina investors located?

The highest concentration of South Carolina investors in our directory is in Greenville, Mount Pleasant, Summerville. However, many investors consider startups regardless of location, especially post-COVID.