Southern Equity
Overview
Southern Equity is a global investment firm focused on theme-driven alternative and direct investments. Founded in 2008 as the family office of entrepreneur Allen Nance, the firm transitioned to a multi-family office in 2021. Southern Equity has invested in more than 50 companies worldwide, generating over $1 billion in annual revenue and employing more than 5,000 people. The firm maintains an entrepreneurial approach, investing its own capital first before inviting co-investors. The firm's investment strategy is thematic, focusing on areas such as artificial intelligence, data, automation, decentralized computing, consumer-driven finance, and energy innovation. Southern Equity employs a flexible capital approach, leveraging both strategic and operational expertise to support its portfolio companies. The firm operates across various asset classes, including venture capital, private equity, private credit, and real estate, and invests at different stages, from seed to late stage. Southern Equity's global presence spans multiple continents, with investments in the United States, Brazil, Southeast Asia, Europe, and Africa. The firm's diverse portfolio includes companies in sectors such as technology, healthcare, consumer products, financial services, energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, logistics, media, telecommunications, retail, education, agriculture, transportation, and real estate. This broad geographical and industrial focus reflects Southern Equity's commitment to identifying and supporting transformative businesses worldwide.
Investment Focus
- Strong management teams
- Scalable business models
- Innovative products or services
- Potential for significant growth
- Alignment with Southern Equity's thematic investment focus
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Southern Equity invest in?
Southern Equity invests in Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, Energy, Real Estate and Infrastructure, and is based in St Thomas, U.s. Virgin Islands. Southern Equity is listed as a private investment firm in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Southern Equity invest at?
Southern Equity backs companies at Seed, Early Stage, Growth and Late Stage, writing cheques of 1M - 50M.
Which regions does Southern Equity invest in?
Southern Equity invests across United States, Canada, Australia, Europe, Brazil and Mexico.
Who are the partners at Southern Equity?
Team members listed for Southern Equity include Allen Nance (Founder and Chief Investment Officer) and Janet Mulroy (President).
What companies has Southern Equity invested in?
Southern Equity's portfolio includes FinQuery, Storj, Inveniam Capital Partners, Sunset Social, Venture Atlanta and Allen Nance's previous companies (2000–2015).
How do I contact Southern Equity?
Southern Equity's contact details — including LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.
Last updated · Source: ConnectSafely investor database
