Bull City Venture Partners

Join us tomorrow for Coffee with VVP! ? (free virtual panel) AI is reshaping industries, but how do investors separate the hype from real value? Tomorrow, February 21st, from 9:00-10:30 AM, Bull City Venture Partners will join Virginia Venture Partners for an insightful panel on Investing in AI: Hype vs. Reality. Moderated by Anthony Obi, this discussion will feature investors from BCVP, Sixty8 Capital, and Rethink Education Ventures diving into: ?? What’s getting funded in AI right now ?? How to spot real innovation vs. buzzwords ?? The biggest challenges in scaling AI startups Don’t miss this chance to gain valuable insights and connect with fellow investors and founders. We hope to see you there! #AI #VentureCapital #StartupInvesting #ArtificialIntelligence #TechTrends #CoffeeWithVVP

?? Join the Ultimate CEO Network ?? As a proud board member of Mindshare, Inc., I’m thrilled to announce that we’re selecting the next class of CEOs for The Mindshare Program—a vibrant network of leaders shaping the future of tech. What’s in it for you? ? Monthly events (Feb–Nov): Networking, dinner, and exclusive panel discussions ? Join a cohort of 50+ top CEOs in the DC area ? Access to a thriving online CEO community, daily insights, and alumni connections ? Alumni for life: Stay part of the network long after the program Who’s eligible? We’re looking for CEOs of high-growth tech companies (product-focused, not services) eager to learn, connect, and contribute. Commitment & Details: ?? 5/8 event attendance minimum ?? Program fee: $1,250 (scholarships available) ?? Meetings: Monthly in Tysons Corner, VA If you’re ready to join this extraordinary network, message me! I’d be happy to help nominate you and answer any questions. This program has been transformative for so many founders in our portfolio and now has over 1,100 alumni. BCVP port co alumni -> Timothy, Zvi, Amena, Gregory, Lee, Bob, John, Gregg, Tony cc: Brian, Raj, Mike, April, Steve, Katherine, Mark, Steve, Kevin, Parag, Carter, Todd, Tom, Jennifer, Cooley LLP, Virginia Venture Partners, Revolution Ventures, Updata Partners, Progress Partners, Customers Bank, Grotech Ventures, Ernst & Young, Hercules Capital #washingtondc #dmv #startups https://lnkd.in/eESDh_-s

Big news - our portfolio company biospatial, Inc. acquired by ImageTrend. Congrats to the team on the successful exit!

Welcome Brook McShane Bock to BCVP portfolio company ServiceTrade!

?? Congratulations to Jesse, Pete, Grant, Nate & the entire team at portfolio company Levitate. More recognition of the continued success!

Congratulations to our portfolio company Viably on the acquisition of BeProfit. This acquisition enhances their all-in-one financial platform for #Amazon and #Shopify sellers! With the addition of fully integrated banking solutions alongside Viably Global Accounts, sellers will have everything they need in one place. This helps them gain full visibility into their financial health and conduct detailed cash flow analysis, making it easier than ever to scale profits and grow their online business. cc: Doron

?? Continued recognition for the growth at Levitate #738 on the Inc. Magazine 5000 & fastest growing in the Triangle. cc: Jesse Lipson Nate Spilker Pete Harvey Grant Kitching Bull City Venture Partners

Congratulations to BCVP port co Ferretly on the $2.5m raise! Ferretly leverages AI to scan social media and publicly available online data to uncover potential risks and behaviors that traditional background checks may overlook. Thanks TechCrunch, Aisha Malik

.Levitate raised a $15 million Series D. We continued to participate and welcome new investors Wayne Hunter from Harbert Growth Partners and Craig Schedler from Northwestern Mutual Future Ventures. Congratulations Jesse, Grant, Pete & Nate! https://lnkd.in/eJcZFDQx

DC summer is in full swing after DCA Live's recent #capitalcapital event! ?? A big shoutout to Doug Anderson for his efforts in reuniting the #dctech community. Banc of California, Horizon Technology Finance, and Tarsus hosted a dinner bringing local VCs together to reconnect post-COVID hiatus of investor conferences. (R.I.P. MAVA). ?? ?? The gathering featured vibrant discussions on a variety of topics, from cybersecurity and edtech to the rise of VC lobbyists in DC, women in tech, and DC sports & betting. The ambiance at The Wharf added to the excitement, with attendees buzzing about the epic views that photos don't give justice. ?? It was a night filled with quality conversations and connections, fostering collaboration and innovation among industry leaders: VIPC | Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation, TDF Ventures, Blu Ventures, Bull City Venture Partners, 3TS Capital Partners, Progress Partners, Sands Capital, DataTribe, Grotech Ventures, ABS Capital, Savano Capital Partners, Tech Square Ventures, Revolution, Paladin Capital Group