Small Ventures USA - aVenture Asset Manager Research
Small Ventures USA
Operating Status: Operating
Houston-based financial services firm investing in energy, tech, and entertainment globally.
Location
Houston, TX, US
Founded
1997
Small Ventures USA, LP (SMV) is a Houston-based venture capital and private equity firm with a focus on early-stage investments. The firm deploys capital opportunistically across multiple sectors and geographic regions, primarily targeting energy, technology, and entertainment industries. SMV typically participates in seed funding rounds, offering both financial support and operational expertise.
Founded by William O. Perkins III, SMV provides operational and financial-trading capabilities to its portfolio companies, adding value beyond capital investment. The firm's portfolio includes Velostics, a logistics technology company that has raised $4.45 million. SMV's approach combines strategic funding with hands-on support to help execute innovative ideas and drive growth in its target sectors.
Small Ventures USA - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Portfolio Companies1
Follow-on Investments1
Current Portfolio Count1
Top Investment Stages
Seed2 (100.0%)
Stage Mix
Seed 100%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.