Next Coast Ventures

Next Coast Ventures, established in 2015 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, is a venture capital firm focusing on early-stage technology companies. It invests in 'Next Coast' markets, targeting high-growth startups in Texas and other non-coastal regions. The firm's investment strategy is guided by macro trends and themes, with a preference for sectors such as information technology, workplace, healthcare, retail, and marketplace software. Next Coast Ventures provides not only capital but also hands-on support and industry connections to its portfolio companies, aiming to facilitate their growth and success.

Ben Beverly

Senior Associate

Kaitlyn DeBernardo

Partner and Head of Platform

James Dunham

Venture Partner

Michael Maloney

Principal

Adam Rogers

Partner

Mike Smerklo

Co-Founder and Managing Director

Michael Tian

Vice President

Anthony Walke

Partner

Past deals in Search Engine Optimization

Marqii

Venture Round in 2024
Marqii operates a digital platform that assists hospitality businesses in managing their online presence and promotional advertising. By enabling local establishments such as restaurants, bars, dispensaries, and coffee shops to control their menus, location data, and special offers, Marqii empowers clients to engage directly with potential customers. The platform integrates with over 80 online publishers, including major platforms like Google, Facebook, and Yelp, allowing business owners to update their information easily from a single dashboard. With more than 3,000 hospitality businesses utilizing Marqii, the service helps them save time, improve search rankings, attract more guests, and gain insights into customer preferences.
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