Serra Ventures

Serra Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Champaign, Illinois, that invests in technology companies across the United States and select international locations. The firm concentrates on early-stage and growth opportunities in information technology, deep technology, instrumentation, software as a service, devices, B2B, and agricultural technologies, with a focus on the Midwest and West Coast regions. Serra Ventures supports portfolio companies through strategic guidance, networks, and resources to help scale technology-enabled businesses.

Drew Beard

Associate

Dennis Beard

Managing Partner

Steve Beck

Managing Partner

Timothy Hoerr

Managing Partner

Karin O'Connor

Venture Partner

Robert Schultz

Managing Partner

Past deals in Chicago, IL

PrintEco

Convertible Note in 2013
PrintEco, Inc. is a Chicago-based company founded in 2010 by students from the University of Illinois. It specializes in print optimization software that helps reduce wasteful printing through a subscription-based model. The company's software integrates seamlessly with Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, as well as popular web browsers like Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Chrome. PrintEco's plug-ins automatically optimize document formatting, minimize the number of printed pages, and eliminate unnecessary content, thereby enabling users to save paper, time, and resources. As a venture-backed green technology startup, PrintEco is committed to promoting sustainable printing practices.

PrintEco

Venture Round in 2011
PrintEco, Inc. is a Chicago-based company founded in 2010 by students from the University of Illinois. It specializes in print optimization software that helps reduce wasteful printing through a subscription-based model. The company's software integrates seamlessly with Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, as well as popular web browsers like Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Chrome. PrintEco's plug-ins automatically optimize document formatting, minimize the number of printed pages, and eliminate unnecessary content, thereby enabling users to save paper, time, and resources. As a venture-backed green technology startup, PrintEco is committed to promoting sustainable printing practices.

PrintEco

Series A in 2011
PrintEco, Inc. is a Chicago-based company founded in 2010 by students from the University of Illinois. It specializes in print optimization software that helps reduce wasteful printing through a subscription-based model. The company's software integrates seamlessly with Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, as well as popular web browsers like Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Chrome. PrintEco's plug-ins automatically optimize document formatting, minimize the number of printed pages, and eliminate unnecessary content, thereby enabling users to save paper, time, and resources. As a venture-backed green technology startup, PrintEco is committed to promoting sustainable printing practices.
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