SJF Ventures

SJF Ventures, established in 1999, is a North Carolina-based venture capital firm with additional offices in New York and San Francisco. The firm specializes in growth-equity investments, typically ranging from $1 million to $10 million, focusing on companies in the United States. SJF Ventures concentrates on two primary sectors: resource efficiency and sustainability, including areas like energy efficiency, sustainable agriculture, and waste reduction; and technology-enhanced services, such as digital media, education technology, and enterprise software. The firm seeks to invest in companies with strong business models, experienced teams, and the potential for rapid growth and profitability. Additionally, SJF Ventures is committed to impact investing, targeting companies that positively impact energy, education, agriculture, health, and climate. The firm aims to exit investments within five years through strategic mergers, IPOs, or buyouts.

Joey Barrick

Senior Associate

Perry Clarkson

Principal

Rick Defieux

Co-Founder, Chairman of Investment Committee

Daniel Geballe

Managing Director

David Griest

Managing Director

Kelsey Jarrett

Director of Impact

Arrun Kapoor

Managing Director

Alan Kelley

Managing Director

Dave Kirkpatrick

Co-Founder and Managing Director

Jackie Lipkin

Principal

Cody Nystrom

Managing Director

Anna Rumer

Associate, Portfolio Acceleration

Past deals in Procurement

Authorium

Series A in 2025
Authorium is a document process automation platform that enhances the efficiency of procurement, contracts, grants, and budgeting processes. By transforming traditional documents and files into interactive, actionable resources, Authorium automates complex workflows and unlocks the value of unstructured data contained within large document sets. The platform is designed to replace outdated, siloed applications with modern, cloud-based solutions that integrate seamlessly with existing enterprise resource planning systems. This capability not only improves compliance and cross-functional collaboration but also significantly enhances visibility and accelerates review and approval processes. Ultimately, Authorium empowers users at all levels, from project specialists to senior administrators, to derive meaningful insights and streamline operations, allowing staff to focus on higher-value tasks.

Authorium

Series A in 2023
Authorium is a document process automation platform that enhances the efficiency of procurement, contracts, grants, and budgeting processes. By transforming traditional documents and files into interactive, actionable resources, Authorium automates complex workflows and unlocks the value of unstructured data contained within large document sets. The platform is designed to replace outdated, siloed applications with modern, cloud-based solutions that integrate seamlessly with existing enterprise resource planning systems. This capability not only improves compliance and cross-functional collaboration but also significantly enhances visibility and accelerates review and approval processes. Ultimately, Authorium empowers users at all levels, from project specialists to senior administrators, to derive meaningful insights and streamline operations, allowing staff to focus on higher-value tasks.

ServiceChannel

Venture Round in 2008
ServiceChannel, established in 1999 and based in Pleasanton, California, specializes in a cloud-based platform that streamlines facility maintenance and operations for businesses. It offers a real-time, web-based solution for procuring, managing, and paying for services from commercial service providers, enabling companies to maintain brand equity and drive significant ROI without outsourcing control or investing in new infrastructure.
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