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Small Ventures USA

Kingmaker TierBased on the data VC Catalog holds.

Kingmaker Tier: 80 out of 100

Also known as Small Ventures USA, LP

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Investor type
VC
Investing status
Activeas of 2026-09-21Source (opens in a new tab)
Headquarters
Houston, Texas, United States
Legal name
Small Ventures USA, LP
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Record updated 21 September 2026

About

Small Ventures USA, LP (SMV) is a venture capital and private equity firm founded by William O. Perkins III. Based in Houston, Texas, SMV deploys capital across multiple sectors and geographic regions on an opportunistic basis, with a bias toward early stage investment.

Investment approach

Thesis
SMV is focused on providing funding to ensure that tomorrow’s ideas are created today.Source (opens in a new tab)
Eligibility
Please note that we do back some early stage companies, but these are very rare, and are inclined towards companies that have a track record, some sales and customers.
Traction requirement
Please note that we do back some early stage companies, but these are very rare, and are inclined towards companies that have a track record, some sales and customers.
Investing status notes
We will analyze investment ideas when they are submitted.

Locations

Headquarters
Houston, Texas, United States
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