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Steve Smoot
VC at Lavrock Ventures
Steve Smoot is a Managing Partner and co-founder of Lavrock Ventures, a venture capital firm based in Arlington, Virginia.123 Here are some key details about Steve Smoot:
Professional Background
Steve Smoot has extensive experience in the venture capital and startup ecosystem:
- He is currently a Managing Partner at Lavrock Ventures, where he focuses on early-stage investments.12
- Prior to Lavrock, Steve was associated with NextGen Venture Partners.5
- He has served as an investor, founder, and advisor to a wide range of early-stage companies.6
Investment Focus
As a General Partner at Lavrock Ventures, Steve Smoot's investment interests include:
- Cybersecurity
- Enterprise software
- Space technology
He typically invests in seed and Series A rounds, with an investment range of $1M to $3M and a sweet spot of $1.5M.1
Notable Investments
Some of Steve's notable investments include:
- Proteus Space (Seed round)
- Morpheus Space (Seed and Series A rounds)
- Geosite (Series A)
- Avizia (Seed and Series A rounds)
- Interfolio (Seed and Series A rounds)
Education
Steve Smoot holds a degree from the University of Southern California - Marshall School of Business.5
Approach to Venture Capital
At Lavrock Ventures, Steve and his team emphasize:
- Transparency, candor, and integrity in their operations
- Active partnership with portfolio companies
- Providing strategic, operational, and financial support
- Guiding companies to their next stage of evolution4
Steve Smoot's LinkedIn profile can be found under the username steve-smoot-605a5a8, where he has over 500 connections.5
