About Us

Local beats distant

Vicinity cultivates unique, accountable, relational decisions. Trust outpaces algorithms.

Value is personal

Potential ROI is the baseline; connecting investors, owners, and experts adds the intangibles.

Transparency builds trust

We facilitate in-person interactions alongside data-backed analysis for investments you can understand.

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Our Team

Decades of collective experience across relevant industries:

Matt Dunbar
Matt Dunbar
Josh Rollins
Josh Rollins
Paul Clark
Paul Clark
Wilson Hunter
Wilson Hunter
Charlie Banks
Charlie Banks
John Crawford
John Crawford
Shane Dunlavey
Shane Dunlavey
Jewel Walker
Jewel Walker
Anders Carlson
Anders Carlson
Caroline Efird
Caroline Efird

Our supporters

Thank you to our sponsors

Our sponsors help us bring investors, founders and their communities together across the Southeast, through member meetings, investor education and our annual Summit.

Meet our sponsors and learn about sponsorship

What Investors Say

Vicinity offers accessible, vetted investment opportunities that broaden your portfolio and benefit your community.

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Julie

“I’ve met so many incredible people. I also like the dealflow. They’ve had years of being in the angel community in the south, so we get to see great companies.”

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Lissa

“VentureSouth is a great way to meet other investors both locally and in the south – people that really care about improving the world.”

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Doug

“What keeps me coming to VentureSouth is the opportunity to see the creative solutions companies come up with to solve societal problems and being able to invest in those companies.”

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Contact Us

info@vicinityventures.co
411 University Ridge, Suite B-1
Greenville, SC 29601