Brian Smith
Managing Director at S3 Ventures
Brian Smith
Managing Director at S3 Ventures
Austin, Texas
Overview
Work Experience
Managing Director
2005 - Current
S3 Ventures is the largest venture firm focused on Texas with over $900 million under management. We invest in Seed, Series A and B business technology, healthcare technology and digital experience companies. We have a unique single LP funding model that supports entrepreneurs as they seek to build great companies.
Board of Directors
2016
For enterprises competing in today's application economy, Datical accelerates release cycles by making database deployments as agile as the application.
Board of Directors
2014
VUV makes universal detectors that bring gas analytics out of the dark ages.
Board of Directors
2011
The next generation of online and mobile banking.
Board of Directors
2021 - 2024
Saranas invented the Early Bird, the first and only FDA-approved bleed detection system for peri and post-procedural monitoring of endovascular procedures, providing accurate and actionable information before it is too late.
Board of Directors
2010 - 2021
Health Benefits Optimization via Software and services enabling the large-scale shift to consumer directed healthcare.
Board Of Directors
2017 - 2020
Acessa is a minimally invasive, uterine-sparing solution for fibroids. FDA cleared Acessa addresses all fibroid locations, is outpatient and women are better in days vs. weeks with other methods. Acessa was acquired in August, 2020 by Hologic (Nasdaq:HOLX).
Investor
2017 - 2020
Liveoak enables global enterprises to do business with their customers without being in person.
Board Of Directors
2017 - 2020
Your perfect cup of coffee, every time. Briggo believes that perfect is personal. It’s something as unique as each person and as unique as each bean. Briggo thinks you should decide what it means to you. Perfect lies in the differences, not in the similarities of a one-size-fits all world. Beauty is what stands out. It’s what catches your attention in an otherwise static environment and taste is no different. A gram here, a degree there is what defines extraordinary. It’s why the four star chef adds just the right amount of seasoning. It’s why the artist considers every brush stroke. Briggo thinks perfect coffee requires the same level of care, precision, and heart.
Board of Directors
2013 - 2018
TVA Medical, Inc. is a medical device company developing innovative, minimally invasive therapies for treatment of End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), including a catheter-based AV fistula system. TVA was acquired by Beckton Dickinson (NYSE: BDX).