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Southern Equity

St Thomas Founded 2008 Website
Cheque Size$1M to $50M
Stages4
Industries15
Markets20
Stated Portfolio6
Operating Since2008 (18y)

About Southern Equity

Southern Equity is a global investment firm focused on theme-driven alternative and direct investments. Founded in 2008 as the family office of entrepreneur Allen Nance, the firm transitioned to a multi-family office in 2021. Southern Equity has invested in more than 50 companies worldwide, generating over $1 billion in annual revenue and employing more than 5,000 people. The firm maintains an entrepreneurial approach, investing its own capital first before inviting co-investors. The firm's investment strategy is thematic, focusing on areas such as artificial intelligence, data, automation, decentralized computing, consumer-driven finance, and energy innovation. Southern Equity employs a flexible capital approach, leveraging both strategic and operational expertise to support its portfolio companies. The firm operates across various asset classes, including venture capital, private equity, private credit, and real estate, and invests at different stages, from seed to late stage. Southern Equity's global presence spans multiple continents, with investments in the United States, Brazil, Southeast Asia, Europe, and Africa. The firm's diverse portfolio includes companies in sectors such as technology, healthcare, consumer products, financial services, energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, logistics, media, telecommunications, retail, education, agriculture, transportation, and real estate. This broad geographical and industrial focus reflects Southern Equity's commitment to identifying and supporting transformative businesses worldwide.

Geographical Focus

United StatesCanadaAustraliaEuropeBrazilMexicoSoutheast AsiaChileArgentinaColombiaPeruAfricaBoliviaUruguayVenezuelaEcuadorParaguayBelizeGuyanaSuriname

Requirements

Strong management teams, Scalable business models, Innovative products or services, Potential for significant growth, Alignment with Southern Equity's thematic investment focus

Stated Portfolio6

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Allen Nance's previous companies (2000–2015)

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