LiveOak Ventures’ Post

🚀 We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our inaugural #LiveOakScholars program, supporting high school grads pursuing STEM and business degrees at Texas universities. This program goes beyond scholarship support, reflecting our belief in local talent and our commitment to nurturing it. Scholars can connect with business and engineering leaders, gain mentorship, and access internships and job opportunities—all within our network. A big thank you to the Austin Community Foundation, the generous donors of our #LiveOakGives program, and everyone in our portfolio who contributed to the selection process - Ami Desai, Amy Beeler, CIPM, Angela Dunham, Anna Pobletts, Arlo Gilbert, Bill Tole, Christina Wells, Cole Hecht, Creighton Hicks, Dustin Joost, Jamie Caramanica, Jamy Conrad, Jacob Strayhorn, Julianna Giraldo, Kait Harrell, Katherine Allen 👋, Kathryn Moore, Ken Knotts, Krishna Srinivasan, Kristen Stanley, CPA, Kyle Estep, Mark Didlake, Melanie Antoon, Michael Discenza, Michael Johns, Mike Marcantonio, Paola Retes, Qingqing Ouyang, Ricky Reyna, Sankalp Acharya, Venu Shamapant, and Wafae Owen You can learn more about the program and meet our first group of scholars in the blog post below! Reach out to Julianna Giraldo if you're interested in getting involved or being part of the selection committee. #LiveOakScholars #LiveOakGives #LiveOakPortfolio https://lnkd.in/gpbHrZJ8

We teamed up with Comerica Bank to host an evening at the Rangers game, where we had a great time connecting with fellow CEOs and business leaders from Dallas. It was a fun night filled with networking and enjoying the Rangers in action! ⚾️ We’ll be back in Dallas for our annual Startup Bash in September. If you're interested in joining us, send us a DM for the details!

We’re excited to share that Flo Recruit has launched Flo Recruit Forward, a new platform connecting law firms with top legal talent. With features like tailored firm profiles, a job board, and specialized recruiting events, it’s simplifying the legal recruitment process for 10,000 law students. Congrats to Katherine Allen 👋 and the Flo Recruit team! #LegalTech #Recruitment https://lnkd.in/gwU8E5rS

Don't forget to vote for our #SXSW session so we can share insights about the Texas #Startup and #VC landscape! 👉 Vote today! https://lnkd.in/gJ_VqP7R Krishna Srinivasan LiveOak Ventures Charlie Plauche S3 Ventures Morgan Flager Silverton Partners Kaitlyn DeBernardo Next Coast Ventures

Congrats to Closinglock on being named #139 on Inc. Magazine’s fastest-growing companies list and #1 in real estate fraud prevention. They’re still hiring across multiple teams! Check out their openings here: https://lnkd.in/gWxHYSNh Big shoutout to Andy White, Ph.D., and the entire Closinglock team! #LiveOakPortfolio

Houston Tech Founders! Don’t miss the chance to connect with LiveOak's Mike Marcantonio and other leading Texas VCs at Software Day, happening tomorrow at the Ion Houston.

We’re excited to share Venu Shamapant's recent appearance on the #AskAVC show! He and Rebecca Fannin had a lively discussion about the Texas entrepreneurial scene, the future of venture capital, and insights from Venu's 25 years of experience in the industry. Don’t miss out—check out the recording here: https://lnkd.in/g4i74Faz

It's not too late to register for today's "Ask a VC" show with Venu Shamapant & Rebecca Fannin, happening from 4-5 pm CDT! Join us for this exclusive live Q&A session and gain insights from Venu's 25 years of experience in the VC business. Secure your spot now by registering here: https://lnkd.in/grSGe7Xe #Startup #VC #AskAVC

We are delighted to announce the newest addition to our investment team, Kathryn Moore! Kathryn joins us from the Texas McCombs School of Business, where she was a Venture Fellow and worked with firms like Mainsail Partners and Wex Venture Capital. Before pursuing her MBA, Kathryn scaled sales teams at AI cybersecurity company Darktrace from Series C through post-IPO. Her diverse skill set and experiences will be invaluable to our portfolio companies and the firm as we continue investing in early-stage companies in Texas. Please join us in welcoming Kathryn! https://lnkd.in/g5XHn2-A #Welcometotheteam #LiveOakVentures #Allinontexas cc: Krishna Srinivasan Venu Shamapant Mike Marcantonio Creighton Hicks Paola Retes Julianna Giraldo Wafae Owen Lauranne Jarrett