Richland Ventures was founded by Jack Tyrrell and Pat Ortale in 1994 as a venture capital limited partnership. Messrs. Tyrrell and Ortale have been partners since 1985 and have managed over $450 million in five venture funds.

Richland is one of the largest venture funds in the Southeast and focuses its investments activity on the Southeast, Midwest and Southwest. The Richland partners possess many years of experience in financing early stage growth companies.

With backgrounds in venture capital, investment banking, mergers & acquisitions and operations, Richland brings valuable experience and an extensive network of contacts to your company.

• Richland works with its portfolio companies to mentor them through the IPO or M&A process
• Richland serves as a partner in the strategic direction of portfolio companies
• Richland professionals serve as Board members of portfolio companies and maintain an active role in the governance of the company
• Richland brings an extensive network of relationships to portfolio companies that can be leveraged to provide new business opportunities
• Richland works with portfolio companies to determine the appropriate capital structure that best positions the company for its strategic objectives
• Richland professionals often assist portfolio companies in recruiting new members to the management team