VentureSouth
Grace Anne Belangia is an accomplished entrepreneur and investor with extensive experience in supporting startups and enhancing entrepreneurial ecosystems. As Co-Founder of Make Startups, Grace Anne provides advisory services for entrepreneur training standards and funding access. In addition, as Owner of Asombrosa Sonoma County and Executive Director of theClubhou.se, Grace Anne plays a vital role in fostering innovation and collaboration among startups. Investments include the Portfolia Active Aging Fund and involvement with Valor Ventures, VentureSouth, and Backstage Capital, focusing on diverse and impactful ventures. Grace Anne has also contributed to community development as Executive Producer of TEDxAugusta and previously served as a Community Development Strategist at CONima Innovation Architects. Educational credentials include a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from UCLA, a Master of Science in Communications from San Jose State University, and multiple leadership and entrepreneurship certifications.
VentureSouth
VentureSouth is an early-stage venture firm that develops and manages angel investment groups and funds throughout the Southeast. Since our inception with the Upstate Carolina Angel Network in 2008, VentureSouth has grown to include more than 450 investors across a dozen angel groups and funds, making us one of the largest angel investment organizations in the United States. To date, VentureSouth has deployed over $80 million in more nearly 100 companies. Follow us to learn how we Make Money. Have Fun. Do Good.