Dennis Beard

Active Investor

Managing Partner at Serra Ventures, LLC

Champaign, Illinois

Dennis Beard, Managing Partner at Serra Ventures, LLC is an active investor based in Champaign, Illinois. This profile covers what Dennis Beard backs, at which stage, and how founders can reach out in 2026.

Dennis Beard invests in SaaS & Enterprise, PropTech & Real Estate, Media & Content and Artificial Intelligence, typically at Early Stage Venture. Portfolio companies on record include Ryvit, Home Bay Technologies and RINGR.

Location
Champaign, Illinois
Typical check
$500K
Past investments
50

What does Dennis Beard invest in?

Investor type
VCMicro VCPE
Stages
Early Stage Venture

Where is Dennis Beard based?

Dennis Beard is based in Champaign, Illinois.

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Which companies has Dennis Beard invested in?

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Dennis Beard?

Dennis Beard, Managing Partner at Serra Ventures, LLC is an active investor based in Champaign, Illinois. Dennis Beard invests in SaaS & Enterprise, PropTech & Real Estate, Media & Content and Artificial Intelligence, typically at Early Stage Venture. Portfolio companies on record include Ryvit, Home Bay Technologies and RINGR.

What does Dennis Beard invest in?

Dennis Beard invests in SaaS & Enterprise, PropTech & Real Estate, Media & Content and Artificial Intelligence, typically at Early Stage Venture. Match your sector and stage, then reach out with a personalized pitch.

What stage does Dennis Beard invest at?

Dennis Beard typically invests at Early Stage Venture. Lead with traction that fits the stage when you reach out.

What is Dennis Beard's typical check size?

Dennis Beard typically writes checks around $500K. Use it as a signal for whether your raise fits their stage.

Where is Dennis Beard based?

Dennis Beard is based in Champaign, Illinois.

Which companies has Dennis Beard invested in?

Companies Dennis Beard has backed, according to the Round Funded catalog, include Ryvit, Home Bay Technologies, RINGR, Spatial.ai, Serionix and Innara Health.

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