EPIC Ventures
PE / VC
1994
$350 M
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
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Profile
EPIC Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Salt Lake City, Utah, specializing in early-stage investments in software and internet infrastructure companies. Founded in 1994 and originally backed by Zions Bank, the firm focuses on technology companies with high-growth potential across various industries. EPIC Ventures manages multiple investment funds and is actively involved in the Mountain and Western states, as well as seeking opportunities in the Northeast and Northwest regions of the United States.
The firm takes an active investment approach, aiming for board representation in its portfolio companies. EPIC Ventures offers strategic guidance and resources to help these companies scale, leveraging the operational and financial expertise of its partners and a broad network of industry contacts. The leadership team includes managing partners Jack Boren, Kent Madsen, and Nick Efstratis, with Nick Buroker serving as Chief Financial Officer. The firm partners with organizations such as ARUP Laboratories and University of Utah Ventures.
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EPIC Ventures Funds
| Name | Type |
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
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Epic Venture Fund V
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Venture Capital (VC)
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Edtech
Financial Services
Fintech
SaaS
Security
Software
Infrastructure
HealthTech
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Pre-seed
Seed
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North America
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$5-10 m
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$51 M
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November 2016
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EPIC Venture Fund IV
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Venture Capital (VC)
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Edtech
Financial Services
Fintech
SaaS
Security
Software
Technology
Machine Learning (ML)
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Pre-seed
Seed
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North America
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$5-10 m
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$50 M
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February 2011
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