Silverton Partners

Overview

Silverton Partners is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Austin, Texas, focusing on seed and Series A investments in technology startups across sectors like enterprise SaaS, cybersecurity, consumer marketplaces, financial services, and digital healthcare.¹² The firm has managed over $844 million in assets through seven funds, with a portfolio of more than 75 companies resulting in 30+ acquisitions and 4 IPOs.² It positions itself as the most active VC firm in Texas, emphasizing long-term partnerships in building technology-driven companies.²

History

Silverton Partners was founded by Bill Wood, a founder of Austin Ventures, in 2005, initially operating as a family office before launching Fund III as its first institutional fund with $75 million in 2006.¹ Key milestones include Fund IV ($75 million) in 2013, Fund V ($108 million) in 2018, and subsequent funds up to Silverton Partners VIII opened in March 2026, with over $844 million in assets managed across seven funds.¹²³ The firm is currently led by Managing Partner Morgan Flager and partners including Kip McClanahan, Mike Dodd, and Roger Chen.¹

Notable Products

• Fund III - First institutional fund launched in 2006 with $75 million for early-stage investments.
• Fund V - $108 million fund closed in 2018 targeting seed and Series A tech startups.
• Silverton Partners VIII - Latest fund opened in March 2026 for early-stage venture investments.

Reputation

Silverton Partners is recognized as a leading early-stage VC in Texas, noted for its activity and track record with 30+ acquisitions and 4 IPOs from 75+ portfolio companies.² Professionals view it positively for focus on Texas tech ecosystem and sectors like SaaS and cybersecurity, led by experienced partners.¹⁴ No major criticisms noted in available sources.¹²³