What does John H. Willmoth invest in?

John H. Willmoth at Poplar Ventures (Louisville, KY) — sector focus: Communications and Networking, Software.

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Where is John H. Willmoth based?

John H. Willmoth is based in Louisville, KY.

John H. Willmoth, Poplar Ventures

About John H. Willmoth

John H. Willmoth is the Founder and Managing Partner of Poplar Ventures, a Louisville, Kentucky-based venture capital firm he established in 2007, with over 30 years of experience in finance, corporate development, and investing across wireless communications and software-enabled business services. His investment thesis targets early-growth cloud-based B2B SaaS companies in Middle America that have achieved at least $1 million in annualized recurring revenue, focusing specifically on Seed and Series A stages. The firm typically invests check sizes between $100,000 and $5 million, with a median around $1.5 million, and Willmoth often leads rounds given his role as the firm’s primary investor. Notable portfolio companies include Switcher Inc., Zirmed Inc., and various Kentucky software firms in enterprise operational tools, digital health, and ESG data platforms, though specific recent named exits beyond his prior board roles are not widely publicized. Willmoth has emphasized capital in Kentucky through public commentary, notably highlighting his work growing Nextel Communications from a few million dollars to $15 billion before entering venture capital

John H. Willmoth at a glance

Role: Founder & Managing Partner
Organization: Poplar Ventures
Location: Louisville, KY
Investor type: Venture Capital
Focus areas: Communications and Networking, Software

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What does John H. Willmoth invest in?: John H. Willmoth at Poplar Ventures (Louisville, KY) — sector focus: Communications and Networking, Software.
How do I contact John H. Willmoth?: John H. Willmoth's published profile links (website, LinkedIn or X where available) are listed on the StartupFundraising.com investor profile.
Where is John H. Willmoth based?: John H. Willmoth is based in Louisville, KY.

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John H. Willmoth, Poplar Ventures

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