Lee Richards, Alerion Ventures

Lee Richards is the Founder and Managing Partner of Alerion Ventures. See sector focus and contact routes.

About Lee Richards

Lee Richards is the Founder and Managing Partner of Alerion Ventures, a Charleston-based venture capital firm he established in 2014 after gaining experience in acquisitions, divestitures, and international sales. He holds an Economics degree from Auburn University and leads an evergreen firm that specializes in early-stage investments across software, technology-enabled services, and healthcare. Alerion primarily partners with entrepreneurs in the Southeast, providing flexible capital to scalable startups in these sectors. While specific check sizes and lead/follow behavior are not publicly detailed, the firm’s latest tracked deal was a $20.0 million Series B investment in Stellar in December 2022. Richards serves on the boards of notable portfolio companies including Western Rise, OrbitalRX, VYV, and Sift Media, where he also holds a board member role. He additionally serves as a board member for the South Carolina Coastal Conservation League and as an advisor to Biospatial, reflecting a broader commitment to regional and sector-specific development. No distinctive public writing or unique investment point of view beyond the firm’s state

Lee Richards at a glance

Role
Managing Partner
Organization
Alerion Ventures
Location
Charleston, South Carolina
Investor type
Venture Capital
Focus areas
Software, SaaS, Enterprise Software, Information Technology, Mobile, Internet, Health Care, Machie Learning

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What does Lee Richards invest in?
Lee Richards at Alerion Ventures (Charleston, South Carolina) — sector focus: Software, SaaS, Enterprise Software, Information Technology, Mobile, Internet, Health Care, Machie Learning, Marketing Automation, B2B, Early Stage Venture.
How do I contact Lee Richards?
Lee Richards's published profile links (website, LinkedIn or X where available) are listed on the StartupFundraising.com investor profile.
Where is Lee Richards based?
Lee Richards is based in Charleston, South Carolina.

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