About
Founded in 2002, Claritas Capital is a Nashville-based alternative investments firm that has deployed over $1 billion of capital into entrepreneurs, developers, and visionaries across multiple asset classes. The firm operates as both a venture capital and private equity investor, with a specialized focus on growth-stage companies in healthcare, technology, and media/entertainment sectors. Claritas Capital's investment thesis centers on partnering with strong management teams and established business models positioned for significant growth, particularly in companies solving healthcare inefficiencies or exploiting disruptive technology opportunities in information services. The venture capital team typically deploys $2 to $5 million in structured debt or equity investments across seed, Series A, and Series B stage companies, making the firm an ideal partner for lower middle-market companies seeking to raise less than $10 million from experienced lead investors. Beyond venture capital, the firm maintains a real estate investment practice and provides debt financing solutions. Claritas Capital has invested in 44 to 75 portfolio companies since its inception, with a demonstrated track record across the South and Southeast United States. The firm has received recognition from Entrepreneur magazine in its annual VC100 ranking for investment activities in the venture capital industry. Investors and founders partnering with Claritas Capital benefit from decades of experience in private markets, strategic board involvement, and the firm's established network of entrepreneurs and business operators. The organization positions itself as a partner for performance, analyzing and deploying capital into interesting and innovative investment opportunities while maintaining a long-standing and consistent presence in the private markets space.