v2 Ventures

v2 Ventures

Venture capital firm funding early-stage startups

Overview

V2 Ventures is a venture capital firm that provides long-term funding and guidance to startups from initial concept through all growth stages. It makes sector-agnostic investments across the United States, backing companies in Enterprise Applications, Retail, Consumer, and Media/Information Services. Its portfolio includes Miva, a shopping software provider, and VuePlanner, a data-driven YouTube campaign platform; it has two exits: Sellozo and Amply Media (Amply Media acquired in October 2021). The firm's team, led by Founding Partner Scott Lynn and Managing Partner Marco Ilardi, focuses on forming lasting partnerships with founders rather than chasing a quick exit. V2 Ventures aims to help startups scale over time, build a diverse portfolio, and achieve successful outcomes for both founders and investors.

About v2 Ventures

Simplify's Rating
Why v2 Ventures is rated
C
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated C on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & Analytics

Venture Capital

Consumer Software

Enterprise Software

Company Size

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Company Stage

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Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Kansas City, Missouri

Founded

2002

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What believers are saying

  • VuePlanner kept shipping content in 2026, including YouTube and AI-contextual targeting.
  • Miva launched AI Insights in March 2026, showing active product expansion.
  • Past exits like Amply Media in October 2021 validate V2's realization discipline.

What critics are saying

  • No fresh public investments surfaced after The Ocean Ranch on February 5, 2021.
  • PitchBook lists only 13 investments and nine exits, signaling limited deployable momentum.
  • Adtech and e-commerce exposure ties returns to Google, Meta, and platform-policy changes.

What makes v2 Ventures unique

  • Scott Lynn and Marco Ilardi still anchor V2 Ventures in July 2026.
  • V2 backs companies from first concept through growth, unlike narrow-stage funds.
  • Portfolio breadth spans Miva, VuePlanner, ReachMobi, Pushly, and prior exits.

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