VentureSouth welcomes two new team members

November 3, 2022

Mallory Lucas and Molly Copple

VentureSouth, one of the largest angel investment groups in the US, is excited to announce the addition of two new team members to support its continuing growth. Mallory Lucas joins VentureSouth as Director of Investor Relations, and Molly Copple joins as an Associate.

As Director of Investor Relations, Mallory is responsible for enriching VentureSouth membership. She joins VentureSouth from her previous business venture as the founder and creative director of Rinnovo Studio, virtual product development and manufacturer sourcing agency. Mallory has also worked in corporate innovation, entrepreneurship and membership development roles across a number of organizations. She graduated from Wofford University and received her MBA from Clemson University.

Molly Copple joins VentureSouth as an Associate. In her role, Molly is responsible for helping VentureSouth identify and evaluate potential investment opportunities. Prior to joining VentureSouth, Molly was an investment associate with SCRA. She graduated from the University of Michigan and is also a graduate of the VC University program of the National Venture Capital Association.

“We are thrilled to welcome Mallory and Molly to the VentureSouth team, “said Matt Dunbar, VentureSouth Managing Director. “ They are both highly talented, and their backgrounds are perfectly suited to their new roles with VentureSouth. We are excited about the impact they will make in providing first-class support to our investors and identifying and supporting great entrepreneurs in the Southeast.

 

About VentureSouth 

VentureSouth is an early-stage venture firm that provides capital and expertise to Southeastern startups through our angel investment network and funds. VentureSouth has grown to include more than 450 active investors, making us one of the largest angel investment groups in the United States – and we have been named a Top 10 angel group numerous times. To date, VentureSouth has invested over $90 million in nearly 100 companies.