Next Road Ventures is a sector-agnostic VC searching for regional founders across sectors and industries, with a preference for SaaS and marketplace models. In its approach, the firm aims to partner for the long haul and usually co-invests with angel investors to offer both operational and financial support. Although the fund takes a traditional, hands-off approach, it will gladly assist its founders with advice and connections. Some of the firm’s investments include but are not limited to deep learning startup Smabbler, guest experience platform SmartHotel, and a pet-related services marketplace HiPets.