305 Ventures

305 Ventures, based in Miami, is a venture capital firm that focuses on early-stage investments, primarily targeting pre-seed and seed-stage companies across diverse sectors. Founded by Zaid Rahman, Joey Levy, and Michael Melikian in 2021, the firm is run by active founders who invest in other entrepreneurs, helping them navigate growth challenges with hands-on support and strategic guidance. 305 Ventures has a broad investment scope, ranging from fintech, sports media, entertainment, and web3 to consumer products. Their portfolio includes notable companies such as Underdog Fantasy, Rain (a fintech platform), Voldex (a Roblox and Minecraft game developer), Betr (a micro-betting app), and Los Dos Tequila. The firm has also invested in companies that leverage web3 and NFTs, such as Passes and Dropverse. The firm is committed to accelerating Miami's emergence as a tech hub, attracting founders from cities like LA, New York, and Silicon Valley, and helping them integrate into the local ecosystem. 305 Ventures often partners with Florida Funders and other co-investors to support startups in scaling their operations while building a robust community in Miami. With plans to invest in 40 companies, the firm is set on nurturing the next generation of billion-dollar businesses.