About TTV

Total Technology Ventures ("TTV") was founded in May of 2000 by Managing Partners Gardiner Garrard and Tom Smith. TTV is an Atlanta-based venture capital firm that provides capital primarily to early and expansion stage financial technology companies.

The TTV team is a powerful combination of managing partners, advisory board members, and strategic partners. TTV uses this team-based approach to support its portfolio companies, enabling management teams to focus on their core strengths -- building successful businesses.

TTV targets companies where it can leverage the close relationships with its strategic partners: Synovus Financial Corp., TSYS, and CheckFree Corporation. We provide the capital, experience, resources, and the network to help companies excel.

Investment Focus

We invest in technology driven companies in the financial services area such as:

Financial Services Software and Infrastructure Solutions
Payment Technology/ E-commerce enablers
Authentication/Security
Cash and Asset Management
Investment Technology

Investment Strategy

TTV provides equity financing to companies with technology solutions that enable financial institutions to operate more efficiently, grow their revenue base, and expand their product offerings. We seek to fund companies with the following characteristics:

Early-to-late stage private company with a sustainable business model
Experienced management team with passion and relevant industry experience
Meets a recognized need in a large and expanding market
Strong customer traction
Fully developed product with limited technology risk

Investment Process

Companies that feel they have an opportunity that meets the TTV investment criteria should to send us an email with their executive summary. Companies will receive a confirmation of receipt email and will be notified within two weeks regarding TTV's interest in further pursuing the opportunity.