Varana Capital
Overview
Varana Capital is an asset management platform specializing in venture capital, private equity, and public markets. Founded by Philip Broenniman and Ezra Gardner in 2012, Denver-based Varana Capital, LLC invests in and cooperatively engages with public and private companies, partnering with visionary leaders to create a global impact.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| CustoMED | Oct 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
| EVR Motors | Nov 2021 | Series A | Co-investor |
| TriEye | Nov 2021 | Series B | Lead |
| Apigene | Jun 2024 | Pre Seed | Lead |
| CustoMED | Oct 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
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Key People
Ezra Gardner
Co-Founder
Philip Broenniman
Portfolio Manager Managing Partner
Koren Tanach
Investor
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Varana Capital based?
Varana Capital is headquartered in Denver, Colorado, United States.
When was Varana Capital founded?
Varana Capital was founded in 2012.
How many portfolio companies does Varana Capital have?
Varana Capital has 11 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Varana Capital's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include CustoMED, EVR Motors, TriEye, Apigene, CustoMED.
What was Varana Capital's most recent investment shown here?
Varana Capital's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in CustoMED in 2025.
What sectors does Varana Capital focus on?
Varana Capital focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Telecommunications & Networking, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Telecommunications & Networking, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, FinTech.
What company stages does Varana Capital focus on?
Varana Capital typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Varana Capital's AUM?
Varana Capital's assets under management are estimated between $50.0M and $100.0M.