Darrel Frater

Senior Associate
2023
Venture Partner
2023 - 2023
Serac Ventures is an Oklahoma-based early-stage venture capital firm that invests in nontraditional founders building the next generation of global companies. We target companies at the seed stage writing checks between $500K - $750K. Our core sectors include fintech, SaaS, commerce enablement, future of work, and the creator economy Portco's include: Emtech, BUMP, Solo Funds, and SocialCrowd. If you're a founder, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your information here: https://www.seracventures.vc/founders

2023

Board Member
2023
The Newwave Foundation (NWF) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is focused on inspiring the next generation of dreamers by creating opportunities for educational and economic equality.

2022

Mentor
2022
Mentoring startups in a remote-first environment, I support with their strategy, offer firsthand experience, and guide their growth. Since 2006, Techstars has worked with startups across a range of verticals, from aerospace to finance, logistics, and retail, connecting them to a network of successful mentors and partners. Each year, Techstars chooses over 500 early-stage companies to join one of their 3-month, mentorship-driven accelerators, investing $120K and providing hands-on mentorship and access to the Techstars network for life. Affiliated Programs: Techstars Atlanta Powered by J.P. Morgan, Techstars Washington, DC Powered by J.P. Morgan, Build in Tulsa Techstars Accelerator, Techstars Anywhere, Techstars Economic Mobility Powered by Samvid Ventures

2021 - 2023

Investment Associate
2021 - 2023
Visible Hands is a venture capital firm with a 10-week, virtual-first accelerator on a mission to highlight and invest in the limitless potential of overlooked founders. At the earliest stages of company-building, we provide meaningful funding (Up to $175K), personalized support, and social capital, helping our founders build exceptional technology startups.

2021 - 2022