About Us

Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, Vora Ventures is a family backed – private equity group focused on the information technology and healthcare sectors.

Industry Veteran Mahendra Vora founded Vora Ventures after successfully building and exiting from multiple venture backed startups (ICC, Pioneer Systems, SecureIT and Intelliseek). Committed to make a difference, Vora started a unique and bold initiative of building a Venture Studio Model in Ohio and India.

For over 19 years, Vora Ventures has built an impeccable track record of creating entrepreneurial success through its unique Venture Studio model. Starting with one company in 2006, and 4 employees, Vora Ventures has founded, built and sold 20+ tech startups delivering 40%+ CAGR in revenue and number of employees worldwide.

Purpose, Vision and Mission

Our Core Purpose

At Vora Ventures, our core mantra is simple yet powerful: “Do Good and Do Well.” We believe technology is a transformative enabler, improving quality of life, opening new opportunities, advancing health and well-being, and helping organizations build stronger ecosystems for their employees, customers, and communities.

Our commitment is to positively shape the innovation economy in our home region, creating future opportunities that empower the next generation to return, thrive, and lead. We believe that innovation, job creation, and strategic partnerships are the foundation for lasting prosperity, and that when we invest in our communities, we all rise together.

At Vora Ventures, we are guided by a simple principle: We invest only in ventures that allow us to achieve both financial success and meaningful human impact. We measure success not just in returns, but in the lives and communities we strengthen along the way.

Vision

To raise the bar for innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic opportunity in our region, by building enduring brands, creating transformative opportunities for the next generation, and fostering a thriving ecosystem where businesses and communities rise together for decades to come.

Mission

To “Do Good and Do Well” by harnessing technology and entrepreneurship to solve critical challenges in healthcare, information technology, and the digital economy, while driving innovation, job creation, inclusive growth, and lasting positive impact.

Vora's Unique Value Proposition

Venture Studio Model

We operate as a true venture studio. As founding operators, we launch ventures with original ideas from our incubator, Vora Labs, or by acquiring a majority stake in early-stage companies using capital from our family office. We do not raise external funds for initial investments, ensuring full alignment and long-term focus.

Disciplined Building Process

Once we validate an idea, we commit initial capital starting at $1M, with additional funding for both organic and inorganic growth. Our co-founder/CEOs focus entirely on building the business, not raising money, until the venture achieves profitability and/or scale. We raise outside capital only for strategic expansion via debt or equity.

Long-Term Investment & Exit Strategy

We target industries ripe for digital transformation and resilient to economic cycles, with a focus on B2B technology and healthcare. We hold investments as long as needed, without artificial timelines, yet remain open to the right exit opportunities with the right strategic partners.

Talent is the Catalyst

We believe the #1 driver of success is putting the right talent in the right roles. Our 3,000+ global team includes world-class engineers, designers, product leaders, and strategists, with hubs across the U.S., India, and Europe, creating a deep bench of talent to power our portfolio.

Culture is Everything

Our companies succeed because of a shared culture of ownership and purpose. We foster a family-oriented, mission-driven environment rooted in Midwest values, with a West Coast feel and East Coast pace. Many of our ventures have been recognized as “Best Places to Work” and champion diversity, inclusion, and community impact.

Entrepreneurial Leadership

Our strength starts at the top. Mahendra Vora, a seasoned entrepreneur with decades of success, leads with intensity, passion, clarity, and speed—consistently raising the bar across our ventures. His relentless pursuit of excellence and his principles of “Uncommon Sense,” are brought to life by world-class leaders including Dr. Yousuf Ahmad, Kris Nair, Anu Vora, Ed Spaeth, and Mike Jones. View all

Community Engagement & Partnerships

Our commitment to doing good while doing well is woven into the very foundation of Vora Ventures. We embed community impact into our business model—championing employee-led initiatives across education, mental health, and social equity. We build trusted partnerships to drive meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

Regional Commitment

While we operate globally, our roots in Cincinnati and Gujarat remain core to who we are. We transformed an abandoned site into Vora Technology Park, creating thousands of high-tech jobs and revitalizing Hamilton. We proudly partner with Greenlight Fund and P&G to support local nonprofits. Our Chairman co-founded INTERAlliance, now in 180 schools, shaping future STEM leaders from our region. And so much more to do.

Mahendra Vora

Chairman and MD, Vora Ventures

Mahendra Vora is a visionary entrepreneur and investor with 30+ years of success building high-impact tech companies. As Founder of Vora Ventures, he’s launched 20+ ventures without ever losing a dollar of investor capital—driven by grit, speed, discipline, and his core mantra of responsible wealth creation: doing good while doing well.

Vora Leadership Team

Chief Executive Officer, AssureCare

Kris Nair

Chief Executive Officer, Ascendum

Amy Gellen

Vice President, Human Resources

David Porter

Chief Financial Officer, Vora Ventures

Amber Crawford

EVP & Chief Operating Officer, Koncert

Mike Jones

Executive Vice President Finance, Vora Ventures

Chris Beard

Chief Operating Officer, CenterGrid

Edward J. Spaeth

EVP and General Counsel

Michelle Sickle

President, Hinge Commerce

Awards

Vora Ventures stands out as a prominent player in the investment landscape due to its diverse and inclusive range of services. Our unique offering encompasses Angel investing, Venture Capital, Private Equity, and Holding group operations, positioning us as a comprehensive solution provider for entrepreneurs and businesses at various stages of growth.

Vora Ventures employs more than 3,000 people worldwide

A Diverse, Family-Oriented Culture

Vora Ventures is an equal opportunity employer. We nurture and uphold a culture that is respectful of all people and promotes a healthy work-life balance. The Vora Charitable Action Committee helps make a positive difference by supporting local and national charitable organizations through financial contributions, community service, special events and by encouraging and supporting philanthropic thinking and actions among all our employees.