We invest in companies that modernize Government and Healthcare through technology.
What We Do
Our journey has led to hard-earned success, and now we’re committed to helping win as well. At BarronKent Ventures, we believe in entrepreneurship because we’ve walked in your shoes. We know what it means to invest your life’s savings, savor the fleeting exhilaration of a win, face rejection, yet get up again with unwavering perseverance. We’re here to invest in those who share the grit it takes to succeed.
GovTech
We came from GovTech. What began with grit and two IKEA desks grew into a nationally recognized technology consulting firm with workforce of nearly 300, later acquired by EY (Ernst & Young). For nearly two decades, we worked across healthcare, human services, transportation, licensing, and financial systems—at the state and local levels of the U.S. government. If you’re bringing a product, platform, or investment into the public sector, few understand the landscape better—its constraints, its competitors, and what it takes to operate at scale.
HealthTech
Public healthcare is complex—and deeply underserved by modern tools. For over 18 years, we supported large-scale public health and human services initiatives across the U.S. That experience shaped a practical, 360-degree view of healthcare technology—one grounded in sophisticated systems, real users, and tangible outcomes. We help bring assessment tools, billing platforms, analytics, case management, dashboards, and emerging technologies into health environments where reliability, trust, and impact matter most.
A.I.
Technology should create clarity, not friction. We focus on intelligent, scalable systems that help organizations move
faster and make better decisions. Our experience spans cloud-native platforms, applied AI and machine learning, data-driven automation, PaaS, IoT, and modern digital infrastructure. We’re drawn to products and services that turn insight into action—helping customers realize ROI sooner, operate smarter, and scale quickly in an AI-driven world.
Our Team
Robert Rodriguez
Managing Partner
Robert is the founder and CEO of a diverse portfolio of fast-growing, award-winning technology, professional service, and real estate companies. He also has nearly 25 years of experience navigating the complex, multi-billion dollar public sector landscapes in domains such as Health Care, Human Services, Transportation, Finance, and Real Estate. Robert’s recent honors have included Most Admired CEO, Entrepreneur of the Year, and 10x Inc. 5000 Honoree.
David Peregrine
Managing Director
David is a certified Mid-Market Professional and serves as Managing Director responsible for investment strategy, portfolio construction, deal sourcing, and execution of early stage investments and mergers and acquisitions. David has held leadership positions with national consulting firms helping some of the largest public-sector organizations solve their most complex issues and innovate for the future. He has over 20 years experience in the Transportation, Finance, Health Care, and Human Services industries with a special focus on technology. David has also held non-profit board positions advising on business growth and go-to-market strategies.
Geoff Heath
Senior Associate
Geoff brings over 25 years of experience spanning government and the private sector, giving him a well-rounded perspective on the challenges and opportunities in GovTech. As BarronKent Ventures' Senior Associate, he’s dedicated to identifying and investing in the most promising startups in this space. A recognized expert in user experience, and innovation, Geoff provides mentorship to our portfolio companies and the startup ecosystem on panels, accelerator programs and entrepreneurship events. With a deep network and a sharp eye for potential, Geoff connects founders, funders and resources to help them scale. He attends hundreds of events, pitch sessions, panels, and accelerators each year, keeping BarronKent at the forefront of innovation.
Our Investment Advisors
Our Portfolio
Our investments have centered on early and growth stage companies, and our acquisitions focus on mature companies ready to move to the next level. We seek companies who believe in diversity, treating customers well, and valuing employees. Why those markets and that focus? We know this world—we came from it, and we are still excited about it.
Investment Partners
