About Ode Ventures
Our History
Since 1985, Fred Ode has been at the helm of successful enterprises. He first created two leading national companies in the construction software and services arena — Foundation Software and Payroll4Construction — and he has also developed local businesses that include Columbia Hills Country Club and organizations in the non-profit sector, like The Ode Family Foundation and Education Revolution Association.
After his astronomical success with Foundation Software and Payroll4Construction, Fred formed Ode Ventures with one goal: to help other entrepreneurs achieve their business dreams.
From ambitious young professionals eager to achieve their business goals to seasoned entrepreneurs seeking to scale their companies to meet their lofty visions, our brands run the gamut. With over four decades of experience, knowledge and achievement in the business world, Ode Ventures provides capital, business coaching and marketing expertise to support each brand in achieving its unique goals.
Today, Ode Ventures supports 14 brands across 5 industries — and we're always looking for more opportunities to grow and support other entrepreneurs in achieving their business goals.
If you have a great idea for a new business or need help scaling your company, we'd love to hear from you!
Our Pillars
Ode Ventures is formed around investing in three central tenets:

People

Ideas

Hope
What We Look for in Investments
Drive. Grit. Determination. Great ideas are fantastic, but without the tenacity to see it through, even the best idea will remain just the pipe dream of an armchair entrepreneur.
We love the next big thing — we're always looking ahead to position Ode Ventures and our investment companies for the future. But more than anything, we look for a bulldog, someone who can champion their product/service and make others see their vision — and make them want to buy in.
Does this sound like you? Contact us and tell us more!