Hi, Investor.

Welcome to our Q2 2025 Newsletter, which includes the following features:

• Fund I Update

• Impressive Traction Across All Portfolio Companies

• GP Highlights: James Spann on the Move

• Advisor Spotlight

• Upcoming Events: Boyd Street Tailgate Series

• BSV in the News

 We hope you enjoy this issue! 

Fund I Update

We’re pleased to share that Boyd Street Ventures Fund I remains open through December 31, 2025. The extension reflects strong ongoing interest from new LPs and meaningful momentum across our portfolio.

This additional time will allow us to back breakout performers in later stages and continue building strategic value for our limited partners.

If you’re interested in participating or would like more information, please schedule a call below. 

Impressive Traction by Our Portfolio Companies 

All 16 of our portfolio companies are making meaningful strides across healthtech, fintech, biotech, and infrastructure tech.

This quarter, we’re featuring three standout companies to give a glimpse into the kind of traction we’re seeing across the board. We’ll continue to rotate updates in future editions.

BossTax

• Gaining rapid adoption among independent contractors and gig workers nationwide.

• Launched new onboarding tools and integrated with major freelance marketplaces.

• Refreshed the platform’s user interface and significantly improved user experience.

• Released a revised product just in time for the most recent tax season, driving user growth and engagement.

• Actively leveraging insights from the tax season to refine features and drive future adoption.

• Hiring for key positions including VP of Engineering and new marketing roles to support national scale.

IV Ensure

• Scaling its in-home infusion therapy platform with expanded digital infrastructure:

  • Launched a mobile scheduling tool

  • Rolled out a new nurse training module to ensure clinical consistency

• Signed payer contracts across the Midwest and piloting services with a leading home health network.

• Proprietary solution includes:

  • FDA-approved Class I remote monitoring device

  • 3 issued patents (2 Utility, 1 Design)

• Clinical results show a >50% reduction in hospital readmissions, per a University of Oklahoma trial.

• Positioned for commercial scale with a $4M Series A in motion and manufacturing partner secured.

Watkins-Conti Products, Inc.

• Accelerating commercialization of Yōni.Fit, a breakthrough, non-surgical treatment for stress urinary incontinence (SUI).

• Distribution agreements secured with Cardinal Health and Walgreens; agreement with CVS currently pending.

• Gaining traction with OB/GYN networks and institutional buyers focused on women's pelvic health.

• Received FDA clearance and published clinical trial results in the peer-reviewed journal Urogynecology.

• Released clinical white papers supporting Yōni.Fit’s safety, efficacy, and patient satisfaction.

• Founded by Allison Watkins, a former SUI patient herself, and backed by a high-level board including the President of Cardinal Health.

GP Highlights- James on the Move

During Q2, BSV Founder & GP James Spann traveled across 10+ cities and 4 countries engaging with global innovators, investors, and policy leaders. Highlights included:

• EY Entrepreneur Access Network Spring Summit – Hoboken

• EY Entrepreneur Of The Year judging – Dallas

• Qatar Economic Forum & EY Qatar – Doha

• EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year – Monaco

• Bio International Convention – Boston

• Outstanding Directors Exchange (ODX) – NYC

• Mid-Year Forum with Institute for Private Investors (IPI) – NYC

• Rockefeller Philanthropy Roundtable – NYC

• Regional Venture Studio road trip with BSV team

Reflections from the Road:

• Vision requires movement – Global conversations sharpened the mission of scaling regional innovation into global relevance.

• Team alignment is the multiplier – Each touchpoint reaffirmed how rare and valuable BSV’s team and LP cohesion is.

• Alpha is created, not found – Through hands-on support and platform building, we’re shaping companies—not just funding them.

• Words matter – Governor David Paterson told James: “If I had known you 20 years ago, I might have been president.” Leadership, presence, and clarity matter deeply in the work ahead.

Advisor Spotlight:

Lawrence McKinney is a distinguished leader in economic development, currently serving as President & CEO of the Cleveland County Economic Development Coalition (CCEDC) in Norman, OK.

In 2024, he was named Economic Developer of the Year by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) for his transformational leadership. Under his guidance, CCEDC secured $20M for the Oklahoma Aviation Academy and a $7M Quality Jobs Tax Credit to support ACT’s 800-job expansion in Norman.

Lawrence brings over 35 years of experience, holding certifications as a Certified Economic Developer (CEcD), Certified Chamber Executive (CCE), and IOM—one of just 11 professionals nationally to hold all three. He also serves as a Principal at Economic Strategy Professionals, LLC and as a Strategic Advisor to Boyd Street Ventures.

BSV In the News 

Upcoming Events: Boyd Street Tailgates

Thank You!

We’re grateful for your continued interest and partnership as we advance our mission. Whether you’re a current LP, an advisor, or a future collaborator, thank you for being part of the journey.

Let’s keep building.

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Best,

James Spann, Founder & General Partner and Jeff Moore, Co-Founder & Strategic Advisor

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