A.J. Rounds

Helping homeowners succeed | Father | Husband | Marketer | Entrepreneur | Triathlete | Investor | Podcaster | 12X Board member | 6X Founder | 7X CMO | 2X CEO | 3X exits

📍 Provo, Utah, United States🔄 Updated September 2026💼 10 investments📅 9 years investing🗓 Last invested Jul 2023𝕏 @upgrade_to_unlock
VC🌍 United States
10
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3
Early stage
3
Mid stage
1
Late stage
9y
Years active

Portfolio

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Board Member
Jul 2023
We believe healthy eating should be easy. With our team of registered dietitians, we provide freezer meal prep classes and pre-assembled meals accommodated to your dietary needs—so nutrition always stays on the menu.
Investor
Nov 2022
Cities across the nation are about to get Dirty. We produce great cookies for customers and great profits for franchise owners.
mid stageRestaurants
Investor
Nov 2022
Cities across the nation are about to get Dirty. We produce great cookies for customers and great profits for franchise owners.
mid stageRestaurants
Board Member - Gamify
Sep 2022
Your end-to-end field sales and service management platform, powered by AI. From lead to years of service, your teams can streamline their work in one single platform.
Board Member for Bobelo
Aug 2022
First self-carbonating drink mixes loaded with all-natural ingredients, zero sugar and all the hydration you need to be healthy every day.
Board Member GIG Performance
Nov 2021
Our patent-pending technology captures up and down motions generated from shock systems on moving vehicles and generate energy at the device. Gig saves you money by using existing energies generated by your shocks with minimal retrofit. Now you can generate power in your entire fleet with no additional inputs. Contact GIG Energy for a demo or trial product.
Board Member Persnickety Box
Apr 2020
Persnickety Prints is a unique photo printing service dedicated to helping every customer tell their story in print. The Persnickety Team's main focus is to assist clients in all photo needs from Wedding to Funerals, our life story must be told. One of UV50 Fastest Growing Companies, Persnickety Prints remains completely independent and bootstrapped. Slow growth, superb service and authenticity is our goal.
CMO, Cofounder, investor
Mar 2017
RevRoad has shifted from active investment in new companies to management of our current portfolio. Our fund is full and we are no longer accepting new portfolio applications. This transition supports current portfolio founders and investors with opportunities for exits and maximum returns, led by our dedicated portfolio management team. Thank you for your support of RevRoad! We’re grateful for all you do to enrich the startup ecosystem and make a difference for founders.
Experience · 16 entries
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Investments (8)
Founder (8)
Board (6)
2025
Owner
May 2025
Keyrenter Property Management is St. George rental home specialist. With quality houses for rent, for sale or lease-purchase, and years of experience in the real estate market and property management industry, why go anywhere else to find your next home? Let The Keyrenter Group assist in finding the right place for the right price!
late stageReal Estate
2024
Founder - Managing Director
Sep 2024
Arlyn Capital offers investors the potential opportunity for stable, above-average returns by focusing on preferred equity investments in both single-family and multi-family residential communities. Our goal is to provide consistent income, while adapting to changing interest rates and market conditions. The Fund takes a flexible and diversified approach by adjusting its portfolio across different investments in the Southwest and Midwest, allowing us to perform well in a variety of economic environments. Arlyn Capital and its partners have a proven track record of successful investments, and our pipeline includes many upcoming opportunities. Having projects that pencil in this type of market is crucial. While returns will depend on interest rates and market trends, our experienced team is prepared to navigate these fluctuations to maximize investor returns.
2023
Board Member
Jul 2023
We believe healthy eating should be easy. With our team of registered dietitians, we provide freezer meal prep classes and pre-assembled meals accommodated to your dietary needs—so nutrition always stays on the menu.
2022
Investor
Nov 2022
Cities across the nation are about to get Dirty. We produce great cookies for customers and great profits for franchise owners.
mid stageRestaurants
Investor
Nov 2022
Cities across the nation are about to get Dirty. We produce great cookies for customers and great profits for franchise owners.
mid stageRestaurants
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