
Grayhawk Capital
Description
Grayhawk Capital is a well-established venture capital firm based in Scottsdale, Arizona, with a history dating back to its founding in 1999. The firm primarily focuses on investing in early and growth-stage technology companies that demonstrate proven technology, robust management teams, and significant market potential. Grayhawk Capital typically deploys initial investments ranging from $3 million to $10 million, while also reserving additional capital for subsequent follow-on rounds to support portfolio companies through various stages of their development.
The firm's investment strategy is sector-agnostic within the broader technology landscape, showing a particular interest in areas such as Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), FinTech, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML), Healthcare IT, and Cloud Infrastructure. Geographically, while Grayhawk Capital maintains a primary focus on the Southwest United States, they are open to considering compelling investment opportunities across the entire nation. Their approach emphasizes partnering with companies that are poised for substantial growth and disruption within their respective markets.
Grayhawk Capital is currently investing out of its Grayhawk Capital III fund, which commands a total of $100 million in committed capital. Since its inception, the firm has built a substantial portfolio, having invested in over 50 companies. This extensive track record underscores their deep experience in identifying and nurturing promising technology ventures. Beyond capital, Grayhawk Capital aims to provide strategic guidance and leverage its extensive network to help accelerate the growth and success of its portfolio companies, positioning them for successful exits and long-term value creation.
Investor Profile
Grayhawk Capital has backed more than 43 startups, with 3 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 14 rounds, about 33% of its total and boasts 11 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series A, Series B, Series C rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, SaaS, Information Technology.
- Led 1 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $3M – $10M.
Stage Focus
- Series A (44%)
- Series B (26%)
- Series C (12%)
- Series Unknown (7%)
- Series G (5%)
- Grant (2%)
- Series E (2%)
- Series D (2%)
Country Focus
- United States (100%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Saas
- Information Technology
- Enterprise Software
- Health Care
- Analytics
- Marketing
- Financial Services
- Telecommunications
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