We allocate capital across complementary strategies — each led by specialists, each underwritten with the same rigor and integrity.
Backing category-defining founders from seed through growth.
We invest in software, fintech, applied AI, and frontier technology where exceptional teams are building enduring businesses. We lead and co-lead rounds, take board seats, and stay engaged through every stage of the journey.
Partnering with profitable companies to accelerate their next chapter.
We acquire control and growth-equity positions in resilient lower-middle-market businesses with proven economics. Our operating partners help professionalize finance, expand into new markets, and pursue accretive acquisitions — building lasting enterprise value.
Tangible investments that anchor portfolios across cycles.
We invest in income-producing real estate and essential infrastructure — including logistics, multifamily, and distributed energy — generating durable, inflation-resilient cash flows. Real assets provide ballast and diversification to complement our growth-oriented strategies.
Private-markets access and portfolio construction for sophisticated investors.
For families, foundations, and institutions, we design bespoke portfolios that thoughtfully blend public and private investments. Clients gain access to our proprietary opportunities, rigorous due diligence, and transparent reporting — all aligned to their long-term objectives.
Across our venture strategy we invest from seed through growth stage, primarily in software, fintech, applied AI, healthtech, and frontier technology. Our private equity and real-asset strategies extend our reach into profitable lower-middle-market companies and income-producing assets.
We aim to be a true partner, not a passive check. That usually means a board or observer seat, regular strategic support, and direct access to our operating team across hiring, go-to-market, finance, and governance.
Our funds and advisory services are available to qualified and accredited investors, including families, family offices, foundations, endowments, and institutions. Any offer is made solely through definitive offering documents.
Risk discipline is foundational. Every investment passes through multi-disciplinary diligence, scenario and downside modeling, position sizing, and formal investment-committee review. We protect capital first and seek asymmetric upside second.
The fastest way is to reach out through our contact page or call us at +1 (415) 713-9376. We review every inbound message and respond promptly.
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