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Goldcrest Capital

North America, Texas, United States, Dallas

Description

Goldcrest Capital is a Dallas, Texas-based venture capital firm established in 2017, specializing in investments in private technology companies. The firm positions itself as a stage-agnostic investor, deploying capital across the entire spectrum from seed-stage startups to mature growth equity opportunities. This broad mandate allows Goldcrest Capital to engage with companies at various points in their lifecycle, providing significant flexibility in its investment approach.

The firm's investment thesis primarily targets software companies, with a notable focus on emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and fintech solutions. Geographically, Goldcrest Capital concentrates its efforts on the United States and European markets, seeking out innovative ventures with strong potential for disruption and growth in these regions. A significant milestone for the firm was the close of its second fund, Goldcrest Capital II, which secured $200 million in commitments in 2020, significantly bolstering its capacity for new investments and follow-on rounds.

Goldcrest Capital's stage-agnostic strategy translates into a wide range of typical first check sizes. For early-stage or seed investments, the firm may deploy capital starting around $500,000. Conversely, for more mature growth equity opportunities, initial investments can extend up to $20 million, reflecting their capacity to lead or co-lead substantial funding rounds. Their portfolio demonstrates this versatility, featuring investments in companies that have raised significant later-stage rounds like Carta and Anduril Industries, alongside earlier-stage ventures.

With a strategic focus on high-growth technology sectors and a flexible investment mandate, Goldcrest Capital aims to be a long-term partner for its portfolio companies. The firm leverages its capital and expertise to support founders through various growth phases, from initial product development to market expansion, solidifying its presence as a key player in the venture capital landscape for technology innovation.

Investor Profile

Goldcrest Capital has backed more than 56 startups, with 8 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 20 rounds, about 36% of its total and boasts 4 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series A, Seed, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, United Kingdom.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, FinTech, Information Technology.
  • Led 3 rounds in the past year.
  • Typical check size: $500K – $20M.

Stage Focus

  • Series A (43%)
  • Seed (25%)
  • Series B (23%)
  • Series C (5%)
  • Series Unknown (4%)

Country Focus

  • United States (98%)
  • United Kingdom (2%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Fintech
  • Information Technology
  • Financial Services
  • Saas
  • Transportation
  • Mobile
  • Apps
  • Analytics
  • Enterprise Software
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Goldcrest Capital frequently co-invest with?

8VC
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 5
Valor Equity Partners
North America, Illinois, United States, Chicago
Co-Investments: 6
M13
North America, California, United States, Santa Monica
Co-Investments: 6
Upfront Ventures
North America, California, United States, Santa Monica
Co-Investments: 4
Craft Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 15
Friends & Family Capital
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 4
LeFrak
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 4
Distributed Ventures
North America, New York, United States, Manhattan
Co-Investments: 4
Fifth Down Capital
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Dover
Co-Investments: 6
Founders Fund
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 5

Which angels does Goldcrest Capital often collaborate with?

AP
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2
QY
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2
PT
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2
AB
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
CA
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Shared Deals: 2
KV
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 2
MS
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2
ZR
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 2
HM
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
AG
North America, California, United States, Stanford
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Goldcrest Capital?

Unblock

Grand Cayman, Midland, Cayman Islands

Unblock is a climate technology company that offers a solution to mitigate emissions.

Clean EnergyCleanTechEnergy Efficiency
SeedJul 8, 2025
Amount Raised: $13,500,000
The Nuclear Company

Lexington, Kentucky, United States

The Nuclear Company is a fleet-scale nuclear deployment firm that offers for nuclear sectors.

Clean EnergyElectrical DistributionNuclear
Series AMay 15, 2025
Amount Raised: $46,299,833
Arena

New York, New York, United States

Arena accelerates testing, debugging, and optimization for the world’s most advanced hardware.

Enterprise SoftwareSaaSSoftware
Series BApr 8, 2025
Amount Raised: $30,000,000
Rain

New York, New York, United States

Rain is a finance company that provides credit card services with technical support for secure transactions to web3 and crypto companies.

BlockchainCryptocurrencyDecentralized Finance (DeFi)FinTechWeb3
Series AMar 24, 2025
Amount Raised: $24,500,000
Peregrine Technologies

San Francisco, California, United States

Peregrine provides a data integration platform that allows state and local government agencies to protect and serve their communities.

AnalyticsInformation TechnologyLaw EnforcementPublic SafetyReal TimeSoftware
Series CMar 4, 2025
Amount Raised: $190,000,000
Junevity

San Francisco, California, United States

Junevity develops medicines targeting transcription factors to reverse diseases of aging.

BiotechnologyMedicalPharmaceutical
SeedFeb 13, 2025
Amount Raised: $10,000,000
Sage

New York, New York, United States

Sage is an operation management system that enhances senior caregiving efficiency.

AppsSocialSoftware
Series BDec 5, 2024
Amount Raised: $35,000,000
Terray Therapeutics

Monrovia, California, United States

Terray Therapeutics is a biotechnology company that transforms small molecule drug discovery.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)BiopharmaBiotechnologyLife ScienceMedical
Series BOct 17, 2024
Amount Raised: $120,000,000
Daisy

Costa Mesa, California, United States

Daisy is helping individuals and families easily use and enjoy technology in their homes.

ConsumerHome DecorService IndustrySpace Travel
Series BSep 5, 2024
Amount Raised: $7,000,000
Daisy

Costa Mesa, California, United States

Daisy is a smart space installation and services company.

ConsumerService IndustrySpace Travel
Series AJun 5, 2024
Amount Raised: $11,000,000