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GOOSE Capital

North America, Texas, United States, Houston

Description

GOOSE Capital, based in Houston, United States, operates as a distinctive early-stage venture investment firm, leveraging an expansive network of seasoned professionals. Functioning under the umbrella of the GOOSE Society of Texas, the firm draws its capital and expertise from a pool of Fortune 500 executives and successful serial entrepreneurs. This unique structure allows GOOSE Capital to offer more than just financial backing; it provides portfolio companies with invaluable strategic guidance, industry connections, and operational insights derived from decades of real-world experience.

The firm primarily targets early-stage companies, typically investing in Seed to Series A rounds. Their investment thesis is concentrated on high-growth, innovative sectors, specifically Deep Tech, Life Sciences, and Energy Transition. This focused approach underscores their commitment to supporting groundbreaking technologies and solutions that address critical global challenges, aligning their capital with areas where their network's expertise can provide the most significant impact.

GOOSE Capital is known for its substantial initial commitments to promising startups. The firm reports an average check size ranging between $500,000 and $1.5 million, indicating a significant commitment to the early development of their portfolio companies. This flexibility allows them to either lead or co-invest in larger funding rounds as needed. Their active engagement in the venture ecosystem is evident, with Crunchbase data indicating over 50 investments to date, showcasing their consistent support for the next generation of innovative enterprises.

Investor Profile

GOOSE Capital has backed more than 21 startups, with 4 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 9 rounds, about 43% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series B, Seed, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Germany.
  • Strong thematic focus on Chemical, Semiconductor, Advanced Materials.
  • Led 2 rounds in the past year.
  • Typical check size: $500K – $1.5M.

Stage Focus

  • Series B (29%)
  • Seed (24%)
  • Series A (24%)
  • Series Unknown (10%)
  • Series C (5%)
  • Series D (5%)
  • Pre Seed (5%)

Country Focus

  • United States (76%)
  • Germany (24%)

Industry Focus

  • Chemical
  • Semiconductor
  • Advanced Materials
  • Health Care
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Autonomous Vehicles
  • Industrial Automation
  • Logistics
  • Software
  • Manufacturing
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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 GOOSE Capital frequently co-invest with?

The Engine
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Cambridge
Co-Investments: 3
Equinor Ventures
Europe, Rogaland, Norway, Stavanger
Co-Investments: 2
New Enterprise Associates
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 3
8VC
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 3
Evergreen Climate Innovations
North America, Illinois, United States, Chicago
Co-Investments: 2
Horizons Ventures
Asia, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Co-Investments: 2
Innovation Works
North America, Pennsylvania, United States, Pittsburgh
Co-Investments: 2
Prologis Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 3
Evok Innovations
North America, British Columbia, Canada, Vancouver
Co-Investments: 3
Koch Disruptive Technologies
North America, Kansas, United States, Wichita
Co-Investments: 3

Which angels does GOOSE Capital often collaborate with?

TS
Europe, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, Freiburg
Shared Deals: 1
YG
Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin
Shared Deals: 1
RS
Europe, Catalonia, Spain, Barcelona
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by GOOSE Capital?

Lidrotec

Bochum, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

Lidrotec aim to expand the application potential of processing with ultra-short pulse lasers.

Industrial ManufacturingSemiconductor
Series AJun 25, 2025
Amount Raised: $13,500,000
Persona AI

Houston, Texas, United States

Persona AI is a robotics company that provides robotic solutions.

Robotics
Pre SeedMay 7, 2025
Amount Raised: $27,000,000
FibreCoat

Aachen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

FibreCoat produces thermoplastic-coated fibres for composites and aluminium-coated fibres for shielding applications.

Advanced MaterialsAutomotiveIndustrial EngineeringManufacturingMilitary
Series BDec 4, 2024
Amount Raised: $21,024,525
Outrider

Brighton, Colorado, United States

Outrider develops robotic software and systems to automate logistics hub operations.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VehiclesIndustrial AutomationLogisticsSoftware
Series DOct 24, 2024
Amount Raised: $62,000,000
Vivalyx

Aachen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

Vivalyx is committed to saving the lives of organ failure patients by boosting the vitality and number of donor organs.

Health CareManufacturingMedical
SeedApr 30, 2024
Amount Raised: $5,759,681
P6 Technologies

Austin, Texas, United States

P6 Technologies offers software that makes it simple and verifiable to perform product-level life cycle analyses.

AnalyticsWeb Development
SeedAug 16, 2023
Amount Raised: $3,250,000
NanoGraf Corporation

Chicago, Illinois, United States

NanoGraf is a battery development company researching ways to improve battery life and charging time.

Advanced MaterialsEnergySmall and Medium Businesses
Series BFeb 14, 2023
Amount Raised: $65,000,000
Lidrotec

Bochum, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

Lidrotec aim to expand the application potential of processing with ultra-short pulse lasers.

Industrial ManufacturingSemiconductor
Series ADec 20, 2022
Amount Raised: $5,312,751
Syzygy Plasmonics

Houston, Texas, United States

Syzygy Plasmonics is a developer of a photocatalytic reactor designed for fuel cell vehicles and small-scale industrial applications.

Chemical
Series CNov 16, 2022
Amount Raised: $76,000,000
FibreCoat

Aachen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

FibreCoat produces thermoplastic-coated fibres for composites and aluminium-coated fibres for shielding applications.

Advanced MaterialsAutomotiveIndustrial EngineeringManufacturingMilitary
Series AOct 21, 2021
Amount Raised: $3,000,000