
GOOSE Capital
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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