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HOF Capital

North America, New York, United States, New York

Description

HOF Capital is a prominent global multistage venture capital firm headquartered in New York, managing over $1 billion in assets under management. The firm distinguishes itself by partnering with ambitious entrepreneurs across the entire company lifecycle, from the initial idea phase through to a successful IPO. This broad investment mandate allows HOF Capital to engage with companies at various stages of development, providing capital and strategic support as they scale.

The firm's investment thesis centers on identifying and backing disruptive technology companies with significant market potential, regardless of their geographical location. HOF Capital has built an impressive portfolio that includes some of the world's most innovative and high-growth enterprises, such as SpaceX, Stripe, ByteDance, and Airbnb. Their global reach and sector-agnostic approach within technology enable them to capture opportunities across diverse markets and emerging trends.

HOF Capital adopts a long-term partnership approach, aiming to be a consistent source of capital and guidance for its portfolio companies. While they are capable of making substantial follow-on investments, their typical initial check sizes for new opportunities generally range from $1 million for promising early-stage ventures to as much as $50 million for more mature, high-growth companies. This flexibility ensures they can be a relevant partner whether a company is just starting or is on the cusp of significant expansion. Their commitment extends beyond just capital, offering strategic advice and network access to help founders navigate the complexities of scaling a global business.

Investor Profile

HOF Capital has backed more than 114 startups, with 6 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 14 rounds, about 12% of its total and boasts 6 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Canada, Singapore.
  • Strong thematic focus on FinTech, Financial Services, Artificial Intelligence (AI).
  • Led 2 rounds in the past year.
  • Typical check size: $1M – $50M.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (32%)
  • Series A (27%)
  • Series B (10%)
  • Pre Seed (7%)
  • Series C (7%)
  • Series Unknown (6%)
  • Secondary Market (4%)
  • Private Equity (2%)
  • Series D (2%)
  • Undisclosed (1%)

Country Focus

  • United States (68%)
  • Canada (5%)
  • Singapore (4%)
  • United Kingdom (4%)
  • Colombia (3%)
  • Egypt (3%)
  • Saudi Arabia (2%)
  • Brazil (2%)
  • Kenya (1%)
  • South Africa (1%)

Industry Focus

  • Fintech
  • Financial Services
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Software
  • Biotechnology
  • Machine Learning
  • Health Care
  • Internet
  • E-commerce
  • Finance
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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 HOF Capital frequently co-invest with?

Baillie Gifford
Europe, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom, Edinburgh
Co-Investments: 5
500 Global
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 5
Y Combinator
North America, California, United States, Mountain View
Co-Investments: 14
Quiet Capital
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 6
BlackRock
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 6
Fifty Years
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 5
Global Founders Capital
Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin
Co-Investments: 7
Tiger Global Management
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 8
Reshape
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 6
Fidelity
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 6

Which angels does HOF Capital often collaborate with?

TW
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 3
Balaji Srinivasan
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Shared Deals: 2
AM
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2
JB
North America, United States
Shared Deals: 2
JW
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2
VW
North America, Florida, United States, Miami Beach
Shared Deals: 8
CM
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 2
JC
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2
CA
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Shared Deals: 2
HA
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2

What are some of recent deals done by HOF Capital?

The Modern B2B Marketing Automation Platform

Series AJul 30, 2025
Amount Raised: $28,000,000
Conversion

San Francisco, California, United States

Conversion offers AI tools for automating ad campaigns and website creation, including Adwin for ads and Crafta for websites.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Generative AIProductivity Tools
Series AJul 30, 2025
Amount Raised: $28,000,000
Cervo AI

New York, New York, United States

AI Automations for Global Trade

Software
SeedJul 29, 2025
Amount Raised: $5,000,000
CRED

London, England, United Kingdom

CRED is the Intelligent Hub for Businesses, combining your systems with predictive intelligence & real-world signals

Artificial Intelligence (AI)B2BCRMMarketing AutomationMedia and EntertainmentPredictive AnalyticsSaaSSales AutomationSports
SeedJun 30, 2025
Amount Raised: $15,000,000
Studio 555

Stockholm, Stockholms Lan, Sweden

Studio 555 operates as a tech company.

AppsGamingSocial
SeedJun 15, 2025
Amount Raised: $4,619,802
Nawy

Cairo, Al Qahirah, Egypt

Nawy is Africa’s largest proptech. Its products include Nawy Shares, Nawy Now, Nawy Unlocked & Nawy Partners

MortgageProperty ManagementReal EstateReal Estate BrokerageReal Estate InvestmentRental PropertyResidential
Series AMay 12, 2025
Amount Raised: $52,000,000
GenLogs

Arlington, Virginia, United States

GenLogs is a freight intelligence company that offers truck carrier mapping services via AI-driven roadside sensors.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Freight ServiceLogisticsMapping ServicesSensor
Series AFeb 3, 2025
Amount Raised: $14,600,000
Jota

São Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil

Jota is an AI-Powered Conversational platform that automates finances.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Financial ServicesFinTech
SeedJan 24, 2025
Amount Raised: $5,700,000
Vooma

San Francisco, California, United States

Vooma is a back-office automation platform that enables automated order entry for brokers and carriers.

B2BFinTechProductivity ToolsTransportation
Series ADec 2, 2024
Amount Raised: $14,224,988
Nala

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya

Nala is a FinTech company developing a mobile payments application to simplify money transfers and transactions.

FinanceFinancial ServicesFinTechMobile Payments
Series AJul 9, 2024
Amount Raised: $40,000,000