Grayhawk Capital

Investor type

VC

Founded

1999

AUM

$200 M

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

Investment Ticket

$1-5 m

Investment Stage

Series A Series B

Region of investment

North America
Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Grayhawk Capital is a venture capital firm based in Scottsdale, Arizona. Founded in 1999, the firm specializes in investing in innovative technology companies. The team at Grayhawk Capital is led by Managing Partners Brian S. Smith and Sherman Chu, and includes other key members like Principal Kyle DeLashmutt. With a focus on collaborative and value-adding partnerships, the firm leverages over 90 years of combined partner experience to drive success in their portfolio companies.

Grayhawk Capital invests primarily in technology sectors, including Internet and Web Services, Fintech, SaaS, AI, HealthTech, and Software. They typically participate in Series A and Series B funding rounds, focusing on North America. The firm manages approximately $200 million in assets across three venture funds, totaling a portfolio value of over $4 billion.

Some of Grayhawk Capital's notable investments include eVisit - telehealth solutions, Mindset Medical - medical device software, FindMine - AI-driven styling, Folloze - B2B marketing automation, and Claravine - data integrity solutions. These investments demonstrate their commitment to advancing technology-driven innovations.

Industry

Education Edtech Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Foodtech Healthcare Services Internet and Web Services Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment Medical Devices Other Pharmaceuticals SaaS Software Travel AI HealthTech

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Brian N. Burns Partner and Founder
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Sherman I. Chu Partner and co-founder
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FAQs about Grayhawk Capital

Grayhawk Capital is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Series A and Series B, writing tickets of $1-5 m.
Grayhawk Capital is located in Scottsdale, Arizona, United States.
Grayhawk Capital was founded in 1999.
Grayhawk Capital invests in companies and startups in Education, Edtech, Financial Services, Fintech, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Healthcare Services, Internet and Web Services, Marketing and Advertising, Media and Entertainment, Medical Devices, Other, Pharmaceuticals, SaaS, Software, Travel, AI, HealthTech.
Grayhawk Capital invests in companies and startups in North America.
Grayhawk Capital invests in companies and startups at Series A, Series B.
Grayhawk Capital usually invests $1-5 m on average.
Grayhawk Capital has around $200m assets under management.
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