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Fitz Gate Ventures

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Investor type

Founded

2015

AUM

$70 M

Location

Houston, Texas, United States

Investment Ticket

$0-1 m

Investment Stage

Series A Seed Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America

Investor profile last updated: 15 September, 2026

Profile

Fitz Gate Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in the United States, established with a strong network-driven approach. The firm is known for its strategic value addition through its 'Friends of Fitz' community, comprising startup founders, venture capitalists, and industry experts. Fitz Gate's team sizes and specific member details are not disclosed, but their unique network-based model sets them apart from typical VC firms.

Fitz Gate Ventures invests in early-stage companies across various sectors with a sub-focus on deep tech startups. The firm allocates capital from funds like Fitz Gate I, II, and currently III, focusing exclusively within the U.S. It doesn't specify individual cheque sizes but operates at the seed to early-stage venture capital levels. Its anchor investors include entities like Rice University's Office of Innovation, strengthening its AUM.

Some notable companies in Fitz Gate's portfolio include Celestial AI - a photonic fabric for AI, Quantum Circuits - full-stack quantum computing, and Optimal Dynamics - AI-informed logistics optimization. The firm has achieved exits like Celestial AI's $5.5 billion acquisition by Marvell Technologies, highlighting their prowess in deep tech investments.

Industry

Education Edtech Electronics Fashion/Beauty Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Foodtech Healthcare Services Media and Entertainment Pharmaceuticals Security Software Technology Marketing and Advertising Real Estate Robotics SaaS HealthTech AI Deeptech Quantum Computing

Fitz Gate Ventures Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Flagship venture capital fund II	Venture Capital (VC)	Financial Services Fintech Healthcare Services Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment Real Estate Robotics SaaS Security Software HealthTech	Pre-seed Seed	North America	$5-10 m	$25 M	May 2020
Fitz Gate III	Venture Capital (VC)	Fashion/Beauty Financial Services Fintech Healthcare Services Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment Real Estate Robotics SaaS Security Software HealthTech AI Technology Deeptech Quantum Computing	Pre-seed Seed Series A	North America	$5-10 m	$70 M	December 2025

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Mark Poag Co-Founder and General Partner

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Jim Cohen Co-Founder & General Partner

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FAQs about Fitz Gate Ventures

Is Fitz Gate Ventures a venture capital or private equity firm?

Fitz Gate Ventures is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Series A, Seed, Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $0-1 m.

Where is Fitz Gate Ventures located?

Fitz Gate Ventures is located in Houston, Texas, United States.

When was Fitz Gate Ventures founded?

Fitz Gate Ventures was founded in 2015.

What sectors and industries does Fitz Gate Ventures invest in?

Fitz Gate Ventures invests in companies and startups in Education, Edtech, Electronics, Fashion/Beauty, Financial Services, Fintech, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Healthcare Services, Media and Entertainment, Pharmaceuticals, Security, Software, Technology, Marketing and Advertising, Real Estate, Robotics, SaaS, HealthTech, AI, Deeptech, Quantum Computing.

What is Fitz Gate Ventures geographical focus of investments?

Fitz Gate Ventures invests in companies and startups in North America.

At what stages of companies and startups does Fitz Gate Ventures typically invest in?

Fitz Gate Ventures invests in companies and startups at Series A, Seed, Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).

What is the usual amount of Fitz Gate Ventures investment?

Fitz Gate Ventures usually invests $0-1 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Fitz Gate Ventures?

Fitz Gate Ventures has around $70m assets under management.

When was Fitz Gate Ventures last fund created?

Fitz Gate Ventures last fund was created/launched in 2025-12-30

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