Stout Street Capital

Profile

Stout Street Capital is a venture capital firm based in Denver, Colorado, founded in 2017 by Clay Gordon and John Francis. The team consists of startup founders and experienced investors who have built and scaled several startups. They are known for their founder-centric approach and their role in creating the UNMET conferences, which help startups raise venture capital. The firm focuses on investing in under-networked, non-coastal regions, particularly in the US and Canada.

Stout Street Capital invests in early-stage technology companies, with a preference for B2B SaaS models. They focus on sectors such as fintech, cleantech, edtech, insurtech, and HR tech. The firm typically invests in pre-seed and seed stages, with check sizes ranging from $100K to $500K. They have a large co-investor network and often lead or participate in syndicates. The firm has invested in over 109 companies, with notable investments in companies like Schola and Left Hand Robotics.

Notable portfolio companies include Schola - educational software, Fluent Forever - language learning app, Botco.ai - conversational marketing platform, and Ad Fontes - media bias rating service. They have also been involved in successful exits such as Popwallet, acquired by Snapchat.