Work America Capital

Investor type

VC

Founded

2017

AUM

-

Location

Houston, Texas, United States

Investment Ticket

$1-5 m

Investment Stage

Seed Series A

Region of investment

North America
Investor profile last updated: 15 July, 2026

Profile

Work America Capital is a venture capital firm based in Houston, founded by Mark Toon and Jeffrey Smith. The firm specializes in investing in companies and leaders based in Houston, emphasizing partnerships with high-potential leaders who possess strong values. Work America Capital supports its portfolio of companies through an innovation hub and offices in a dedicated facility, intending to foster growth and leadership development among Houston-based entrepreneurs.

The firm focuses on investing in early-stage companies, typically within the venture capital range of $1-5 million. Work America Capital has an established Fund I with $20 million and collaborates with over 40 limited partners. Their geographic focus is primarily North America, with an emphasis on the Houston area.

Notable companies in their portfolio include The Cannon, Mainline, FanReact, 1 Stone Solutions, VYPE, and Verified Athlete. These enterprises reflect Work America Capital's commitment to supporting innovative and impactful companies in the Houston region.

Industry

Marketing and Advertising Internet and Web Services Gaming Financial Services Business Services (B2B) Media and Entertainment Software Sports/SportsTech

Work America Capital Funds

Name Type
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Size AUM Launch date
Houston-Focused Fund
Venture Capital (VC)
Business Services (B2B)
Internet and Web Services
Marketing and Advertising
Software
Sports/SportsTech
Seed
Series A
North America
$1-5 m
September 2026

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FAQs about Work America Capital

Work America Capital is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed and Series A, writing tickets of $1-5 m.
Work America Capital is located in Houston, Texas, United States.
Work America Capital was founded in 2017.
Work America Capital invests in companies and startups in Marketing and Advertising, Internet and Web Services, Gaming, Financial Services, Business Services (B2B), Media and Entertainment, Software, Sports/SportsTech.
Work America Capital invests in companies and startups in North America.
Work America Capital invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series A.
Work America Capital usually invests $1-5 m on average.
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