GOOSE Capital

What is GOOSE Capital?

GOOSE Capital is an investment fund that specializes in seed and pre-seed stage investments, with a focus on a diverse set of industries including BioTech, Hardware (& Manufacturing), Blockchain (& Cryptos), Material Science, Medical Devices (& Hospital Services), Robotics, Healthcare (& Wellness), and Pharmaceutical (& Medicine).

With assets under management of $10,000,000, GOOSE Capital seeks to fund innovators and entrepreneurs driving meaningful change across these sectors.

Their investments range between a minimum of $100,000 to a maximum of $5,000,000, with a sweet spot around $1,500,000 for each commitment.

GOOSE Capital prides itself not only on providing monetary support but also on aligning with founders to offer insights, wisdom, and connections leveraged from the extensive experience, expertise, and networks of their investors. These investors encompass a broad spectrum of industry leaders, including executives and former CEOs of major companies, serial entrepreneurs, and experts in domains like M&A and corporate finance.

Through a comprehensive support system, they help startups navigate the complexities of the business operations, governance, exit strategies, and fundraising. GOOSE Capital's leadership team includes notable figures such as Jeff Smisek, former CEO and Chairman of United Continental Holdings, and Bruce Bilger, former Global Energy Head at Lazard.

The diverse board of directors and managing directors bring together years of experience in areas essential to guiding startups to success. For businesses seeking investment, GOOSE Capital provides a foundation not just in capital but also in value-added services contributing to their growth and eventual success in the marketplace.

What they say:

We are a leading VC firm based in Houston who have deployed over $100M in capital across a variety of spaces.

What we look for: We are agnostic, but focus on pre-seed to series A with investors who we know have the ability to make strong decisions, lead as CEO's and commercialize their company to the point of a strong exit.

How we help: We are a group of former Fortune 500 CEO's or successful founders that can provide deep industry expertise and support in the growth of your firm. We not only have the ability to lead rounds, but consider follow-ons as well.