Investor Type | Firm |
Type of Fund | Family office |
Industries | Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • IT (& TMT) • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • A.I. (& Big Data) • Food & Beverage • Logistics (& Distribution) • Robotics • DeepTech • Consumer |
Stages | Seed, Series A |
Investing | United States |
Investment Range | €50,000 - €17,000,000 |
Blue 9 Capital, headquartered in New York City, is a family office known for its private equity expertise, particularly in management buyouts, leverage buyouts, and growth capital investments. Since its establishment in 1984, the firm has been actively supporting founders and management teams by providing capital and strategic insights to facilitate buyouts and foster growth across various industries. Although traditionally involved in manufacturing, retail, mail order, and online businesses, Blue 9 Capital has diversified its investment focus over the years. The firm now invests in a wide array of sectors including Software (Web Marketplace SaaS, etc.), IT & TMT, Business Solutions, FinTech & Financial Services, Hardware & Manufacturing, A.I. & Big Data, Food & Beverage, Logistics & Distribution, Robotics, DeepTech, and Consumer. Their investment strategy encompasses early-stage companies and emerging managers, with a particular emphasis on backing capable founders leveraging differentiated business models and innovative technologies. The fund operates with a broad investment mandate, which allows flexibility in selecting ventures that align with its investment thesis. Catering to the needs of early-stage ventures, Blue 9 Capital's investment range spans from a minimum of $50,000 to a maximum of $17,000,000, focusing primarily on seed and Series A rounds. This indicates an openness to participating in various financing stages, from seeding new ideas to accelerating growth in more established startups. Blue 9 Capital's emphasis is not just on the financial aspects of the businesses they invest in but also on providing value-added insights that stem from their extensive experience in the private equity space. As a family office, they maintain a close-knit team of experts, including Allen Paik as Managing Partner and experienced members like Jane Chen, Steve Tuttleman, and Divya Viveka. Together, they aim to create substantial long-term value for the ventures they fund, as well as for their own investment portfolio.
We invest in FinTech, Ecommerce Tech, and blockchain startups