Investor Type | Firm |
Type of Fund | Venture Capital Fund |
Industries | Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • IT (& TMT) • Energy • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Medical Devices (& Hospital Services) |
Stages | Seed, Startup, Early Stage |
Investing | United States • Canada • Germany • India • China • Brazil • Latin America • Europe • Asia |
GlidePath Partners, identified as Green Park & Golf Ventures on its website, is a Dallas-based early stage venture capital investment company with over 60 years of combined operational and financial experience. They focus on sourcing investment opportunities that offer above-market returns for their investors. Specializing in equity investments in sectors such as Software (Web Marketplace SaaS, etc.), IT (& TMT), Energy, HealthTech (& Fitness), and Medical Devices (& Hospital Services), GlidePath Partners provides strategic solutions, financial backing, and a strong network to assist their portfolio companies in achieving success. The firm is particularly interested in medical-related startups, embodying a rich history with projects like MedicalEdge and PhyServe which were developed and eventually sold by its founders Dr. Clay Heighten and Carl Soderstrom. They seek to invest in companies that demonstrate compassion, have disruptive and fresh ideas, experienced management teams, large market opportunities with high barriers to entry, and aligned incentives among owners, management, and employees. Their typical investment ranges from $500,000 to $2,000,000, which can be utilized as startup or growth capital. The level of their activity in the investment depends on the needs of the entrepreneur and the life stage of the company. The firm enjoys a superior deal flow due to the vast network and successful operating and investment history of its founders. In addition to their Dallas headquarters, the firm has offices in Houston and Austin, promoting a geographically diverse presence in Texas and ensuring a robust pipeline and evaluation of potential investments across the state.