Investor Type | Firm |
Industries | IT (& TMT) |
Stages | Early |
Investing | United States |
Investment Range | $2,000,000 - $2,000,000 |
Runway Capital is an investment firm based in San Francisco, California, specializing in providing equity capital to outstanding businesses. They focus on supporting focused and ambitious entrepreneurs in building their dreams into lasting global businesses. Martin Huml, the principal of the firm, is a seasoned entrepreneur, executive, and private equity investor. He is known for looking for opportunities where his passion for providing capital, hands-on help, and leadership can be merged with the desire and passion of the team to create an extraordinary business. Martin's approach is practical, 'no nonsense,' and rooted in his deep operational and execution discipline, as well as financial sophistication and intellectual honesty. He emphasizes urgency and a focus on results, aiming to assist and coach people to perform their best, grow, learn, and succeed with high energy and commitment. Runway Capital prioritizes early and growth-stage companies, particularly in the IT and TMT industries. They are characterized by their unique investment strategy, with both minimum and maximum investment sizes set at $2,000,000. The firm seeks to empower entrepreneurs through not just funding but by providing guidance and mentorship, contributing to the development of scalable and innovative global businesses. Runway Capital's specialties in early-stage investments suggest an emphasis on not simply venture capital, but also on nurturing young companies to promote sustainable and long-term growth. The firm's notable success is underpinned by Martin Huml's varied background, having lived and worked in cosmopolitan cities like London, New York, and Prague, which contributes to a global perspective on entrepreneurship and investment.