Brickyard
Venture capitalNew York · Pre-Seed–Seed · 4 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Brickyard operates a private, in-person 'black site' where roughly 20 portfolio companies build together at a time. It writes about ten checks of $500k-$800k per year on market terms, with no cost to build in the facility. Teams relocate to work intensely (9-9-7) until reaching a self-selected ARR target of $1-3m, typically staying around 18 months. Brickyard explicitly states it is not an accelerator, runs no programs, cohorts, or demo days, and is unrelated to economic development. The firm emphasizes focus, in-person collaboration, and letting its portfolio companies effectively run the facility.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 20, 2026.
Team · 4 people
from curated & public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 46 of 55 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×22SaaS ×22Enterprise Software ×11Fintech ×9Consumer ×7Data & Infrastructure ×6Marketing Tech ×6PropTech ×5
HQs:United States×29Canada×1United Kingdom×1
Investments · 55 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 12025 · 32023 · 15 dated
SpatialGen reconstructs 3D environments from aerial feeds in real time, enabling mission teams and media broadcasters to understand terrain and structures during live operations.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDeep TechMedia & EntertainmentChattanooga, US
Zachary Handshoe(Founder)Michael Butterfield(Founder)
Allera provides software for food companies to onboard suppliers, collect and validate documents, and monitor regulatory compliance automatically.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFoodTechSaaSChattanooga, US
Matthew Hapner(Executive Officer)inPatrick McNamara(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsElevate VenturesGutter Capital
A mobile platform where pet breeders and pet owners can connect, buy and sell pets, and access pet care resources through video content.
ConsumerMarketplacesLondon, GB
Moustafa Mahmoud(Founder)inMaha Refai(Founder)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorAct One Ventures
Candytrail offers AI agents that automate outbound sales tasks, including generating targeted lead lists, personalizing cold email outreach, booking prospects, and identifying upsell opportunities.
AI & Machine LearningSaaSSales Tech
Co-investorsCosmic Venture Partners
Carbon Origins builds Bobby, an autonomous robot for hazardous work in construction, landscaping, and firefighting that combines AI autonomy with remote operator control via VR.
AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechGamingRoboticsLancaster, US
Amogha Srirangarajan(Founder)in
Co-investorsBread And Butter Ventures, LlcGROOVE CAPITALTechstarsVedanta Capital
Clockout provides earned wage access (EWA) technology that financial institutions embed into their mobile banking apps, enabling consumers to access a portion of earned wages before payday.
FintechCooper City, US
Juan Jurado-Blanco(Founder)inAnthony Tardugno(Founder)inKrishna Dosapati(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsMarket Square VenturesTechstarsCofounders CapitalLaunch Tennessee
Coast helps software companies create interactive product demonstrations and tell their product stories more effectively.
Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSNew York City, US
Spencer Levitt(Founder)inAustin Pager(Founder)in
Co-investorsAccelBehind Genius VenturesBetter Tomorrow VenturesRecall CapitalY CombinatorAvid Ventures+11 more
CrowdVolt builds a marketplace platform that automates bookings and logistics for electronic dance music events and raves.
ConsumerMarketplacesNew York City, US
Max Hammer(Founder)inJosh Karol(Founder)inAria Mohseni(Founder)in
Co-investorsEdge Case Capital PartnersY CombinatorGoodwater CapitalPioneer
Cultra offers a platform for growers and agronomists to upload soil lab data, track nutrient trends, and generate agronomic recommendations with less manual work.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureSaaS
Ethan Poliner(Founder)inJack Washburn(Founder)in
Co-investorsRoo Capital
DebtWise provides debt management tools and products for financial institutions, universities, and fintech platforms to help consumers understand loans, manage payments, and build budgets.
Fintech
Co-investorsConnecticut InnovationsDorm Room
Dimension Labs builds AI systems to understand human language, specifically extracting meaning from conversations including intention, emotion, and intent.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise Software
Co-investorsDragonXFf Venture CapitalGoAhead VenturesSamsung Next
A retailer of vinyl wraps, paint-protection film, and installation accessories designed for DIY application on vehicles including Tesla, Jeep, and Rivian models.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceEdTechRetail Tech
Electrokare develops continuous biomarker monitoring and intelligence systems for athletes and patients with chronic conditions, using real-time chemistry analytics to inform performance optimization and clinical care decisions.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesVernon Hills, US
Joshua Malinkovich(Founder)in
Co-investorsTechstars
Ender runs PlayScape, weekly small-group online activity clubs for kids hosted on Zoom by vetted adult hosts.
Co-investorsAdapt VenturesVibe CapitalCherubic VenturesCircle VenturesGlobal Founders CapitalHOF Capital+1 more
Goliath Data provides real-time real estate seller leads detected from distress signals like pre-foreclosures, tax delinquencies, and probate filings, with AI-powered skiptracing and ranking to identify motivated property sellers across the United States.
AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesData & InfrastructurePropTechSaaS
Max Yuan(Founder)in
Co-investorsBetter Tomorrow VenturesTeamworthy Ventures
Gumption operates a technology platform connecting commercial real estate borrowers and lenders to streamline debt financing.
B2B MarketplacesFintechMarketplacesPropTechChattanooga, US
Ward
Co-investorsService Provider Capital
Haven provides AI workers trained to automate repetitive tasks for property management teams, including leasing inquiries and maintenance coordination across calls, texts, and emails.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwarePropTechSaaSNew York City, US
Co-investorsY CombinatorBoxGroup
Harmony is a manufacturing operations platform that digitizes factory data from pen-and-paper capture through ERP, QMS, and machine/sensor integration to build a unified data model for plants.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningIoT
IRON is a workout tracking and analytics platform designed for gym goers of all levels, enabling users to build, log, and analyze their exercise routines with automatic performance tracking and detailed statistics.
ConsumerHealthtechSports TechWellness & Fitness
Co-investorsDorm Room
Joon is a mobile app that helps children ages 6-12 build executive functioning and positive habits through gamified task management, targeting parents seeking to reduce behavioral friction around chores, homework, and daily routines.
ConsumerDigital HealthEdTechHealthtechWellness & FitnessSan Francisco, US
Isaac Eaves(Founder)inBrad Brenner(Founder)inKevin Bunarjo(Founder)in
Co-investorsBlue Lion GlobalCathexis VenturesFoundersLobster CapitalMaC Venture CapitalY Combinator+6 more
Krepling builds a composable platform for e-commerce operations that allows merchants to create customized purchasing experiences and manage their storefronts.
E-commerceEnterprise SoftwareRetail TechSaaS
Liam Gerada(Founder & CEO)Travis Gerada(Founder & CPO)
Co-investorsTribes VenturesDynamo Ventures
Kunin is a US-based vertically integrated ion-exchange technology company that manufactures ion-exchange resins, develops metal recovery processes, and builds co-product plants at operating mines, smelters, and refineries.
CleantechDeep TechNew Materials
Co-investorsFifty Years
Lux Bio develops non-electric, non-toxic lighting products powered by proprietary bioluminescent enzymes, including a water-activated light stick (Lux Light) and a battery-free room-illuminating system (Lux Conduit).
BiotechDeep TechNew Materials
Co-investorsTAWANI VenturesAgFunderClimate CapitalWomen's Equity Lab
Maxi is a financial management app that operates through iMessage conversations, providing users with proactive financial insights, spending reminders, and automated handling of recurring financial tasks.
AI & Machine LearningFintechNew York City, US
Akeem Williams(Founder)in
Co-investorsPassion CapitalY Combinator
Memvid provides an enterprise AI platform that unifies company data across multiple tools into a unified knowledge layer, enabling AI-powered search and autonomous agents to automate workflows and business operations.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Saleban Olow(CTO)inMohamed Mohamed(CEO)in
Co-investorsMarket Square Ventures
MenuData provides AI-powered menu analytics and insights for large food and beverage companies, analyzing data from 300k+ restaurants across 10M+ menu items.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureFoodTechMarketing TechPleasanton, US
Sunny Khamkar(CEO)inLino Fabiani(Head of Operations & Data Science)Edwin Villanueva(Head of Technology)Ryan Robichaud(Vice President Sales & Commercial Strategy)in
Co-investorsAurelia VenturesGrowth Warrior CapitalMarket Square VenturesService Provider CapitalTechstars
Pledge Health provides an AI assistant that automates insurance verification, prior authorization submissions, and claim status checks across payer portals, integrating directly with clinical EHR systems to help medical administrative teams complete these tasks faster.
HealthtechSaaSNew York City, US
Andrew Tang(Founder)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorOrange Collective
Proof of Human is an AI-powered verification service that uses behavioral biometrics to authenticate users in real time without CAPTCHAs.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US
Mayank Agrawal(Founder)inMatt Hardy(Founder)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorSequoia Capital
Provision develops AI-powered software tools for construction contractors to manage complex contracts, drawings, and estimates, reducing project errors and improving profitability.
AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaSToronto, CA
Luigi La Corte(Founder)inBrendan Ardagh(Founder)in
Co-investorsOne Way VenturesTeam Ignite VenturesY CombinatorCercano ManagementCYPRESS VENTURE CAPITALPeterson Venture Partners+2 more
REPOWR operates a marketplace connecting owners of underutilized trailers and equipment with carriers and brokers who need temporary capacity.
B2B MarketplacesLogistics & Supply ChainMarketplacesSaaSChattanooga, US
Chris Hines(CEO)inPatrick Visintainer(Co-Founder)inTodd Waldron(CCO)Ron Lazo(COO)inArthur Cheek(Executive Officer, Director)Spencer J. Ware(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsKoch Disruptive TechnologiesNFI Ventures, LLCPerot JainUP Partners
Rollfi provides an embedded payroll and benefits platform, offering an API and banking/treasury infrastructure that lets businesses add payroll and benefits capabilities to their own products.
FintechHR TechSaaS
Co-investorsAdapt VenturesCircle VenturesGD1RareBreed Ventures
Roundtable offers the Proof of Human API, a verification tool that uses behavioral AI to detect bots and fraudulent actors by analyzing user interaction patterns, without CAPTCHAs, popups, or collecting personal data.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityDeveloper Tools
Sendspark is a video platform that enables sales teams to create and send personalized video emails at scale using AI, with features for recording, customization, and viewing analytics.
AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaSSales Tech
Bethany StachenfeldinBrandon Escalantein
Co-investors500 GlobalPath VenturesPurple Sage VenturesRoot and Shoot VenturesService Provider Capital
Sociable offers an AI-powered platform for social search and community management, letting users find short-form videos by detailed criteria and automate responses to comments and DMs across social media accounts.
AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyMarketing Tech
Co-investorsRabbit VenturesBattery Ventures
Station was a service to help creators find new revenue and is now part of SpotsNow, which connects shows with advertisers to fill ad space and get paid.
AdTechCreator EconomyMedia & Entertainment
Cam Pritchard(Co-Founder & CEO, SpotsNow)
Co-investorsAtland VenturesMarket Square Ventures
Talisman is a platform that automates transaction categorization, reconciliation, and month-end close processes for accounting firms using their existing general ledger software like QuickBooks Online or Xero.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSDover, US
Mike Gebremeskel(Founder)in
Textla is an SMS messaging platform that lets businesses send bulk text campaigns with audience segmentation, scheduling, and message personalization.
Marketing TechMedia & EntertainmentSaaSSales TechSan Francisco, US
Luke Brickman(Founder)
Co-investors500 GlobalBehind Genius VenturesGoAhead VenturesGraphene VenturesHOF CapitalTeam Ignite Ventures
Vamo provides last-mile logistics and delivery services, using trained, insured, background-checked drivers to handle pickups, drop-offs, and returns, including temperature-controlled same-day delivery of perishable goods.
FoodTechLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
Co-investorsMarket Square VenturesService Provider CapitalSerra Ventures
Warrant is an AI platform that helps marketing and compliance teams review and approve creative assets, employee social media, and marketing materials against regulatory and brand standards.
FintechLegalTechMarketing TechSaaSDurham, US
Austin Melonie Carroll(Founder)in
Co-investorsLegalTechTechstarsVast VenturesCapitalize VC
Waypoint provides an email layer designed for software teams building SaaS products, marketplaces, and fintech applications.
Cloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSUnited States, US
Jordan Isip(Founder)inCarlos Rodriguez-Rosario(Founder)inCarlos Rodriguez(Co-founder)in
Co-investorsBowery CapitalY CombinatorAmplify PartnersAmplify Partners CVChasm CapitalHarvard Management Company+5 more
Consumer commerce platform for emerging brands.
Karla Valdivieso(Founder)in
Co-investorsMarket Square VenturesRender CapitalWestbound Equity PartnersGaingels
Zest is an app that helps home cooks unlock their culinary skills and find joy in cooking.
ConsumerEdTechFoodTechChicago, US
Jake Gutstein(CEO)inAmrit Saini(CTO)inGraham Kirstein(CMO)in
Co-investorsRosecliff VenturesTechstars
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
Askari DefenseAskaridefenseBarometerBrevSavvysearchScaylorUsethread
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesRollfi · finance.yahoo.com · Feb 3, 2026
Provision · thesaasnews.com · Oct 20, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Brickyard made?
- Brickyard has 55 tracked investments, including 4 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Brickyard invest at?
- Brickyard invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What is Brickyard's typical check size?
- Brickyard typically writes checks of $500K – $800K.
- What sectors does Brickyard focus on?
- Brickyard focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Data & Infrastructure, Fintech, PropTech, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Brickyard located?
- Brickyard is headquartered in New York, US.
- Does Brickyard lead rounds?
- Brickyard typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamA conversation on entrepreneurship with Brickyard's Cam Doody
JOSH ROE · Cam Doody
Exited Founder to Building a Startup Insulator: Brickyard Co-founder Cam Doody | Ep 85
Paige Finn Doherty // Seed to Harvest · Cam Doody
Brickyard's Cam Doody: Building Startups with Grit and Grind | Ep11
Ignite: Conversations on Startups, VC, and Society · Cam Doody
Building the Worlds Best Venture Capital Firm (seriously) With Brickyard Co-Founder, Cam Doody
The Cap Table: Builders and Backers · Cam Doody
Brickyard Cam Doody is Laying Brick -- New Type of VC in Tennessee (That Rhymes)
Founders Pack · Cam Doody
BRICKYARD x GCEP Episode 1 - Cam Doody
Chattanooga Chamber · Cam Doody
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