Cherryrock Capital
Venture capitalSan Francisco · 5 people tracked
Also known as CHERRYROCK CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
Investment thesis
Cherryrock Capital focuses on backing underinvested and diverse founders building transformative software companies. The firm emphasizes an audacious, accountable, and authentic approach to venture investing, aiming to support entrepreneurs who are often overlooked in the traditional venture landscape. Its investments center on software businesses with the potential to shape the future.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 25, 2026.
Team · 5 people
from the firm's website & public directories
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What they invest in
from 3 of 5 portfolio companiesSaaS ×2AdTech ×1AI & Machine Learning ×1B2B Marketplaces ×1Data & Infrastructure ×1Digital Health ×1Enterprise Software ×1FoodTech ×1
HQs:United States×3
Investments · 5 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 12024 · 12022 · 13 dated
San Francisco, US
Vishal Joshi(Executive Officer, Director)Kaiwalya Kher(Director)Michael Bach(Director)
BoardRich Levandov(Director)Brady Bohrmann(Director)
Board seatStacy Brown-Philpot· per SEC Form D · $60M raise · filed Dec 2022
Co-investorsHyde Park Venture PartnersChingona Ventures
Coactive develops machine learning and AI systems, with a focus on data-centric AI and content intelligence for the media and advertising industries.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureMedia & Entertainment
Cody Coleman(Co-founder and CEO)inWill Gaviria Rojas(Co-Founder and Field CTO)
Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzBessemer Venture PartnersExceptional CapitalGreycroftSV AngelTech Square Ventures+1 more
Vitable provides a health benefits platform offering affordable, accessible healthcare to employers and their employees, with a focus on serving everyday workers and low-income populations.
Digital HealthHealthtechHR TechInsurTechSaaSPhiladelphia, US
Joseph Kitonga(Founder)in
Co-investorsCoalition OperatorsCommerce VenturesNVP CapitalOpen Opportunity FundWestern Technology InvestmentY Combinator+3 more
Vori operates a B2B operating system that connects data across the food supply chain for the grocery industry.
B2B MarketplacesEnterprise SoftwareFoodTechRetail TechSaaSEast Palo Alto, US
Brandon Hill(Founder)inTre Kirkman(Founder)inRobert Pinkerton(Founder)inMax Mullen(Co-Founder)Tremaine Kirkman(Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer)Prince Arora(Head of Product)
Co-investorsAtelierGreylock PartnersSouth Park CommonsVillage GlobalY CombinatorE2JDJ
Rows marked “SEC filing” are inferred from directors named on the company's SEC Form D — public regulatory data, not a portfolio list published by the firm.
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesVori · Progressive Grocer · Aug 18, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- What sectors does Cherryrock Capital focus on?
- Cherryrock Capital focuses on AI & Machine Learning, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Cherryrock Capital located?
- Cherryrock Capital is headquartered in San Francisco, US.
- Does Cherryrock Capital lead rounds?
- Yes, Cherryrock Capital leads investment rounds.
- Who does Cherryrock Capital co-invest with?
- Cherryrock Capital most often shares deals with Y Combinator, Andreessen Horowitz, Bessemer Venture Partners, among 17 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamThe Startup Playbook - Shernaz Daver (Khosla Ventures) & Stacy Brown-Philpot (Cherryrock Capital)
Startup Grind · Stacy Brown-Philpot
Saydeah Howard, Founding Partner & Chief Operating Partner, Cherryrock Capital
Mind Share Partners · Saydeah Howard
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