Gala Capital Partners
Private equityIrvine · Series A–Growth · 7 people tracked
Investment thesis
Gala Capital Partners operates as a diversified private investment and holding company that combines its own capital with hands-on operational expertise. Its portfolio spans chain restaurants (including franchise brands like MOOYAH, Rusty Taco and Dunn Brothers Coffee), software and technology, and real estate. Described as a private equity firm that puts its own capital and operations experience to work, the firm began building its portfolio in 2017 and focuses heavily on franchising and restaurant conglomerates, leveraging founder Anand Gala's background as an operator and franchisee.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 7 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 7 of 18 portfolio companiesFoodTech ×4Consumer ×3Enterprise Software ×3SaaS ×3AI & Machine Learning ×1Fintech ×1GovTech ×1Retail Tech ×1
HQs:United States×6United Kingdom×1
Investments · 18 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathCLOVR Life Spa operates luxury spa facilities in the Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona area, offering massage, facial, nail, and waxing services.
ConsumerWellness & FitnessScottsdale, US
Coffee chain brand acquired in 2022.
SaaS company helping businesses reduce time, expense, and risk in facilities management; raised $30M in growth funding.
Irvine, US
Matt Singer(Executive Officer)
BoardAnand Gala(Director)John Pironti(Director)Rich Simonin(Director)
HOTB Software provides a platform combined with program management expertise to help organizations run complex operations while staying compliant and maintaining visibility across execution stages.
Enterprise SoftwareGovTechSaaS
Lunchbox is a digital commerce platform for enterprise restaurants that unifies ordering, catering, loyalty, and marketing functions.
Enterprise SoftwareFoodTechRetail TechSaaSNew York, US
Nabeel Alamgir(Executive Chairman & Founder)James Walker(CEO)
Co-investors645 VenturesPrimary Venture Partners1982 VenturesBeyond CapitalFrontline VenturesKnockout Capital+1 more
Better-burger restaurant franchise brand.
Pioneer of web-based point of sale software.
Ottimate (formerly Plate IQ) is AI-driven accounts payable automation software that handles the full invoice lifecycle, including invoice coding, approval routing, payment, PO matching, and spend management.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSLondon, GB
Bhavuk Kaul(Founder/CEO)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorInitialized Capital
Proper Food makes ready-to-eat meals designed for on-the-go consumption.
FoodTechSan Francisco, US
Howard Bloom(Manager of Issuer)
Taco restaurant brand acquired from Inspire Brands.
Exits · 1
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioJack in the BoxNASDAQ: JACK
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesLunchbox Technologies · indianretailer.com · Jun 25, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Gala Capital Partners made?
- Gala Capital Partners has 18 tracked investments.
- What stage does Gala Capital Partners invest at?
- Gala Capital Partners invests at the Series A, Series B, Growth stages.
- What sectors does Gala Capital Partners focus on?
- Gala Capital Partners focuses on Consumer, FoodTech, PropTech, SaaS.
- Where is Gala Capital Partners located?
- Gala Capital Partners is headquartered in Irvine, US.
- Who does Gala Capital Partners co-invest with?
- Gala Capital Partners most often shares deals with 1982 Ventures, Beyond Capital, Frontline Ventures, among 6 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamThe INDUStry Show with Anand Gala of Gala Capital Partners
The Industry Show · Anand Gala
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