Geekdom
Venture capitalSan Antonio · Pre-Seed–Series A · 3 people tracked
Also known as RIVERWALK CAPITAL III, LLC · RIVERWALK CAPITAL, LLC
Investment thesis
Geekdom Fund positions itself as more than a source of capital, aiming to be the most helpful investors on a company's cap table. After backing a team, the firm focuses on building close, lasting relationships and providing hands-on assistance through both good and difficult periods. The partners leverage their own entrepreneurial and engineering experience to help founders create and implement solutions to real problems, treating founder success as a shared goal worth celebrating.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 25, 2026.
Team · 3 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 50 of 67 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×23SaaS ×21Enterprise Software ×14Healthtech ×6Marketing Tech ×6Consumer ×5Cleantech ×4Data & Infrastructure ×4
HQs:United States×40Canada×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 28 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×152 founders×103 founders×3
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
Investments · 67 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2022 · 32020 · 12019 · 12017 · 12014 · 17 dated
Austin, US
BRANDON EUGENE METCALF(Executive Officer, Director)KENT ALAN GRAY(Director)
Board seatMichael Spencer Troy· per SEC Form D · $2.3M raise · filed Oct 2019
Ampd provides data-led marketing solutions for commerce marketers, helping brands measure and optimize paid traffic performance across retail platforms like Amazon, Walmart, Meta, TikTok, and Target.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureMarketing TechRetail TechSeattle, US
Joshua Gebhardt(CEO & Co-Founder)inBrandon Nutter(CTO & Co-Founder)in
Co-investorsRC VenturesTechstars
Bend, US
Jean-Paul Audette(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Adam S. Carroll(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
BoardChristopher Kraybill(Director)J. Corey Schmid(Director)
Aquifer Motion builds facial-capture and animation software that turns phone-recorded performances into cinematic 3D animation.
Austin, US
Co-investorsFirst Row PartnersLDV CapitalTechstarsWXR FundWedbush Ventures
Asymbl helps businesses build hybrid workforces where human and digital workers operate together through workforce applications, digital labor strategy, and workflow orchestration systems.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechSaaSAustin, US
Brandon Metcalf(CEO and Founder)inGreg Symons(President, COO, and Founder)in
Axicle builds a robotic coupling system that automatically connects truck trailers in about 30 seconds as a drop-in replacement for standard fifth wheels.
HardwareLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationRoboticsRedondo Beach, US
Stephen Krug(Executive Officer, Director)Kyle Walker(Executive Officer)
BetterYou uses AI and cognitive science to build workplace wellness programs that encourage healthier habits such as better sleep, more physical activity, and social connection.
AI & Machine LearningHR TechWellness & Fitness
Co-investorsAtland VenturesCapital Midwest FundEvolution VenturesForefront VentureGreat North VenturesGROOVE CAPITAL+2 more
Sunnyvale, US
Maciej Bajkowski(Executive Officer)Mazhar Memon(Executive Officer)Subramanian Rama(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsDCVC (Data Collective)TechstarsVanedge CapitalVanedge Capital Limited PartnershipSierra Ventures
Blackburn Energy manufactures RelGen, a hybrid charging system for class 5-8 trucks that generates up to 5X more energy than standard alternators to charge auxiliary batteries used for electric APUs and power liftgates.
CleantechEnergyHardwareBoston, US
Andrew Amigo(CEO & Founder)Dan Tobin(Director)
Co-investorsBreakthrough Energy Ventures
Bold Metrics provides AI and machine learning technology to apparel brands and retailers to optimize product fit, reduce returns, and improve supply chain efficiency.
AI & Machine LearningE-commerceSaaSSan Francisco, US
Daina Burnes(Executive Officer, Director)inMorgan Linton(Director)in
BoardKent Bennett(Director)inBraden Pollack(Director)
Co-investorsBessemer Venture PartnersCorsa VenturesTechstarsValuestream VenturesLytical Ventures
Loliware develops seaweed-based materials as alternatives to plastic, working across materials science, engineering, and design.
Circular EconomyCleantechClimate TechNew MaterialsSan Francisco, US
Co-investorsBay Bridge Ventures ClimateRogue Insight CapitalTech Square VenturesWestchester AngelsGratitude RailroadL Catterton
FoodTechLogistics & Supply ChainMarketplacesSaaSRedwood City, US
Deepak Chandra Sekar(Director)Rick Wilmer(Executive Officer, Director)Cosme Fagundo(Director)Michael Anthofer(Executive Officer)Richard A Page(Director)
Co-investorsCentral Texas Angel NetworkTechstarsUpslope Ventures
Co-investorsBeresford VenturesGaruda VenturesGreen Cow Venture Capital
Curatedforyou uses machine vision and natural language processing to measure consumer motivations and predict perceptions at scale, serving as a data infrastructure tool for understanding consumer behavior.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerData & InfrastructureE-commerceMarketing TechRetail TechSan Antonio, US
Katy Aucoin(Founder)inMatthew Shandy(Director)Katherine Aucoin(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsAIX VenturesDundee Venture CapitalDynamism CapitalFlorida FundersLong Way VenturesStage 2 Capital+2 more
The Cybermaniacs provides human risk management and security awareness training for enterprise organizations.
CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Easy Expunctions provides an online software service that helps individuals clear, seal, or expunge their arrest and criminal records without hiring a lawyer, guiding them through the state filing process.
ConsumerLegalTechSaaS
Co-investorsCleo CapitalLegalTechCathexis Ventures
EngagedAI builds a CRM platform for sales teams, particularly those in field sales and brick-and-mortar operations.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSales TechSan Antonio, US
Gregory Cooper(Founder and CEO)Suman Poluri(Co-founder)
Mill Valley, US
Brian Berson(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardTrent Brown(Director)John T. Wortman(Director)Norman K. Meyrowitz(Director)Jeffrey M. Brennan(Director)
Flash provides cloud-native software, hardware, and demand channels that connect parking asset owners, operators, and drivers, covering the full parking experience from finding and reserving to charging and payment.
Mobility & TransportationPropTechSaaSAustin, US
Dan Sharplin(Chairman)Chris Donus(CEO & President)Shannon Kennedy(Chief Human Resources Officer)Dan Roarty(Chief Digital Officer)Elliott DeLoach(Chief Financial Officer)Jim Zeitunian(Chief Technology Officer)
Co-investorsL CattertonVista Equity PartnersAlate PartnersRelay Ventures
HackNotice provides adversary intelligence monitoring for security teams, tracking activity on ransomware leak sites, underground forums, and criminal marketplaces to help organizations detect breaches and threats across their vendor ecosystem.
CybersecurityAustin, US
Stephen Thomas(Executive Officer, Director)Michael Takla(Executive Officer)
BoardChris Ahern(Director)in
Co-investorsSocial StartsStrategic Cyber VenturesLytical Ventures
Humanitru provides an integration-first platform for nonprofits that connects ticketing, email marketing, volunteer management, and other tools to help fundraisers engage and convert donors.
SaaS
Co-investorsDOGWOOD VENTURESLighthouse Network Ventures LlcThe 98
IVM provides a software platform for brokers, asset managers, private banks, and advisors to design structured products and derivatives strategies using AI-driven analytics and optimization tools.
AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaS
Co-investorsBegin CapitalSixThirty VenturesVibranium.VC
Kronologic is an AI platform that automatically books sales meetings for revenue teams by engaging existing customers, warm leads, and prospects through intelligent outreach and calendar negotiation.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise Software
Aaron Bollinger(Founder)in
Co-investorsLong View Technology VenturesNext Coast VenturesSilverton PartnersTrammell Venture Partners (TVP)
Loliware develops seaweed-based materials ("SEA Tech") used to make plastic-free products and offers licensing of its resin technology to companies pursuing ESG and plastic-reduction goals.
Circular EconomyCleantechNew MaterialsSan Jose, US
Emma Jenkin(Director)James Mastronardi(Executive Officer)Justin Kamine(Director)Jonathan Plisco(Executive Officer, Director)Cassy Liberman(Director)
BoardOliver Libby(Director)
Co-investorsGiant LeapGratitude RailroadRogue Insight CapitalTech Square VenturesClosed Loop VenturesHatzimemos/Libby
Merge Labs creates AR/VR learning tools for K-12 education, including the Merge Cube handheld interface and Merge EDU platform, enabling immersive hands-on STEM and science learning in classrooms and educational spaces.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechHardwareSan Antonio, US
Andrew Trickett(Founder)in
Co-investorsNew Ground VenturesAccelBain CapitalFifty YearsInterface FundRothenberg Ventures
Tradeverifyd provides AI-powered supply chain visibility and risk management for enterprise procurement and compliance teams.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Amanda Greene(Chief Operating Officer)
Co-investorsThe Launch PlaceTechstars
Modern Managed IT provides managed IT services and support for small businesses with 2-50 employees in San Antonio.
CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Co-investorsSusquehanna Growth Equity
Austin, US
Robert Rodrigues(Executive Officer, Director)Breaux Castleman(Executive Officer, Director)Don Jackson(Executive Officer)Ray Chase(Executive Officer)
One Model provides a platform for HR teams to extract, analyze, and visualize workforce data through explainable AI and analytics tools.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHR TechSan Antonio, US
Chris Butler(Co-Founder, CEO)David Wilson(Co-Founder, COO)Matthew Wilton(Co-Founder, CTO)
BoardDon Douglas(Director)in
Co-investorsRiverwood CapitalAV8 VenturesTechstars
Origo Systems provides enterprise software advisory and integration services that connect disparate business systems to eliminate data silos and automate key processes.
Data & InfrastructureEnterprise Software
Co-investorsCentral Texas Angel NetworkKnockout Capital
Plnar offers an AI platform for property insurance claims and inspections that uses smartphone imagery to capture and create 3D models of interior and exterior spaces.
AI & Machine LearningInsurTechPropTechSaaS
Co-investorsCentral Texas Angel NetworkDallas Venture CapitalManchesterStory Group, LLCColopl Next
Viral Promotions is a YouTube growth service operating in India that sells YouTube subscribers and views to content creators, claiming to provide real, high-quality subscribers without bots.
Creator EconomyMarketing TechScottsdale, US
Amandeep Singh(Founder & CEO)MATT EKSTROM(Executive Officer, Director)NOAH SPIRAKUS(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardDANIEL SCHULZ(Director)
Co-investorsTechstars
PuraCath Medical develops disinfection technology for catheter connections designed to reduce infection risk in healthcare settings.
BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesSilicon Valley, US
Julia Rasooly(CEO)
Co-investorsCota CapitalRising TideTransPacific Venture Partners
ScriptCo is a membership-based pharmacy that provides generic medications to members at wholesale cost, eliminating markups between the pharmacy and patient.
Healthtech
Mark McCormick(Founder)in
Co-investorsBlue Collective
Sea Machines develops autonomous command and control technology and computer vision systems for maritime vessels.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDefense TechHardwareIoTRoboticsBoston, US
Michael Gordon Johnson(Founder)Michael G. Johnson(Founder)in
Co-investorsAccompliceToyota VenturesEmerald Technology Ventures AgLaunchCapitalLDV CapitalNextGen Venture Partners+4 more
Terminus provides an account-based marketing (ABM) platform that helps B2B companies identify, prioritize, and engage target accounts across multiple channels including advertising, chatbots, email, and web personalization.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSIndianapolis, US
Daniel Hanrahan(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsCharmides CapitalElevate VenturesGlasswing VenturesGrand VenturesHigh AlphaHyde Park Venture Partners+3 more
Spiro is an AI-powered CRM platform built specifically for manufacturers, combining ERP integration and automation to reduce manual data entry and help sales teams work more efficiently.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSBoston, US
Adam Honig(President)inJustin Kao(Chief Operating Officer)inJennifer Jordan(Director)Omar Hussain(Director)Andrew Levi(Director)Thomas Tucker(Director)
Co-investorsBantam GroupMassVenturesNXT VenturesHyperplane Venture Capital
Enterprise SoftwareGovTechSaaSSeattle, US
Co-investorsTappan Hill VenturesTechstarsTFX Capital
Stray OS develops AI-powered image processing solutions for construction jobsites to improve safety, efficiency, and productivity by digitizing visual data and generating insights.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningCleantechClimate TechConstruction TechBuffalo, US
Co-investorsTechstars
StyleSage (Centric Market Intelligence) provides retail market intelligence software that collects and normalizes competitor eCommerce data to analyze assortments, pricing, discounting, and product trends.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureRetail TechNew York City, US
Jade Huang(Executive Officer, Director)inRobert Figiel(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsBright Pixel CapitalTechstarsTrammell Venture Partners (TVP)
SubjectWell operates a patient network that links individuals to clinical trials and connects them with healthcare providers and pharmaceutical sponsors.
BiotechDigital HealthHealthtech
Co-investorsAsset Management CompanyATPHealthy VenturesMartin VenturesWindham Capital Partners
Tenfold built software linking CRM systems with corporate phone systems for sales and service teams; acquired by LivePerson in 2021.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSAustin, US
Patrick Hogan(Founder)in
Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzNext Coast VenturesTechstars
AdTechMarketing TechSales Tech
Co-investorsAtlanta Tech VillageElevate VenturesGlasswing VenturesHigh AlphaHyde Park Venture Partners
Testlio operates a crowdsourced testing platform that provides global quality assurance and testing services for software releases at scale.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsSaaSSan Francisco, US
Kristel Kruustük(Founder)Marko Kruustük(Founder)Kristel Kruustuk(Founder)in
Co-investorsClick VenturesTechstarsUpslope VenturesVertex VenturesAltos Ventures
ThisWay Global builds sovereign AI infrastructure and enterprise technology solutions for businesses, governments, and research institutions, including GPU orchestration and workforce development products.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareAustin, US
Angela Hood(Founder)in
Co-investorsCentral Texas Angel Network
Trexo develops a robotic device that enables children with cerebral palsy and other mobility disabilities to walk independently at home.
HealthtechMedical DevicesRoboticsToronto, CA
Manmeet Maggu(Founder/CEO)inRahul Udasi(Founder)in
Co-investorsFounderskineo financeSocial StartsTechstarsUCeed FundsY Combinator
Turing Technology develops machine learning software and intellectual property for investment firms, enabling them to build active management strategies.
AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaSPhiladelphia, US
Vadim Fishman(Co-founder)Alexey Panchekha(CFA)Robert Nestor(CFA)
UConnect Esports is a company operating in the esports space, per its placeholder site.
Gaming
VitalFlo develops a respiratory care platform for health systems, ACOs, physician practices, and academic medical centers to diagnose, monitor, and care for respiratory patients.
Digital HealthHealthtechRaleigh, US
Luke Marshall(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)James Dieffenderfer(Director)Ravi Chilkuri(Director)
Co-investorsTechstarsThe Launch PlaceElevate Capital
Waldo is a photo-finding platform that uses facial and object recognition combined with location awareness to automatically identify and deliver photos of users and their families taken by others.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerMarketplacesMedia & Entertainment
Rodney Rice(Founder & CEO)
Co-investorsUpfront Ventures
ZenBusiness provides an all-in-one platform combining AI-powered guidance (Velo) with customer support to help entrepreneurs start, protect, and grow their businesses through business formations and compliance services.
Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkLegalTechSaaSAustin, US
Ross Buhrdorf(CEO)inShanaz Hemmati(Founder)inRafael Lopez(Executive Officer)Khadijeh Hemmati(Executive Officer)
BoardJC Glancy(Executive Officer, Director)in
Co-investorsATX Venture PartnersBreyer CapitalCleveland AvenueFlucas VenturesFluent VenturesGreatPoint Ventures+12 more
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.
Exits · 4
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfoliochowboticsacq. by DoorDashStabilitasacq. by OnSolve (now Crisis24)Tenfoldacq. by LivePersonTerminus Softwareacq. by DemandScience
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesPromoter · sahi.com · Jul 17, 2026
Tenfold · governor.maryland.gov · Jun 23, 2026
Asymbl · prnewswire.com · Apr 29, 2026
Trexo Robotics · trexorobotics.com · Mar 30, 2026
Humanitru · smartthoughts.net · Mar 13, 2026
Waldo · pulse2.com · Jan 23, 2026
Merge · bloomberg.com · Jan 15, 2026
brandverge · sharktankcompanies.com · Jan 1, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Geekdom made?
- Geekdom has 72 tracked investments, 3 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO.
- What stage does Geekdom invest at?
- Geekdom invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Geekdom's typical check size?
- Geekdom typically writes checks of $50K – $500K.
- What sectors does Geekdom focus on?
- Geekdom focuses on Consumer, Data & Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Media & Entertainment, Medical Devices, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Geekdom located?
- Geekdom is headquartered in San Antonio, US.
- Does Geekdom lead rounds?
- Geekdom typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
- Who does Geekdom co-invest with?
- Geekdom most often shares deals with Techstars, Central Texas Angel Network, Next Coast Ventures, among 102 tracked co-investors.
Co-investors · 9
New Enterprise Associates (NEA) is a venture capital firm that invests in and provides long-term support to founders building new companies.
Everywhere Ventures is an early-stage venture firm, backed by a community of founders and operators as LPs, that writes early checks (including pre-seed) into startups across many sectors and geographies.
Finger Group builds and backs businesses across venture capital and private equity by deploying proprietary capital. The firm works deeply with founding teams on operational matters including sales, recruiting, and financial modeling, measuring success by business quality and team capability rather than short-term returns.
Pioneer Square Labs operates as a startup studio and venture capital fund, partnering with founders to build world-changing companies by combining exceptional founders, innovative ideas, and investment capital.
Active Capital is a venture firm led by Pat, an entrepreneur turned investor, focused on pre-seed investments in technical founders building AI-native software, infrastructure, and products for business use cases.
Ironspring Ventures is a venture capital firm focused on the digital transformation of legacy industrial sectors, backing startups across construction, supply chain, logistics, manufacturing, and energy.
Elementum is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage companies across multiple sectors, including cleantech, enterprise software, and defense technology.
iGlobe Partners is a venture capital firm founded in 1999 that invests globally, with a portfolio spanning the United States, Asia, and Europe. It has raised US$400M across five funds and made over 100 investments.
Wisemont Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Silicon Valley that invests in AI, SaaS, and automation startups, primarily in the U.S., and helps them scale globally.
Firms observed investing alongside Geekdom, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with Geekdom's recorded portfolio.
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