Fundraising FoxGiant Step Capital
Venture capitalActively deployingChicago · 2 people tracked
Also known as Giant Step · Stardust Equity
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Fund manager profile
Giant Step Capital is a venture fund manager based in Chicago. SEC filings show 17 venture funds on record, most recently ABFA MB Direct I , a series of Giant Step Capital Specials, LP ($3M offering) filed September 2026.
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D filings. Firm website data not yet available.
Team · 2 people
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What they invest in
from 15 of 15 portfolio companiesAdvanced Manufacturing ×7AI & Machine Learning ×7Hardware ×4Space Tech ×4Climate Tech ×3Deep Tech ×3Defense Tech ×3Healthtech ×3
HQs:United States×14Netherlands×1
Investments · 15 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 32025 · 22024 · 22023 · 12022 · 32021 · 213 dated
Aethero designs and manufactures space-rated, high-performance edge computing modules and distributed computing platforms for spacecraft ranging from CubeSats to orbital data centers and space stations.
AI & Machine LearningHardwareSpace TechGrand Forks, US
Josh Klug(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inMatt Dunlevy(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inAmit Pinnamaneni(Founder)Edward Ge(Founder)in
Co-investorsKindred VenturesPioneerService Provider CapitalSHORAlumni VenturesNeo+1 more
Albedo develops a flight-proven platform for Very Low Earth Orbit operations, providing satellite-based insights and connectivity services for national security and critical infrastructure systems.
Advanced ManufacturingClimate TechDeep TechDefense TechSpace TechDenver, US
Topher Haddad(Founder)inAyJay Lasater(Founder)inWinston Tri(Founder)inDylan Betts(Executive Officer)inAjJay Lasater(Founder)Becca Zukowski(Lead Recruiter)
Co-investorsAngel Collective Opportunity FundBlack FlagBooz Allen VenturesBreakthrough Energy VenturesCommodity CapitalCubit Capital+25 more
Astromecha designs engines, airframes, and flight systems for next-generation aerospace applications, including supersonic aircraft.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardwareSpace TechSan Francisco, US
Ian Brooke(CEO)in
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesAndreessen HorowitzBasecamp FundBlue Ivy VenturesDolby Family VenturesEarthrise Ventures+14 more
Bloomlife is a maternal health company founded after its co-founder experienced a high-risk pregnancy, aiming to improve access to information and change how maternal care is delivered.
Digital HealthFemTechHealthtechSan Francisco, US
Julien Penders(Co-founder)inEric Dy(Founder)inYoung Sohn(Director)Max Mirgoli(Director)Lucio Lanza(Director)
BoardUriridiakoghene Onovakpuri(Director)
Co-investors15th RockAct One VenturesForeground CapitalGATHER VENTURESHealthtech CapitalNextblue+6 more
Devoted Health offers Medicare Advantage plans and integrated healthcare services for older Americans, including virtual and in-home care, member support guides, and coordination with local providers across 29 states.
HealthtechInsurTechUnited States, US
Todd Park(Founder)inEd Park(Founder)in
BoardBryan Roberts(Director)inRobert Kocher(Director)inWilliam Frist(Director)inKathleen Sebelius(Director)
Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzBronze InvestmentsCapital FactoryCox EnterprisesDns CapitalDreamers VC+30 more
Ellevest is a women-founded, women-led SEC-registered investment advisor offering wealth management and financial planning services designed for women and their families.
FemTechFintechImpact & Social Good
Sallie Krawcheck(Founder)inCharlie Kroll(Founder)
Co-investorsAloft VCAltra VentureAlumni VenturesAmplifica CapitalAstiaCleo Capital+27 more
Harvest Waste develops high-efficiency waste-to-energy plants that convert waste into electricity with superior efficiency compared to conventional technologies, serving municipalities and businesses in developing regions.
Circular EconomyCleantechEnergyAmsterdam, NL
Co-investorsStecc CapitalDoon CapitalPortfolia Food AgTechRadicle GrowthRethink ImpactSpark Capital+1 more
Incredible Health provides personalized career coaching to nurses seeking new employment, offering one-on-one support from experienced nurses and career experts for job search, interview preparation, resume review, and offer negotiation.
AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesHealthtechHR TechMarketplacesSan Francisco, US
Iman Abuzeid(Founder)inRome Portlock(Founder)inHarry Jerome Portlock II(Director)
Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzNFXObvious VenturesPrecursor VenturesBase10 PartnersRethink Impact+2 more
NOX operates AI-powered metal manufacturing facilities that provide cut-to-spec metal products to American manufacturers with quote and delivery times measured in milliseconds rather than days.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeep TechRoboticsDetroit, US
Zane Hengsperger(CEO)inJack Bookey(Product Manager)Walker McHugh(MTS)
Co-investors640 OxfordAlumni VenturesAnorak VenturesOperator CollectiveThe CouncilTrail Run Capital+16 more
OutRival is a no-code AI platform that enables non-technical customer experience teams to create and deploy AI solutions including chatbots, voice agents, and workflow automation for customer interactions.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareInsurTechSaaSMiami, US
Ruben A. Harris(Co-Founder and CEO)inTimur Meyster(Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer)inArtur MeysterJared Forman(Analytics \u0026 Data Manager)Mary Cornesio(Recruiting Coordinator)Carlo zambon(talent)
Co-investorsInitialized CapitalY CombinatorAlumni VenturesBronze InvestmentsKapor CapitalNecessary Ventures+17 more
Picogrid provides software and edge computing networks to integrate heterogeneous sensors, drones, and autonomous systems for real-time command and control across defense and wildfire detection applications.
AI & Machine LearningDefense TechGovTechIoTRoboticsEl Segundo, US
Zane Mountcastle(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inMartin Slosarik(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)in
BoardDavid Cowan(Director)in
PartnerFaraz Khan· solo GP
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesBasecamp FundBessemer Venture PartnersInitialized CapitalWashington Harbour PartnersCredo Ventures+1 more
REGENT designs and manufactures Seaglider wing-in-ground-effect aircraft for regional coastal transportation and defense logistics, offering high-speed zero-emission travel between coastal cities and military applications.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechClimate TechDefense TechHardwareMobility & TransportationSpace TechNorth Kingstown, US
Billy Thalheimer(Founder)inMichael Klinker(Founder)inMike Klinker(Founder)Tom Harari(Vice President Strategy \u0026 Corporate Development)inSusan Hendrix(Lead Technical Recruiter)Jody Simon(Sourcing Lead)
Co-investorsFounders FundAurum Venture PartnersDarco CapitalDolby Family VenturesFuture Planet CapitalGlobal Brain+31 more
Shinkei deploys robotics and computer vision hardware on commercial fishing vessels to process seafood at sea, improving quality and traceability while reducing America's seafood import reliance.
Advanced ManufacturingAgTechAI & Machine LearningFoodTechHardwareRoboticsLos Angeles, US
Saif Khawaja(Founder)inReed Ginsberg(Vice President, Engineering)Grant Gregory(Investor)Imani Moody(Operations)Zhifei Shen(Engineering)Adam Edelhauser(Engineering)
Co-investorsCantos VenturesDorm RoomGlobal BrainHumba VenturesImpatient VenturesMantis Capital+17 more
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SINAI provides software to help companies measure, reduce, and report their carbon emissions and develop decarbonization strategies.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningClimate TechEnergyEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Francisco, US
Maria Fujihara(Founder)inAlain Rodriguez(Founder)inAbdullah Moatasem(Founder)Ahmed Kamel(Founder)Hana Malhas(Founder)Mohamed Elshamy(Founder)
Co-investorsAbstract VenturesAfore CapitalClimacticCollaborative FundDesigner FundEnergize Capital+16 more
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Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
REGENT · svpost.com · Aug 27, 2026
Aethero · prnewswire.com · Aug 24, 2026
OutRival, Inc. · ycombinator.com · Jun 26, 2026
Shinkei Systems · techcrunch.com · Jun 20, 2026
Nox Metals · noxmetals.co · Jun 14, 2026
Picogrid · citybiz.co · Jun 5, 2026
Astro Mechanica · finance.yahoo.com · Aug 20, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Giant Step Capital made?
- Giant Step Capital has 15 tracked investments, including 5 dated in the last 24 months.
- Where is Giant Step Capital located?
- Giant Step Capital is headquartered in Chicago, US.