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GOOSE Capital

Venture capital

Houston · Pre-Seed–Series A · 37 people tracked

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Investment thesis

GOOSE Capital invests in emerging, breakthrough technologies and determined early-stage founders across the country, aiming to turn technology projects into viable companies. Founded as a small group of executives and now a professional investment organization, the firm provides not just capital but also mentorship and board members drawn from its network of leaders who have reshaped their own industries. Its differentiator is sustained, hands-on value-add across a company's life cycle, with investors willing to roll up their sleeves to help founders succeed across all sectors.

Source: firm website, verified Oct 1, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Series A
HQ
Houston, TX, US
Leads rounds
Leads
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2005
Last 12 months
2 investments
Tracked investments
31

Team · 37 people

from the firm's website & public directories
Andrew Nicholson· Managing Directorin
Anthony George

Founder and CEO of FuelTrax and a serial entrepreneur.

Brian D. Lee

Leads the Emerging Company and Venture Capital Practice at law firm Baker Botts.

Bruce Bilger

Former Managing Director, Chairman and Head of Global Energy at Lazard.

Chris Howard

General Partner of Softeq Venture Fund.

David Gow

GOOSE Capital board member and CEO of Gow Media.

David Klein

GOOSE Capital board member and a serial entrepreneur in real estate, energy and banking.

David Krieger

Former Senior Managing Director of Warburg Pincus.

David Pruner

Chairman of TEX-E.

Dhaval Jadav

CEO of alliantgroup.

Don Kendall

President of Cogen Technologies.

Doug Fordyce

Managing Director and Head of Energy, North America at Rothschild & Co.

Gary L. Horn

Accounting professional holding CPA, CFE and CGMA credentials.

George Puckett

President & CEO of Verity Solutions.

Jay Collins

Chairman of the Board of Goose Capital Inc.

Jeff Smisek

President of Goose Capital, Inc.

Jim Compton

Former Vice Chairman and Chief Revenue Officer of United Airlines.

John Bookout III

Senior Advisor at KKR and former Director at McKinsey & Company.

John D. Chaney

Former Chairman, CEO and co-founder of TeleCheck Services.

John Huff

Former CEO and Chairman of Oceaneering International, Inc.

Nancy Chang

CEO and Chairperson of Ansun BioPharma.

Neal Dikeman

Partner at Energy Transition Ventures and a serial entrepreneur.

Tracy Krohn

CEO of W&T Offshore.

What they invest in

from 21 of 31 portfolio companies

Deep Tech ×7Healthtech ×6Cleantech ×5Advanced Manufacturing ×4AI & Machine Learning ×4Biotech ×4Climate Tech ×4Medical Devices ×4

HQs:United States×16Germany×1

Who they back

founder profiles across 17 portfolio companies
29%
solo founders
5 of 17 mapped founding teams
39%
repeat founders
of 23 founders with career history

Founding team size:solo founder×52 founders×83 founders×34+ founders×1

Where their founders studiedfrom 24 founders with education data

RWTH Aachen University ×3The University of Texas at Austin ×3Auburn University ×2Boğaziçi University ×2Hoover High School ×2Marmara University ×2Massachusetts Institute of Technology ×2Princeton University ×2

What their founders studiedfrom 23 founders with field-of-study data

Engineering ×10Life Sciences ×5Computer Science ×4Humanities ×2Mathematics & Statistics ×2Physics ×2

Where their founders worked beforefrom 23 founders with career history

Carnegie Mellon University ×2Institut für Textiltechnik der RWTH Aachen University ×2Los Alamos National Laboratory ×2Nauticus Robotics ×2

Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program

Y Combinator ×2

12 founders hold a PhD · 2 hold an MBA (of 25 with degree data)

Investments · 31 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path

By year:2026 · 22025 · 22024 · 32022 · 12013 · 19 dated

Aroviaarovia.com

Arovia manufactures Splay, a portable display device that combines a collapsible screen with ultra-short-throw projection technology for productivity, presentations, and entertainment.

ConsumerDeep TechHardwareNew MaterialsHouston, US

Alex(Co-founder, Optical Engineer)Alexander David Wesley(Executive Officer, Director)inGeorge Shengliang Zhu(Founder)inAlexander Wesley(Founder)inTaylor Yoke(Executive Officer, Director)Rahul Chandra(Executive Officer)

Co-investorsBoot64 VenturesCowtown AngelsGaingelsHouston Angel NetworkTexas HALO Fund

Atlas Roboticsatlas-robotics.comin𝕏

Atlas Robotics develops a Physical AI platform that powers autonomous warehouse robots for tasks like transport, vertical storage, and case picking, using shared AI across its hardware, software, and cloud stack.

AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainRoboticsPittsburgh, US

Çetin Meriçli, Ph.D.(Founder)inTekin Meriçli, Ph.D.(Founder)in

Co-investorsScaleX VenturesLocalGlobeNorthzoneVillage Global

BrainCheckbraincheck.comin𝕏

BrainCheck offers a platform for cognitive assessment and care planning, centered on an FDA-registered Class II digital cognitive assessment plus over 30 clinical evaluation tools that integrate into clinical workflows and EHR systems like Epic and athenahealth.

Digital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesSaaSHouston, US

Yael Katz(Executive Officer, Director)inDavid Eagleman(Executive Officer, Director)inAndrew Chen(Founder)in

Co-investorsBlue Hour VenturesNext Coast VenturesNueterra CapitalS3 VenturesTensility Venture PartnersTrue Wealth Ventures

Briteseedbriteseed.comin𝕏Apr 2013

Briteseed develops hyperspectral imaging technology integrated into laparoscopic and robotic surgical instruments to provide real-time visualization of critical anatomical structures during surgery.

Deep TechHealthtechMedical DevicesChicago, US

Jonathan Whitney Gunn(CEO)Paul Albert Fehrenbacher(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsTMC Venture FundHyde Park AngelsLightbank

Calyx Globalcalyxglobal.comin

Calyx Global provides independent, science-based ratings and analysis of carbon credits across 30+ project types, along with pre-verification project risk assessments and advisory services.

Climate TechData & InfrastructureImpact & Social GoodLeadville, US

Donna Lee(Co-Founder)Duncan Van Bergen(Co-Founder)inDeborah Lawrence(Chief Scientist)in

Co-investorsNew Climate VenturesPeak XV PartnersTime Zero Capital

Dryletdrylet.comin

Drylet develops bioremediation products, including ManureMagic and Bio Dredger, along with sonar mapping services to treat wastewater and organic waste, reduce sludge, and improve treatment system performance.

AgTechBiotechCleantechClimate TechHouston, US

Ramiro Treviño(Founder)inJustin Whitley(CEO)inJOSEPH BEAL(Director)T. JAY COLLINS(Director)MALCOLM KINNAIRD(Chief Operations Officer (technology adviser))GREGG BADGER(Director)

Emvolonemvolon.com

Startup cofounded by Emmanuel Kasseris.

Co-investorsMassVenturesVectors AngelVX VenturesThe Engine Ventures

Fibrecoatfibrecoat.dein

FibreCoat produces bi-component multi-filament yarns that combine basalt or glass fiber cores with metallic or polymer sheaths.

Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechNew MaterialsDover, US

Robert Brull(CEO & Co-Founder)inAlexander Luking(Co-founder)inRichard Haas(COO & Co-Founder)in

BoardAshok Rao(Director)Adarsh Sowcar(Director)Philip Krahn(Director)

Co-investorsConvergent Ventures

GreenLibgreenlib.comin𝕏May 2025

GreenLIB processes battery waste ("black mass") through a modular thermal and gas-phase separation process to remove fluorine contamination and recover high-purity materials like lithium, nickel, cobalt, and graphite for battery manufacturers, recyclers, and EV OEMs.

Circular EconomyCleantechEnergyMontreal

Miles Rostami(Chief Operating Officer & Director)inFrederik Rostami(Chief Executive Officer & Director)

Co-investorsJulian CapitalThird DerivativeUndeterred Capital

Intero Biosystemsinterobiosystems.comin

Interobio Systems develops stem-cell-derived human intestinal organoids that include functioning neurons, blood vessels, muscle, and intestinal lining for use in preclinical drug testing.

BiotechDeep TechHealthtech

Charlie Childs(CEO)inMadeline Eiken(CTO/COO)inJason Spence(CSO)

Co-investorsColorado BioScience AssociationHouston Angel NetworkMichigan Rise

LactaLogicslactalogics.cominFeb 2024

Lactalogics develops human milk-based nutrition products for premature and at-risk infants, serving settings from the NICU to at-home care.

BiotechFoodTechHealthtechPort St. Lucie, US

Glenn Snow(Co-Founder & CEO)inNicole Queliz(Vice President of Clinical Sales)inChristina Dolan(Vice President of Corporate Operations and Alignment)Laura Freeland(Head of Marketing)inRachelle Snow(Executive Officer, Director)Ricardo Salas(Director)

NanoTech Materialsnanotechmaterials.comin𝕏

NanoTech Materials manufactures advanced ceramic coatings based on its Insulative Ceramic Particle (ICP™) technology for commercial roofing, wildfire protection, and industrial thermal management applications.

Advanced ManufacturingCleantechClimate TechConstruction TechDeep TechNew MaterialsHouston, US

Mike Francis

Co-investorsFathom

Numat Technologiesnumat.comin𝕏

Numat develops metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and manufactures them at industrial scale through an integrated campus with ISO 9001:2015 certified quality management.

Advanced ManufacturingCleantechDeep TechNew MaterialsIllinois, US

Ben Hernandez(Founder and Chief Executive Officer)inDr. Omar Farha(Founder and Chief Scientific Officer)

BoardT. Jay Collins(Director)Bill Kroll(Director)Luka Erceg(Director)Jeff Klunzinger(Director)

Co-investorsGlobal BrainRapha Capital Management, LLCTEL Venture Capital, Inc.Universal Materials Incubator

Personagetpersona.xyzinMay 2025 · $27M

A platform for qualitative research that recruits participants from a global panel or accepts brought-in participants and conducts AI-moderated interviews in 50+ languages.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureMarketing TechSaaS

Rick Song(Founder & CEO)inCharles Yeh(Founder)in

Co-investorsm]x[v CapitalEmbedded VenturesFathom FundFounders FundIBK CapitalInvicta Growth+5 more

Persona AIpersona.aiin𝕏Jul 2026 · $27M

Persona AI develops modular industrial humanoid robots for skilled physical tasks such as welding, grinding, inspection, fabrication, and maintenance.

AI & Machine LearningHardwareRobotics

Nicolaus Radford(Co-Founder and CEO)inJide Akinyode(Co-Founder and COO)inJerry Pratt(Co-Founder and CTO)in

Co-investorsBaseTwoBig Brain HoldingsEmbedded VenturesFelix JahnK50 VenturesOlive Hill Ventures+9 more

Rufus Labs, Inc.getrufus.comin𝕏

Rufus Labs builds WorkHero, a connected platform combining workforce analytics, labor management, wearable technology, and support services for warehouse operations.

Enterprise SoftwareHardwareIoTLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSLos Angeles, US

Gabe Grifoni(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inMatthew Goldman(Executive Officer, Promoter)Paula Odysseos-Panayiotou(Executive Officer, Promoter)Travis LaBerge(Executive Officer, Promoter)

Co-investorsGaingels

Salem Robotics Incsalemroboticsinc.comin𝕏Seed · May 2026

Salem Robotics develops autonomy software for robotic radiological surveys and inspections in nuclear and hazardous environments.

Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechDefense TechRoboticsAustin, US

Caleb Horan(CEO)inJanak (Crasun) Panthi(CTO)in

Co-investorsNon Sibi VenturesY CombinatorAndreessen HorowitzGaingelsGuil Mobility Ventures

SwiftSkuswiftsku.comin𝕏Seed

SwiftSku provides a mobile app and hardware solution that automates pricebook management and point-of-sale integration for independent convenience stores, enabling real-time sales monitoring, customer loyalty programs, and business analytics.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechRetail TechSaaSNew York City, US

Mit Patel(Founder)inDaniel Mazur(Founder)inAlex Mathew(Engineer)Amish Thaker(Recruiter)Tanisha Ray(Recruiter)Vaishnavi Nair(Recruiter)

Co-investorsDorm RoomImmeasurableY CombinatorEqual VenturesPareto HoldingsRaven One Ventures+2 more

Syzygy Plasmonicsplasmonics.techinNov 2022

Syzygy Plasmonics converts waste biogas and renewable electricity into sustainable aviation fuel using proprietary photocatalytic technology.

CleantechClimate TechEnergyHouston, US

Trevor Best(Executive Officer, Director)inSuman Khatiwada(Founder)in

BoardPatrick Poon(Director)Ann DeWitt(Director)Michael Biddle(Director)inMatthew Hill(Director)

Co-investorsClimate Impact CapitalEvok InnovationsHorizons VenturesLotte VenturesNew Climate VenturesThe Engine Ventures+5 more

Vivalyxvivalyx.comApr 2024

Vivalyx develops organ revitalization technology aimed at improving organ vitality for transplantation.

BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesAachen, DE

Benedict Doorschodt(Founder)in

Co-investorsNextGen VenturesSeed Fonds AachenTechVision FondsTechVision FundBessemer Venture PartnersBrightlands Venture Partners+1 more

Yardyard.botin𝕏Oct 2024 · $62M

Yard.bot provides recurring residential lawn care using robotic mowers overseen by human staff, offering mowing, trimming, edging, and clipping cleanup on a scheduled basis.

AgTechConsumerRoboticsTanner, US

Divya Thakur(Founder)in

Co-investorsHalogen Ventures Management Company Llc8VCB37 VenturesBenchmarkInterwoven VenturesNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)+3 more

Zibriozibrio.comin𝕏

ZIBRIO develops a balance assessment technology using machine learning to measure postural stability through a one-minute standing test, designed for both self-administration and clinical settings to identify fall risk in older adults.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesHouston, US

Katharine Forth(CEO)inErez Lieberman Aiden(CTO)in

Co-investorsTexas HALO Fund

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

BactoByteEmergeImagine DevicesImmixIronLatticeLidrotecOutriderVeloci RunningWCB Robotics

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has GOOSE Capital made?
GOOSE Capital has 31 tracked investments, including 5 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does GOOSE Capital invest at?
GOOSE Capital invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
What sectors does GOOSE Capital focus on?
GOOSE Capital focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Cleantech, Deep Tech, Energy, New Materials, Robotics.
Where is GOOSE Capital located?
GOOSE Capital is headquartered in Houston, US.
Does GOOSE Capital lead rounds?
Yes, GOOSE Capital leads investment rounds.
Who does GOOSE Capital co-invest with?
GOOSE Capital most often shares deals with Gaingels, Houston Angel Network, New Climate Ventures, among 51 tracked co-investors.

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