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Gorilla Capital

Venture debt

Eugene · Seed–Series A · 10 people tracked

Not to be confused with Gorilla Capital (Angel network · Helsinki, FI)

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Investment thesis

Gorilla Capital provides short-term funding and operational back-office support to experienced residential real estate investors across the United States. Founded in 2006 and based in Eugene, Oregon, the company specializes in fix-and-flip projects, new residential builds, and vertical development funding, and operates as one of the larger distressed real estate purchasers in Idaho and Oregon through its own corporate operations. Having sold over 3,500 homes, the firm has broadened its focus to supply capital for a wide range of residential real estate endeavors, pairing tailored financial solutions with project management and market expertise to help investors scale.

Source: firm website, verified Oct 25, 2026.

Stage
Seed–Series A
HQ
Eugene, US
Instruments
Debt
Founded
2006

Team · 10 people

from the firm's website
John Helmick· Founder & CEO
Ally Rubini· Vice President of Marketingin

Ally Rubini is Vice President of Marketing at Gorilla Capital, a privately held real estate investment fund founded in 2006 that focuses on distressed properties. She joined the company in 2007 as a part-time office assistant and later moved into marketing roles. Her responsibilities include developing and implementing marketing plans, managing brand consistency, customer analysis and outreach, budget management, corporate events, and media inquiries.

Caitlin Knudsen· Executive Assistantin

Caitlin Knudsen is Vice President of Investor Relations at Gorilla Capital, where she manages relationships with approximately 118 investors representing about $47 million in invested capital and serves as the primary contact for investor communications, onboarding, and reporting. Over more than 14 years with the privately held investment company, she has also supported the Board of Directors, corporate governance, legal operations, executive functions, facilities, and cross-functional projects.

Cindy Helmick· Legal Advisor, HR
Jason Nienhouse· Vice President of Construction
Jessica Purdy· Accounting Manager
Lindsay Courtney· Vice President of Operationsin
Peter Wilson· Asset Managerin
Stacy Mahr· Accounts Payable, Rentalsin
Tanja Baker· Executive VP of Operations

Frequently asked questions

What stage does Gorilla Capital invest at?
Gorilla Capital invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
What sectors does Gorilla Capital focus on?
Gorilla Capital focuses on Data & Infrastructure, EdTech, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Hardware, Media & Entertainment, PropTech, Retail Tech, SaaS.
Where is Gorilla Capital located?
Gorilla Capital is headquartered in Eugene, US.

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