Houston Ventures
Venture capitalHouston · Seed–Growth · 4 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Houston Ventures pursues a dedicated vertical investment strategy in enterprise software, having shifted from its origins as a generalist software investor to focusing on the energy industry since 2004. The firm views complex operating problems as market opportunities for well-positioned solutions and treats portfolio companies as clients rather than dependents. It emphasizes mapping a company's growth toward the behaviors of potential large acquirers, drawing on a deep energy industry network and extensive deal-structuring experience. The firm has exited companies to acquirers including IBM, AT&T, Siemens and IHS.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 4 people
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What they invest in
from 8 of 15 portfolio companiesSaaS ×5Enterprise Software ×4AI & Machine Learning ×3IoT ×2Cybersecurity ×1Data & Infrastructure ×1Digital Health ×1Energy ×1
HQs:United States×4
Investments · 15 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathGeoforce provides asset tracking and traceability solutions combining a cloud-based software platform with rugged GPS tracking devices and global satellite and cellular networks.
HardwareIoTLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSPlano, US
Greg Watson(Director)Mark Slaughter(Director)James S. MacLean III(Executive Officer, Director)Vincent M. Hsieh(Executive Officer, Director)Phil Gilbert(Director)Gary A. Naden(Director)
Kahuna provides a skills management platform for enterprises to assess workforce capabilities, match talent supply with current and future demand, and optimize training ROI.
Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechSaaS
Oseberg provides data capture, structuring, and analytics tools that help businesses organize information to support decision-making and identify market opportunities.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructurePropTechOklahoma City, US
Evan Anderson(Founder)inAnderson Evan(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardJames Newell(Director)Greg Watson(Director)Erik Gilje(Director)
San Juan Capistrano, US
John Burke(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Stuart Frost(Director, Promoter)
BoardMiles Mahoney(Director, Promoter)Michael Colaco(Director)
Co-investorsCove Fund
RigNet, now part of Viasat energy services, provides managed communications, secure IIoT networks, and the Intelie Live machine learning analytics platform for connecting and monitoring distributed sites and remote operational assets.
AI & Machine LearningEnergyIoT
Co-investorsEscalate Capital PartnersMillennium Technology Value Partners
SecurityGate.io provides a SaaS platform for risk management teams to assess and manage operational technology (OT) cybersecurity risks, replacing manual spreadsheet-based assessments with automated workflows and consistent reporting.
CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Cherise Esparza(Founder)in
Zilliant provides an AI-driven pricing platform that automates and optimizes pricing operations for B2B companies using real-time data intelligence.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSales Tech
Co-investorsEscalate Capital PartnersGoldman SachsMadison Dearborn Partners
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesRig · stampededrilling.com · Aug 5, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Houston Ventures made?
- Houston Ventures has 15 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO.
- What stage does Houston Ventures invest at?
- Houston Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth stages.
- What sectors does Houston Ventures focus on?
- Houston Ventures focuses on Energy, Enterprise Software, SaaS.
- Where is Houston Ventures located?
- Houston Ventures is headquartered in Houston, US.
- Who does Houston Ventures co-invest with?
- Houston Ventures most often shares deals with Escalate Capital Partners, Cove Fund, Millennium Technology Value Partners, among 3 tracked co-investors.
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