Rock Creek Capital
Private equityNorth Salt Lake · Seed–Growth · 4 people tracked
Investment thesis
Rock Creek Capital positions itself as a supportive, long-term partner to founders of high-growth companies. It makes equity investments of $1M to $25M across venture, growth (minority), buyout and recapitalization transactions, with the capacity to invest more alongside partners. The firm targets businesses with strong management teams, rapid sales growth, sustainable competitive advantages and high EBITDA margins. As a generalist investor, it pursues opportunities across many industries, with particular expertise in business services, healthcare, manufacturing and specialty finance. It often takes minority interests out of confidence in founders and typically takes an active board role, supporting strategy, financing, talent recruitment and M&A.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 4 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 22 of 30 portfolio companiesSaaS ×10AI & Machine Learning ×7Consumer ×7Enterprise Software ×7Retail Tech ×3Advanced Manufacturing ×2Data & Infrastructure ×2E-commerce ×2
HQs:United States×15
Who they back
founder profiles across 12 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×82 founders×4
Investments · 30 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2015 · 22012 · 13 dated
Milk Street is a food media and cooking education brand offering recipes, a TV show, online and in-person cooking classes, a retail store, and culinary travel tours.
ConsumerE-commerceMedia & EntertainmentBoston, US
Company that grew from a few million to over $50 million in revenue with Rock Creek's backing.
Arcadea is a long-duration investment firm that provides permanent capital and operational support to vertical software (VSaaS) companies, typically founder-led businesses with up to ~$30M ARR and growth up to ~200%.
Enterprise SoftwareSaaS
Banyan Software is a permanent holding company that acquires and operates successful enterprise software businesses for the long term.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSUnknown - multiple offices mentioned, US
David Berkal(CEO)in
Co-investorsBarkawi GroupNorwest Venture Partners
BILT provides 3D interactive, voice-guided digital instructions (called Intelligent Instructions) for product assembly, installation, maintenance, and repair, available as a mobile app for individuals and an enterprise platform for organizations.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
New York, US
Andrea Paul(Executive Officer)Daniel Lambert(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardRick Stratford(Director)inGregory Samios(Director)
Clicklease provides micro-ticket equipment financing and leasing to small businesses, working through equipment sellers and partners to offer affordable financing options.
FintechSaaSWest Valley City, US
Bart Longson(CEO/Founder)inNoel Strauss(Director)Doug Houlahan(Executive Officer)Matthew Hawkins(Director)
Cloud Dentistry operates a self-serve online marketplace connecting background-checked dental professionals — hygienists, assistants, dentists, and office managers — with dental offices for temporary, part-time, and permanent work across the US.
HealthtechHR TechMarketplacesBoston, US
Trey Tepichin(Founder)inDarius SomekhianinRoberto Tepichin III(Executive Officer, Director)Clay Corman(Director)Paul Sims(Director)Reza Sanjar(Director)
Co-investorsDIA
HealthtechPortsmouth, US
Gareth Dickens(Executive Officer, Director)inMaximillian Puyanic(Director)
BoardKaren Moriarty(Director)Robert Steenson(Director)Will Thorndike(Director)
Co-investorsBain Capital Double Impact Fund LPWhistler Capital Partners
Savi offers Data Sync, a tool that unifies IoT, point-of-sale, alarm, and camera footage data to help retail and operations teams prevent loss and optimize operations.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureIoTRetail TechSaaSFarmington, US
Co-investorsNext Coast Ventures
GigaOm offers CxO Lite Briefs, executive-ready summaries derived from its GigaOm Radar analyst research that condense a vendor's market positioning, strengths, and trade-offs into a concise brief focused on ROI, risk, and operational impact.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareMedia & EntertainmentSales Tech
Co-investorsContour Venture PartnersRembrandt Venture PartnersTrue Ventures
Hawx Pest Control provides residential pest control services using recurring visits, home inspections, and trained technicians to treat and prevent common pests such as ants.
Consumer
HUK is a fishing apparel and gear brand offering performance clothing, swimwear, hats, and deck boots with UPF protection and non-slip traction for anglers and outdoor enthusiasts.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
Inspired eLearning provides gamified cybersecurity and compliance awareness training for organizations, delivered through its iLMS cloud learning platform with customizable reporting and analytics.
CybersecurityEdTechSaaS
Lytx provides AI-powered video safety and telematics for commercial fleets, using in-cab cameras and analytics to detect risky driving, deliver alerts and coaching, and reduce collisions, claims, and insurance costs.
AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & Transportation
Rajesh Rudraradhyain
Co-investorsJMI EquityMenlo VenturesPSP Investments private equity
Neul Capital is an investment and holding firm run by operators with experience running software companies, which acquires and partners with software businesses.
Enterprise SoftwareSaaS
A digital pathology platform that digitizes histologic slides and distributes workload to expert dermatopathologists for remote consultation and skin cancer diagnosis.
Salt Lake City, US
Daniel Lambert(Executive Officer, Director)Yiannis Monovoukas(Director)Gregory Osmond(Executive Officer, Director)Michael Torno(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardRick Stratford(Director)
Co-investorsBeni Venture CapitalHarmonix FundSpringTide VenturesMana Ventures
Redica offers an AI-enriched intelligence platform that unifies global regulatory, inspection, site, and post-market data to help companies manage risk and protect product quality.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSYorkville, US
Michael de la Torre(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardJavier Rojas(Director)Rick Stratford(Director)Martin Van Trieste(Director)Julian Castelli(Director)
Co-investorsKennet Partners
Salt Lake City, US
Matthew Hawkins(Positions held until the close of the offering.)Menachem (Mike) Landau(Executive Officer, Director)Bart Longson(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardRick Stratford(Director)in
Snap Finance offers consumer point-of-sale financing, including lease-to-own agreements, installment loans, and retail installment contracts, for shoppers buying items like tires, furniture, mattresses, appliances, and electronics.
ConsumerFintechRetail TechSalt Lake City, US
Bart Longson(Executive Officer, Director)Matthew Hawkins(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardRick Stratford(Director)Blake Kirby(Director)
Co-investorsSummit Partners
SPG is an independently owned licensing and product development firm that designs, develops, manufactures, and distributes licensed products for well-known consumer brands such as Carhartt, Hurley, and Fox.
Advanced ManufacturingConsumerRetail Tech
THB Verhoef B.V. is a family-owned supplier of components, spare parts, and services for European Original Equipment Manufacturers, offering fast delivery from stock alongside engine repair, maintenance, and reconditioning.
Advanced ManufacturingLogistics & Supply Chain
Adriaan Verhoef(CEO)
The Guestbook is a rewards program and free browser extension for stays at boutique and independent hotels, letting travelers book directly with hotels at lower rates and earn cash back that can be redeemed via PayPal, Visa, Venmo, or gift cards, donated to charity, or applied to future stays.
ConsumerMarketplacesTravel & Hospitality
Vivint offers smart home security systems for residential customers, including security hubs, sensors, cameras, and smart locks with professional installation.
ConsumerHardwareIoT
Todd Pedersen(Founder)in
Co-investorsCota CapitalPrelude Ventures
WorkBoard provides a platform for aligning company strategy with team and individual goals through OKR management for enterprise organizations.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechSaaSSilicon Valley, US
Deidre Paknad(CEO)inDaryoush Paknad(Co-founder)in
Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzFloodgateM12 (Microsoft's Venture Fund)Notable CapitalSoftBank Vision FundWorkday Ventures
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Banyan Software · funderintel.com · Jul 16, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Rock Creek Capital made?
- Rock Creek Capital has 30 tracked investments.
- What stage does Rock Creek Capital invest at?
- Rock Creek Capital invests at the Seed, Series A, Growth stages.
- What is Rock Creek Capital's typical check size?
- Rock Creek Capital typically writes checks of $1M – $25M.
- What sectors does Rock Creek Capital focus on?
- Rock Creek Capital focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, Data & Infrastructure, EdTech, Enterprise Software, Fintech, FoodTech, Healthtech, Retail Tech, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Rock Creek Capital located?
- Rock Creek Capital is headquartered in North Salt Lake, US.
- Does Rock Creek Capital lead rounds?
- Yes, Rock Creek Capital leads investment rounds.
- Who does Rock Creek Capital co-invest with?
- Rock Creek Capital most often shares deals with Andreessen Horowitz, Floodgate, M12 (Microsoft's Venture Fund), among 24 tracked co-investors.
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