Tech Wildcatters
AcceleratorDallas Β· Pre-SeedβSeries A Β· 7 people tracked
Investment thesis
Tech Wildcatters is an early-stage venture capital fund founded in 2009 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas. It backs pre-seed companies primarily through its TW Training Camp, a rigorous 12-week mentorship-driven accelerator program, and also invests directly into seed and Series A companies that are further along. The firm emphasizes a hands-on mentorship network and long-term partnership rather than short-term pitch-event metrics, continuing to support portfolio companies and make introductions as they grow. It prefers founders with a global vision for scaling and invests across the United States and internationally, where its mentor resources can add value.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team Β· 7 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 27 of 46 portfolio companiesSaaS Γ11Enterprise Software Γ7Fintech Γ6Consumer Γ5Healthtech Γ4Marketplaces Γ4AI & Machine Learning Γ3Digital Health Γ3
HQs:United StatesΓ15
Portfolio companies Β· 46 tracked
alumni founders can tell you what the program is really likeBy year:2024 Β· 12018 Β· 12014 Β· 13 dated
Arkestro provides intelligent procurement software that automates supplier quote collection and comparison for enterprise procurement teams.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Francisco, US
Edmund LeikenBen Leiken(CTO)Rob Desantis(Co-founder)Edmund Adam Zagorin(Executive Officer, Director)Martin Meyer(Executive Officer)Neil Lustig(Executive Officer, Director)
Dallas, US
Bearclaw is a professional esports organization that competes across multiple game titles and produces content such as reports, vlogs, and behind-the-scenes videos.
GamingMedia & EntertainmentDallas, US
Brius (Brava) makes orthodontic teeth-straightening technology using its Independent Movers system, which it integrates with orthodontic practices.
HardwareHealthtechMedical Devices
Device Magic provides a mobile forms platform with a drag-and-drop form builder that lets field and floor teams collect data, complete inspections, safety checklists, and maintenance forms on smartphones and tablets, including offline.
Enterprise SoftwareIoTSaaS
FastVisa is an all-in-one workflow automation and case management software for immigration law firms, offering form customization, client intake, billing and payment scheduling, and automated case reminders.
LegalTechSaaS
Game Time Giving is a fan engagement platform that runs competitive charitable giving during sporting events, letting fans of opposing teams compete by pledging donations to nonprofits of their choice.
FintechImpact & Social GoodSports Tech
Detrick DeBurrinCatherine Lugo
GroupRaise operates an online platform that enables non-profit groups to organize restaurant fundraisers, connecting them with participating restaurants that donate a percentage of sales from group meals back to their causes.
B2B MarketplacesFintechImpact & Social GoodHouston, US
GruupMeet is an enterprise event logistics and communications platform that centralizes event planning, on-site coordination, registration, payments, and attendee updates in a single dashboard.
Enterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSDallas, US
Russell Wyman Jr.(Founder)Maria Louviere(Executive Officer, Director)
Invitae provides genetic testing services to patients and clinicians across the United States, offering broad test offerings and genetic counseling to inform health decisions at every stage of life.
BiotechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesSan Francisco, US
Sean George(Executive Officer, Director)Randal Scott(Executive Officer, Director)Shelly Guyer(Executive Officer)Lee Bendekgey(Executive Officer)Geoffrey Crouse(Director)
BoardEric Aguiar(Director)in
Key Ring is a mobile app that lets consumers scan, store, and organize their loyalty, rewards, and membership cards in a digital wallet.
ConsumerRetail Tech
The page presents software solutions for retailers, wholesalers, and brands in the convenience and fuel retail sector, including ERP back-office, invoicing, and analytics tools.
Enterprise SoftwareMarketing TechRetail TechSaaS
Local Adventures is an online travel platform for booking trips and tours worldwide, offering flexible reservations, open travel dates, and interest-free installment financing without a credit card.
ConsumerMarketplacesTravel & Hospitality
Meowtel is a US-based online marketplace and app that connects cat owners with background-checked in-home cat sitters for services such as feeding, litter scooping, playtime, and medication administration.
ConsumerMarketplacesTravel & Hospitality
Modern provides a service communication platform for heavy equipment dealerships that manages workflows including two-way messaging, digital repair orders, inspections, and customer outreach.
Construction TechEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSDenver, US
Brigham Timpson(Chief Executive Officer)
Nimbix provides a supercomputing-as-a-service platform that enables data scientists, engineers, and researchers to access high-performance computing, AI/ML, and quantum computing applications without infrastructure constraints.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingQuantum ComputingDallas, US
Stephen Hebert(Executive Officer, Director)Robert Sherrard(Director)
BoardJames de Venny(Director)Richard D. Preston(Director)John Joseph Ciavarra, Jr.(Director)
PledgeCents is a crowdfunding platform for education that lets verified schools and organizations raise funds without charging a platform fee.
EdTechFintechMarketplaces
RefineRE provides commercial real estate analytics and benchmarking software that consolidates portfolio data with market intelligence to help corporate occupiers optimize real estate decisions, reduce costs, and track sustainability metrics.
Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwarePropTechSaaSDallas, US
Ryan P Turner(Executive Officer)
Seasonshare provides subscription pass, last-minute, student, and credit-based ticketing solutions for live entertainment venues and brands.
ConsumerMarketplacesSaaSBozeman, US
Selery provides third-party logistics (3PL) services for e-commerce businesses, including warehousing, kitting and bundling, same-day order fulfillment, shipping, and returns with multi-channel integrations for platforms like Amazon and Shopify.
E-commerceLogistics & Supply ChainRetail Tech
teleCalm provides a specialized phone service for older adults with Alzheimer's, dementia, and other cognitive challenges, blocking problem calls, filtering scams, and offering quiet hours and 911 re-routing.
Digital HealthHealthtechWellness & FitnessPlano, US
Tavis Shriefer(Executive Officer)
Tech Wildcatters is an early-stage investment and accelerator program that provides hands-on mentorship, strategic mentors, and a path to global scale for its portfolio companies.
Sector AgnosticCharlotte, US
Preston Lyon(Executive Officer)
Exits Β· 1
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioValidicacq. by ChartSpan
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesModern Β· prnewswire.com Β· Jul 15, 2026
Validic Β· dailyaibrief.com Β· Jun 30, 2026
GroupRaise Β· blog.groupraise.com Β· Jun 20, 2025
β Arkestro Β· pulse2.com Β· May 15, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Tech Wildcatters made?
- Tech Wildcatters has 46 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO.
- What stage does Tech Wildcatters invest at?
- Tech Wildcatters invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Tech Wildcatters focus on?
- Tech Wildcatters focuses on Enterprise Software, Healthtech, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Tech Wildcatters located?
- Tech Wildcatters is headquartered in Dallas, US.
- Who does Tech Wildcatters co-invest with?
- Tech Wildcatters most often shares deals with Techstars, Altira Group LLC, FortySix Venture Capital, among 33 tracked co-investors.
Media Β· Podcasts & interviews
featuring the team
Ricky Tejapaibul of Tech Wildcatters Speaks at RebelCon 2018
Rebel Role Model TV Β· Ricky Tejapaibul Β· youtube.com
Gabriella Draney Zielke of Tech Wildcatters | SXSW 2015
Techco Media Β· Gabriella Draney Zielke
Co-investors Β· 1
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