Tech Wildcatters
AcceleratorDallas · Pre-Seed–Series A · 8 people tracked
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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 · 8 people
from the firm's website & curated & public directories
Founder mafia
2 people who came through Tech Wildcatters went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 27 of 46 portfolio companiesSaaS ×12Enterprise Software ×7Fintech ×6Consumer ×5Healthtech ×4Marketplaces ×4AI & Machine Learning ×3Data & Infrastructure ×3
HQs:United States×17Mexico×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 11 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×62 founders×44+ founders×1
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
Portfolio companies · 46 tracked
alumni founders can tell you what the program is really likeBy year:2024 · 12018 · 12014 · 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)inRob Desantis(Co-founder)inEdmund Adam Zagorin(Executive Officer, Director)Martin Meyer(Executive Officer)Neil Lustig(Executive Officer, Director)in
Co-investorsActivant CapitalAltira Group LLCCervinConstruct CapitalEl Cap EquityForum Ventures+4 more
Ansira offers a unified, AI-infused platform combined with human expertise for brand-to-local marketing, covering partner marketing, incentive management, local demand generation, and customer engagement.
AdTechMarketing TechSaaS
Co-investorsTruelink Capital
BearClaw is a SaaS platform for managing the full lifecycle of competitive esports, serving tournament organizers, players, and colleges through tools for bracket management, player rankings, prize escrow, recruiting, and streaming.
GamingMedia & EntertainmentSaaSSports TechDallas, US
Harley Parks(CEO)
Co-investorsFortySix Venture CapitalAscend Venture Capital
Brius (Brava) makes orthodontic teeth-straightening technology using its Independent Movers system, which it integrates with orthodontic practices.
HardwareHealthtechMedical Devices
Mehdi Peikar(Founder)in
Co-investorsCheyenne VenturesEvolution VC PartnersSand Hill AngelsView Ventures
Device Magic is a form-building and data collection platform that enables field teams to capture data on mobile and web devices, with offline capabilities and workflow automation.
Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareIoTSaaSRaleigh, US
Dusan Babichin
FastVisa provides case management and workflow software for immigration attorneys and law firms to streamline client processing and case administration.
LegalTechSaaSDallas, US
Fetch offers doorstep services for apartment renters through a single app, including package delivery from its facilities, same-day grocery and essentials delivery, self-storage with bin pickup, and nightly trash collection.
ConsumerLogistics & Supply ChainPropTechAustin, US
Michael Patton(Founder)in
Co-investorsBYU Cougar CapitalCadron Capital PartnersFrame VCSilverton PartnersAlpaca VCArcher Venture Capital+9 more
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
Devin Baptiste(Founder)inPaul Kwiatkowski(Founder)in
Co-investorsKapor CapitalLeadX Capital PartnersMagma PartnersR/GA VenturesTechstars
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)in
Co-investorsBlossom Street Ventures
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)inRandal Scott(Executive Officer, Director)Shelly Guyer(Executive Officer)inLee Bendekgey(Executive Officer)inGeoffrey Crouse(Director)
BoardEric Aguiar(Director)in
Co-investorsCivilization Ventures Management, LlcDecheng CapitalFifty YearsManta Ray VenturesOberland CapitalPrefix Capital+1 more
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
PDI Technologies provides software and analytics for retailers, wholesalers, and brands in the convenience and fuel retail industry, including ERP back-office and invoicing tools.
Enterprise SoftwareRetail TechSaaS
Co-investorsMercury Fund
Local Adventures is a platform for booking outdoor adventure experiences led by passionate local guides across the Americas and Europe.
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)in
Co-investorsTechstarsAviso VenturesGTMfundHolman Growth Ventures
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)
Co-investorsAristos Ventures
PledgeCents is a crowdfunding platform that enables educators and community members to raise funds for classroom and community projects through a donation model that guarantees funds even if the fundraising goal is not met.
EdTechFintechImpact & Social GoodMarketplaces
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)
Co-investorsTechstars
Seasonshare provides subscription pass, last-minute, student, and credit-based ticketing solutions for live entertainment venues and brands.
ConsumerMarketplacesSaaSBozeman, US
Co-investorsTechstars
Selery provides e-commerce warehousing and order fulfillment services for online businesses.
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)
Upswing offers a wraparound student services platform that supports higher education students with academic help, mental health, basic needs, advising, and on-demand information to improve retention rates.
EdTechMental HealthSaaS
Alex Pritchett(Founder)in
Co-investorsNex CubedAmara VCBetter CapitalBonsal CapitalQEDRethink Capital Partners
Validic operates a health IoT platform that connects over 700 medical devices and health apps to health systems, health plans, and life sciences organizations for clinical use.
Data & InfrastructureDigital HealthHealthtechIoT
Drew Schiller(Founder)in
Co-investorsGreen Park & Golf VenturesKaiser Permanente VenturesNTT DOCOMO VenturesSJF VenturesBIP Capital
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 · 1
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioValidicacq. by ChartSpan
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesPledgeCents · llm.dataforseo.com · Jul 29, 2026
Modern · prnewswire.com · Jul 15, 2026
Validic · dailyaibrief.com · Jun 30, 2026
Meowtel · meowfranchising.com · Jan 30, 2026
GroupRaise · blog.groupraise.com · Jun 20, 2025
→ Arkestro · pulse2.com · 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, Kapor Capital, among 37 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the team
Ricky Tejapaibul of Tech Wildcatters Speaks at RebelCon 2018
Rebel Role Model TV · Ricky Tejapaibul · youtube.com
Gabriella Draney Zielke of Tech Wildcatters | SXSW 2015
Techco Media · Gabriella Draney Zielke
Co-investors · 1
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