Fundraising FoxWeatherford Capital
Family officeOperating companyTampa · Late Stage · 20 people tracked
Also known as WEATHERFORD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
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Investment thesis
Weatherford Capital invests in companies operating within regulated industries, spanning technology, financials, and business and consumer services. Through its Fund II, the firm focuses on partnering with visionary founders and leadership teams to help scale their businesses. Investments referenced include government technology and payments companies such as OpenGov and PayIt, reflecting an emphasis on sectors where regulatory dynamics play a significant role.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 29, 2026.
Team · 20 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 18 of 38 portfolio companiesSaaS ×9GovTech ×6AI & Machine Learning ×4Consumer ×4Enterprise Software ×4Cloud Computing ×3Fintech ×3Mobility & Transportation ×3
HQs:United States×12Canada×1France×1Nepal×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 9 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×73 founders×14+ founders×1
Investments · 38 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 22025 · 12024 · 12023 · 12022 · 12021 · 12016 · 12014 · 12012 · 110 dated
Tampa, US
Nick Stohlman(Executive Officer)Josh Lewis(Executive Officer)inMichael Mattson(Executive Officer)Peter Quintas(Executive Officer)in
BoardWilliam Weatherford(Director)inDavid Seider(Director)
Board seatWill Weatherford· per SEC Form D
Automotus uses computer vision and AI to help cities and airports manage commercial vehicle traffic and reduce CO2 emissions.
AI & Machine LearningClimate TechGovTechMobility & TransportationSaaSLos Angeles, US
Harris Lummus(Executive Officer, Director)Jordan JustusinHarris Lummisin
BoardOliver Libby(Director)Tom Spengler(Director)Gabe Klein(Director)in
Co-investorsBand of AngelsE8 AngelsEmerging VenturesIrishAngelsKeiki CapitalPartnership Fund for NYC+6 more
BusPatrol provides AI-powered technology to enforce school bus stop-arm violations and protect students during their journeys to and from school.
AI & Machine LearningGovTechMobility & TransportationSaaSOntario, CA
Adam Ranger
Co-investorsF.I.T VenturesGI Partners
CloudFactory combines a managed global workforce with a software platform to collect, label, and validate training data and apply human-in-the-loop review across the AI development lifecycle.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaS
Mark Sears(Founder and Executive Chairman)in
Co-investorsFTV CapitalHinge CapitalHis FundRiverside Acceleration Capital
Coterie provides commercial insurance for small, new, and home-based businesses, delivered through a quoting and binding platform that gives agents and brokers instant bindable quotes.
FintechInsurTechSaaSAppleton, US
David McFarland(Founder)in
Co-investorsAlign VenturesAllianz XAllos VenturesAlpha EdisonFrontier Venture CapitalIntercept Ventures+6 more
Coterie provides products and services designed to support parents during their child's early years, offering solutions to simplify parenting tasks and improve family life.
B2B MarketplacesConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceHealthtech
Co-investorsBeliadeBlack Jays VenturesAllianz XIntact VenturesRpm Ventures Iii Management, L.L.C.
Dream Finders Homes is a publicly traded new home builder operating across 10 states that constructs residential properties with customizable finishes and designs for homebuyers.
Construction TechPropTechJacksonville, US
Patrick O. Zalupski(President, Chief Executive Officer, Co-Chairman)inAnabel Ramsay(Chief Financial Officer)inClint Szubinski(Chief Operating Officer)in
BoardWilliam W. Weatherford(Director)Rick Beckwitt(Co-Chairman)Megha H. Parekh(Director)
HDVI provides insurance solutions for trucking fleets, combining insurance expertise with technology to help operators run safe, compliant, and profitable operations.
InsurTechIoTLogistics & Supply Chain
Chuck Wallace(Founder)inAdam Barnett(President & CEO)in
Co-investorsAutotech Ventures8VCATX Venture PartnersLightbankQualcomm VenturesWestern Technology Investment+1 more
Kalkomey provides education, compliance management, and operational tools for government agencies managing outdoor recreation programs, including boating, hunting, off-road, and watersports safety certifications.
ConsumerEdTechGovTechSaaSTexas, US
Kurt Kalkomey(Founder)in
Co-investorsInvernessCove Hill PartnersMacquarie Capital
OpenGov builds a unified software platform that local and state governments use to manage operations including budgeting, permitting, infrastructure management, procurement, and tax collection.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareGovTechSaaSMountain View, US
Zac Bookman(Founder)inNate Levine(Founder)inJoseph Lonsdale(Executive Officer, Director)inAinslie Mayberry(Executive Officer)inMike Rosengarten(Executive Officer, Director)inDakin Sloss(Founder)
Co-investors8VCACME CapitalAlumni VenturesAndreessen HorowitzBalaji SrinivasanCota Capital+13 more
PayIt provides digital payment and online services platforms to government agencies, helping residents pay bills and renew services online.
FintechGovTechSaaSKansas City, US
John Thomson(Founder and CEO)inTom Nieto(President and Chief Operating officer)inMichael Plunkett(Chief Development Officer)inMichael Wons(Chief Client Officer)
BoardLarry Handen(Director)Krishnan Sastry(Director)in
Co-investorsInsight PartnersGovtech VenturesKCRise FundMissouri Technology CorporationRoyal Street Ventures Management Company, LlcAdvantage Capital Partners+1 more
Stellar provides on-demand home services including plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and fencing repairs, pairing vetted tradespeople with online booking, transparent quotes, and real-time job tracking.
ConsumerMarketplacesPropTech
Co-investorsAlerion VenturesBrick Mortar VenturesNavigate VenturesS3 VenturesStellifiStripe
The Stellar Development Foundation is a mission-driven organization building infrastructure to make the global financial system more accessible through the Stellar network and ecosystem.
Crypto & Web3Developer ToolsFintech
Jed McCaleb(Founder)inDenelle DixoninCandace KellyDavid MazièresJason KarshinJose Fernandez da Pontein
Co-investorsCorazon CapitalBrick Mortar VenturesGeneral AtlanticMonk's Hill VenturesStripeY Combinator
Stellar develops connectivity solutions for vehicles using cellular, Wi-Fi, and satellite technologies.
Cloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareIoTMobility & TransportationSaaSSpace TechBordeaux, FR
Co-investorsElewitGeneral AtlanticStripe
Summit Broadband is a fiber-optic telecommunications provider serving residential and business customers in Florida with high-speed Internet, TV, Phone services, and wholesale connectivity solutions.
Cloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareOrlando, US
Arthur P Haas(Treasurer and Vice President Finance)Andrew Kissenberth(Vice President and General Manager)Richard W Pardy(CEO, President, Director)
BoardBrendan Paddick(Director)Philip Cleary(Director)Philip Keeping(Director (Chairman))
Co-investorsBrookfield Asset ManagementGrain Management
The Tampa Bay Rowdies are a professional soccer club competing in the USL Championship, offering match tickets, season passes, and merchandise to fans.
Media & EntertainmentSports TechTampa, US
Co-investorsTemerity Capital Partners
Hinckley manufactures luxury recreational yachts designed and built for operation in shallow waters, featuring carbon fiber composite construction and jet propulsion systems.
Advanced ManufacturingConsumerHardwareMaine, US
Henry Hinckley
Co-investorsNorth Atlantic Capital
Adam Lyons(Founder)Joshua Dziabiak(Founder)Keith Melnick (CEO)(Founder)
Co-investorsAccelCanvas VenturesEQUIAMFinTech VenturesFloodgateIA Capital Group+3 more
The United Soccer League (USL), founded in 1986, operates a range of professional and pre-professional soccer leagues in the United States, including the USL Championship, USL League One, USL League Two, the Gainbridge Super League, the USL W League, and youth and academy programs.
Media & EntertainmentSports Tech
Vision Government Solutions provides Vision CAMA, a computer-assisted mass appraisal (CAMA) platform used for property assessment.
GovTechPropTechSaaS
Co-investorsGemini VenturesRubicon Technology PartnersGreat Hill Partners
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
AngelineAraxBishop Street UnderwritersBranchCollegiate Athletic SolutionsConstellationCoreforceCurve SportsDream FindersHinckleyIMG AcademyMain Street AdvisorsRowdiesSafe Harbor MarinasSovereign Sportsman SolutionsSummitTampa Bay Rays
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesDream Finders Homes · stocktitan.net · Sep 16, 2026
United Soccer League · uslsoccer.com · Jan 27, 2026
Automotus · automotus.ai · Dec 19, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Weatherford Capital made?
- Weatherford Capital has 38 tracked investments, including 3 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Weatherford Capital invest at?
- Weatherford Capital invests at the Late Stage stage.
- What sectors does Weatherford Capital focus on?
- Weatherford Capital focuses on Consumer, Enterprise Software, Fintech, GovTech, Sector Agnostic, Sports Tech.
- Where is Weatherford Capital located?
- Weatherford Capital is headquartered in Tampa, US.
- Does Weatherford Capital lead rounds?
- Weatherford Capital has led 3 of the 8 rounds where its role is on record.
- Who does Weatherford Capital co-invest with?
- Weatherford Capital most often shares deals with Western Technology Investment, 8VC, Govtech Ventures, among 70 tracked co-investors.
From the blog
visit blog ↗Recent posts focus on the firm's thesis for investing across the youth, college, and professional sports economy, alongside its outlook on the Government Technology (GovTech) sector's M&A momentum and modernization tailwinds. AI summary
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