Weatherford Capital
Family officeTampa · 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 15, 2026.
Team · 20 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 15 of 40 portfolio companiesSaaS ×8GovTech ×6AI & Machine Learning ×3Consumer ×3Fintech ×3Mobility & Transportation ×3PropTech ×3Enterprise Software ×2
HQs:United States×10Canada×1France×1
Investments · 40 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2025 · 22024 · 12023 · 12022 · 12016 · 12014 · 17 dated
Automotus provides automated curb management solutions for cities, airports, and fleets that use AI-powered cameras and data analytics to manage parking, reduce congestion, and enforce traffic violations.
AI & Machine LearningGovTechMobility & TransportationSaaSLos Angeles, US
Jordan Justus(Executive Officer, Director)inHarris Lummus(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardOliver Libby(Director)Tom Spengler(Director)Gabe Klein(Director)in
Co-investorsBand of AngelsIrishAngelsKeiki CapitalQuake CapitalTechstarsSanta Barbara Venture Partners
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-investorsGI Partners
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+3 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
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
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(Executive Chairman of the Board & Co-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(Co-founder)Nate Levine(Founder)inJoseph Lonsdale(Executive Officer, Director)inZachary Bookman(Executive Officer, Director)inAinslie Mayberry(Executive Officer)inMike Rosengarten(Executive Officer, Director)in
Co-investors8VCACME CapitalAndreessen HorowitzBalaji SrinivasanDraper AssociatesFounder Collective+9 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)inMike Plunkett(Co-Founder and Chief Development Officer)
BoardScott Murphy(Director)inKevin Childress(Director)Will Weatherford(Director)in
Co-investorsInsight PartnersGovtech VenturesKCRise FundMissouri Technology CorporationRoyal Street Ventures Management Company, LlcAdvantage Capital Partners+1 more
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)
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 VenturesStellifiS3 VenturesStripe
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(Board of Directors)inDenelle DixoninCandace KellyDavid MazièresJason KarshinJose Fernandez da Pontein
Co-investorsCorazon CapitalGeneral AtlanticStripe
Stellar develops connectivity solutions for vehicles using cellular, Wi-Fi, and satellite technologies.
Cloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareIoTMobility & TransportationSaaSSpace TechBordeaux, FR
Co-investorsElewitGeneral Atlantic
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
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
Paul Smithin
Co-investorsGreat Hill Partners
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
AngelineAraxBishop Street UnderwritersBranchCloudFactoryCollegiate Athletic SolutionsConstellationCoreforceCurve SportsDream FindersHinckleyImgIMG AcademyMain Street AdvisorsRowdiesSafe Harbor MarinasSovereign Sportsman SolutionsSummitSummit BroadbandTampa Bay RaysThe Hinckley CompanyThe Zebra
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesStellar · finsmes.com · Sep 4, 2026
Stellar · finsmes.com · Sep 4, 2026
Stellar · cryptonews.net · Aug 24, 2026
United Soccer League · oursportscentral.com · Aug 20, 2026
PayIt · fintechobserver.substack.com · Jul 14, 2026
Coterie · quotesweep.com · Jul 7, 2026
Automotus · contxto.com · Jan 7, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Weatherford Capital made?
- Weatherford Capital has 40 tracked investments, including 2 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 7 rounds where its role is on record.
- Who does Weatherford Capital co-invest with?
- Weatherford Capital most often shares deals with 8VC, Govtech Ventures, Accel, among 51 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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