About
Sherman Chu is founder and managing partner of Grayhawk Capital, a venture capital firm investing an $80 million fund in early and growth stage companies in the southwest U.S. The firm's partners bring more than 60 years of collective experience across eight venture funds totaling over $500 million, with a focus on serial entrepreneurs, rapidly growing technology markets, and innovative products across sectors including mobile computing, cloud/SaaS, security, enterprise software, and healthcare IT. Chu serves on the board of directors at Case Status.
Experience
- Case StatusBoard of Directorscurrent2024 — present
- LawmaticsBoard of Directorscurrent2023 — present
- TagboardBoard of Directorscurrent2022 — present
- Grayhawk CapitalFounder & Managing Partnercurrent1999 — presentPhoenix, AZ
- Blue CedarBoard Of Directors2016 — 2024
- TotangoBoard Of Directors2017 — 2021
- SOCi, Inc.Board Of Directors2017 — 2020
- StackIQBoard of Directors2014 — 2017
- Cornerstone Equity PartnersManaging Partner1995 — 2007Phoenix, AZ
- Banc One Capital CorporationAssociate/Assistant Vice President1991 — 1995Dallas, TX
Education
- Texas A&M UniversityMasters of Business Administration1987 — 1989
- University of ArizonaBachelor of Science, Marketing1982 — 1986
Skills & more
Private Equity53Venture Capital90Mergers8Corporate Development41Start-ups50Angel Investing28Venture Financing16Growth Capital4Capital Raising8Deal Sourcing7Equities4Capital7
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M&A experienceCorporate FinancePrivate PlacementsMergers & AcquisitionsJoint VenturesInvestmentsFinanceEnterprise SoftwareRestructuringDue DiligenceValuationLBOFrom Sherman's professional profile.
Colleagues at Grayhawk Capital
Bart Faber
Advisory Board at Grayhawk Capital
Bennett Dorrance
Advisory Board at Grayhawk Capital
Brian S. Smith
Managing Partner at Grayhawk Capital
Judi Martschenko
Executive Assistant at Grayhawk Capital
Kyle DeLashmutt
Principal at Grayhawk Capital
Leib Bolel
Investor at Grayhawk Capital
Michael J. Endres
Advisory Board at Grayhawk Capital
Scott Knollenberg
Advisory Board at Grayhawk Capital
Frequently asked questions
- Where does Sherman Chu work?
- Sherman Chu is Managing Partner at Grayhawk Capital.
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