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BuildGroup
BuildGroup is a team of former tech founders and executives who invest in AI-enabled workflow and emerging SaaS companies. They help companies through the...
BuildGroup
BuildGroup is a team of former tech founders and executives who invest in AI-enabled workflow and emerging SaaS companies. They help companies through the awkward phase of growth after initial product-market fit, focusing on architecting sustainable businesses. They invest in only 2-3 new companies a year for long-term, high-touch partnership and are based in Austin while backing companies everywhere.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
2015
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Austin
Corporate office
Austin, TX, United States
Principals
Lanham Napier
Co-Founder & Chairman
Jim Curry
Co-Founder & CEO
Klee Kleber
Co-Founder
Christina Fok
CFO & Chief Compliance Officer
Eric Levine
Vice President
Miguel Perez
Senior Associate
Olivia Cannell
Associate
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
What is BuildGroup's disclosed investment mandate?
BuildGroup focuses on venture capital and growth equity, targeting early-stage, seed, and start-up investments alongside expansion and late-stage rounds. The firm operates as a technology generalist, providing follow-on capital through the growth cycle. Its mandate spans the full venture lifecycle from initial commitments to later-stage deployment.
Who leads investment decisions at BuildGroup?
BuildGroup has not publicly disclosed its named principals, investment committee members, or decision-making structure. No managing partners, founders, or key investment staff have been identified in currently available primary sources or the firm's own materials. The governance hierarchy remains unknown.
What is BuildGroup's known geographic focus?
BuildGroup is headquartered in Austin, Texas, and operates within the United States. The firm has not disclosed additional offices or a formalized geographic mandate beyond its US presence. No international investment offices or regional specialist funds have been confirmed.
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