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Guild Capital
Iain Shorthose runs Guild Capital from Miami Beach, blending operator-led venture building with institutional growth equity in enterprise software and AI.
Guild Capital
Guild Capital is an SEC-registered investment adviser in Miami, FL, registered since 2022. The firm manages approximately $295 million in regulatory assets. It has 13 employees and 9 investment advisers.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
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AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Miami Beach
Corporate office
Miami Beach, FL, United States
Principals
Iain Shorthose
Founder & Managing Partner
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Guild Capital?
Founder and Managing Partner Iain Shorthose leads the investment committee. The firm operates with a lean decision-making structure where Shorthose and a small group of operator-partners evaluate each opportunity, consistent with the concentrated portfolio strategy.
How does Guild Capital source proprietary deal flow?
The firm sources primarily through Shorthose's operator network and the deal flow generated by embedding operational talent inside portfolio companies. This hands-on model surfaces opportunities through founder referrals and repeat entrepreneurs from within its ecosystem.
What investment stages does Guild Capital typically target?
Pre-seed through Series B. The firm writes initial checks at the earliest stages and reserves significant reserves for follow-on rounds in its top-performing companies, allowing it to maintain or increase ownership through the growth phase.
Does Guild Capital participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
Guild Capital is structured for direct investing and does not publicly market a fund-of-funds program. Its model is built on concentrated direct equity positions in a small number of companies per vintage.
Which sectors does Guild Capital explicitly target?
Enterprise software, AI/ML, fintech, digital health, and selectively, consumer technology. Within enterprise software, the firm shows consistent interest in workflow automation and vertical SaaS applications.
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