Hornik Capital Management

David Hornik is the principal and founder. He previously spent over two decades at August Capital, where he led venture investments. He makes all final investment decisions for Hornik Capital Management (per public record).

The firm leverages David Hornik's extensive network from his venture capital career, including relationships with entrepreneurs, other VCs, and corporate partners. He serves on the board of several portfolio companies, providing direct access to deal flow. Success metrics include timing of exits like Siri's acquisition by Apple in 2010.

It operates as a hybrid: a single-family office for David Hornik that also accepts outside capital from select partners. It functions with a venture capital approach but with the flexibility of a family office, allowing for patient capital without traditional fund constraints.

The firm targets early-stage to growth equity investments in technology companies. Specific stages include Series A and B rounds, with a focus on enterprise software, AI/ML, and digital health sectors.

The firm primarily engages in direct investments and co-investments alongside other venture capital funds. It may also commit to select venture funds as a limited partner, although this is less publicly documented.

The underlying wealth originates from David Hornik's career as a venture capitalist at August Capital, where he generated significant returns from investments in technology companies. His personal wealth is supplemented by co-investment from partners.

David Hornik is involved in philanthropy, though specific foundations or vehicles are not publicly detailed. Any philanthropic activities are separate from the investment operations of Hornik Capital Management.