GOOSE Capital

GOOSE Capital, founded in 2005 and based in Houston, Texas, is a venture capital firm that specializes in investing in early-stage startups focused on deep tech and tough tech. Comprised of seasoned executives, successful entrepreneurs, and influential industry leaders, GOOSE Capital aims to invest around $10 million annually across a range of industries, prioritizing breakthrough and proprietary technologies. The firm leverages its extensive network and expertise to support innovative ventures that have the potential to transform their respective fields.

Andrew Nicholson

Managing Director

12 past transactions

FibreCoat

Venture Round in 2021
FibreCoat GmbH produces thermoplastic-coated glass fibres for use in fibre composites on rented glass fibre drawing machines. Direct coating enables new process steps, lower costs and cycle times while at the same time improving technical specifications. The target markets are the automotive and consumer sectors.

Syzygy Plasmonics

Series B in 2021
Syzygy Plasmonics is a developer of a photocatalytic reactor designed for fuel cell vehicles and small-scale industrial applications.The company's reactor is powered by light and operates at over 1,000°F lower temperature than conventional chemical reactor technology that helps in reducing maintenance costs and is able to start or stop production near instantaneously, enabling fuel cell vehicle companies to produce ultra-low-cost hydrogen gas on-site at customer locations.

Topl

Seed Round in 2020
Topl LLC, founded in 2017, is based in Houston, Texas, and specializes in blockchain-as-a-service (BaaS) for supply chain management and certification. The company has developed The Topl Blockchain, which serves as a protocol designed to support ethical and sustainable practices by allowing organizations to track and trace their supply chains comprehensively. This technology enables businesses to verify and monetize their commitment to sustainability and ethical practices. Additionally, Topl provides a suite of hosted services and tools that facilitate user interaction with its blockchain, enhancing accessibility for companies seeking to leverage this technology. By focusing on the impact space, Topl aims to transform ethical practices into tangible assets within the economy.

DryLet

Series A in 2020
DryLet is a company that specializes in wastewater treatment solutions for both municipal and agricultural applications. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, DryLet utilizes a proprietary biocatalyst to develop innovative bioremediation products. Their offerings include dry-to-the-touch nano bioreactor products designed to efficiently treat organic waste and enhance the waste-to-energy process. By focusing on effective biological waste management, DryLet aims to improve operational efficiencies and project economics for industrial and municipal communities. Their technology addresses challenges related to grease, fat, and oil reduction in wastewater treatment facilities and commercial kitchens, providing a comprehensive approach to wastewater treatment.

Outrider

Series B in 2020
Outrider, Inc. specializes in developing a software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution aimed at automating yard operations within logistics hubs, such as distribution centers and rail yards. Founded in 2017 and based in Golden, Colorado, the company offers a comprehensive system that includes web-based management software, autonomous driving controls for electric yard trucks, and necessary site infrastructure. Outrider’s technology employs a full-stack autonomous driving system, utilizing sensors like radar, lidar, and cameras to facilitate the movement of trailers, engage and unhook them, and monitor their locations. By focusing on automating hazardous and repetitive manual tasks, Outrider enhances safety and efficiency for large enterprises. The company is committed to promoting sustainable freight transportation through the deployment of zero-emission systems and is supported by notable investors in the technology sector.

Forest Devices

Venture Round in 2020
Forest Devices, Inc. is a medical device company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with an additional office in Canada. Founded in 2014, the company focuses on developing innovative solutions for stroke detection. Its flagship product, AlphaStroke, is a non-invasive, AI-powered device designed for medical personnel to identify strokes in various environments, even before advanced imaging techniques like CT or MRI are available. This portable and durable device can detect both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, enabling practitioners to triage patients effectively and improve treatment outcomes. By streamlining the decision-making process in stroke management, AlphaStroke aims to reduce delays in critical care and enhance the overall frequency of stroke treatments.

Lantha Inc.

Venture Round in 2019
Lantha Inc. is a company based in Austin, Texas, that develops innovative sensors for chemical analysis. Founded in 2019, it specializes in portable and cost-effective chemical sensors, including technologies such as fluorimeters, FTIR, NMR, and Karl Fischer titration. Among its offerings is the PCM-22, a metal-organic framework sensor technology that combines a MOF with chromospheres and lanthanide ions, enabling color and intensity signaling when exposed to ultraviolet light for chemical measurements. Lantha's products are designed to provide accurate results without requiring specialized training, facilitating rapid and reliable trace chemical detection and measurement for various applications, including fuel integrity testing and moisture analysis.

Syzygy Plasmonics

Series A in 2019
Syzygy Plasmonics is a developer of a photocatalytic reactor designed for fuel cell vehicles and small-scale industrial applications.The company's reactor is powered by light and operates at over 1,000°F lower temperature than conventional chemical reactor technology that helps in reducing maintenance costs and is able to start or stop production near instantaneously, enabling fuel cell vehicle companies to produce ultra-low-cost hydrogen gas on-site at customer locations.

Outrider

Series A in 2019
Outrider, Inc. specializes in developing a software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution aimed at automating yard operations within logistics hubs, such as distribution centers and rail yards. Founded in 2017 and based in Golden, Colorado, the company offers a comprehensive system that includes web-based management software, autonomous driving controls for electric yard trucks, and necessary site infrastructure. Outrider’s technology employs a full-stack autonomous driving system, utilizing sensors like radar, lidar, and cameras to facilitate the movement of trailers, engage and unhook them, and monitor their locations. By focusing on automating hazardous and repetitive manual tasks, Outrider enhances safety and efficiency for large enterprises. The company is committed to promoting sustainable freight transportation through the deployment of zero-emission systems and is supported by notable investors in the technology sector.

Iterion Therapeutics

Series B in 2018
Iterion Therapeutics is a venture-backed, clinical-stage biotechnology company that develops novel targeted cancer therapeutics. The company’s lead product, Tegavivint, is a potent and selective inhibitor of the Wnt/b-catenin signaling pathway, implicated in cell proliferation, differentiation, immune evasion, and stem cell renewal. Tegavivint demonstrates pre-clinical in vivo efficacy in several cancer models including desmoid tumors, acute myeloid leukemia (AML), osteosarcoma, and a range of solid tumor types. The Company is currently enrolling a Phase I clinical study of Tegavivint in patients with desmoid tumors at multiple clinical centers in the United States and Canada. It was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

NuMat Technologies

Series B in 2018
NuMat Technologies, based in Skokie, Illinois, specializes in the design and integration of atomically engineered materials, specifically metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), into systems for gas delivery, separation, and purification. Founded in 2012, the company focuses on creating programmable chemistries that facilitate precision engineering and unlock new capabilities in resource management. NuMat's product portfolio includes ION-X, a solution for the safe storage and delivery of hazardous gases. The company offers a comprehensive platform for product commercialization that combines advanced material discovery software with rapid prototyping and system integration. This approach enables various industries, such as chemicals, electronics, and life sciences, to address sustainability and innovation goals through enhanced performance and cost-effective production methods.

Forest Devices

Seed Round in 2018
Forest Devices, Inc. is a medical device company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with an additional office in Canada. Founded in 2014, the company focuses on developing innovative solutions for stroke detection. Its flagship product, AlphaStroke, is a non-invasive, AI-powered device designed for medical personnel to identify strokes in various environments, even before advanced imaging techniques like CT or MRI are available. This portable and durable device can detect both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, enabling practitioners to triage patients effectively and improve treatment outcomes. By streamlining the decision-making process in stroke management, AlphaStroke aims to reduce delays in critical care and enhance the overall frequency of stroke treatments.
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