Valor Equity Partners

Valor Equity Partners is a private equity and venture capital firm based in Chicago, established in 1995. The firm specializes in making investments across various stages of company development, including seed-stage, early-stage, growth-stage, and late-stage investments. Valor primarily focuses on sectors such as industrial products, manufacturing, infrastructure services, healthcare, food technology, retail technology, fintech, and clean energy. The firm seeks to partner with high-growth companies and entrepreneurs who demonstrate a commitment to excellence and industry transformation. Investment sizes typically range from $10 million to $75 million for new platforms, while add-on investments do not have a minimum size requirement. Valor Equity Partners primarily invests in North America and India, aiming to support companies with revenues between $30 million and $200 million. The firm prefers to take a leading role in investments, pursuing both control and non-control equity opportunities.

Will Baine

Principal of Investment Team

Sean Costello

Vice President

Alli Folk

VP

Manuel Pantelias Garces

Vice President

Antonio Gracias

Founder, CEO and CIO

Bruce Johns

Senior Director

Sealy Laidlaw

Vice President

Chris Murphy

Managing Director

David Obrand

Partner

Harrison Pappas

Vice President

Vivek K. Pattipati

Partner

Taylor Patton

Senior Associate

Juan Sabater

Partner, Co-President and Member of Investment Committee

Bradley Sheftel

Partner

Jonathan K. Shulkin

Partner & Co-President

Michael Soenen

Partner

Miki Sofer

Vice President

Slater H. Stich

Vice President

Mark Vardaro

Senior Director

Timothy Watkins

Operating Partner

Past deals in New York

Lightbits Labs

Venture Round in 2022
Lightbits Labs, Inc. develops data storage solutions for enterprise private clouds, Software-as-a-Service, and Infrastructure-as-a-Service providers. It offers LightOS Software Defined Storage that integrates with existing datacenter infrastructure; and LightField Storage Acceleration Card that supports the LightOS stack. Lightbits Labs, Inc. was founded in 2015 and is based in San Jose, California. It has additional offices in Kfar Saba and Haifa, Israel; and New York, New York.

Spot & Tango

Series B in 2022
Spot & Tango is an innovative human-grade dog food manufacturer born and raised in NYC. It is dedicated to providing pet parents with the highest quality health and wellness products delivered online and in pet specialty stores.

Spot & Tango

Series A in 2022
Spot & Tango is an innovative human-grade dog food manufacturer born and raised in NYC. It is dedicated to providing pet parents with the highest quality health and wellness products delivered online and in pet specialty stores.

Recora Health

Series A in 2022
Recora Health is a healthcare platform established in 2020 and headquartered in New York, USA, that focuses on cardiac recovery for older adults. The company provides a comprehensive approach to rehabilitation, combining coaching, guided exercise, and personalized care to support individuals recovering from cardiac events. By facilitating recovery at home, Recora Health aims to help patients regain confidence, foster community connections, and enhance motivation during their rehabilitation journey. The platform addresses various barriers that may hinder patients' ability to maintain their health, ultimately promoting a holistic integration of exercise, wellness, and medical care tailored to those in need.

HackerOne

Series E in 2022
HackerOne, founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, develops a hacker-powered security platform that connects businesses with penetration testers and cybersecurity researchers. The platform offers various services, including bug bounty solutions and vulnerability disclosure programs, which help organizations identify and mitigate security risks before they can be exploited. By collaborating with a global community of ethical hackers, HackerOne assists companies in enhancing their vulnerability coordination processes, ultimately protecting consumer data and trust. With additional offices in London, New York City, Singapore, and the Netherlands, HackerOne plays a crucial role in facilitating communication between businesses and security experts to address relevant security issues effectively.

Republic

Series B in 2021
Founded in 2016 and based in New York City, Republic is an equity crowdfunding platform that enables individuals to invest in private companies with minimum contributions starting at $10. The platform focuses on providing access to investments in a variety of sectors, including startups, gaming, real estate, and cryptocurrencies. Republic caters to a diverse clientele comprising venture capital firms, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals, facilitating funding opportunities for innovative enterprises seeking capital from the general public.

Republic

Series B in 2021
Founded in 2016 and based in New York City, Republic is an equity crowdfunding platform that enables individuals to invest in private companies with minimum contributions starting at $10. The platform focuses on providing access to investments in a variety of sectors, including startups, gaming, real estate, and cryptocurrencies. Republic caters to a diverse clientele comprising venture capital firms, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals, facilitating funding opportunities for innovative enterprises seeking capital from the general public.

Kingdom Supercultures

Series A in 2021
Kingdom Supercultures develops and produces microbial cultures that help food manufacturers to produce new varieties of food. The company produces and offers Koji, a Japanese food ingredient used to make miso, sake, soy sauce, and more. Its products helps in producing fermented sodas, beers, and plant-based dairy replacements. The company offers a platform that uses software and hardware automation to assemble microbial cultures for natural food production. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Brooklyn, New York.

Eight

Series C in 2021
Eight Sleep is the first sleep fitness company. It leverages innovation, technology, and personal biometrics to restore individuals to their peak energy levels each morning. Backed by leading Silicon Valley investors including Khosla Ventures and Y Combinator, it was named by Fast Company in 2018 as one of the Most Innovative Companies in Consumer Electronics. It was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in New York, United States.

Little Spoon

Series B in 2021
Little Spoon, Inc. manufactures and markets baby food, vitamins, and probiotics products. The company offers baby blends and boosters. Its boosters include wiz kid; containing, Iron, Vitamin E, and Omega-3 DHA, sniffle shield; containing zinc, prebiotic, and vitamin C and E, poopie powder; containing prebiotics, probiotics, and prunes boost, and gut feeling; probiotic to help build a healthier and more resilient gut. The company offers baby blends in a range of textures, including smooth, textured, and very textured blends. It sells products online. Little Spoon, Inc. was incorporated in 2013 and is based in New York, New York.

Genvid Technologies

Series C in 2021
Genvid Technologies develops innovative software tools aimed at enhancing interactive streaming for eSports. Founded in 2016 and based in New York City, the company provides a unique streaming engine that integrates directly with game engines, allowing game developers and broadcasting companies to create tailored broadcasting experiences. Genvid's software includes a software development kit (SDK) that enables developers to incorporate interactive features into their games, facilitating premium broadcasts across various streaming platforms. Their technology allows for real-time adjustments of camera angles, viewer interfaces, and interactive match features, while also providing tools for analyzing player statistics. This approach aims to elevate the experience of live streaming for both audiences and tournament organizers.

Cameo

Series C in 2021
Cameo is a marketplace that allows fans to book personalized video shoutouts from a wide array of talent, including celebrities and influencers. The platform aims to provide authentic and personalized fan experiences, offering users the opportunity to connect with their favorite personalities through custom video messages. With partnerships spanning various verticals, Cameo has established itself as a prominent player in the entertainment industry. The company is based in Chicago and is part of the city's vibrant technology and startup community.

Dataminr

Series F in 2021
Dataminr, Inc. is a real-time information discovery service that specializes in transforming publicly available data into actionable insights for its clients. Founded in 2009 and based in New York, the company employs an AI platform to detect early signs of high-impact events and emerging risks from a diverse array of sources, including social media, blogs, and the dark web. Its flagship product, Dataminr, provides tailored alerts for various sectors, including finance, news, security, and crisis management. For instance, Dataminr for News enables journalists to receive personalized signals based on specific topics and regions, while Dataminr for Finance offers relevant content streams for financial professionals. The platform is adept at identifying critical information related to incidents, threats, and disruptions, empowering businesses to respond promptly to evolving situations such as terrorist threats, social unrest, and extreme weather events. Through its innovative solutions, Dataminr ensures that clients have the necessary information to act confidently in a rapidly changing environment.

K Health

Series E in 2021
K Health, Inc. develops and provides a health application that provides personalized and data-driven information about their symptoms and health. The company was formerly known as Kang Health, Inc. and changed its name to K Health, Inc. in November 2018. K Health, Inc. was incorporated in 2016 and is based in New York, New York with an additional office in Israel.

K Health

Series D in 2020
K Health, Inc. develops and provides a health application that provides personalized and data-driven information about their symptoms and health. The company was formerly known as Kang Health, Inc. and changed its name to K Health, Inc. in November 2018. K Health, Inc. was incorporated in 2016 and is based in New York, New York with an additional office in Israel.

PathSpot

Series A in 2020
PathSpot Technologies, Inc. develops and manufactures a system controlled by a software that protects restaurants and their customers from the threat of food-borne illness. It utilizes a unique algorithm for filtering, processing, and analyzing fluorescent light to scans an employee's hands to detect pathogens that cause food borne illness. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in New York City, New York.

Little Spoon

Series A in 2020
Little Spoon, Inc. manufactures and markets baby food, vitamins, and probiotics products. The company offers baby blends and boosters. Its boosters include wiz kid; containing, Iron, Vitamin E, and Omega-3 DHA, sniffle shield; containing zinc, prebiotic, and vitamin C and E, poopie powder; containing prebiotics, probiotics, and prunes boost, and gut feeling; probiotic to help build a healthier and more resilient gut. The company offers baby blends in a range of textures, including smooth, textured, and very textured blends. It sells products online. Little Spoon, Inc. was incorporated in 2013 and is based in New York, New York.

Genvid Technologies

Series B in 2019
Genvid Technologies develops innovative software tools aimed at enhancing interactive streaming for eSports. Founded in 2016 and based in New York City, the company provides a unique streaming engine that integrates directly with game engines, allowing game developers and broadcasting companies to create tailored broadcasting experiences. Genvid's software includes a software development kit (SDK) that enables developers to incorporate interactive features into their games, facilitating premium broadcasts across various streaming platforms. Their technology allows for real-time adjustments of camera angles, viewer interfaces, and interactive match features, while also providing tools for analyzing player statistics. This approach aims to elevate the experience of live streaming for both audiences and tournament organizers.

Koyfin

Seed Round in 2019
Koyfin, Inc. operates an online financial data and analytics platform that provides market insights through tools focused on dashboards, graphs, and other data visualizations to financial and investment professionals. Its platform enables investors to track and understand macro data across various asset classes, including equities, exchange-traded funds (ETF), mutual funds, fixed income, indices, currencies, commodities, and global economic data. Koyfin, Inc. was incorporated in 2016 and is based in Brooklyn, New York.

HackerOne

Series D in 2019
HackerOne, founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, develops a hacker-powered security platform that connects businesses with penetration testers and cybersecurity researchers. The platform offers various services, including bug bounty solutions and vulnerability disclosure programs, which help organizations identify and mitigate security risks before they can be exploited. By collaborating with a global community of ethical hackers, HackerOne assists companies in enhancing their vulnerability coordination processes, ultimately protecting consumer data and trust. With additional offices in London, New York City, Singapore, and the Netherlands, HackerOne plays a crucial role in facilitating communication between businesses and security experts to address relevant security issues effectively.

Rōti

Venture Round in 2018
Rōti, operating as Roti Modern Mediterranean, is a fast-casual restaurant chain founded in 2005 and based in Chicago, Illinois. The company specializes in providing customizable Mediterranean cuisine for lunch and dinner, featuring a diverse menu that includes rice bowls, salads, pitas, sandwiches, sides, sauces, and desserts. Rōti focuses on using fresh, healthy ingredients to deliver delicious Mediterranean flavors at affordable prices. In addition to its restaurant offerings, the company also provides catering services. Rōti has established locations in several states, including Illinois, Maryland, Virginia, New York, and Washington, D.C., catering to a growing demand for convenient and nutritious dining options.

Addepar

Series D in 2017
Addepar is a wealth management platform for investment advisors specializing in data aggregation, analytics, and portfolio reporting. It is the financial operating system used to bring common sense and ethical, data-driven investing in the financial world. Addepar handles all types of assets in any currency, so investors and advisors have a clearer financial picture at every level, all in one place. With customizable reporting, financial managers can visualize and communicate relevant information to anyone who needs it. Addepar was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Mountain View, California with offices in Silicon Valley, New York, Chicago, and Salt Lake City.

Addepar

Series C in 2014
Addepar is a wealth management platform for investment advisors specializing in data aggregation, analytics, and portfolio reporting. It is the financial operating system used to bring common sense and ethical, data-driven investing in the financial world. Addepar handles all types of assets in any currency, so investors and advisors have a clearer financial picture at every level, all in one place. With customizable reporting, financial managers can visualize and communicate relevant information to anyone who needs it. Addepar was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Mountain View, California with offices in Silicon Valley, New York, Chicago, and Salt Lake City.