GiantLeap Capital

GiantLeap Capital is a private equity firm founded in 2020 and based in New York, New York. The firm focuses on growth investments in innovations that are transforming industries at the intersection of physical and digital infrastructure. It targets various sectors including business-to-business infrastructure technology, manufacturing, industrial, energy, environmental solutions, real estate, healthcare, and life sciences. By leveraging a research-driven approach, GiantLeap Capital aims to support companies that are poised for significant growth and impact in their respective fields.

Joan Cheng

Managing Director, IR and ESG

Samir Parikh

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Himanshu Sekhar

Founder and Managing PartnerFounder

7 past transactions

Firefly Aerospace

Series D in 2024
Firefly Aerospace is a company focused on providing economical and convenient access to space for small payloads through the design, manufacture, and operation of reliable launch vehicles. The company aims to meet the growing market demand for flexible space access by employing a straightforward approach to technology selection. Firefly's launch vehicles are designed to accommodate payloads ranging from one to four metric tons for low Earth orbit missions, utilizing common technologies and infrastructure. By leveraging commercial off-the-shelf components sourced from suppliers across the United States, Firefly seeks to reduce risk, enhance reliability, and minimize development time, ultimately enabling businesses to access space more efficiently.

Vantage Data Centers

Private Equity Round in 2024
Vantage Data Centers specializes in providing data center solutions for major hyper scalers, cloud providers, and large enterprises. Operating across North America, EMEA, and Asia Pacific, the company is recognized for its innovative approach to data center design, emphasizing reliability, efficiency, and sustainability. Vantage's facilities are specifically tailored to meet the demands of high-density computing environments, making them ideal for clients with extensive IT infrastructure requirements. By focusing on wholesale and hyperscale solutions, Vantage enables enterprises to develop customized data storage options that enhance energy efficiency while reducing costs.

Articul8

Seed Round in 2024
Articul8 operates as a Generative AI enterprise software company focused on helping organizations.

Membrion

Series B in 2023
Membrion, Inc. is a technology company based in Seattle, Washington, that specializes in the manufacture and commercialization of advanced membranes designed to filter various molecules, including ions, under a wide range of conditions such as temperature extremes, acidity, and biological sensitivity. Founded in 2016 as a spin-out from the University of Washington, Membrion focuses on applications in flow batteries, water purification, fuel cells, and pharmaceuticals. The company’s ion exchange membrane technology, which utilizes silica gel, offers clients membranes characterized by extended lifespans and reduced costs. Membrion has received significant funding from multiple sources, including academic institutions, charitable trusts, and private investors, facilitating the transition from research to commercial production.

Membrion

Series B in 2023
Membrion, Inc. is a technology company based in Seattle, Washington, that specializes in the manufacture and commercialization of advanced membranes designed to filter various molecules, including ions, under a wide range of conditions such as temperature extremes, acidity, and biological sensitivity. Founded in 2016 as a spin-out from the University of Washington, Membrion focuses on applications in flow batteries, water purification, fuel cells, and pharmaceuticals. The company’s ion exchange membrane technology, which utilizes silica gel, offers clients membranes characterized by extended lifespans and reduced costs. Membrion has received significant funding from multiple sources, including academic institutions, charitable trusts, and private investors, facilitating the transition from research to commercial production.

Fortanix

Venture Round in 2022
Fortanix Inc. is a cybersecurity company headquartered in Mountain View, California, with an additional office in Singapore. Founded in 2016, it specializes in developing advanced security solutions for mobile, cloud, and enterprise platforms. The company's flagship product, the Self-Defending Key Management Service (SDKMS), combines key generation, management, and encryption-as-a-service into a single, highly secure cloud-native solution. Leveraging Intel SGX, Fortanix's Runtime Encryption technology safeguards keys, data, and applications even in compromised environments, protecting against unauthorized access by malicious users. Additional offerings include the Fortanix Confidential Computing Enclave Manager, which enables secure application execution in confidential environments, and the Fortanix Cloud Key Manager, designed to protect sensitive data during cloud migration. Fortanix’s solutions are available as both Software as a Service for cloud customers and as licensed software for on-premises deployment. The company has established strategic partnerships with major firms such as Equinix and IBM Cloud and has garnered recognition as a Gartner Cool Vendor, reflecting its innovative contributions to the field of cybersecurity.

Federated Wireless

Series D in 2022
Federated Wireless, Inc. is a company that specializes in wireless broadband network management, focusing on the development of private wireless and shared spectrum services. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, the company offers spectrum controller solutions that facilitate the efficient use of wireless spectrum for mobile broadband. Its technology supports various sectors, including telecommunications, logistics, manufacturing, energy, hospitality, education, and retail, enabling use cases such as private wireless networks, industrial IoT applications, and network densification. Federated Wireless has established a partner ecosystem with over 50 solution and edge partners, collaborating to advance the development and deployment of shared spectrum services. Through its innovative approach, the company aims to enhance existing LTE networks and enable secure spectrum sharing for both government and commercial users without compromising service quality.
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