
At a Glance
HOF Capital represents a newer entrant in the venture capital ecosystem that has established itself as a cross-border investment platform with particular strength in connecting American and international markets. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, the firm has built an $800 million asset base while maintaining a broad investment mandate that spans multiple stages from pre-seed through Series B+ rounds. The firm's sector focus encompasses aerospace & defense, consumer technology, fintech, and climate solutions, reflecting a thesis that major technological disruption will occur across these diverse verticals. HOF Capital has distinguished itself through its international perspective and ability to facilitate cross-border deals, particularly given its founding team's global background and network. The firm's investment approach emphasizes supporting companies that can scale across multiple geographic markets, with particular attention to businesses that can benefit from international expansion or have global addressable markets. While relatively young compared to established Sand Hill Road institutions, HOF Capital has built a reputation for being founder-friendly and operationally supportive, with portfolio companies benefiting from the firm's international network and business development capabilities. The firm's $800 million in assets under management positions it in the mid-tier of venture capital firms, allowing it to write meaningful checks across its target stages while maintaining selectivity in deal sourcing. HOF Capital's portfolio strategy reflects a belief in backing category-defining companies across sectors experiencing significant technological transformation, from next-generation financial services infrastructure to climate technology solutions and advanced aerospace applications.
“Global venture capital firm investing in technology companies across growth and late-stage rounds.”
Since its 2016 founding, HOF Capital has raised multiple funds to reach its current $800 million in assets under management. The firm has evolved its strategy over successive funds while maintaining its core focus on cross-border investment opportunities and international scaling. The progression of HOF Capital's funds reflects both the firm's growing market presence and its ability to generate returns for limited partners across diverse geographic markets and sector verticals.
Fady Yacoub
Co-Founder and Managing Partner, HOF Capital
Hisham Elhaddad
Co-Founder & Managing Partner, HOF Capital
Tasheen Rashid
Investor / Analyst, HOF Capital
HOF Capital primarily invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+ stages. This means they focus on companies that are at the earliest idea or prototype phase.
HOF Capital is headquartered in New York, NY. Many of their portfolio companies are also based in this region, though they invest across geographies.
HOF Capital focuses on investments in Aerospace & Defense, Other, Consumer, Fintech, Climate. Their portfolio reflects deep expertise and networks within these sectors.
HOF Capital's typical investment check size ranges from $500K to $10M. Actual amounts may vary based on the stage, sector, and specific opportunity.
HOF Capital manages approximately $800M in assets under management (AUM) across their funds.