At a Glance
9Yards Capital is a growth-stage venture capital firm that specializes in fintech and logistics companies with national security applications. The firm operates at the intersection of financial technology, supply chain logistics, and defense-related technologies, focusing on companies that serve both commercial and government markets.
The firm's investment approach targets companies in seed through Series B+ stages, with a particular emphasis on businesses that can address critical infrastructure and national security needs while building scalable commercial enterprises. 9Yards Capital's thesis centers on the growing convergence between civilian technology innovation and national security requirements, particularly in areas like financial infrastructure, supply chain security, and logistics optimization.
What distinguishes 9Yards Capital is its specialized focus on the nexus of fintech, logistics, and national security - a unique positioning that allows the firm to identify companies serving both commercial markets and government agencies. This dual-market approach provides portfolio companies with diversified revenue streams and positions them to benefit from increasing government investment in modernizing critical infrastructure systems.
“Growth-stage investor focused on fintech and logistics companies with national security applications.”
David Fischer
Co-Founder and Managing Partner, 9Yards Capital
George Osborne
Co-Founder and Managing Partner, 9Yards Capital
9Yards Capital primarily invests at the Seed, Series B+ stages. This means they focus on companies that are building their initial product and finding product-market fit.
9Yards Capital focuses on investments in Fintech, Aerospace & Defense, Other. Their portfolio reflects deep expertise and networks within these sectors.
9Yards Capital's typical investment check size ranges from $100K to $10M. Actual amounts may vary based on the stage, sector, and specific opportunity.