At a Glance
Lachy Groom operates as a solo GP angel investor and one of Silicon Valley's most sought-after seed-stage backers. A former Stripe executive who held key roles during the company's rapid scaling phase, Groom leverages his deep experience in payments, fintech infrastructure, and scaling technology companies to identify and support exceptional founders. His investment approach focuses heavily on technical founders building foundational infrastructure, particularly in fintech, developer tools, and AI applications.
Groom's portfolio reads like a who's who of successful B2B startups, including Mercury, Ramp, Pilot, and Modern Treasury, demonstrating his exceptional ability to spot category-defining companies early. His background at Stripe provides unique insights into the challenges of building scalable financial infrastructure, making him particularly valuable to fintech entrepreneurs. Known for his hands-on approach and technical expertise, Groom has become a key figure in the San Francisco startup ecosystem, often serving as both investor and strategic advisor to his portfolio companies.
“Backs exceptional founders building fundamental technology infrastructure.”
Lachy Groom primarily invests at the Seed, Series A stages. This means they focus on companies that are building their initial product and finding product-market fit.
Lachy Groom is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. Many of their portfolio companies are also based in this region, though they invest across geographies.
Lachy Groom focuses on investments in Fintech, Enterprise, AI. Their portfolio reflects deep expertise and networks within these sectors.
Lachy Groom's typical investment check size ranges from $1M to $25M. Actual amounts may vary based on the stage, sector, and specific opportunity.
Lachy Groom manages approximately $500M+ in assets under management (AUM) across their funds.
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