GOOSE Capital is a Houston-based venture capital firm founded in 2005 by Jack Gill and Rod Canion, co-founder of Compaq Computer Corporation. The firm’s membership includes former Fortune 500 executives, industry leaders, and serial entrepreneurs led by Chairman Jay Collins and President Jeff Smisek. Its exclusive model limits membership to individuals who have led major enterprises, ensuring founders benefit from direct access to seasoned operators. Driven by a commitment to support entrepreneurs seeking to reshape their industries, the firm offers both capital and hands-on mentorship to early-stage companies.
The firm invests in pre-seed, seed, Series A, early revenue, and scaling rounds, deploying between $250,000 and $5 million per company, with roughly $10 million in annual commitments. While its main focus is the United States, GOOSE Capital also backs initiatives in Canada, Germany, and Italy. Its portfolio spans clean technology, advanced materials, energy, life sciences, software, and other sectors where proprietary solutions hold strong market potential. In addition to funding, founders receive guidance on customer acquisition, business strategy, and governance from a board of former executives.
GOOSE Capital’s portfolio features several clean technology and battery technology companies. In 2023, it led a $3.25 million seed round for P6 Technologies, whose software helps industrial clients measure and lower greenhouse gas emissions. The firm has supported NanoGraf in developing silicon anodes that enhance lithium-ion battery energy and power density. Investments in Syzygy Plasmonics target photocatalytic reactors for cleaner chemical production, while funding for FibreCoat GmbH advances fiber-based solutions for battery casings and shielding. Other commitments include biocatalysts for biogas optimization and Lantha Inc’s chemical detection platforms. These efforts underline the firm’s focus on solutions that support the shift to sustainable energy and efficient manufacturing.
