9Yards Capital
San Francisco, California · Invests in US; North America; Europe; Africa; Asia · Website
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🔒 $•• – $••Thesis
Back technical founders building critical infrastructure for foundational industries. Pair growth-stage capital with deep regulatory expertise and government/industry connectivity to create defensible advantages in overlooked, essential sectors.
Likely not a fit for
No pure consumer apps without defensible unit economics. No speculative or unregulated sectors. No companies lacking experienced founding teams.
How they invest
- Lead or follow
- Leads or follows
- Typical decision
- ~2 weeks
- Warm intro
- Not required
- Involvement
- Takes a board seat
- Fund status
- Actively deploying
- Decision process
- Partnership vote
Partners & team
3 contacts on file
Portfolio
Databricks is a leading Data and AI platform that empowers enterprises to build and scale data and AI applications, analytics, and agents. With a unified Data Intelligence Platform, it serves over 20,000 organizations globally, including more than 60% of the Fortune 500.
RedZone builds ruggedized, connected portable medical equipment for frontline emergency response teams, transforming outdated hardware into a modern, data-driven infrastructure. Their connected medical data platform enables real-time patient monitoring and equipment readiness, targeting military, EMS, and federal incident preparedness.
Chainalysis is the blockchain data platform that provides data, software, services, and research to government agencies, exchanges, financial institutions, and insurance and cybersecurity companies in over 70 countries.
Gusto provides online payroll and HR solutions designed to support small businesses. With a focus on automating payroll processes and offering comprehensive HR services, Gusto aims to simplify the management of employee benefits, compliance, and talent management for over 400,000 businesses.
Carta provides an end-to-end suite connecting private capital, offering solutions for equity management and fund management, including cap table management, valuations, fund administration, and more.
Instawork connects businesses with thousands of workers for temporary and permanent staffing needs, focusing on flexible work arrangements across various industries.
Remote.com provides global HR solutions and employment tools for distributed teams, facilitating payroll, contractor management, and HR services for businesses operating remotely.
Flutterwave offers seamless payment solutions tailored for enterprises, startups, and emerging markets, enabling businesses to accept and process payments globally.
Doppel is an AI-native platform designed for social engineering defense, protecting individuals and brands from impersonation, phishing, fraud, and social engineering attacks. The platform offers digital risk protection, threat intelligence, and training solutions to strengthen defenses against sophisticated deception campaigns.
Robinhood is a financial services company that offers commission-free trading in stocks, options, and cryptocurrencies, aiming to democratize finance for all.
Coinbase is a leading cryptocurrency exchange platform that allows users to buy, sell, and trade a variety of cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin and Ethereum. It also offers services for businesses and institutions, providing tools for crypto trading, payments, and asset management.
Toast is a powerful POS system designed specifically for the restaurant industry, enhancing the guest experience through modern technology.
Recent activity
- Mar 2026
Candex
Series C · Participated
- Feb 2026
GenLogs
Series B · Participated
- Feb 2026
Loop AI
Series A · Participated
- Nov 2025
Doppel
Series C · Participated
- Nov 2025
Forterra
Series C · Participated
- Oct 2025
Cambridge Aerospace
Growth Stage · Participated
- Sep 2025
Cambridge Aerospace
Series A · Participated
- Sep 2025
Judi Health
Series C · Participated
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LightTable Raises $22M Series A
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Axios
Cognition's $26B valuation, Thea Energy's $100M raise, and Equal's new owner
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Crunchbase
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Over $1.1bn raised across funding raises in red-letter week for FinTech
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entrepreneurindia.com
Loop AI Raises USD 14 Mn in Series A Led by Nyca Partners
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Indian Startup News
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QSR Web
Loop AI secures $14M Series A to scale restaurant back-office technology
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VCCircle
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Robinhood
Robinhood Raises $280 Million in Series F Funding Led by Seq...
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AlleyWatch
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FinTech Global
FinTech firm Capitolis secures $56m from global banks
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Business Wire
Capitolis Announces Strategic Investments from Barclays, BNP Paribas, and J.P. Morgan, Alongside Existing VC Investors Canapi Ventures, 9Yards Capital, and Greenfield Partners
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SiliconANGLE
Doppel raises $35M for its social engineering detection platform
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FinTech Magazine
Stitch Secures $25m Series A Extension Led by Ribbit Capital
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Forbes
Hunter McNabb
Jan 2023
The Real Deal
Construction startup Built lands $1.5B valuation
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Bloomberg.com
Construction Fintech Startup Built Nabs $1.5 Billion Valuation
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National Mortgage Professional
A FinTech Unicorn For Nashville
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GlobeNewswire
Emerge Raises $130 Million from 9Yards Capital, Tiger
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The Guardian
Nine jobs George: Osborne adds new role at venture capital firm
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