About Haymaker Growth
Haymaker Growth is a venture capital firm founded in 2019. It is primarily based out of San Francisco, United States. It primarily invests in United States based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from Enterprise Applications to FinTech and Retail. Overall, Haymaker Growth portfolio has seen 5 unicorns, 7 IPOs and 1 acquisition including key companies like Airbnb, SoFi and Palantir. Haymaker Growth has team of 3 people including 2 partners.Key Metrics
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Haymaker Growth's List of Top Investments
Haymaker Growth has a portfolio of 14 companies, including 5 unicorns. Their most notable investments include Airbnb and SoFi.Their portfolio spans across United States, Canada, New Zealand and 1 more locations. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, FinTech, Retail and 9 other sectors. Here is the list of top investments by Haymaker Growth:1. Airbnb
Provider of accommodations, experiences, and related services through an online platform. The platform facilitates connections between hosts and individuals seeking lodging and activities. It offers a variety of options for stays and curated experiences. The platform also provides resources for individuals interested in becoming hosts.
Key facts about Airbnb
- Founded Year: 2008
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Annual Revenue: $1B+ as on Dec 31, 2025
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $3.07B
- Employee Count: 72,164 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: 2020 Ventures, Silver Lake and 164 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series E, Apr 06, 2020, $*****
- Highlight: Public
2. SoFi
Online bank offering consumer loans and insurances. It offers multiple loan products including personal loans, student loans, home loans, business loans, and more. It also offers insurance including life insurance, home insurance, and more. It also features an app-based platform for trading stocks, ETFs, crypto, and accessing financial services. The app is available on IOS and Android devices.
Key facts about SoFi
- Founded Year: 2011
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $3.04B
- Employee Count: 6,792 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: Silver Lake, InvestX and 78 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Feb 18, 2024, $*****
- Highlight: Public
3. Palantir
Platform that provides data analysis and management solutions. It is a software company that specializes in big data analytics and provides software platforms for analyzing and integrating large amounts of data. Its software powers real-time, AI-driven decisions in critical government and commercial enterprise, from the factory floors to the front lines.
Key facts about Palantir
- Founded Year: 2003
- Location: Denver (United States)
- Annual Revenue: $1B+ as on Dec 31, 2025
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $2.46B
- Employee Count: 6,011 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: Western Technology Investment, Glynn Capital and 170 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Aug 31, 2023, $*****
- Highlight: Public
4. Gusto
Cloud-based payroll, benefits, and HR software for small and medium-sized businesses. Its core offering is software delivered online, with API integrations and automation features designed to help SMBs manage back-office operations more efficiently.
Key facts about Gusto
- Founded Year: 2012
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series E
- Total Funding till date: $718M
- Employee Count: 4,595 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: Western Technology Investment, Glynn Capital and 85 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series E, May 13, 2022, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
5. SpaceX
Provider of advanced aerospace and space transportation services. It delivers advanced launch services using reusable rocket systems designed to transport crew and cargo for missions to orbit, the Moon, Mars, and deep space exploration. It also develops and operates large-scale satellite networks that provide high-speed, low-latency internet connectivity across the globe, including remote and underserved regions. It supports human spaceflight programs aimed at expanding long-duration space exploration and increasing access to space for both commercial and governmental missions.
Key facts about SpaceX
- Founded Year: 2002
- Location: Hawthorne (United States)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $11.9B
- Employee Count: 20,561 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: TrueBridge, equitywestsecurities.com and 269 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series J, Mar 17, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Public
Unicorns in Haymaker Growth's Portfolio
Haymaker Growth has 5 unicorns in its portfolio - BlueVoyant, Trax, VTS and others. The most recent unicorn in their portfolio is BlueVoyant. It became a unicorn in 2022, 4 years before Haymaker Growth first invested in it.Here is a list of unicorns in Haymaker Growth's portfolio:
Filter this listTracxn Score | Company | Short Description | Founded year | Sector | Location | Company Stage | First Investment/ Acquisition Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
67 | Cloud native cyber defense platform | 2017 | New York City | Series E | ytgdltp | ||
79 | Cloud-based data analytics solutions for retail shelf management | 2010 | Singapore | Series E | {ihlnxg | ||
71 | Cloud driven real estate leasing and asset management software | 2011 | New York City | Series E | elcyhrg | ||
70 | Provider of AI platform delivering real-time event, threat, and risk intelligence | 2009 | New York City | Series F | cs{tguj | ||
77 | Online platform for consumer loans | 2012 | Chicago | Series E | algzwdn |
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in Haymaker Growth's Portfolio
7 of Haymaker Growth's portfolio companies have become public. SpaceX got listed on the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ), in Jun 2026 at marketcap of $996B and Blend got listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) at marketcap of $3.95B.Here are Haymaker Growth's portfolio companies that went public:
Company | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jun 12, 2026 | - | - | 3013 | |
Jul 16, 2021 | - | - | 4313 | |
Jun 01, 2021 | - | - | 7415 | |
Oct 02, 2020 | - | - | 6069 | |
Mar 15, 2019 | - | - | 3125 |
Acquired companies in Haymaker Growth's Portfolio
1 company from Haymaker Growth's portfolio has been acquired. The most recent acquisition was AvidXchange in May 2025 by TPG for $*****.Here are Haymaker Growth's portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 06, 2025 | - | - | 9931 |
Team profile of Haymaker Growth
Haymaker Growth has a team of 3 members including 2 Partners and 1 Principal located in United States and New Zealand. Haymaker Growth's team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Here is a list of all team members in Haymaker Growth:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Partner | New Zealand | - | ||
Partner | San Francisco | - | ||
Principal | New York City | - | - |
