About Houston Ventures
Houston Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2002. It is primarily based out of Houston, United States. As of Jun 2020, Houston Ventures has invested in 15 companies. It primarily invests in Series A round in United States based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from Enterprise Applications to Consumer and Energy Tech. Most recently it participated in the $***** Series A round of SecurityGate Overall, Houston Ventures portfolio has seen 10 acquisitions including key companies like Geoforce, IndX Software Corp and Zilliant. A lot of funds co-invest with Houston Ventures, with names like Palmetto Partners sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio. Houston Ventures has team of 6 people including 4 partners.Key Metrics
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Portfolio Sectors
Portfolio Locations
Rounds of Entry
Series A & Seed
Portfolio Acquisitions
Houston Ventures' List of Top Investments
Houston Ventures has a portfolio of 15 companies. Their most notable investments are in SecurityGate and Oseberg.Their portfolio spans across and United States. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, Consumer, Energy Tech and 7 other sectors, across stages such as Series A, Seed stages. Here is the list of top investments by Houston Ventures:1. Geoforce
Geoforce provides asset management solutions utilizing a blend of GPS, RFID, and other wireless technologies accessible via customizable web-based software and enterprise grade web services. Geoforce combines cloud based software with GPS technology and aims to help alleviate the chaos of field operations. It provides both web-based and mobile device software for this purpose.
Key facts about Geoforce
- Founded Year: 2007
- Location: Coppell (United States)
- Annual Revenue: 0 - ₹10 Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $3M
- Employee Count: 187 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Bandon Partners, Bison Capital and 5 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Conventional Debt, Apr 05, 2019, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
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Provider of skills and competency management software for workforce optimization. The company offers a SaaS platform designed for enterprises across industries such as healthcare, energy, manufacturing, and field services. Its software centralizes and validates workforce skills data, tracks proficiency, ensures regulatory compliance, and identifies skills gaps. Features include integrated training management, real-time role readiness analytics, mobile access, offline data capture, and seamless integration with HR, learning, and operations systems.
Key facts about Kahuna Workforce Solutions
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: Houston (United States)
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $21M
- Employee Count: 78 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Resolve Growth Partners, Memorial Hermann and 2 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Conventional Debt, Jan 31, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
Key facts about IndX Software Corp
- Founded Year: 1999
- Location: Aliso Viejo (United States)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $21M
- Employee Count: 430 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Cargill Ventures, Tech Coast Angels and 8 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Jul 23, 2003, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
4. Zilliant
Provider of AI-driven pricing and revenue optimization software for B2B. The company offers a suite of products designed to manage pricing strategies, optimize prices, and configure quotes. It provides solutions for pricing teams and sales teams across manufacturing and distribution industries. The company also offers customer support, product documentation, and partner resources.
Key facts about Zilliant
- Founded Year: 1998
- Location: Austin (United States)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $80M
- Employee Count: 138 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Goldman Sachs, Trellis Partners and 14 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series G, Apr 05, 2017, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
5. CPO Outlets
Retailer of reconditioned power tools, outdoor equipment, and related accessories. The company provides a selection of refurbished tools, including power tools, outdoor equipment, and air tools. It also offers tool storage solutions, clothing, gear, and lighting products. Customer service options include order tracking, returns, and shipping information.
Key facts about CPO Outlets
- Founded Year: 2004
- Location: Pasadena (United States)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $2.93M
- Employee Count: 83 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Trellis Partners, Circadian Ventures and 3 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Jun 21, 2011, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
Houston Ventures' Year-on-Year Investment Trends
Houston Ventures has invested in 15 companies over the last 24 years, with an average of 0 new investment annually in the last 10 years. Its most recent first time investment was in SecurityGate.Year | No. of Investments | ||
|---|---|---|---|
1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2021 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2020 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
2019 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
2018 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Houston Ventures' Investments by Stage
Houston Ventures has made 6 investments in Series A stage with an average round size of $6M and 1 investment in Seed stage.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Series A | 6 |
Seed | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Houston Ventures' Investments by Sector
Houston Ventures has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Enterprise Applications, Energy Tech, Vertical SaaS, Enterprise Infrastructure and FinTech. Notably, it has invested in 12 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 11 Tech companies, 8 Software companies and at least 5 companies focusing on Saas.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Enterprise Applications | 5 |
Energy Tech | 4 |
Vertical SaaS | 3 |
Enterprise Infrastructure | 1 |
FinTech | 1 |
Others | 2 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Houston Ventures' Investments by Geography
Houston Ventures has made most investments in United States (7).Houston Ventures' recent investments
Houston Ventures has not made any investment in 2026 so far.Here are the most recent investments by Houston Ventures:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
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Jun 23, 2020 | United States | Series A | 7781 | - | |
Apr 15, 2019 | United States | Series A | 4074 | - | |
May 15, 2018 | United States | Series A | 9201 | - | |
Dec 23, 2015 | United States | Series A | 8639 | ||
Dec 06, 2013 | United States | Series A | 1224 | - |
Acquired companies in Houston Ventures' Portfolio
10 companies from Houston Ventures' portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was IndX Software Corp in Jun 2026 by Accenture for $*****.Here are Houston Ventures' portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jun 17, 2026 | - | - | 1372 | |
Nov 07, 2022 | May 15, 2018 | Series A | 1783 | |
Dec 06, 2021 | - | - | 8973 | |
Jul 15, 2021 | Dec 06, 2013 | Series A | 8841 | |
Dec 21, 2020 | 2002 | Series A | 4703 |
Team profile of Houston Ventures
Houston Ventures has a team of 6 members including 4 Partners and 2 Principals located in United States. Houston Ventures' team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Here is a list of all team members in Houston Ventures:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Partner | Houston | - | ||
Partner | Houston | - | ||
Partner | Houston | - | - | |
Partner | San Diego | - | - | |
Principal | Houston | - | - | |
Principal | Houston | - |
Co-investors of Houston Ventures
Over the past 24 years, 8 investors have co-invested in Houston Ventures's portfolio companies. This includes only funds.
- Top Co-investors of Houston Ventures: 3 investors entered a company along with Houston Ventures. These include investors like Palmetto Partners (1 company).
- Invested after Houston Ventures: A total of 5 investors have invested in Houston Ventures's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (1 company), Resolve Growth Partners (1 company) and Memorial Hermann (1 company).
Recent News related to Houston Ventures
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LiquidFrameworks and Luminate Capital Partners Announce TransactionPR Newswire•Jan 10, 2019•LiquidFrameworks, Luminate Capital Partners, Houston Ventures
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OspreyData’s AI-Based Optimization Platform for Oil & Gas Raises $5M in Series A Funding Led by Houston VenturesBusiness Wire•May 15, 2018•OspreyData, Houston Ventures
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Houston venture capital firm closes $20M innovation fundThe Business Journals•Apr 09, 2018•Houston Ventures
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Still reaching for Mars, with rockets and raw eggsRecode•Sep 16, 2016•Apollo Hospitals, Houston Ventures, NAR, Oakparkusd
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Geoforce Gains Growth InvestmentMassinvestor•Aug 28, 2013•Geoforce, Palmetto Partners, Houston Ventures
