Dawn Capital

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Portfolio · 6

Blackwall

Security Infrastructure Solution

Led ★ 1 round $47.4M committed Latest: 2025-03

Vulcan Cyber

Cyber Risk Management Platform

Led ★ 2 rounds $55.0M committed Latest: 2023-11

Access Fintech

Cloud-based Platform for Post-trade Processing

Led ★ 2 rounds $80.0M committed Latest: 2022-09

Firebolt

Cloud Data Warehouse as a Service

Led ★ 2 rounds $227.0M committed Latest: 2022-01

Swimm

Automatic Code Synchronization Platform

1 round $27.6M committed Latest: 2021-11

Granulate

AI-driven Infrastructure and Workload Optimization

1 round $30.0M committed Latest: 2021-02

Investment activity

2 portfolio exits on record.

Funds · 8

• Dawn Capital Opportunities Fund III — $80.68M Sep 2023
• Dawn Capital V — $621.23M Jun 2023
• Dawn Opportunities Fund II — $120M Jul 2021
• Dawn Capital IV — $400M Sep 2020
• Dawn Opportunities Fund I — $127.38M Feb 2019
• Dawn Capital III — $230.14M Mar 2018
• Dawn Capital II — $114.32M Aug 2014
• Dawn Capital I — $61.51M Dec 2007

Q&A

What is Dawn Capital's primary investment focus?

Dawn Capital specializes in early-stage and late-stage investments in software and information technology companies, primarily focusing on European investments, with a presence in the USA and Israel.

Which notable exits has Dawn Capital achieved recently?

Dawn Capital had an exit in January 2025 with the acquisition of Vulcan Cyber by Tenable for $150M. Previously, Granulate was acquired by Intel for $650M in March 2022.

What are some of Dawn Capital's recent fundraises?

Dawn Capital raised Dawn Capital Opportunities Fund III for $80.68M in September 2023 and Dawn Capital V for $621.23M in June 2023.

Can you name some of Dawn Capital's active portfolio companies?

Dawn Capital's portfolio includes Access Fintech, a cloud-based platform for post-trade processing, and Firebolt, a cloud data warehouse as a service.

What sectors does Dawn Capital primarily invest in?

Dawn Capital shows a concentration in Business Software and Cyber Security, with 3 and 2 portfolio companies respectively. They also invest in Media & Entertainment Technologies and Fintech & Insurtech.

Who are the co-founders of Dawn Capital?

Dawn Capital was co-founded by Haakon Overli and Norman Fiore in 2006.

What was Dawn Capital's most recent fundraise prior to 2023?

Dawn Capital raised Dawn Opportunities Fund II for $120M in July 2021.

What is the investment stage focus for Dawn Capital?

Dawn Capital invests across various stages, including Seed, A Round, B Round, C Round, D Round, E Round, F Round, and G Round.