Haymaker Ventures

A venture capital firm investing in early-stage fintech companies.

Venture Capital Active Claremont, United States Est. 2021
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Last updated 2026-07-20
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Stages
Pre-Seed, A Round, Seed

About

Haymaker Ventures is a venture capital firm that focuses on early-stage fintech companies, aiming to cultivate ventures with capital and strategic guidance. [4, 6] The firm seeks to identify and support businesses developing groundbreaking solutions for significant, unaddressed financial technology challenges, prioritizing fundamental advancements over marginal value additions to existing infrastructure. [3, 4, 8] Haymaker Ventures spun off from Thiel Capital in San Francisco in 2017 and initially focused on fintech, later expanding its scope to include business software, big data, artificial intelligence, and marketplaces. [10] They invest in companies that invent the future and can scale rapidly and for the long-term. [6, 10]

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Portfolio by sector

Fintech & Insurtech1

Q&A

What is Haymaker Ventures' primary investment focus?
Haymaker Ventures is a venture capital firm focused on fintech, investing in companies developing financial services technologies and embedded fintech platforms. They target businesses leveraging new technologies to improve access, efficiency, and functionality of financial services.
When was Haymaker Ventures founded?
Haymaker Ventures was founded in 2020.
Which investment stage does Haymaker Ventures typically target?
Haymaker Ventures typically targets Pre-Seed, Seed, and A Round investment stages.
Can you name a notable portfolio company of Haymaker Ventures?
One notable portfolio company of Haymaker Ventures is Utila, a self-custody wallet platform.
What was Haymaker Ventures' most recent investment?
Haymaker Ventures participated in Utila's A Round, which raised $51.5M in March 2025.
Who is a key member of the Haymaker Ventures team?
Phin Upham is a Managing Partner at Haymaker Ventures.
What is Haymaker Ventures' sector concentration?
Haymaker Ventures shows a concentration in the Fintech & Insurtech sector, with one recorded investment in this area.
What is the typical investment range for Haymaker Ventures?
Haymaker Ventures' investment range is between $18M and $18M.
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