Investment Thesis
Our approach to backing applied-AI companies solving urgent, high-value problems in the real economy.
Focus Areas
Artificial Intelligence
Primary Focus
- •Core enabler, not a feature
- •Vertical market integration
- •Data defensibility
- •Clear commercial impact
Defense Technology
Selective Investments
- •Dual-use AI systems
- •National security focus
- •Advanced sensing & autonomy
- •Mission-critical infrastructure
Biotechnology
Selective Investments
- •AI-driven discovery
- •Computational biology
- •Healthcare applications
- •Precision medicine tools
What We Look For
Vertical MarketClear Problem-SolutionDefensible MoatsCapital EfficientExceptional Founders
- Vertical AI for real industry problems – targeting high-value sectors with deep domain complexity
- Clear problem-solution articulation – solving real, immediate pain points
- Defensible advantage — data rights, IP, workflow lock-in, or performance delta
- Capital efficiency – disciplined path to repeatable sales and profitability
- Exceptional founders – strong technical expertise and execution capabilities
Mandate
Greenwood Tech Investments is a family office investing in early-stage applied-AI companies solving real-world problems.
- Stage: Seed to Series B, occasionally later stages for exceptional opportunities
- Check Size: $500K – $2M per investment
How We Invest
- Fast first pass. We aim to respond to inbound decks within 3 business days.
- Focused diligence. Thesis fit, customer value, defensibility, and unit economics.
- Founder-first conversations. We move quickly to an intro call, then targeted references/customers as needed.
- Aligned participation. We typically co-invest with strong leads; we'll lead selectively when conviction is high.
Not a Fit
- Pure infra/tooling without an embedded application or distribution edge
- Consumer apps without a clear monetization path or retention
- Hypothetical use-cases vs. immediate market need
- Low-barrier markets or weak competitive positioning
- Uncapped or high-premium SAFEs misaligned with traction
Value-Add
Beyond capital, we support our portfolio companies with:
- Strategic guidance on product development and market positioning
- Network access to potential customers, partners, and follow-on investors
- Operational insight drawn from experience building and scaling technology companies
- Long-term partnership focused on sustainable growth and value creation
Ready to Partner?
We back founders applying AI to solve real problems in vertical markets. If you're building transformative technology with real traction, we'd love to hear from you. We review decks within 3 business days and respond with next steps.
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