# AHOY Capital: Venture capital & private equity, Palo Alto, United States

> AHOY Capital: Ahoy Capital is a boutique fund manager located in Palo Alto, California, founded by Chris Douvos. Based in Palo Alto, United States.

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# AHOY Capital

Ahoy Capital is a boutique fund manager located in Palo Alto, California, founded by Chris Douvos.

Funding reported Last round: Seed

Venture capital & private equity Palo Alto, United States

Company summary

- **Founded:** 2018 8 years old
- **Team:** 4 1 to 10 people
- **Funding reported:** $64M in dollars
- **Last round:** Seed Nov 2020

How sure we are

- ✓ **Listed** We know it exists and what it does
- 2 **Funding reported** A company dataset reports a raise
- 3 **Observed** A filing or a dated announcement confirms a round

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## About AHOY Capital

Ahoy Capital is a boutique fund manager located in Palo Alto, California, founded by Chris Douvos.

The firm specializes in investment management for pooled investment vehicles, focusing on venture capital and private equity opportunities in emerging technologies and innovative ideas. Ahoy Capital aims to deliver attractive risk-adjusted returns while fostering strong engagement and insight-sharing with its partners and investors. The firm manages early-stage venture capital funds and invests in start-up companies, particularly those targeting disruptive technologies. Ahoy Capital emphasizes a prudent investment approach, prioritizing concentration over over-diversification. It serves institutional clients through its various investment vehicles, including Ahoy Capital Explorer II and Ahoy Capital Seed Technology Partners IV. The firm values relationships with leading venture capital fund managers and entrepreneurs as part of its investment strategy.

## What company datasets say AHOY Capital raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **$64M** in dollars

Last round **Seed**

Last round size **$2.2M**

Last round date **Nov 2020**

## Founders and team

From AHOY Capital's own website: 3 on the team.

- **Amy E. Zengo** Chief Operating Officer
- **Christopher A. Douvos** Managing Director
- **Clifford J.P. Gilman** Managing Director

Advisers *David Friedman*

## The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

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Built with from their website

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- **Sector:** Venture capital & private equity
- **Industry code:** NAICS 5239, SIC 6733
- **Region:** California

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