Grays Ferry Capital - aVenture Asset Manager Research
Location
Philadelphia, PA, US
Grays Ferry Capital, based in Philadelphia, focuses on investing in startups, particularly those spun out of or incubated by the University of Pennsylvania. The firm is an integral part of the Penn Innovation Ecosystem and primarily targets early-stage investments, including seed rounds. Their typical investment size varies, but they have participated in both seed and unspecified series rounds.
Notable portfolio companies include Avisi Technologies, which has raised $1.488 million, and Roundtrip, with $4 million raised. Grays Ferry Capital's investment philosophy centers on fostering innovation and entrepreneurship within the Penn community. The firm offers unique value-add services by leveraging its deep connections within the University of Pennsylvania to support portfolio companies' growth and commercialization efforts.
Grays Ferry Capital - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Portfolio Companies2
Current Portfolio Count2
Top Investment Stages
Seed1 (50.0%)
Series A1 (50.0%)
Stage Mix
Seed 50%Series A 50%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.