Gearbox Capital
Overview
Gearbox Capital is a private equity firm founded in 2022 and based in Austin, Texas, that applies an operational approach to support the growth of bootstrapped and founder-led software, data, or technology-enabled services companies.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visme | Jun 2025 | Growth Equity | Lead |
| Greenshades Software | Oct 2022 | Recap | Lead |
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Key People
Mitchell Gehring
Vice President Strategic Development
Tom Abernethy
Vice President
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Gearbox Capital based?
Gearbox Capital is headquartered in Austin, Texas, United States.
When was Gearbox Capital founded?
Gearbox Capital was founded in 2022.
How many portfolio companies does Gearbox Capital have?
Gearbox Capital has 3 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Gearbox Capital's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Visme, Greenshades Software.
What was Gearbox Capital's most recent investment shown here?
Gearbox Capital's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Visme in 2025.
What sectors does Gearbox Capital focus on?
Gearbox Capital focuses on Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming.
What company stages does Gearbox Capital focus on?
Stage focus information for Gearbox Capital is not publicly available.