Growth Warrior Capital
Overview
Growth Warrior Capital (GWC) is an operator-led, early-stage venture capital firm that invests in early-stage Enterprise AI companies. Founded by Promise Phelon, the firm focuses on backing "dangerous founders"—seasoned, underestimated entrepreneurs who excel in industries often overlooked by traditional venture capital. It invests primarily at the Seed and Series A stages in sectors including enterprise AI, fintech, and the future of work, with a preference for diverse and female founders.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| TeamSense | Aug 2025 | Series A | - |
| ForceMetrics | Oct 2024 | Series A | Co-investor |
| MenuData | Feb 2025 | Seed | Lead |
| Loopr AI | Jul 2025 | VC Round | Lead |
| StaffAI | Mar 2026 | Seed | Lead |
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Key People
Promise Phelon
Managing Partner
Rachel Baruch
Partner
Alexa Payton
Head of Investor Relations & Operations
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Growth Warrior Capital based?
Growth Warrior Capital is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States.
When was Growth Warrior Capital founded?
Growth Warrior Capital was founded in 2022.
How many portfolio companies does Growth Warrior Capital have?
Growth Warrior Capital has 11 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Growth Warrior Capital's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include TeamSense, ForceMetrics, MenuData, Loopr AI, StaffAI.
What was Growth Warrior Capital's most recent investment shown here?
Growth Warrior Capital's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in StaffAI in 2026.
What sectors does Growth Warrior Capital focus on?
Growth Warrior Capital focuses on Enterprise Software, FinTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, FinTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Real Estate & PropTech, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Media, Entertainment & Gaming.
What company stages does Growth Warrior Capital focus on?
Growth Warrior Capital typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Growth Warrior Capital's AUM?
Growth Warrior Capital's assets under management are estimated between $26.0M and $26.0M.