Investments
23Portfolio Exits
2Funds
2About Trailblazer Capital
Trailblazer Capital is an early-stage and growth venturecapital investor focused on companies based in Texas and Oklahoma. Trailblazer Capital will lead or co-lead an investment round. Trailblazer Capital commits $500,000 to $5,000,000 into each portfolio company. Areas of interest include: business equipment and software, IP networking, telecommunications and mobility equipment and software, gaming technology, capital-efficient green technology, health care software and services, Internet (web based) services and software, social media, digital media, cloud computing, material science and consumer electronics. It does not invest in life science, biotechnology, medical device, real estate or natural resource companies.
Trailblazer Capital Headquarter Location
300 Crescent Court Suite 100
Dallas, Texas, 75201,
United States
Latest Trailblazer Capital News
Jun 6, 2016
More Than Two-Thirds of U.S. Broadband Households Have an Internet-Connected Entertainment Device DALLAS, TX--(Marketwired - Jun 6, 2016) - Parks Associates Senior Research Director Brett Sappington will address current and future investment opportunities in the evolving IoT market at TIA 2016: Network of the Future today at the Renaissance Hotel in Dallas. He will moderate the session " Venture Insights -- A Look at the Business of IoT " from 4:00-5:00 P.M. with speakers from Trailblazer Capital, Mercury Fund, and Intel Capital. "Our NUMBERS™ project forecasts the U.S will exceed 100 million broadband households before the end of the year," Sappington said. "Broadband is a foundational element for the consumer IoT and connected home. Many companies are leveraging these high-speed connections to introduce innovations and new services, including security, home control, communication, entertainment, and improved personalization. During this VC session at TIA, we will examine the new IoT areas exciting investors and how service providers can analyze current investment strategies to identify new partners and expand their service portfolio. " Sappington will lead discussions on how money is being made in IoT, where the money is flowing, investment focus, and what investors expect to see in the next 5-10 years. Speakers include Joel Fontenot, Managing Partner, Trailblazer Capital; Aziz Gilani, Partner, Mercury Fund; and Vibhor Rastogi, Investment Director, Intel Capital. "There is significant investment going into high-speed infrastructure as broadband speeds are necessary for many IoT solutions, including video and OTT services," Sappington said. "We will examine the next wave of innovations, including video services and the demand for high-definition content, to see how much speed the connected home will need and how providers can benefit. " Many industries are realizing new revenues generated through cloud-based services, OTT content, and new personalization and advertising models. Recent Parks Associates research shows: More than two-thirds of U.S. broadband households have an entertainment device connected to the Internet. Nearly one-fifth own a smart home device, with over 40% planning to buy one this year. Smartphone ownership represents nearly 90% of all U.S. broadband households, and nearly 60% own both a smartphone and a tablet. Parks Associates, based in Dallas, is an internationally recognized market research and consulting company specializing in emerging consumer technology products and services. Founded in 1986, the firm creates research capital for companies ranging from Fortune 500 to small start-ups through market reports, primary studies, consumer research, custom research, workshops, executive conferences, and annual service subscriptions. Parks Associates is supporting TIA 2016: Network of the Future , a four-day event co-hosted by the Telecommunications Industry Association, AT&T, USTelecom, and QuEST Forum. Registration is available at www.tia2016.org . For more information, visit www.ParksAssociates.com . To request a meeting with Brett Sappington or research specific data, contact Holly Sprague at hsprague@gmail.com or 720-987-6614. About Parks Associates Parks Associates is an internationally recognized market research and consulting company specializing in emerging consumer technology products and services. Founded in 1986, Parks Associates creates research capital for companies ranging from Fortune 500 to small start-ups through market reports, primary studies, consumer research, custom research, workshops, executive conferences, and annual service subscriptions. The company's expertise includes digital media and platforms, entertainment and gaming, home networks, Internet and television services, digital health, mobile applications and services, support services, consumer apps, advanced advertising, consumer electronics, energy management, and home control systems and security. Each year, Parks Associates hosts industry webcasts, the CONNECTIONS™ Conference Series, Connected Health Summit: Engaging Consumers, and Smart Energy Summit: Engaging the Consumer. http://www.parksassociates.com Contact Information
Trailblazer Capital Investments
23 Investments
Trailblazer Capital has made 23 investments. Their latest investment was in EnTouch Controls as part of their Series C - II on February 2, 2016.
Trailblazer Capital Investments Activity
Date | Round | Company | Amount | New? | Co-Investors | Sources |
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2/15/2016 | Series C - II | EnTouch Controls | $8M | No | 5 | |
1/21/2016 | Series A | Oculus360 | $3.69M | No | 2 | |
8/17/2015 | Series C | EnTouch Controls | $6M | No | NRG Energy, and SJF Ventures | 4 |
11/4/2014 | Series C | |||||
7/3/2014 | Series B - IV |
Date | 2/15/2016 | 1/21/2016 | 8/17/2015 | 11/4/2014 | 7/3/2014 |
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Round | Series C - II | Series A | Series C | Series C | Series B - IV |
Company | EnTouch Controls | Oculus360 | EnTouch Controls | ||
Amount | $8M | $3.69M | $6M | ||
New? | No | No | No | ||
Co-Investors | NRG Energy, and SJF Ventures | ||||
Sources | 5 | 2 | 4 |
Trailblazer Capital Portfolio Exits
2 Portfolio Exits
Trailblazer Capital has 2 portfolio exits. Their latest portfolio exit was Koupon on December 07, 2021.
Date | Exit | Companies | Valuation Valuations are submitted by companies, mined from state filings or news, provided by VentureSource, or based on a comparables valuation model. | Acquirer | Sources |
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12/7/2021 | Acquired | 1 | |||
Date | 12/7/2021 | |
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Exit | Acquired | |
Companies | ||
Valuation | ||
Acquirer | ||
Sources | 1 |
Trailblazer Capital Fund History
2 Fund Histories
Trailblazer Capital has 2 funds, including Trailblazer Capital II LP.
Closing Date | Fund | Fund Type | Status | Amount | Sources |
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7/20/2012 | Trailblazer Capital II LP | Multi-Stage Venture Capital | Closed | $25M | 1 |
7/1/2009 | Trailblazer Capital I LP |
Closing Date | 7/20/2012 | 7/1/2009 |
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Fund | Trailblazer Capital II LP | Trailblazer Capital I LP |
Fund Type | Multi-Stage Venture Capital | |
Status | Closed | |
Amount | $25M | |
Sources | 1 |
Trailblazer Capital Team
3 Team Members
Trailblazer Capital has 3 team members, including current Chief Financial Officer, John J. Curreri.
Name | Work History | Title | Status |
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John J. Curreri | Chief Financial Officer | Current | |
David S. Matthews | Managing Partner | Current | |
Joel Fontenot | Oculus360, Cisco, Metreos, and Netrake Corporation | Managing Partner | Former |
Name | John J. Curreri | David S. Matthews | Joel Fontenot |
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Work History | Oculus360, Cisco, Metreos, and Netrake Corporation | ||
Title | Chief Financial Officer | Managing Partner | Managing Partner |
Status | Current | Current | Former |
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