Grit Capital is a business consulting firm that offers consulting services ranging from financial advice to strategic planning and marketing expertise. Self-described as motivated by helping people.

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Grit Capital Partners | 566 followers on LinkedIn. Early stage capital for the AI application layer transforming digital experiences and transactions | Grit Capital Partners leads pre-seed and seed stage investments in applied AI pioneers that are transforming digital experiences and transactions across Media, Martech, Commerce and Fintech. 

We are a diverse team of industry veterans that was purpose-built to identify and empower the next generation of leaders in the markets we helped create. Our commitment to our founders extends well beyond funding through strategic access to the learnings, resources, and networks we’ve cultivated as institutional venture investors, corporate executives, and Founder CEOs of defining companies within our target markets.

Kelly DeFelice

Investing in transformations to the markets we helped to create

Paul Palmieri

Lasse Hamre

Director, Investment Operations & Reporting @ Grit Capital Partners

Sarah Knox

Grit Capital Partners

Calling All NYC-Area Female Tech Investors: 🚀Join Us for TheFFC NYC Chapter Launch!🚀 We're thrilled to announce the official launch event of The Female Funders Club (FFC) New York Chapter, hosted by Grit Capital Partners GP, FFC Co-Founder, and NYC Native, Jennifer Byrne , FFC Co-Founder, Kate Lynch , and all-around rockstar, Jessie Somekh. This is your opportunity to grow your network and be part of a supportive community dedicated to empowering, educating and encouraging women on their tech investment journeys through shared insights, learnings and investment opportunities. 📅 Date: November 7th, 2024 📍 Location: Worth Media Group Global HQ, 155 E 44th St., 18th Floor, NY, NY 10017 ✅ Reserve your spot now: https://lu.ma/d7tths6a Huge thanks to Paul Stamoulis and the entire Worth team for partnering with FFC on this event and generously hosting us. We can’t wait to kick off this journey with all of you amazing female investors. Let’s build, inspire, and invest together! #TheFFC #NYC #LaunchEvent #FemaleFundersClub #TechInvestors #Networking #JenniferByrne #Empowerment #JoinUs

We’re still abuzz from last week’s TheFFC event where L&H guru Stephen Goldstein moderated a lively panel on how #AppliedAI is revolutionizing Fintech and Insurtech in areas such as customer experience, risk assessment, streamlined workflows, automation and value chain optimization. Participants included Grit Capital Partners ' own Jennifer Byrne , American Family Ventures investor Tiana P. , Luminant Analytics Chief Data Scientist Renu Ann Joseph, Ph.D. and Eos Venture Partners Principal Galen Shaffer , who delivered thoughtful insights and answered tough questions around the big opportunities emerging in specific areas of Fintech and Insurtech as a result of increasingly widespread Applied AI adoption. Huge thanks to FFC co-founder Kate Lynch and all involved for a fantastic evening of reflection and networking, and look forward to more great sessions here this week during #LATechWeek . #fintech #AppliedAI #venturecapital #insurtech #innovation

Late last week, DraftKings announced a deal to acquire Grit Capital Partners ’ portfolio company, Simplebet .AI, and its proprietary live in-play micro-betting AI technology. This acquisition underscores how applied AI is reshaping entire industries by enabling companies to offer smarter, faster, and more user-centric products. Simplebet changed sports betting forever with their live betting products. #CompanieswithGrit #AppliedAI #Innovation

🚀 Exciting Times for lockr ! 🚀 The gap between the email inbox and browsing experience is closing. With the launch of #lockrPay , cash back rewards are now seamlessly integrated into your everyday activities—whether you’re using the lockr extension or organizing your inbox with lockrMail. We’re proud to be part of lockr’s journey as it evolves into a leading universal digital consumer identity solution, continuously bringing new value to its users. #lockrPay #Innovation #TimesSquare #BigAppleBuilders #CompanieswithGrit

At Grit Capital Partners, we’re passionate about partnering closely with early-stage entrepreneurs, working shoulder to shoulder to navigate the diverse challenges along their growth journey. One crucial element influencing a CEO’s leadership style is their background—whether it’s in Product, Engineering, Finance, or another function. In our latest blog post, Paul Palmieri delves into the specific challenges and opportunities of transitioning from a Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) to a CEO. We also feature insights from Rosie O'Meara , who has navigated this shift with remarkable success. #VentureCapital #Leadership #CROtoCEO #ExecutiveGrowth #CompaniesWithGrit #ShouldertoShoulder

Huge congrats to streaming ecosystem MyBundle , which is gaining popularity with consumers, broadband providers, and streaming services alike - and just announced its second partnership in a month. On the heels of their collaboration with Brightspeed , the company today officially partnered with Roku , whose pioneering streaming devices are beloved by over 83.6 million households, making them the #1 streaming platform in the US. Through this partnership, MyBundle's ISP partners are able to offer a free Roku Streaming Stick 4K to their new and existing customers, driving new customer acquisition and enhancing user experience and engagement, all at a reduced cost. We're proud to partner with Jason Cohen and the entire MyBundle team and can't wait to see what you accomplish next! #CompaniesWithGrit #MyBundle #StreamingRevolution #Roku

We couldn't be happier to announce that our friend and longtime collaborator Jonathan Ebinger has joined Grit Capital Partners as our Senior Advisor and Chair of the Investment Committee! Jonathan has been a key part of the Grit Capital Partners journey, having supported us from the inception of our pilot funds. His 20-year relationship with our partners underscores his commitment to our mission and vision. Jonathan brings a wealth of experience and expertise to our team, having served as General Partner at Transform Capital and General Partner at Bluerun Ventures, a firm that led investments in some of the most iconic early-stage companies, including PayPal, Coupa, Waze, Kabbage, Enpocket, Affirm, and many more. His remarkable track record over six fund cycles speaks volumes about his ability to identify and nurture groundbreaking ventures. Jonathan's deep understanding of the startup landscape and his strategic insights will be invaluable assets as we continue to build and grow our investment portfolio. Please join me in welcoming Jonathan to the Grit Capital Partners family! We're excited to embark on this journey together and leverage his unparalleled expertise to drive impactful investments and create lasting value. #Grit #GritVC #KnowHow #GrowHow #VentureCapital

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