Our Approach
Building AI companies from the ground up through our unique incubator-to-PE transition model.
Investment Thesis
We invest in companies with AI at their core, not as an afterthought. Technical founders with deep domain expertise in AI/ML, computer vision, and natural language processing.
Enterprise applications with clear paths to scale. We focus on technologies that can serve large markets with defensible technical advantages.
Building with capital discipline from day one. Our shared services model reduces burn rates and extends runway for portfolio companies.
- • AI cinema and media production
- • Fintech infrastructure
- • Enterprise software
- • Photo/media intelligence
- • Cybersecurity applications
The Incubator Model
"SteepleJack Capital doesn't wait for great AI companies to emerge. We create them."
Build Internally
We identify market opportunities and build companies from scratch with our technical team and operational support.
Demonstrate Execution
Each portfolio company serves as proof of our investment thesis and execution capability before scaling.
Transition to PE
Once Fund I closes, we transition to traditional PE structure while maintaining our hands-on operating approach.
Shared Services Advantage
Our portfolio companies benefit from unified finance, legal, HR, and technical infrastructure. This reduces startup costs by 30-40% and accelerates time to market.
Our Value Add
Hands-on AI/ML, cybersecurity, and software architecture expertise. We don't just provide capital - we provide technical co-founders who can architect and build alongside the team.
Wall Street operational rigor applied to startup scaling. Financial controls, reporting standards, and governance frameworks from day one.
Access to enterprise customers and distribution channels through our network of Fortune 500 relationships built over 30+ years in technology leadership.
Cost-effective shared services across the portfolio: legal, accounting, HR, IT infrastructure, and AI compute resources.