INVESTMENT FOCUS

We focus. We invest in areas in which we can leverage our deep operating experience, networks, and resources most effectively. The four areas of focus for our current funds are Wireless, Infrastructure Software & Systems, Enterprise Software & Services, and Disruptive Technology Components. For each of these target sectors, Gabriel proactively develops investment theses based on market and technology trends, with validation by customers and various parties throughout the ecosystem. We then seek to make investments based on our investment theses, backing the the strongest and most experienced teams who can capitalize on these industry shifts.

We lead. As part of our hands-on value-add philosophy, we strive to actively assist our portfolio companies and seek to be rewarded when our portfolio companies exit. An investment is the beginning of a partnership where we both work to achieve maximum success. We have found that being the lead or co-lead investor and demonstrating board leadership is the best way to achieve this goal. In fact, Gabriel investment professionals always team-up to assist each company post-investment, so that every portfolio company gets access to the combined skill sets and networks of the entire group.

We partner. In almost every deal, we invest with a strong syndicate who can also bring value and experience to a young company. We especially seek co-investors who share our philosophy of working together and increasing value through guidance and mentoring. As such, we have many co-investors with whom we maintain strong relationships and have several investments in common. We also bring to the picture our strategic relationships with key players in the market, and actively assist our portfolio companies with customer introductions and partnership development.

We stay close. Active board participation is helpful, but there is no substitute for a close working relationship based on frequent and open communication when it comes to truly partnering with portfolio companies. Given our focus as a hand-on venture capital, we find it necessary to be highly accessible to our portfolio companies and thus focus our investments in companies with a presence on the West and East Coasts.

If you believe that you would be a good partner with Gabriel, or have any further questions, please contact us.