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Key people at Aquila Capital Partners.
Aquila Capital Partners was founded in 1998 by Mark E. Watson (Founder and Chairman).
Aquila Capital Partners is an investment firm that strategically backs and invests in companies harnessing transformative technologies. The firm applies its expertise in capital allocation, investment strategies, and operational guidance to assist portfolio companies in their development and expansion phases. Their approach focuses on nurturing innovative enterprises across various sectors that are poised for significant market impact.
Mark E. Watson III founded Aquila Capital Partners in 1998, driven by the prescient insight that technological advancements would fundamentally reshape global business and economic landscapes. Recognizing the profound impact akin to prior industrial revolutions, Watson established the firm to provide essential support and capital to ventures poised to capitalize on these emerging technological shifts, drawing on his extensive experience.
The firm primarily serves forward-thinking entrepreneurs who are developing purpose-driven, technology-enabled companies. Aquila Capital Partners' long-term vision is to actively support the next generation of innovators, empowering them to create and scale enterprises that leverage groundbreaking technologies for transformational change across industries and society.
Key people at Aquila Capital Partners.
Aquila Capital Partners was founded in 1998 by Mark E. Watson (Founder and Chairman).
Aquila Capital Partners has 2 tracked investments across 2 companies. The latest tracked deal is $8.0M Series A in Upfort in October 2023.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2023 | Upfort | $8.0M Series A | Ryan Permeh | 11K Ventures, Alumni Ventures, Eniac Ventures, Fika Ventures, F Prime Capital, Fuel Capital, Innovation Endeavors, Jackson Square Ventures, Lockheed Martin Ventures, Mosley Ventures, Signal Peak Ventures, Social Starts, Trajectory Ventures, TWO Sigma Ventures, TY, Arteen Arabshahi, JON Hallett, Leah Busque, Sahin Boydas, Saturnin Pugnet, Altai Ventures, Chaos Ventures, Cyber Mentor Fund, Gaingels |
| Dec 8, 2021 | Union POS | $22.0M Series B | Lisa Myers | Tony Catalfano, Fiserv, Colin H. Bryant, Roth Capital, Wellington Management |