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WGD Capital manages the WGD Opportunity Fund, a venture capital fund investing in early- and expansion-stage private technology companies across North America. The fund mitigates risk through professional management, strategic diversification, structured investments, and corporate governance. Its strategy supports market-leading businesses in attractive sectors with barriers to entry and favorable margins.
Michael Mitgang and Sam Znaimer co-founded WGD Capital in 2019, establishing the WGD Opportunity Fund for early-stage technology company opportunities. Drawing from over five decades in fund management, venture capital, and capital markets, their insight identified the need for a strategically managed fund. Mitgang's experience as a founder and managing director at WGD Partners strengthens the team's expertise.
WGD Capital's investment thesis prioritizes empowering promising early- and expansion-stage technology firms across North America. Portfolio companies gain the fund's business acumen. The firm’s mission cultivates successful, profitable businesses and generates attractive investor returns, aspiring to be a pivotal partner in the growth of future market leaders.
WGD Capital has 4 tracked investments across 3 companies. The latest tracked deal is $5.8M Series A in Elevated Signals in February 2024.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2024 | Elevated Signals | $5.8M Series A | — | Colin Harris, Pareto Holdings, Paul Dugsin, Third Kind Venture Capital |
| Sep 22, 2023 | Katalys | $5.4M Seed | — | Greenaxs Capital, Tiby Erdely |
| Nov 30, 2021 | Headset | $8.6M Other Equity | Althea | Poseidon Asset Management |
| Apr 30, 2021 | Headset | $1.8M Other Equity | Silverleaf Venture Partners | Poseidon Asset Management |