Haymaker Ventures

Haymaker Ventures is a venture capital firm focused on early-stage fintech investments. Based in San Francisco, Haymaker targets companies that aim to solve significant challenges within financial services, emphasizing innovative, tech-driven solutions. Founded by Phin Upham, a former investor at Thiel Capital, the firm provides capital to startups that develop superior, disruptive products rather than simply enhancing existing services. The firm’s investment strategy focuses on areas such as fintech, insurtech, real estate technology, SaaS, and digital health. Haymaker typically invests in Seed and Series A rounds, with the goal of backing durable, long-term businesses that can weather economic cycles and continue growing. Notable investments include companies like Mundi, a fintech platform supporting cross-border trade, and Brightflow AI, which offers financial insights to SMBs. Haymaker’s approach goes beyond capital, offering strategic guidance and hands-on support to help portfolio companies thrive.