Adam Ross, Goldcrest Capital

Adam Ross is the Co-Founder and Partner at Goldcrest Capital. See sector focus and contact routes.

About Adam Ross

Adam Ross is the Co-Founder and Partner at Goldcrest Capital, a Dallas-based venture firm he established in 2015 after serving as President of Poly-America and holding a board seat at Palantir Technologies from 2015 to 2020. His investment thesis targets early-stage private technology companies across the United States, specifically focusing on Seed through Series B rounds in sectors like SaaS, fintech, big data, and industrial technologies. Goldcrest typically deploys check sizes between $1 million and $10 million, leveraging a network-driven approach to support visionary entrepreneurs. Notable portfolio companies include Bird, Fold App, OpenSpace, and Sourcegraph, where Ross serves as a board member. Before founding Goldcrest, Ross invested in more than 95 private tech companies, including major successes like Facebook, Twitter, SpaceX, and Palantir. A distinctive aspect of his profile is his legal background, holding a JD from the University of Texas Law School, and his role as Palantir’s first independent board member.

Adam Ross at a glance

Role
Co-Founder, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
Organization
Goldcrest Capital
Location
Dallas, TX
Investor type
Venture Capital
Focus areas
Commercial Services, Software

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Adam Ross at Goldcrest Capital (Dallas, TX) — sector focus: Commercial Services, Software.
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Adam Ross is based in Dallas, TX.

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