Brian N. Burns is the Managing Partner and co-founder of Grayhawk Capital. See sector focus and contact routes.
Brian N. Burns is the Managing Partner and co-founder of Grayhawk Capital, a Phoenix-based venture firm he established in 2000 after serving as Vice President at SunVen Capital and Anderson & Wells, and as CFO of El Dorado, the venture arm of Pinnacle West Capital Corp. Grayhawk targets early- and late-stage ventures, with a specific focus on Series A rounds in SaaS, cybersecurity, fintech, and health tech, primarily in emerging tech hubs. The firm typically invests in serial entrepreneurs and exceptional management teams, with Grayhawk Venture Fund III representing a $75 million commitment to this thesis. While specific check sizes and lead/follow behavior are not explicitly detailed in available sources, the firm has made 37 total investments with 19 realized exits, suggesting active portfolio engagement. Notable portfolio companies include Carefx (acquired by Harris Corp), CellzDirect (acquired by Invitrogen), Golf Now (acquired by Comcast), and current board affiliations with HOS, TM International, and Small Box Energy. Burns holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Arizona State University and is a Certified Public Accountant, having served
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