What does Lanham Napier invest in?

Lanham Napier at BuildGroup (Austin, TX) — sector focus: Software.

How do I contact Lanham Napier?

Lanham Napier's published profile links (website, LinkedIn or X where available) are listed on the StartupFundraising.com investor profile.

Where is Lanham Napier based?

Lanham Napier is based in Austin, TX.

Lanham Napier, BuildGroup — Investor Profile

About Lanham Napier

Lanham Napier is the co-founder and CEO of BuildGroup, an Austin-based venture capital firm he launched in 2015 with former Rackspace colleagues Jim Curry and Klee Kleber after leading Rackspace from $1.5 million to $1.5 billion in revenue over 13 years. BuildGroup invests exclusively in long-term software-as-a-service companies that leverage data and marketplaces, targeting the Seed stage with a focus on the Austin-San Antonio corridor and broader Texas. The firm typically makes checks ranging from $10 million to $40 million and positions itself as a lead investor committed to holding stakes for 15 years or longer, often providing additional capital as needed. Notable portfolio companies include Anaconda, Benefitfocus, Cybrary, DigniFi, Fiix, vidmob, X-Mode, and yonder. Napier distinguishes BuildGroup as the “anti-Silicon Valley” capital firm by rejecting quick exits and emphasizing permanent capital to build lasting businesses. He is also the author of *Billion or Bust!: Growing a Tech Company in Texas*, which reflects his operator-driven perspective on scaling tech firms outside traditional hubs.

Lanham Napier at a glance

Role: Co-Founder
Organization: BuildGroup
Location: Austin, TX
Investor type: Venture Capital
Focus areas: Software

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What does Lanham Napier invest in?: Lanham Napier at BuildGroup (Austin, TX) — sector focus: Software.
How do I contact Lanham Napier?: Lanham Napier's published profile links (website, LinkedIn or X where available) are listed on the StartupFundraising.com investor profile.
Where is Lanham Napier based?: Lanham Napier is based in Austin, TX.

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