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Miami Herald
12-05-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
CerraCap Ventures Expands Growth Fund Leadership to Target High-Impact Sectors
COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA / ACCESS Newswire / May 12, 2025 / CerraCap Growth Fund, the growth-stage investment arm of CerraCap Ventures, today announced the appointment of two seasoned investors, John Hooker and Mason Mehta, as General Partners. The strategic expansion strengthens the fund's leadership as it scales investments in transformative technologies across AI, digital health, cybersecurity, and enterprise SaaS. John Hooker brings deep expertise in banking, corporate finance, and global transactions. His career includes leading major initiatives in securitizations and asset management, including the launch of Marriott's timeshare loan securitization program and involvement in IPOs such as AGNC and European Capital. Over the course of his career, he has raised over $22 billion in capital across industries. He also played a key role in the Nexen-CNOOC acquisition. After transitioning from corporate finance, Hooker built and exited several businesses and now oversees multiple ventures, a private investment vehicle, and serves on the board of a fintech company. "Joining the CerraCap Growth Fund is a natural extension of my career-long focus on value creation across industries and stages," shared John Hooker. "The team's global vision and disciplined investment strategy position it well to back companies solving critical challenges at scale." Mason is a seasoned entrepreneur and investor with a strong track record in digital health, family office leadership, and emerging markets. He began his career by founding and successfully exiting a healthcare managed services firm, later launching a venture fund focused on digital health innovation. As Chief Investment Officer of a multibillion-dollar family office, he led investment strategies and delivered a blended return of 40x. Mason is also the founder of El Poblado, a growth fund targeting alpha in Latin America, and currently oversees a diverse portfolio of assets through his Southern California-based family office. "CerraCap's deliberate emphasis on 'quality over quantity' in selecting strong LPs and investments was exactly what attracted me to invest with them several years ago," said Mason. "Today, I'm excited to shift roles and launch the Growth Fund, helping to accelerate the journey of truly transformative companies." The appointments mark a significant milestone in the evolution of CerraCap Growth Fund, which applies the firm's proprietary Sales and Scale™ methodology to de-risk investments and accelerate revenue across its portfolio. With expanded leadership, the fund is positioned to deepen its reach into high-growth sectors and global markets. "We're grateful for the incredible trust John and Mason have placed in us first as investors and now partners", said Saurabh Suri, Managing Partner at CerraCap Ventures. "As we look towards the future growth of CerraCap and its portfolio companies, we're thrilled to have such experienced and successful business builders. Their global perspective, investment rigor, and founder-first approach align seamlessly with our mission to reshape industries." SOURCE: CerraCap Ventures press release
Associated Press
12-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
CerraCap Ventures Expands Growth Fund Leadership to Target High-Impact Sectors
COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA / ACCESS Newswire / May 12, 2025 / CerraCap Growth Fund, the growth-stage investment arm of CerraCap Ventures, today announced the appointment of two seasoned investors, John Hooker and Mason Mehta, as General Partners. The strategic expansion strengthens the fund's leadership as it scales investments in transformative technologies across AI, digital health, cybersecurity, and enterprise SaaS. John Hooker brings deep expertise in banking, corporate finance, and global transactions. His career includes leading major initiatives in securitizations and asset management, including the launch of Marriott's timeshare loan securitization program and involvement in IPOs such as AGNC and European Capital. Over the course of his career, he has raised over $22 billion in capital across industries. He also played a key role in the Nexen-CNOOC acquisition. After transitioning from corporate finance, Hooker built and exited several businesses and now oversees multiple ventures, a private investment vehicle, and serves on the board of a fintech company. 'Joining the CerraCap Growth Fund is a natural extension of my career-long focus on value creation across industries and stages,' shared John Hooker. 'The team's global vision and disciplined investment strategy position it well to back companies solving critical challenges at scale.' Mason is a seasoned entrepreneur and investor with a strong track record in digital health, family office leadership, and emerging markets. He began his career by founding and successfully exiting a healthcare managed services firm, later launching a venture fund focused on digital health innovation. As Chief Investment Officer of a multibillion-dollar family office, he led investment strategies and delivered a blended return of 40x. Mason is also the founder of El Poblado, a growth fund targeting alpha in Latin America, and currently oversees a diverse portfolio of assets through his Southern California-based family office. 'CerraCap's deliberate emphasis on 'quality over quantity' in selecting strong LPs and investments was exactly what attracted me to invest with them several years ago,' said Mason. 'Today, I'm excited to shift roles and launch the Growth Fund, helping to accelerate the journey of truly transformative companies.' The appointments mark a significant milestone in the evolution of CerraCap Growth Fund, which applies the firm's proprietary Sales and Scale™ methodology to de-risk investments and accelerate revenue across its portfolio. With expanded leadership, the fund is positioned to deepen its reach into high-growth sectors and global markets. 'We're grateful for the incredible trust John and Mason have placed in us first as investors and now partners', said Saurabh Suri, Managing Partner at CerraCap Ventures. 'As we look towards the future growth of CerraCap and its portfolio companies, we're thrilled to have such experienced and successful business builders. Their global perspective, investment rigor, and founder-first approach align seamlessly with our mission to reshape industries.' Contact InformationNikki Arora Executive 9493098598 SOURCE: CerraCap Ventures press release
Miami Herald
18-04-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
CerraCap Ventures Levels Up with Tyler Barth Joining as General Partner for New Growth Fund
COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA / ACCESS Newswire / April 18, 2025 / CerraCap Ventures, the global VC firm celebrated for its innovative, data-driven investments in game-changing technologies, is amped to launch its first-ever Growth Fund (CGF). The fund is laser-focused on catapulting CerraCap's standout companies toward rapid market leadership and impactful exits. With this bold expansion, CerraCap proudly welcomes industry dynamo Tyler Barth as a General Partner. Barth isn't your typical investor-he's a seasoned pro with over twenty years of experience igniting growth strategies, pioneering investments, and building vibrant business communities. As the visionary behind Legacy House Management, Barth's strategic mojo has powered partnerships with big hitters like Inception Financial, Sony Corporation, and Crosswind Financial. His appointment marks an exciting leap forward in CerraCap's drive to scale transformative brands across pivotal sectors. "We're beyond excited to welcome Tyler aboard," said Saurabh Suri, Managing Partner at CerraCap Ventures. "Launching the Growth Fund opens an exhilarating new chapter for us. Tyler's global vision, combined with his passion for impact-driven investments, is exactly what we need to supercharge mission-aligned companies into true market leaders." Tyler Barth is renowned for his vibrant approach to community building and leveraging expansive global networks across education, finance, mobility, energy, entertainment, media, technology, and consumer brands. A dedicated advocate for sustainability and ethical innovation, Barth seeks out businesses shaking things up with purpose-driven solutions. Previously, Barth advised Guggenheim Partners' Global CIO for over a decade and significantly elevated Blue Microphones, guiding the brand through its successful acquisition by Logitech. Beyond business, Barth is deeply committed to philanthropy, having championed global health initiatives and cancer research for over three decades, collaborating with renowned organizations such as The Prostate Cancer Foundation, City of Hope, Charlize Theron's Africa Outreach Project, and the V Foundation. "Over the years, I have been deeply impressed by the exceptional team at CerraCap Ventures - individuals I am honored to collaborate with in pursuit of meaningful impact. Joining this powerhouse comes at a pivotal moment in the market. The Growth Fund is teeming with opportunities in defense, cyber, mobility, and health-tech. Let's do some great business and power companies across these verticals to driving real, global change.!" shared Tyler Barth, GP of CerraCap Growth Fund. With CerraCap's Growth Fund now live, the firm continues its legacy of backing visionary entrepreneurs, expanding its market presence, and providing dynamic later-stage investment opportunities. Tyler Barth's arrival underscores CerraCap's forward-looking approach and unwavering dedication to impactful partnerships that spark significant growth and positive change. About CerraCap Ventures CerraCap Ventures, a Global Venture Capital fund headquartered in Southern California, dedicated to early-stage and growth stage technology investments in enterprise (B2B) solutions focused on the new fundamentals of the digital age - Enterprise AI, Cyber Security and Healthcare. It enables rapid growth of technology startups leveraging its unique Sales & Scale™ business model, driving revenue from large enterprises into its portfolio companies. For more information, visit Contact Information Nikki Arora SOURCE: CerraCap Ventures press release
Yahoo
18-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
CerraCap Ventures Levels Up with Tyler Barth Joining as General Partner for New Growth Fund
COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA / / April 18, 2025 / CerraCap Ventures, the global VC firm celebrated for its innovative, data-driven investments in game-changing technologies, is amped to launch its first-ever Growth Fund (CGF). The fund is laser-focused on catapulting CerraCap's standout companies toward rapid market leadership and impactful exits. With this bold expansion, CerraCap proudly welcomes industry dynamo Tyler Barth as a General Partner. Barth isn't your typical investor-he's a seasoned pro with over twenty years of experience igniting growth strategies, pioneering investments, and building vibrant business communities. As the visionary behind Legacy House Management, Barth's strategic mojo has powered partnerships with big hitters like Inception Financial, Sony Corporation, and Crosswind Financial. His appointment marks an exciting leap forward in CerraCap's drive to scale transformative brands across pivotal sectors. "We're beyond excited to welcome Tyler aboard," said Saurabh Suri, Managing Partner at CerraCap Ventures. "Launching the Growth Fund opens an exhilarating new chapter for us. Tyler's global vision, combined with his passion for impact-driven investments, is exactly what we need to supercharge mission-aligned companies into true market leaders." Tyler Barth is renowned for his vibrant approach to community building and leveraging expansive global networks across education, finance, mobility, energy, entertainment, media, technology, and consumer brands. A dedicated advocate for sustainability and ethical innovation, Barth seeks out businesses shaking things up with purpose-driven solutions. Previously, Barth advised Guggenheim Partners' Global CIO for over a decade and significantly elevated Blue Microphones, guiding the brand through its successful acquisition by Logitech. Beyond business, Barth is deeply committed to philanthropy, having championed global health initiatives and cancer research for over three decades, collaborating with renowned organizations such as The Prostate Cancer Foundation, City of Hope, Charlize Theron's Africa Outreach Project, and the V Foundation. "Over the years, I have been deeply impressed by the exceptional team at CerraCap Ventures - individuals I am honored to collaborate with in pursuit of meaningful impact. Joining this powerhouse comes at a pivotal moment in the market. The Growth Fund is teeming with opportunities in defense, cyber, mobility, and health-tech. Let's do some great business and power companies across these verticals to driving real, global change.!" shared Tyler Barth, GP of CerraCap Growth Fund. With CerraCap's Growth Fund now live, the firm continues its legacy of backing visionary entrepreneurs, expanding its market presence, and providing dynamic later-stage investment opportunities. Tyler Barth's arrival underscores CerraCap's forward-looking approach and unwavering dedication to impactful partnerships that spark significant growth and positive change. About CerraCap Ventures CerraCap Ventures, a Global Venture Capital fund headquartered in Southern California, dedicated to early-stage and growth stage technology investments in enterprise (B2B) solutions focused on the new fundamentals of the digital age - Enterprise AI, Cyber Security and Healthcare. It enables rapid growth of technology startups leveraging its unique Sales & Scale™ business model, driving revenue from large enterprises into its portfolio companies. For more information, visit Contact Information Nikki Arora SOURCE: CerraCap Ventures View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
21-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
CerraCap Ventures Strengthens Confidence in Market With Investment in Breezy Med Formerly Known as Build With Robot
COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA / / March 21, 2025 / CerraCap Ventures, a global venture capital firm known for its "Sales and Scale" strategy, proudly announces its investment in Breezy Med, an innovative healthcare technology company addressing the critical challenge of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) based in New Mexico (NM). CerraCap Ventures is a leading investor in the NM region, having backed six companies before Breezy Med. We co-invest with major NM entities like Sun Mountain Capital, ABO Ventures, and Tramway Ventures. As an advisory board member of the Lab-Embedded Entrepreneur Program (LEEP), a two-year fellowship connecting deep tech entrepreneurs with Los Alamos and Sandia National Labs, CerraCap has built a trusted presence in the lab ecosystem. Additionally, we support the Elevate Quantum initiative, a regional collaboration between New Mexico, Colorado, and Wyoming aimed at accelerating quantum technology innovation. This investment underscores our commitment to scaling high-impact innovations in fast-growing markets. Breezy platform is transforming infection control in hospitals, a sector burdened with billions of dollars in unnecessary medical expenses and fines due to HAIs. Breezy Med's recent collaboration with Hospital Housekeeping Systems (HHS) to integrate Breezy into the BedWatch platform validates product-market fitness and paves the way for rapid scaling across the healthcare industry. "We are thrilled to have the support of Cerracap Ventures as we continue to advance hospital automation at Breezy Med. This investment will accelerate our mission to streamline healthcare operations, prevent infections, and improve patient outcomes. With CerraCap's expertise and strategic backing, we are poised to scale our platform and bring transformative infection prevention automation to hospitals nationwide." shared Chris Ziomek, CEO of Breezy Med. CerraCap Ventures' investment in Breezy Med is evidence of its ability to identify and scale disruptive technologies. Notable investors have also joined this funding-round, underscoring the industry's confidence in its technology and market potential. "As a firm dedicated to Sales and Scale, we invest in companies that have both a transformative solution and a clear path to exponential growth," said Vikas Datt, Partner of CerraCap Ventures. "Breezy Med's is positioned for rapid adoption through strategic partnerships. We are excited to be part of this journey and to contribute to its scaling success." CerraCap Ventures, a Global Venture Capital fund headquartered in Southern California, dedicated to early-stage and growth stage technology investments in enterprise (B2B) solutions focused on the new fundamentals of the digital age - Enterprise AI, Cyber Security and Healthcare. It enables rapid growth of technology startups leveraging its unique Sales & Scale™ business model, driving revenue from large enterprises into its portfolio companies. For more information, visit Breezy Med Breezy Med, formerly Build with Robots, is a leading provider of automated disinfection technology designed to improve hygiene in healthcare and public environments. Leveraging smart automation and cloud data, Breezy Med enhances infection control processes, ensuring cleaner and safer spaces for all. For more information, visit Contact Information Nikki Arora SOURCE: CerraCap Ventures View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire Sign in to access your portfolio
