Antonio Gracias
Founder, Chief Executive Officer & Chief Investment Officer @ Valor Equity Partners
Chicago, United States
Antonio Gracias is a Series B investor at Valor Equity Partners in Chicago focused on Software and Financial Services. Antonio J. Gracias is based out of Chicago, Illinois and is the Founder, Chief Executive Officer & Chief Investment Officer of Valor Equity Partners. Antonio previously worked at MG Capital as a Founder and Managing Member. Antonio J. Gracias attended the Georgetown University School of Foreign Service.
- Total investments:
- 49
- Last investment:
- Lead investor:
- 59%
Last updated:
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Industries Antonio Gracias invests in
Stages Antonio Gracias invests in
Countries Antonio Gracias invests in
Round sizes
Contacts
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Round size
- Series B
- $8.9M–$200M
- Series C
- $13M–$1B
- Series E
- $85M–$1.5B
Investment Focus
Industry
- Software 6 (12%)
- Financial Services 6 (12%)
- Information Technology 6 (12%)
- SaaS 5 (10%)
- Health Care 5 (10%)
Stage
- Series B 12 (24%)
- Series C 9 (18%)
- Series D 5 (10%)
- Series E 5 (10%)
- Seed 4 (8%)
Country
- United States 30 (61%)
- India 1 (2%)
- United Kingdom 1 (2%)
Investments
| Company | Description | Round | Links |
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| Flow is the agentic systems engineering platform for the companies building the physical world. Next-gen hardware teams use Flow as their default platform to design, build, and iterate on hardware faster without sacrificing engineering rigor. Today, thousands of engineers at companies including Rivian, Stoke Space, Joby, Astranis, and Radiant are building on Flow. Flow gives these teams a living system of record that connects requirements, CAD, simulation, code, and test. On top of this system of record, Flow's agents continuously analyze engineering changes, identify downstream impact, and verify requirements and test coverage — so work stays aligned across the tools engineers already use. | $50M / Series B / Sep 30, 2026 | ||
| Crusoe is on a mission to help the oil industry reduce routine flaring of natural gas. They are passionate about creating solutions that benefit the environment, local communities, and energy producers.Crusoe Energy Systems provides oil and gas companies with a fast, low cost and simple solution to natural gas flaring. As the energy industrystruggles with pipeline constraints and increasing regulations around flaring and combusting, Crusoe is here to help. Their service lets operators preserve or regain regulatory compliance, maintain existing production and facilitate future development. | $3.9B / Series F / Sep 03, 2026 | ||
| Silicon Data is a data product that brings essential intelligence and efficiency to markets. | $30.5M / Series A / Aug 04, 2026 | ||
| Base Power provides home battery systems, retail electricity services, and energy management solutions for residential customers. The company installs battery storage systems that provide backup power during outages and help manage electricity usage. Its platform combines distributed battery storage with electricity services to support home energymanagement and grid operations. | $1B / Series D / Aug 03, 2026 | ||
| Special is an AI-focused holding company that transforms critical industries to improve efficiency and maximize the impact of American taxpayer dollars. | Seed / Jun 03, 2026 | ||
| Loop provides a platform that manages logistics and supply chain data through automation and analytics tools. The system aggregates shipment, carrier, and financial data into a unified interface to support visibility and coordination. It includes features for freight audit, payment processing, and cost tracking across transportation activities. Theplatform also supports issue resolution, reporting, and performance monitoring for carriers and shipments. Loop serves organizations that require structured data handling and process automation within logistics operations. | $95M / Series C / Apr 17, 2026 | ||
| eMed provides digital healthcare services that combine telehealth consultations, diagnostic testing, and treatment support through an integrated platform. The eMed Population Health app, funded by employers, is a personalized tool for weight management, helping users take control of their health. eMed facilitates easier connections with patientsthrough features like live video consultations and real-time scheduling. | $200M / Series A / Mar 26, 2026 | ||
| Bedrock Robotics delivers enhanced autonomy to the built environment, allowing the construction sector to build at the rate that today's society requires. | $270M / Series B / Feb 04, 2026 | ||
| Zipline is a California-based automated logistics company that designs, manufactures, and operates drones to deliver vital medical products. Zipline's mission is to provide every human on Earth with instant access to vital medical supplies.In 2014, Zipline was created to deliver medicine to those who need it most. Since then, the company hasbuilt the world's fastest and most reliable delivery drone, the world's largest autonomous logistics network, and a truly amazing team. Zipline designs and tests its technology in Half Moon Bay, California. The company assembles the drones and the technology that powers its distribution centers in South San Francisco. Zipline performs extensive flight testing in Davis, California, and operates distribution centers around the planet with teams of local operators. | $800M / Series H / Jan 21, 2026 | ||
| Chaos Industries is a technology company that is building the next generation of defense and critical industry technologies. Applying an engineering-led strategy, Chaos provides mission-driven, world-class engineers with a platform to build solutions to critical real-world problems. The Chaos agile engineering approach enables rapid prototyping,while deep partnerships with defense and industry ensure real-world application. | $510M / Series D / Nov 13, 2025 | ||
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Co-Investors
About Valor Equity Partners
Valor Equity Partners is an operational growth investment firm that focuses on growth companies across various stages of development. For decades, it has served its companies with the expertise to solve the challenges of growth and scale. Valor Equity partners with companies and entrepreneurs who are committed to the highest standards of excellence and the courage to transform their industries.
Valor Equity Partners Contacts
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David F. Heskett
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Vivek K. Pattipati
Partner
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Antonio Gracias
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Bradley S. Sheftel
Partner
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Chris Murphy
Partner
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FAQ
What does Antonio Gracias invest in?
Antonio Gracias invests primarily in Software, Financial Services and Information Technology startups, most often at Series B and Series C stage. Most of the 49 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in United States. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.
What round sizes does Antonio Gracias invest in?
Antonio Gracias typically joins rounds of $8.9M–$200M at Series B, $13M–$1B at Series C and $85M–$1.5B at Series E. These are whole funding-round sizes, not Antonio Gracias's own check, which is rarely disclosed: the 10th–90th percentile of the confirmed public funding rounds Antonio Gracias took part in.
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When did Antonio Gracias last invest?
The most recent investment recorded for Antonio Gracias closed in Sep 2026. Shizune tracks 49 investments in total for this profile, including round sizes, stages and portfolio companies, all sourced from confirmed public funding rounds and refreshed monthly.
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Yes — every stat on this profile is calculated from confirmed public funding rounds monitored across hundreds of sources since 2020. This profile was last refreshed in Oct 2026 and is updated monthly. Spotted something off? Use the “Suggest an edit” link near the top of the page.
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