Saltwater
Also known as Saltwater Capital, Saltwater Holdings
Private holding company founded by Ryan Graves that owns, operates and invests in businesses in culture, taste, human connection and technology; Honolulu mailing address.
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Family & background
- HEADQUARTERS
- Honolulu, United States
- OFFICES
- Southern California, United States · London, United Kingdom
- FOUNDED
- 2017
Investment approach
- ROUTES
- Companies (own capital)
- STRATEGIES
- Direct investmentsVenture capital
Overview
Saltwater describes itself as a private holding company and long-term investment platform that owns, operates and invests in businesses at the intersection of culture, taste, human connection and technology. Its founder letter says it first built a venture portfolio of 30+ companies and later moved to larger investments in fewer companies, with a partnership-style approach it contrasts with private equity and venture capital. It lists holdings, internal lab projects and a film and creative-media vehicle; its contact address is in Honolulu, and it names Southern California and London among its places.
Investment thesis
Long-term, patient capital in businesses at the intersection of culture, taste, human connection and technology, judged on creativity, curiosity, capacity and capital among its '5 C's'.
Holdings & investments (6)
- @art
- Adriatic Sound FestivalMedia & Entertainment
- Esme GraceMedia & Entertainment
- KongoArtificial Intelligence
- VoidForgeArtificial Intelligence
- LindaArtificial Intelligence
People
Frequently asked questions
Saltwater is a family holding based in Honolulu, the United States, founded in 2017.
Saltwater invests its own capital into companies. Its stated asset mix includes direct investments and venture capital.
Saltwater invests in Media & Entertainment, Consumer & E-commerce and Artificial Intelligence.
Key people at Saltwater include Ryan Graves (Founder & CEO), Tom McLeod (President), Caroline Hall (Head of Portfolio & Investments) and Anna Ning (Head of Strategy & Finance).
Saltwater's holdings and investments include @art, Adriatic Sound Festival, Esme Grace, Kongo, VoidForge and Linda.