# Northgate Capital

> Northgate Capital is a private investment manager founded in 2000 by Brent Jones and Tommy Vardell. Its venture platform combines direct growth-stage investments, primary commitments to venture funds, and secondary purchases of company and fund stakes. Its Mexican platform also offers private equity and private credit.

- **Founded:** 2000
- **Headquarters:** Danville, United States
- **Founders:** Brent Jones (Co-Founder and Senior Managing Partner), Tommy Vardell (Co-Founder; current operating role not established)
- **Products:** Direct venture investments, Primary fund investments, Secondaries, Mexico private equity, Mexico private credit
- **Notable:** More than 25 years in operation since its 2000 founding., Reported approximately $2.93 billion in regulatory assets at the Northgate Capital, L.P. adviser in its July 2026 filing., Publicly documented participation in investments including Ordr, Zest AI, Blues, and Carbon.

## Products & services

- **Direct venture investments** — Growth-stage company investments with founder partnership and long-term value creation as stated goals.
- **Primary fund investments** — Diversified exposure to access-constrained venture managers across stages and geographies.
- **Secondaries** — Purchases of direct company stakes and limited-partner fund interests to provide liquidity and adjust portfolios.
- **Mexico private equity** — Growth equity and structured equity for ambitious mid-sized companies, with operational support.
- **Mexico private credit** — Financing for Mexican middle-market companies for capital expenditure, working capital, and acquisitions.

## Achievements

- More than 25 years in operation since its 2000 founding.
- Reported approximately $2.93 billion in regulatory assets at the Northgate Capital, L.P. adviser in its July 2026 filing.
- Publicly documented participation in investments including Ordr, Zest AI, Blues, and Carbon.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — Proyectos Mexico updated its public Northgate-related NGPE2CK vehicle record on September 18, 2026.
- **2026-07** — Northgate Capital, L.P. filed a Form ADV amendment on July 10, reporting approximately $2.93 billion in regulatory assets and a Danville principal office.
- **2025-12** — Co-founder Brent Jones was inducted into the San Francisco 49ers Hall of Fame; this is a founder milestone, not an investment result.
- **2025-11** — Carbon announced a $60 million financing and named Northgate among participating current investors.

## Links

- Website: https://northgate.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/northgate-capital/

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Last updated: 2026-10-27