Giant Step Capital key facts
- Giant Step Capital is a private equity firm based in Chicago, United States with 15 tracked portfolio companies.
- Notable positions include Perplexity AI, K2 Space, Varda Space Industries.
- PrivateMarketView records 101 deal participations by Giant Step Capital.
- Giant Step Capital’s most recent recorded investment was in Sep 2025, one of 1 in the last 12 months.
- The team roster lists 2 people.
About Giant Step Capital
Founded in 2020, Giant Step Capital is a venture capital investment firm based in Chicago, Illinois. The firm seeks to invest in deep tech, hard tech, and biotechnology sectors.
Investment activity
Giant Step Capital joined 1 recorded round in the last two years.
Giant Step Capital portfolio at a glance
15 portfolio companies are on record for Giant Step Capital, including Perplexity AI, K2 Space and Varda Space Industries.
12 of the 15 carry a recorded valuation and 2 have recorded secondary-market trades, the names a secondary buyer or seller can price.
Giant Step Capital team
2 people are on record at Giant Step Capital: 1 managing partner and 1 general partner. Senior names include Poppy Crum (Managing Director) and Faraz Khan (Founder). 1 of them have a verified direct contact on file.
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- ·The top 10 names in the book — of 15 recorded positions
- ·The 10 latest deals — of 101 rounds
- ·Watchlist + alerts for Giant Step Capital's activity
Portfolio
15 companies · priced for members| Company | Industry | Valuation | First invested | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perplexity AI | Business/Productivity Software | ▮ | ▮ | ▮ |
| K2 Space | — | ▮ | ▮ | ▮ |
| Varda Space Industries | — | ▮ | ▮ | ▮ |
+ 12 more companies · all 15, priced and dated or a free account shows the top 10 names — no card Membership and data by Private Market View | ||||
Giant Step Capital recent deals
101 recordedMembership and data by Private Market View
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Frequently asked about Giant Step Capital
- What companies does Giant Step Capital invest in?
- Giant Step Capital has 15 recorded portfolio companies, including Perplexity AI, K2 Space, Varda Space Industries.
- Is Giant Step Capital actively investing?
- Giant Step Capital's most recent recorded investment was in Sep 2025, with 1 investments in the last 12 months.