About
Blair Garrou has spent the majority of his professional career advising and investing in tech entrepreneurs. Blair is co-founder and Managing Partner of Mercury Fund, an early-stage venture capital firm focused on investing in disruptive tech startups outside of Silicon Valley. With nearly $1 billion AUM and $15 billion of startup value creation since inception, Mercury employs an operationally-focused venture investment strategy helping startups achieve rapid, sustainable growth. Additionally, through his work in helping to build Houston’s innovation ecosystem, Blair launched a number of startup accelerators and investment organizations to help diversify and broaden educational and funding opportunities for entrepreneurs. Blair is also an Adjunct Professor at the Rice Jones School of Business where he teaches a course on venture capital. He received a B.S. in Management from Washington and Lee University. He currently serves in board and/or advisory roles for the Contemporary Arts Mus…
Experience
Managing Partner
Mercury Fund · Houston, Texas Area
Present
Mercury Fund is an early-stage VC firm investing in disruptive AI and blockchain startups outside Silicon Valley. Anchored in Texas and the broader Central US, Mercury leads Seed and Series A rounds in capital efficient startups reimagining core industries including fintech, healthcare, retail, energy, manufacturing, logistics, and dual-use defense. Mercury is an operational VC and our platform provides repeatable systems and unique resources for entrepreneurs at the earliest stages of product growth, GTM activity, and capital formation.
Education
Washington and Lee University
BS, Management
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