Downing Capital Group
Emerging managerSEC exempt reporting adviser (venture capital exemption).
- Website
- https://downingcap.com/
- HQ
- MA
Downing Capital Group ideates, validates, creates and scales its own businesses, offering operational support, a multi-year funding runway, and talent acquisition. Jesse Downing is the founder and CEO. The team includes leaders in build, talent, operations, and finance. Portfolio companies named include Cedar Brands, which acquires, builds and grows digitally-native consumer brands, plus Wellnest, Immersiv, and Bloomwell.
New fund likely raising soon
The firm's newest fund is 4 to 7 years past its first sale and no newer Form D has been filed.
01 · Says / Does
| Tag | Says | Does |
|---|---|---|
| Stages | Not stated | Not enough dated deals |
| Sectors | Not stated | Not enough dated deals |
| Regions | Not stated | Not enough dated deals |
Says: what the firm's funds state. Does: from 0 dated deals in the last 24 months.
02 · Fund history
| Fund | Year | Size | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downing Capital Group Fund I, L.P. Downing Capital Group ideates, validates, creates and scales its own businesses, building startups from founding through scale. It provides operational support, a multi-year funding runway, and talent acquisition, vetting each business idea for 3-4 months upfront. Inferred from the firm's website | 2021 | $77M (Form D) | Late investment period |
03 · People across funds
- Jesse Downing, The Managing Member of the General Partner
Downing Capital Group Fund I, L.P. (Named on Form D)
- Fausto Rodriguez, Head of Build
- Leonardo Gonzalez, Senior Build Associate
- Leticia Costabile Alioto, Senior Operations Analyst & Executive Assistant
- Matthew Peligri, Talent Acquisition Partner
- Renata Yamao, Head of Operations
- Sean Park, Head of Talent
- Ygor Rodrigues, Finance Manager
04 · Recent deals
No dated deals found yet.
05 · Latest from the firm
No news from the firm's website yet.
06 · Sources
Fund dates and sizes are from SEC Form D filings.
Last verified: Oct 28, 2026