Alpaca VC
Venture capitalActively deployingNew York · Pre-Seed–Series B · 11 people tracked
Also known as ALPACA VC INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC
Investment thesis
Alpaca VC backs what it terms the 'Aquarius Economy,' focusing on themes such as energy abundance, resilience of foundational industries, and agent-to-human coordination. The firm emphasizes early, day-one investment and long-term commitment to its portfolio companies, positioning itself as a loyal, hands-on partner for founders from the outset through subsequent stages of growth.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 11 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 51 of 105 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×19SaaS ×15Fintech ×10Consumer ×9Enterprise Software ×8E-commerce ×7Hardware ×6PropTech ×6
HQs:United States×31Australia×1
Investments · 105 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2025 · 32024 · 32023 · 12022 · 12021 · 32019 · 213 dated
Compass is a real estate brokerage that uses technology to help consumers find homes.
B2B MarketplacesEnterprise SoftwareMarketplacesPropTechSaaSManhattan, US
Robert Reffkin(Founder & CEO)Ori Allon(Founder & Chief Strategist)Brad Serwin(Executive Officer)Steven Sordello(Director)Allan Leinwand(Director)Josh McCarter(Director)
Skyline Robotics develops robotic systems for automated window and facade cleaning on buildings.
Construction TechHardwareRoboticsNew York, US
Acelab provides a platform for architects and construction professionals to research, select, and document building materials.
AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechEnterprise SoftwareSaaSBrooklyn, US
Dave Lemont(Executive Chairman)inMatthew Hayes(Director)Parker McKee(Director)Vardhan Mehta(Executive Officer, Director)Emily Farirbairn(Director)RUSS WILCOX(Director)
Board seatDaniel Fetner· per SEC Form D
Boston, US
Jackson Laughlin(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardBenjamin Weiss(Director)Jason Harrow(Director)
Board seatAubrie Pagano· per SEC Form D · $2.5M raise · filed Jul 2024
Optiversal provides AI-driven commerce solutions that enrich product catalogs and generate landing pages and ChatGPT applications to help consumers discover products across search and AI platforms.
AI & Machine LearningE-commerceMarketing TechSt. Petersburg, US
Lucas Tieleman(Director)William Underwood(Executive Officer, Director)Jarrod Wolf(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardScott Savitz(Director)
Board seatAubrie Pagano· per SEC Form D
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Amplio builds infrastructure to help manufacturers unlock value from surplus inventory and manage circular manufacturing.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningCircular EconomyEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainAtlanta, US
Taha Zinifi(Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer)inTrey Closson(Co-Founder and CEO)in
Animoca Brands invests in blockchain and digital asset projects across gaming, infrastructure, culture, and real-world asset categories, with a portfolio of 600+ companies and a focus on Web3 ecosystem development.
B2B MarketplacesCrypto & Web3GamingSector Agnostic
Yat Siu(Founder & CEO)
Applied Atomics develops space launch and test infrastructure for commercial rocket companies.
Deep TechEnergyHardwareSpace TechAnchorage, US
Ben Kellie(CEO)Paul Keutelian(Executive Officer, Director)Mark Lambert(Executive Officer, Director)
Arrive Outdoors is an e-commerce retailer specializing in outdoor gear and hiking equipment, offering products like lightweight backpacks designed for outdoor enthusiasts and backcountry adventures.
ConsumerE-commerceRetail Tech
Autopoiesis builds AI systems capable of autonomous scientific discovery, operating Aristotle, an AI research partner that assists scientists with hypothesis formation, evidence evaluation, and research direction decisions.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechSan Francisco, US
Brilliant Harvest is an AI-powered helpdesk platform designed for equipment dealers that streamlines customer experience through automated technical support, knowledge management, and cross-departmental collaboration.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningSaaS
Remi Schmaltz(CEO and Founder)
Wellness & FitnessNew York City, US
Henry Vigil(Director)Adam Valkin(Director)Michael Farello(Director)Payal Kadakia(Executive Officer, Director)Richard Lanman(Executive Officer, Director)Zach Apter(Executive Officer)
ClassWallet provides a digital wallet platform for managing public funds securely and transparently, serving government agencies, nonprofits, and K-12 schools.
EdTechFintechGovTechMiami, US
Jamie Rosenberg(Founder and Executive Chairman)
The page describes "The Pokies Net," a browser-based online casino platform for Australian players offering online pokies (slots), table and live casino games, account tools, promotions, and cashier/banking functions.
ConsumerGaming
Earth AI uses AI to locate critical mineral deposits by analyzing geological data, supporting the supply chain for hardware and emerging technologies.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningClimate TechDeep TechNew MaterialsSan Francisco, US
Roman Teslyuk(Founder)in
BoardIan Rountree(Director)Mikhail Taver(Director)Jamie Lee(Director)Isabella Sykes(Director)Arnoud Balhuizen(Director)
Firstbase provides IT asset management and equipment provisioning services for distributed teams, handling device procurement, onboarding, asset tracking, repairs, and offboarding through automation and centralized infrastructure.
Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechSaaS
Hopscotch Labs creates software designed to make cities more accessible and engaging while infusing playfulness into digital experiences and real-world interactions.
ConsumerMobility & TransportationWilmington, US
DensMaxAJAdrianinDennis Crowley(Executive Officer, Director)
HouseCanary provides single-family residential real estate investors with property valuation, rental forecasting, and market analytics tools, including an automated valuation model, a 50-state property search platform, portfolio monitoring, and brokerage services covering 136M+ properties across 200 MSAs in the US.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureFintechPropTechSan Francisco, US
Christopher Stroud(Director)Jeremy Sicklick(Executive Officer, Director)Mark Dyne(Director)Egon Durban(Director)
Imperfect Foods is a grocery delivery service that sources surplus and cosmetically imperfect food items directly from farmers and producers, offering them at discounted prices to consumers while reducing food waste.
Circular EconomyE-commerceFoodTechSan Francisco, US
Benjamin Chesler(Executive Officer, Director)Ronald Clark(Director)Benjamin Simon(Executive Officer, Director)
Intramotev develops battery-electric retrofit technology for rail transportation, converting traditional railcars into independently-moving, self-propelled vehicles that reduce operational costs and emissions.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechHardwareMobility & TransportationSt. Louis, US
Corey Vasel(Executive Officer, Promoter)Timothy Luchini(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Alexander J. Peiffer(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
BoardPalmer Anna(Director)Aubrie Pagano(Director)
Inveterate offers a loyalty experience platform for Shopify merchants, enabling brands to build paid and rewards-based loyalty programs that go beyond points and encourage repeat purchases.
E-commerceMarketing TechSaaSGreenville, US
Brad Corona(Director)Dylan Whitman(Executive Officer, Director)
Happen Bank is a financial services company serving retail banking customers.
FintechSector Agnostic
Meural produces digital art frames (Meural Canvas and Meural WiFi Photo Frame) that display artwork, NFTs, and personal photos using its patented TrueArt display technology.
ConsumerHardwareMedia & Entertainment
Jeffrey Baltimore(Director)Vladimir Vukicevic(Executive Officer, Director)Jerry Hu(Executive Officer, Director)
Rows marked “SEC filing” are inferred from directors named on the company's SEC Form D — public regulatory data, not a portfolio list published by the firm.
Exits · 1
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioCompass (NYSE:COMP)NYSE: COMP
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesCompass (NYSE:COMP) · ng.investing.com · Aug 4, 2026
OpenSpace · financialit.net · Jul 17, 2026
Won · qns.com · Jul 17, 2026
Classwallet · tippahnews.com · Jul 17, 2026
Coa · fortuneindia.com · Jul 17, 2026
Acquired · launchbaseafrica.com · Jul 17, 2026
Point · entrepreneur.economictimes.indiatimes.com · Jul 16, 2026
Hdw · kavout.com · Jul 11, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Alpaca VC invest at?
- Alpaca VC invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B stages.
- What is Alpaca VC's typical check size?
- Alpaca VC typically writes checks of $500K – $5M.
- What sectors does Alpaca VC focus on?
- Alpaca VC focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Consumer, Deep Tech, Energy, Enterprise Software.
- Where is Alpaca VC located?
- Alpaca VC is headquartered in New York, US.
- Does Alpaca VC lead rounds?
- Yes, Alpaca VC leads investment rounds.
From the blog
visit blog ↗Alpaca VC recently examined bridge round outcomes for startups and the critical role of power infrastructure in supporting AI growth. The firm backed Applied Atomics to address power supply constraints for hyperscalers using modular nuclear technology, while analyzing broader grid modernization challenges. AI summary
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamInvestor Connect - 632 - David Goldberg of Alpaca VC
Hall Martin · David Goldberg
#0127 - Aubrie Pagano, General Partner at Alpaca VC - Startup of the Year Podcast
Established · Aubrie Pagano
Alpaca VC’s David Goldberg on All Things Web3 and Excitement Around The Metaverse
The BARE Ventures Podcast · David Goldberg
David Goldberg of Alpaca VC
TEN Capital Network · David Goldberg
Episode 39 w/ David Goldberg: all about Alpaca VC, NFT mania, his thoughts on Miami, and more!
The #MiamiTech Pod · David Goldberg
Delight Conference (2014)
Aubrie Pagano
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Co-investors · 41
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Winklevoss Capital is an investment firm that backs founders working on hard problems in critical, frontier technology domains.
Krillion Ventures is a Miami-based venture capital fund investing in early-stage technology companies in healthcare, financial services, and real estate.
New Enterprise Associates (NEA) is a venture capital firm that invests in and provides long-term support to founders building new companies.
FJ Labs is a venture capital firm specializing in marketplaces and network-effect businesses, having built a large portfolio of marketplace startups with over 30 becoming unicorns.
Kleiner Perkins is a venture capital firm that backs founders across technology and life sciences, with a portfolio of companies from early stage through growth.
Canvas Prime (formerly Canvas Ventures) is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in AI transforming digital health and fintech, leading Series A and B rounds in companies ready to scale.
Bowery Capital is an early-stage venture firm focused on B2B software companies, providing hands-on go-to-market, talent, and business development support to founders.
BAM Ventures is an early-stage investment firm made up of experienced entrepreneurs based in Southern California, backing founders building consumer-focused technologies, products, and services that transform commerce.
Grace Beauty is a retail sales, marketing, strategy and distribution company for beauty brands, with a portfolio spanning self-tanning, cosmetics, skincare and fragrance products.
▶29 more co-investors
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Firms observed investing alongside Alpaca VC, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with Alpaca VC's recorded portfolio.
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