Alpaca VC
Venture capitalActively deployingNew York · Pre-Seed–Series B · 10 people tracked
Also known as ALPACA VC INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC
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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 Sep 15, 2026.
Team · 10 people
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Founder mafia
2 people who came through Alpaca VC went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 79 of 115 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×25SaaS ×21Consumer ×18Fintech ×15E-commerce ×12Enterprise Software ×12PropTech ×11Hardware ×8
HQs:United States×56Australia×1Hong Kong×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 20 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×92 founders×83 founders×24+ founders×1
Where their founders studiedfrom 27 founders with education data
Columbia University ×2Yale University ×2
What their founders studiedfrom 25 founders with field-of-study data
Business & Management ×7Computer Science ×4Engineering ×4Finance & Accounting ×4Politics & Policy ×3Design & Architecture ×2Humanities ×2Physics ×2
Where their founders worked beforefrom 29 founders with career history
Foursquare ×2Inveterate ×2New York University ×2
3 founders hold a PhD · 6 hold an MBA (of 29 with degree data)
Investments · 115 tracked
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Compass is a real estate brokerage that uses technology to help consumers find homes.
B2B MarketplacesEnterprise SoftwareMarketplacesPropTechSaaSManhattan, US
Robert Reffkin(Founder & CEO)inOri Allon(Founder & Chief Strategist)Brad Serwin(Executive Officer)Kalani Reelitz(Executive Officer)Ethan Glass(Executive Officer)inScott Wahlers(Executive Officer)
Co-investors.406 VenturesAdvance Venture PartnersCorigin VenturesEntropy Industrial CapitalGlynn Capital ManagementIVP (Institutional Venture Partners)+5 more
Skyline Robotics develops robotic systems for automated window and facade cleaning on buildings.
Construction TechHardwareRoboticsNew York, US
Co-investorsAccelerator VenturesKärcher New VenturePerot Jain
Acelab provides a platform for architects and construction professionals to research, select, and document building materials.
AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechEnterprise SoftwareSaaSBrooklyn, US
Vardhan Mehta(Executive Officer, Director)inDRIES CARMELIET(Executive Officer, Director)inDave Lemont(Executive Chairman)inEmily Farirbairn(Director)
BoardMatthew Hayes(Director)inParker McKee(Director)in
Board seatDaniel Fetner· per SEC Form D
Co-investorsCorigin VenturesDesignXDraper AssociatesJLL Spark Global VenturesNavitas CapitalPillar VC+2 more
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
William Underwood(Executive Officer, Director)Jarrod Wolf(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardScott Savitz(Director)inLucas Tieleman(Director)in
Board seatAubrie Pagano· per SEC Form D
Co-investorsBling CapitalCorigin VenturesData Point CapitalRed Sea Ventures
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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
Co-investorsAlloy PartnersConstruct CapitalCorigin VenturesHigh AlphaHitachi VenturesSlow Ventures+3 more
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)Robby Yungin
Co-investors2080 Ventures500 GlobalA'Z AngelsAdit Ventures Management, LlcAlpha Wave GlobalAppWorks Ventures+37 more
Applied Atomics develops space launch and test infrastructure for commercial rocket companies.
Deep TechEnergyHardwareSpace TechAnchorage, US
Ben Kellie(CEO)inPaul Keutelian(Executive Officer, Director)inMark Lambert(Executive Officer, Director)in
Co-investorsCorigin VenturesUnruly CapitalTransition
Applied Atomics develops, builds and operates 100 MW-1 GW light-water nuclear plants co-located with industrial customers.
Ben Kellie(Founder)in
Co-investorsApollo Informal InvestmentElevate VenturesHEC Paris IncubatorInnovation UBCInventures Investment PartnersLotte Ventures+7 more
Arrive operates an urban mobility platform that helps cities, fleet operators, and policymakers manage city movement through solutions such as parking, public transport, and mobility data analysis.
GovTechMobility & TransportationSaaS
Co-investorsAlate PartnersBeringeaCNIBanana CapitalCosmic Venture PartnersHyde Park Angels+4 more
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
Co-investorsCorigin Ventures
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
Dr. Eike Gerhardt(Founder)in
Co-investorsCorigin VenturesInformed Ventures Advisors, LlcUP PartnersVitalStage Ventures
Bonus Homes offers a financial product that allows homeowners to access immediate liquidity from their home equity while retaining ownership and participating in future appreciation.
FintechMarketplacesPropTech
Co-investorsEast 11 VenturesNextView VenturesRareBreed VenturesRWT Horizons
Bowery Valuation is a commercial real estate appraisal and valuation company operating across multiple U.S. locations in California, Florida, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Washington, D.C.
PropTechLos Angeles, US
John Meadows(Founder)inNoah Isaacs(Founder)in
Co-investorsCamber CreekCurql Collective, LLCExpansion Venture CapitalFikaMetaPropMetaProp Ventures+2 more
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)in
Co-investorsAutomotive Ventures MobilityCorigin VenturesFTW VenturesNYA VenturesAutomotive VenturesBuilders VC+1 more
Chicory is a contextual advertising platform serving CPG brands and grocery retailers by connecting consumers with relevant product recommendations and promotions in the digital grocery and retail space.
AdTechE-commerceFoodTechMarketing TechRetail Tech
Yuni Baker-Saito(Founder)inJoey Petracca(Founder)in
Co-investorsEntrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator (ERA)SEVA
ClassPass, based in New York City, runs a subscription service that gives members access to fitness classes and wellness appointments across many independent studios and gyms.
Wellness & FitnessNew York City, US
Payal Kadakia(Executive Officer, Director)inMary Biggins(Executive Officer, Director)inPayal Kadakia Pujji(Founder)inRichard Lanman(Executive Officer, Director)Zach Apter(Executive Officer)inTom Aveston(Executive Officer)in
Co-investorsAcequia Capital (AceCap)BAM VenturesCorigin VenturesCRV (Charles River Ventures)Eastward Capital PartnersExpansion Venture Capital+14 more
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)in
Co-investorsBrentwood AssociatesFlorida FundersMC CapitalStand Together Ventures LabTechstarsEdovate Capital+3 more
Coa builds a mental health platform combining therapy, emotional fitness classes, and community support.
EdTechHealthtechMental HealthWellness & Fitness
Alexa Meyer(Co-Founder & CEO)inDr. Emily Anhalt(Co-Founder and Chief Clinical Officer)inDr. Vaneeta Sandhu(Head of Emotional Fitness)in
Co-investorsCrosslink CapitalBlumberg CapitalEarl Grey CapitalGradient Ventures
End-to-end commercial real estate platform for brokers, agents, tenants and owners; raised a $40M Series B.
Michael DeGiorgio(Founder)inLuke Morris(Founder)
Co-investorsBaroda VenturesBrightstone Venture CapitalFounder CollectiveHemisphere Ventures LLCHypothesisJackson Square Ventures+9 more
Daze is a mobile chat application available for iPhone and Android, with a community hosted on Discord.
ConsumerSocial
Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzKindred VenturesMenlo Ventures468 CapitalBetaworksMaveron+1 more
Robotic systems and 3D printing company innovating at industrial scale to transform homebuilding.
Co-investorsPerot JainSuffolk TechnologiesCalm VenturesDolby Family VenturesGaingelsPrime Movers Lab+1 more
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Distance is an AI platform for service businesses that uses AI agents to answer inbound inquiries across phone, text, web chat, and social DMs, then qualifies leads and converts each conversation into a ticket.
AI & Machine LearningSaaSSales Tech
New York, US
James Gaeta(Director)John Fagan(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsAlpha EdisonCorigin Ventures
EarlyDay is a dedicated career marketplace that connects employers with jobseekers in the early childhood education sector.
EdTechHR TechMarketplaces
Emma Harris(Founder)in
Co-investorsStruck CapitalFJ LabsHyphen Capital
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)inMikhail Taver(Director)inJamie Lee(Director)inIsabella Sykes(Director)Arnoud Balhuizen(Director)
Co-investorsAirTree VenturesBlackbird VenturesCantos VenturesCorigin VenturesDCVC (Data Collective)Deep Acre+13 more
Emerge is building a multi-sensory communication platform that uses a tabletop device generating an ultrasonic forcefield to let users feel on-screen content in their bare hands without controllers or gloves.
ConsumerDeep TechHardwareLos Angeles, US
Isaac Castro García(Founder)in
Co-investorsFuel Venture CapitalGolden VenturesRed Beard VenturesSprint VcSQN Venture Partners, LLCType One Ventures+1 more
EV Realty develops charging and energy infrastructure for fleet management and industrial real estate operations.
CleantechEnergyIoTMobility & TransportationPropTechSan Bernardino, US
Co-investorsBroadscale
Fetch offers doorstep services for apartment renters through a single app, including package delivery from its facilities, same-day grocery and essentials delivery, self-storage with bin pickup, and nightly trash collection.
ConsumerLogistics & Supply ChainPropTechAustin, US
Michael Patton(Founder)in
Co-investorsBYU Cougar CapitalCadron Capital PartnersFrame VCSilverton PartnersTech WildcattersArcher Venture Capital+9 more
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
Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzAsymmetric Capital PartnersAmino CapitalBackend CapitalKleiner Perkins
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Foundational is building a network of AI-native, autonomous factories to reshore manufacturing of critical supply chains, aiming to let companies produce high-quality products domestically at competitive cost.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningRobotics
Co-investorsAdverb VenturesCorigin VenturesBoxGroup
Gameflip is an online marketplace where individuals and professional sellers buy and sell gaming items, including in-game items, game codes, and Steam games, with delivery options such as auto-delivery and bot delivery.
E-commerceGamingMarketplaces
Co-investorsBullpen CapitalForefront VentureGoAhead VenturesSocial StartsAccelLaton Ventures
A PC gaming hardware provider serving esports organizations, venues, and educational institutions with high-performance equipment and consulting services including event management, facility design, coaching, and academic esports programs.
GamingHardwareSports Tech
Co-investorsAdvancit Capital
Postcard Cabins operates a collection of private, design-forward cabins located in nature across 29 U.S. locations, offering short getaways with amenities like fire pits, kitchenettes, and full bathrooms.
ConsumerTravel & HospitalityBrooklyn, US
Jon Staff(Executive Officer, Director)in
Co-investorsTamarisc VenturesUnderscore VCVictress Capital
A company that provides access control and building management solutions, extending beyond traditional locks to support the full operational ecosystem of buildings.
Enterprise SoftwareIoTPropTech
Co-investorsAnsa CapitalAvenir Growth CapitalCalibrate VenturesCamber CreekCorigin VenturesExpansion Venture Capital+11 more
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
DensAJAdrianinDennis Crowley(Executive Officer, Director)inMax Sklar(Founder)inAlejandro Fragoso(Founder)in
Co-investorsBetaworksCorigin VenturesFlybridge Capital Partners
HouseCanary provides residential real estate data, valuations, CMAs, market forecasts, and AI-driven analytics on 136M+ U.S. properties.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureFintechPropTechSan Francisco, US
Christopher Stroud(Director)inJeremy Sicklick(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardMark Dyne(Director)Egon Durban(Director)
Co-investorsAlpha EdisonMorpheus VenturesQED InvestorsStructural CapitalSecond Century VenturesWME Venture Capital
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)inRonald Clark(Director)inBen Simon(Founder)in
Co-investorsBuckhill CapitalCorigin VenturesCorrelation VenturesFirstMark CapitalFlybridge Capital PartnersHemisphere Ventures LLC+8 more
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
Timothy Luchini(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inAlex Peiffer(Founder)inCorey Vasel(Executive Officer, Promoter)
BoardPalmer Anna(Director)Aubrie Pagano(Director)in
Co-investorsAdvantage Capital PartnersAera VCCantos VenturesCorigin VenturesDecisive PointFlybridge Capital Partners+5 more
Inveterate provides a loyalty and membership platform for ecommerce brands, offering free loyalty programs, paid membership tiers, spend-based tiers, and invite-only VIP tiers built around store credit rewards.
E-commerceMarketing TechSaaSGreenville, US
Dylan Whitman(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardBrad Corona(Director)in
Co-investorsAglae VenturesBonfire VenturesVertical Venture Partners
Kashable provides employer-sponsored financial wellness benefits, offering low-cost loans that integrate with HRIS and payroll systems and are repaid automatically through payroll, along with financial education.
FintechHR TechNew York, US
Einat Steklov(Co-founder)inRishi Kumar(Founder)in
BoardMeirav Har Noy(Director)inDavid Golden(Director)inAnil Arora(Director)
Co-investorsKrillion VenturesMoneta VCRaptor GroupRevolutionEJF VenturesGoldman Sachs
Minneapolis, US
Dorothy P. Graff(Executive Officer, Director)Mary Fallon(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardDouglas W. Nichols(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsIrishAngelsMatchstick VenturesRoyal Street Ventures Management Company, LlcCorigin VenturesOrigin Ventures
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Happen Bank originates and sells unsecured personal loans to institutional investors including banks, credit unions, and asset managers seeking high-yield, short-duration credit assets.
ConsumerEnterprise SoftwareFintechSector AgnosticLehi, US
Co-investorsCanaan PartnersCanvas VenturesCapitalGCoatue ManagementCorigin VenturesFelicis Ventures+4 more
Lex is a community platform for LGBTQ+ people to connect with others in their area, build friendships, and find belonging in a space designed for conversation and expression.
SocialSan Francisco, US
Jennifer Rhiannon Lewis(Founder)inNathan Baschez(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsCorigin VenturesRed Swan VenturesGreycroftStellation CapitalTrue Ventures
Mayple provides proprietary global supply chain and cross-border e-commerce logistics solutions that integrate with Shopify and ERP systems to enable direct-to-consumer fulfillment without borders.
E-commerceLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
Ammar Moiz(Founder)in
Co-investorsCorigin VenturesInfinity VenturesOverton Venture CapitalCOTU Ventures
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.
ConsumerEnterprise SoftwareHardwareIoTMedia & EntertainmentNew York, US
Vladimir Vukicevic(Executive Officer, Director)inJerry Hu(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardJeffrey Baltimore(Director)
Co-investorsFirstrock CapitalForefront VenturePartners ResoluteSandalphon CapitalCorigin VenturesResolute Venture Partners
Minibar Delivery is an on-demand alcohol delivery service that delivers wine, beer, liquor, and mixers to customers in over 200 cities within 60 minutes.
ConsumerE-commerceLogistics & Supply ChainMarketplacesNew York, US
Lindsey Andrews(Co-founder)inLara Crystal(Co-founder)in
Co-investorsLaunchCapitalRiverPark VenturesGreat Oaks Venture CapitalWinklevoss Capital
MoneyMade publishes a weekly newsletter and platform directory covering public and alternative investing sectors such as stocks, real estate, collectibles, crypto, and startups.
FintechMedia & Entertainment
Co-investorsClocktower VenturesRed Beard VenturesSupernode VenturesValia Ventures
Monument is a telehealth platform offering video appointments with doctors and therapists for both medical and mental healthcare, with prescriptions sent to a patient's preferred pharmacy.
Digital HealthHealthtechMental HealthNew York, US
Michael Russell(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inTaylor Greene(Director)Ally Tam(Director)Justin Geller(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)in
Co-investors4D CapitalData Point CapitalEastward Capital PartnersForefront VentureKube VCNextView Ventures+3 more
Mozio operates a ground transportation aggregation platform connecting 3,000+ transport providers with travelers and travel businesses across 180 countries.
B2B MarketplacesSaaSTravel & HospitalityNew York, US
David Litwak(Founder)inJoseph Metzinger(Founder)in
BoardRichard Simoni(Director)
Co-investorsAsset Management CompanyJetBlue VenturesSKY VCHOWZAT Partners
Powering vertical content for Snapchat
Creator EconomyLos Angeles (Venice), US
Dan Altmann(Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer)inEric Posen(Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer)Daniel Archer(Co-Founder & Founding Engineer)in
BoardAllen DeBevoise(Director (Founder & Managing Partner, Third Wave Digital, which led Naritiv's Series A))Daniel Leff(Director (Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Waverley Capital); joined board approximately November 2015)in
Co-investorsLuminari CapitalMucker CapitalWavemaker PartnersWaverley CapitalDisney AcceleratorGreylock Partners
North provides cloud cost management software that helps organizations optimize their cloud spending and licensing across public cloud providers.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSNew York City, US
Yassine Açoine(Founder)in
Co-investorsCompanyon VenturesCorigin VenturesDragonXExpert DOJOIneffable VenturesOSS Capital+2 more
OpenSpace provides a visual intelligence platform that captures jobsite imagery and transforms it into actionable construction site intelligence.
AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechSan Francisco, US
Jeevan Kalanithi(Co-founder & CEO)inMichael Fleischman(Executive Officer, Director)in
Co-investorsAlkeon InnovationFairhaven Capital PartnersHarmonic Growth PartnersJLL SparkJLL Spark Global VenturesMenlo Ventures+5 more
Pack Digital provides a platform for ecommerce brands to optimize their shopping experiences with conversion rate optimization tools including personalization, testing, and analytics, built on Shopify integration.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsE-commerceSaaS
Cory Cummings(Founder)in
Co-investorsCorigin VenturesMu VenturesNorwest Venture PartnersAntiirrvrntVCSuperAngel.Fund
Paintzen is an online platform for booking professional painting projects, offering instant online quotes or in-person estimates and connecting customers with local, licensed painting crews.
ConsumerMarketplacesPropTechNew York, US
Michael Russell(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inJustin Geller(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inRichard Kilgannon(President & Chief Executive Officer)Peter Prodromou(Chief Marketing Officer)inPaul Neenan(Chief Financial Officer)Jason Card(Senior Vice President of Operations)in
Co-investorsAngelPadBullpen CapitalExpansion Venture CapitalForefront VentureData Point CapitalLerer Hippeau+3 more
Pair Eyewear designs and sells prescription and non-prescription eyeglasses with swappable frame tops that allow customers to change styles.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerHardwareCalifornia, US
Sophia Edelstein(Executive Officer, Director)inNathan Kondamuri(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardRick Yang(Director)inAlex Gurevich(Director)in
Co-investorsAdvancit CapitalBaukunstblue 9 capitalBreak Trail VenturesEvolution VC PartnersHelium-3 Ventures+13 more
Interactive retail display technology connecting brands and their products with digital media
New York, US
Jared Schiffman(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Phillip Tiongson(Director, Promoter)
BoardDavid Goldberg(Director)in
Co-investorsElizabeth Street VenturesForefront VentureGrace Beauty CapitalHemisphere Ventures LLCOverton Venture CapitalSandalphon Capital+2 more
Point offers alternative home equity solutions, providing homeowners with lump sums of cash in exchange for a stake in their property, as an alternative to traditional home equity loans or refinancing.
FintechPropTech
Eddie Lim(CEO and cofounder)inEoin Matthews(cofounder)inLim(CEO and cofounder)
Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzDag VenturesFinancial Venture StudioRestive VenturesBloomberg BetaMontage Ventures
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Poshly (branded as Suzy) provides a consumer research and market intelligence platform that connects existing research and trend data to quickly surface validated answers, briefs, and business cases for brand and marketing teams.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureMarketing TechNew York, US
Doreen Bloch(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardJonathan M. Molin(Director)
Co-investorsWI Harper Group
Prelude Labs is an applied research lab studying human creativity and building AI systems designed to generate creative work such as films and advertising campaigns.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechMedia & EntertainmentBrooklyn, US
Co-investorsBY Venture PartnersCorigin Ventures
New York, US
Chase Marsh(Executive Officer, Director)Thomas Kutzman(Executive Officer, Director)Ryan Freeman(Director)
Co-investorsLiebenthal VenturesWinklevoss Capital
Public Grid simplifies access to household energy efficiency actions and connects individuals with their neighbors to collectively reduce emissions and save money.
CleantechClimate TechEnergyFintech
Joe R.(Founder)inRyan Freed(Founder)in
Co-investorsCorigin VenturesGroundBreak VenturesHamilton VenturesUrban InnovationRedbud VC
Public Grid is a platform that helps households reduce energy consumption and emissions by connecting them with neighbors and community members to take coordinated climate action.
Climate TechConsumerEnergy
Ryan Freed(Founder)inJoe R.(Founder)in
Co-investorsShadow VenturesSkyview Ventures
Renoviso is a technology-enabled home renovation service offering homeowners transparent online project pricing and managed installation.
North Andover, US
Eric Horndahl(Executive Officer, Director)Brian Waldman(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsBessemer Venture PartnersAccompliceCorigin VenturesNextGen Venture PartnersNextView VenturesRRE Ventures
A fintech platform that enables tenants to pay rent and build credit while helping landlords reduce friction.
ConsumerFintechMarketplacesPropTech
Andrew Borovsky(CEO)Gerard Knight(Operations)Alexander Labowitz(Legal & Compliance)
Co-investorsFOG Ventures
SplitPay provides payment infrastructure that allows renters to split rent and other recurring expenses into smaller installments.
Fintech
Co-investorsKhosla VenturesSlow VenturesThrive CapitalCorigin VenturesMetaProp
Table22 is a platform that helps independent restaurants, food producers, and beverage retailers grow revenue through subscription and direct-to-consumer tools.
B2B MarketplacesE-commerceFoodTechLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
Sam Bernstein(Founder)in
Co-investorsFootworkLightspeed Venture PartnersForerunner VenturesAlmanac InsightsAvenir Growth CapitalMetaProp+5 more
Tapstitch is a platform that enables customers to design and customize clothing for self-expression.
Circular EconomyConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceLos Angeles, US
Yuan Zhou(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inJoe Zhou(Founder)in
BoardJoe Glick(Director)Nicole Johnson(Director)inAubrie Pagano(Director)in
Co-investorsCorigin VenturesCreator VenturesRiverPark VenturesForerunner VenturesirrvrntVC
Teal helps job seekers make informed career decisions through tools and guidance on the job search process.
AI & Machine LearningFuture of WorkSaaSMiami, US
Dave Fano(Founder)
Co-investorsCity LightCorigin VenturesNew York Venture PartnersOceans VenturesHuman VenturesRethink Capital Partners
The Guild operated apartment hotels across U.S. urban markets, offering nightly accommodation in renovated floors of residential buildings combined with hotel-style amenities and technology.
Travel & Hospitality
Brian CarricoChris HerndoninT. Dylan Cox(Founder)in
Co-investorsEvolution VC PartnersMaveronSand Hill AngelsAccelTDK Ventures
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An interactive technology and entertainment company building Web3 games, interactive content, social experiences, and community-driven adventures.
BORGET Sebastien(Founder)in
Co-investors1k(x)1kxAnimoca BrandsDeepTech VenturesLG Technology VenturesPantera Capital+8 more
TITLES is a platform for creating images and other content using custom AI models trained by artists, where users can build on work made by others.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerCreator EconomyBrooklyn, US
Parker Seagren(Executive Officer)Soren Wrenn(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investors1confirmationCorigin VenturesPoint72 VenturesW. R. Berkley
TOOLBX provides an e-commerce platform for building supply dealers and lumberyards, letting contractors and pro customers place online quotes and orders.
Construction TechE-commerceRetail TechSaaS
Erik Bornstein(Founder)in
Co-investorsAllied Venture PartnersFlucas VenturesGroundBreak VenturesOperator StackOverton Venture CapitalSuperSeed Ventures
Trade Hounds runs a mobile app and social network for tradespeople across the United States, where members compare pay, locate nearby supply houses, showcase their work, and connect with other workers on job sites.
Construction TechFuture of WorkSocialBoston, US
David Broomhead(Executive Officer, Director)inPeter Maglathlin(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardDavid Goldberg(Director)in
Co-investorsSuffolk TechnologiesTransition Level InvestmentsCorigin VenturesHyperplane Venture Capital
Transfix provides a transportation management system (TMS) for freight brokerages, combining pricing, carrier sourcing, scheduling, tracking, invoicing, and reporting in a modular platform.
AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSNew York, US
Drew McElroy(Co-founder & Chairman of the Board)inJonathan Salama(Co-founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsAllied Venture PartnersBowery CapitalCanvas VenturesExpansion Venture CapitalFounder CollectiveG Squared+4 more
Trially uses AI and data science to match patients with clinical trials and accelerate trial recruitment.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesKansas City, US
Kyle McAllister(CEO & Founder)inTrevor Welch(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardThad Langford(Director)in
Co-investorsCorigin VenturesFlyover CapitalRedbud VCThe CouncilGaingelsLooking Glass Capital
Ultimarii develops AI-powered solutions tailored for regulated industries including energy, utilities, and mining, helping professionals accelerate workflows and reduce regulatory friction.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareGovTechLegalTech
Doug Schweitzer(Co-Founder)inJosh Malate(Co-Founder)in
Co-investorsCorigin VenturesScaleGood Fund LP (powered by TELUS)Staircase VenturesThin Air Labs
Vatic Labs is a global liquidity provider that develops autonomous trading agents and advanced technology by bringing together traders, AI researchers, and technologists to enhance market efficiency and transparency.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureFintech
Co-investorsCorigin Ventures
Venly develops large-scale enterprise systems, building on the team's background from Benchmarking Partners, which created Walmart's first internet-based supplier collaboration system and an early business-to-business internet commerce standard.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkImpact & Social GoodSaaSCambridge, US
Alissa Onigman(Venly CFO)inPaul Horn(Venly Executive Chair)inTed Rybeck(Venly CEO)David Sandberg(Venly General Counsel)Tom Fellows(Venly General Manager)Dee Mewbourne(Venly Institute Executive Director)
Co-investorsCourtside VenturesCoinbase VenturesHTGFimec.istartLeadBlock PartnersPowerhouse
Venly provides blockchain developer tools including a Token API for creating, minting, burning, and managing ERC20 tokens without deep blockchain expertise.
Crypto & Web3Developer ToolsFintechSaaS
Tim Dierckxsens(CEO)inGerbert Vandenberghe(COO)inKarel Striegel(CPO)inDavy Van Roy(CTO)
Co-investorsTioga Capital PartnersTRANSCENDCoinbase VenturesCourtside VenturesHTGFimec.istart+2 more
VNTANA offers a platform that automatically optimizes, converts, and distributes 3D and CAD assets to downstream channels such as eCommerce, sales tools, retailers, and simulation models.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSChicago, US
ASHLEY E. CROWDER(Executive Officer, Director)inCHANDRA HUSKEY(Executive Officer)in
BoardBENJAMIN CONWAY(Director)THOMAS C. DOLAN(Director)
Co-investorsChloe CapitalSprint Vc
Wethos is an all-in-one software platform that helps freelancers and small creative studios manage their businesses through tools for pricing, proposal creation, invoicing, and payments.
Creator EconomyFuture of WorkSaaS
Summer Lambert(Founder)Rachel Renock(Founder)in
Co-investors27V (Twenty Seven Ventures)Backbone AngelsClocktower VenturesFlybridge Capital PartnersLoup VenturesOutbound Ventures+10 more
On-demand private aviation membership operator.
Co-investorsA-Rod CorpCorigin VenturesKrillion VenturesNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)Rosecliff VenturesFidelity Investments+2 more
Belay offers insurance policies that reimburse retail investors for losses when they sell insured stocks below a protected price.
FintechInsurTechPhiladelphia, US
Co-investorsRed Beard VenturesIndicator Ventures
WON.ai helps retail, travel, hospitality, and financial services brands modernize operations and customer experience through AI-native systems and strategic redesign.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareRetail TechSaaS
Dylan Whitman(Founder and CEO)in
Co-investorsCorigin Ventures
Xeal develops Helix Computing, a self-reliant platform for managing smart devices and infrastructure in cities, including EV chargers, building access controls, and payment terminals, without dependence on centralized cloud networks or external connectivity.
CleantechEnergyHardwareIoTMobility & TransportationPropTech
Alastair Westgarth(COO)in
Co-investorsWIND Ventures
On-demand massage service connecting customers with licensed massage therapists.
New York, US
BoardSamer Hamadeh(Executive Officer, Director)inIlya Nykin(Director)inRyan Freedman(Director)
Co-investorsCorigin VenturesECP GrowthGrit Capital PartnersHemisphere Ventures LLCLightbankMultiplier Capital+4 more
Jaidev Janardanain
Co-investors365.fintechAugmentum CapitalAugmentum FintechBalderton CapitalBessemer Venture PartnersFinch Capital+8 more
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
BinStarAgent + Human CoordinationBradsrawfoodsCarbontitleCore WellnessEnergy AbundanceFetch PackageHuman AgencyInnovation DepartmentLoopedliveLumientNotable ExitsPlaceholderPlayswoopsRarecirclesSingularity UniversitySwoopsTheinsideTheofeTruthartsYay Lunch
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 · 5
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Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Alpaca VC made?
- Alpaca VC has 115 tracked investments, 5 of which have exited, including 11 dated in the last 24 months.
- 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 – $1.3M.
- 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.
- Who does Alpaca VC co-invest with?
- Alpaca VC most often shares deals with Corigin Ventures, Flybridge Capital Partners, Norwest Venture Partners, among 133 tracked co-investors.
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Great Chat · Aubrie Pagano
Investor Connect - 632 - David Goldberg of Alpaca VC
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Co-investors · 41
NextView Ventures is a seed-stage venture capital firm that works closely with founders, providing hands-on support to help build companies from inception to scale.
Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) is a venture capital firm founded in 2009 by Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, known for pioneering the platform model with a large team of operators supporting founders across stages.
New Enterprise Associates (NEA) is a venture capital firm that invests in and provides long-term support to founders building new companies.
Winklevoss Capital is an investment firm that backs founders working on hard problems in critical, frontier technology domains.
Bessemer Venture Partners is a global venture capital firm that partners with entrepreneurs across enterprise, consumer, and healthcare sectors from early stages through growth.
Founder Collective is a seed and pre-seed stage venture capital firm that invests across sectors, describing itself as sector agnostic and anti-thematic.
FJ Labs is an early-stage investment firm specializing in marketplaces and network-effect businesses, taking an angel-style co-investment approach alongside institutional venture funds worldwide.
Kleiner Perkins is a venture capital firm that backs founders across technology and life sciences, 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.
Krillion Ventures is a Miami-based venture capital fund investing in early-stage technology companies in healthcare, financial services, and real estate.
Great Oaks Venture Capital is a New York-based early-stage investor that partners with founders at the earliest stages of company building across the United States.
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.
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BAM VenturesLooking Glass CapitalGrace Beauty CapitalDouble DownCraft VenturesLong Journey VenturesNotable CapitalBenchmarkEverywhere VenturesMayfield FundFundersClubPioneerPrecursor VenturesAfore CapitalGustoSocial Leverage2048 VenturesM13WGI GroupOutlander VCHighland Capital PartnersPrefix CapitalCP VenturesForum VenturesIngeborg InvestmentsBrick Mortar VenturesDarco CapitalMundi VenturesAccion
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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