Aspira Capital
Venture capitalNew York · Pre-Seed–Seed · 8 people tracked
Investment thesis
Aspira Capital Fund II targets early-stage companies founded by overlooked and underrepresented entrepreneurs ignored by mainstream venture capital. The fund emphasizes strong management teams fully committed to viable exits in the near term, leveraging over 40 years of collective investing experience. Beyond financial returns, Aspira is mission-driven to close wealth gaps for overlooked communities and develop the next generation of diverse fund managers through mentorship and training.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.
Team · 8 people
from the firm's websiteManaging partner since 1996 with over four decades of investment experience across fintech, AI, software, and healthcare. Previously served as Chairman and CEO of Kaufman Bros, an investment bank, and as general partner of P.A.W. Capital Partners, where he helped grow AUM from $35M to over $350M. Holds Cornell and Harvard MBA degrees and is active in community service.
Benny Lorenzo brings over 40 years of business and investing experience, starting as an engineer at AT&T and in product management at IBM before earning an MBA from Harvard Business School. He worked as a research director and investment banker on Wall Street, and is an immigrant from the Dominican Republic who founded the firm with a mission to create social impact and train diverse investors.
Benny Gomez serves as a venture partner with background and expertise in real estate.
Wilson Rosa serves as a venture partner with background and expertise in logistics.
Neuroscientist with expertise in cognitive neuroscience who helps companies develop effective products through scientific methodology. Founded FathomCo and holds a PhD from Columbia University.
Business development and relationship-building leader with extensive fundraising expertise and broad network across multiple sectors. Founded the NY Women's Chamber of Commerce and serves on the Javits Center board.
Roselia St. Louis brings over 20 years of portfolio management experience on Wall Street with specialized expertise in healthcare and biotech sectors.
What they invest in
from 4 of 37 portfolio companiesFintech ×2AI & Machine Learning ×1B2B Marketplaces ×1Biotech ×1EdTech ×1Enterprise Software ×1Future of Work ×1Medical Devices ×1
HQs:United States×1
Investments · 37 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathArtificial intelligence platform that reduces analysis time for legislative and regulatory policy by synthesizing data; founded by Latino founders.
Patented dance sneakers combining performance, style, and versatility for the dance and active lifestyle market.
Kasisto develops agentic AI software for banking and financial institutions, enabling predictive customer engagement, personalized experiences, and proactive outreach while maintaining regulatory compliance. The platform combines behavioral intelligence and multi-agent coordination to help banks reduce costs, increase revenue, and improve customer satisfaction.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintech
Platform for managing loyalty programs and digital marketing strategies.
Digital platform for Latin American retailers using artificial intelligence to identify, engage, and reward valuable customers; raised $5M and targeting $10M ARR.
Medcura develops biopolymer-based hemostatic products that stop surgical bleeding through mechanical means without swelling, designed for surgical procedures including spine surgery. The company targets surgeons, hospitals, and healthcare payers with cost-effective bleeding management solutions.
BiotechMedical Devices
Jim Buck(President, CEO & Director)
Real estate technology platform that revolutionizes co-buying, unlocking new opportunities for collaborative property investments.
Membership-based group of accredited investors who are entrepreneurs, operators, and industry experts helping early-stage founders reach scalability.
The Innovation Leader in Board Management Software.
Strategic investment that transitioned into a unicorn valued at over $1 billion.
Financial technology platform providing low-cost working capital to small and medium-size federal government contractors, with over $500M in customer pipelines.
Global payment products company led by Latino founders.
Payoneer operates a financial platform enabling cross-border commerce and payments for businesses of any size, allowing users to manage multiple currencies and access global markets. The company serves small and medium businesses, freelancers, and digital brands seeking international payment and working capital solutions.
B2B MarketplacesFintechSaaSNew York, US
Latino GP-led fund investing in early-stage startups in the U.S. and Latin America, focusing on fintech, SaaS, and e-commerce.
Surgical hemostat platform company; acquired Netspend's consumer business.
Advanced ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) backed by decades of research, providing greater strength and durability than conventional alternatives; founded by female founders.
Next generation materials for advanced manufacturing processes.
Turn data into insights with artificial intelligence powered analytics.
Late-stage conversational AI solution focusing on regulated financial services.
Viral growth for e-commerce sites through shareable polls.
Microfluidic and bio-imaging technologies for male fertility applications.
Educational platform that breaks down barriers to coding, computer science, and math learning through active play and collaborative experiences; founded by female founders.
Unruly Splats provides screen-light STEM learning activities and courses for K-5 classrooms and after-school programs, combining hands-on movement-based games with coding, math, and music instruction. The platform delivers ready-to-use classroom activities and pre-built courses designed to reduce screen time while building collaboration and engagement.
EdTechFuture of Work
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Aspira Capital invest at?
- Aspira Capital invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does Aspira Capital focus on?
- Aspira Capital focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Aspira Capital located?
- Aspira Capital is headquartered in New York, US.
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