Fundraising FoxBeta Capital
AcceleratorPre-Seed–Seed · 1 people tracked
Not to be confused with Beta Capital (Venture capital · Porto, PT)
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Investment thesis
Beta Capital's AI Explorer Program targets accomplished builders in the transitional phase after achieving technical mastery but before committing to a specific venture. It recruits individuals who have built experience at organizations like Meta, Google, OpenAI, or Stanford and feel drawn to create something of their own. The program invests $20K when a participant decides to pursue their work full-time, and supports their journey through structured sprints, shared discovery, and in-depth conversations intended to turn early curiosity into firm conviction. The firm's stated mission is to empower exceptional builders to explore boldly even before they have a defined idea.
Source: firm website, verified Oct 3, 2026.
Team · 1 people
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What they invest in
from 6 of 9 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×4Enterprise Software ×3SaaS ×3Advanced Manufacturing ×2Cleantech ×2Climate Tech ×2Energy ×2B2B Marketplaces ×1
HQs:United States×4
Who they back
founder profiles across 6 portfolio companiesWhere their founders studiedfrom 11 founders with education data
Harvard Business School ×3
Where their founders worked beforefrom 11 founders with career history
Smart Wires Inc. ×2
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
Portfolio companies · 9 tracked
alumni founders can tell you what the program is really like
Breef helps brands and startups find and connect with marketing agencies through a digital platform that streamlines the agency selection process.
B2B MarketplacesMarketing Tech
George Raptis(Founder)in
Co-investorsGreycroftRackhouse Venture Management LpUpHonest CapitalBDMIHouseTouch Ventures
US direct-to-consumer telehealth company selling prescription and OTC treatments online by subscription; NYSE-listed as HIMS.
Jack Abraham(Founder)inAndrew Dudum(Founder)Hilary Coles(Founder)Joe Spector(Founder)
Co-investors7GC & Co8VCA-Rod CorpAtomicBling CapitalBrentwood Associates+24 more
Nira provides software tools that replicate ISO interconnection study processes for power generation developers and grid operators to evaluate transmission injection capacity and interconnection feasibility.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechClimate TechData & InfrastructureEnergyEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Chris Ariante(Founder)inAndy Chen(Founder)inAndrew Martin(Founder)inAmir(Vice President of Interconnection)inRiley Somers(Recruiter)
Co-investorsASDF VenturesDivide by ZeroEnergize CapitalY CombinatorMedicxi
Paces develops software and services to accelerate the development of renewable energy and power infrastructure projects from siting to shovel-ready.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningCleantechClimate TechEnergyPropTechSaaSNew York City, US
James McWalter(Founder)inCharles Bai(Founder)inIlona Miller(Chief of Staff)Hiring Manager(CTO)Paces Recruiter(Recruiter)
Co-investorsCollaborative FundNavitas CapitalResolute VenturesSoma CapitalSuffolk TechnologiesY Combinator+2 more
Rescale provides cloud-based engineering and R&D platform with simulation, modeling, and digital engineering tools for enterprise engineering teams across multiple industries.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDeep TechDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US
Joris Poort(CEO)inAdam McKenzie(CTO)inSAMUEL PILLINGRyan KaneshiroAlex KudlickDevin Blase(Head of Talent)
Co-investorsCrosscourt VenturesDCVC (Data Collective)DVCFf Venture CapitalFlucas VenturesHat-Trick Capital+38 more
SafeBase (part of Drata) provides an AI-driven platform that automates security compliance, manages internal and third-party risk, and maintains a Trust Center to share always-current proof of an organization's security posture.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Francisco, US
Al Yang(Founder)inAdar Arnon(Founder)inJoseph Metzinger(Engineering Manager)inStan ChanginBlake Arnet(Head of Customer Success)Jeremy Stick(Head of People)
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesAnalog VenturesComcast VenturesContour Venture PartnersHyphen CapitalNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)+10 more
YouArt provides a platform for monetizing AI-generated original content and artworks, enabling creators to sell their digital creations.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerCreator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentSan Francisco, US
Harry Zheng(CEO)inEdward Ma(CTO)inKeith Zhang
Co-investorsTranspose Platform ManagementUpScaleXY CombinatorAmino CapitalBlast.Club
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Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
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Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesYouArt · ycombinator.com · May 14, 2026
Nira Energy · finsmes.com · May 29, 2025
Rescale · rescale.com · Apr 7, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Beta Capital made?
- Beta Capital has 9 tracked investments, 2 of which have exited.
- What stage does Beta Capital invest at?
- Beta Capital invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What is Beta Capital's typical check size?
- Beta Capital typically writes checks of $20K.
- What sectors does Beta Capital focus on?
- Beta Capital focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Consumer, Cybersecurity, Digital Health, Energy, Enterprise Software, Healthtech, PropTech.
- Who does Beta Capital co-invest with?
- Beta Capital most often shares deals with Y Combinator, 8VC, Cherubic Ventures, among 66 tracked co-investors.
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