Bow Capital
Venture capitalMenlo Park · Seed–Series A · 12 people tracked
Also known as BOW CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
Investment thesis
Bow Capital focuses on shortening the journey of innovation from science to society. Its differentiated advantage stems from a unique relationship with the University of California, granting access to millions of faculty, staff, students, and alumni across 10 campuses, medical centers, national labs, and thousands of research centers, along with numerous Nobel Laureates and MacArthur Fellows. The firm also draws on a network of Silicon Valley founders, operators, and industry leaders to support its entrepreneurs. Bow positions itself as an experienced partner that has helped grow startups into multibillion-dollar businesses and guides founders without interfering in their work.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 12 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 5 of 6 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×4Enterprise Software ×4EdTech ×2HR Tech ×2Marketplaces ×2B2B Marketplaces ×1Data & Infrastructure ×1Deep Tech ×1
HQs:United States×5
Investments · 6 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathMclean, US
Murray Rode(Director)Robert Giardina(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
Board seatMurray Rode· per SEC Form D · $7M raise · filed Jul 2022
WorkRamp provides a learning platform trusted by over 3 million learners at major brands.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechEnterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaSSan Francisco, US
Ted Blosser(Founder/CEO)inArsh Mand(Founder/COO)inRafi Syed(Director)Eugene Lee(Director)
Board seatRafi Syed· per SEC Form D
Mothership provides business solutions that replace traditional problem-solving approaches for companies, though the specific nature of their offerings is not clearly detailed on the page.
B2B MarketplacesData & InfrastructureEdTechEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechMarketplacesMiami Beach, US
Victus develops autonomous systems software designed to operate in GPS-denied and contested environments across air, maritime, and multi-domain platforms.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDefense TechRoboticsFort Walton Beach, US
Jesse Hamel(Founder and CEO)
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Bow Capital invest at?
- Bow Capital invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Bow Capital focus on?
- Bow Capital focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Climate Tech, Deep Tech, Defense Tech, Digital Health, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Healthtech, Logistics & Supply Chain.
- Where is Bow Capital located?
- Bow Capital is headquartered in Menlo Park, US.
- Does Bow Capital lead rounds?
- Bow Capital typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
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