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Family officeCupertino · Pre-Seed–Series A · 1 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Brighter Capital operates as a family angel fund, allowing it to concentrate on investing rather than raising capital and to move quickly across many deals. It backs early-stage founders it views as determined, adaptable, and mission-driven, evaluating the founding team, idea, traction, founder-market fit, and potential impact. Beyond financial returns, the fund seeks companies advancing future technology, unlocking human potential, empowering individuals and small businesses, leveling the playing field, and keeping the planet healthy. It makes roughly 10-20 direct investments per year at $25K-$100K each depending on stage, and mitigates risk through broad diversification.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 26, 2026.
Team · 1 people
from public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 77 of 97 portfolio companiesEnterprise Software ×27SaaS ×27AI & Machine Learning ×24Developer Tools ×15Consumer ×14Data & Infrastructure ×10Fintech ×9Healthtech ×9
HQs:United States×51Canada×3Chile×1Germany×1Spain×1United Kingdom×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 65 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×272 founders×193 founders×134+ founders×6
Where their founders studiedfrom 100 founders with education data
Stanford University ×10Harvard University ×7University of California, Berkeley ×4Harvard Business School ×3Massachusetts Institute of Technology ×3Obafemi Awolowo University ×3Stanford University Graduate School of Business ×3The Wharton School ×3
What their founders studiedfrom 96 founders with field-of-study data
Computer Science ×42Engineering ×23Business & Management ×12Economics ×9Humanities ×7Mathematics & Statistics ×6Physics ×4Politics & Policy ×4
Where their founders worked beforefrom 105 founders with career history
Google ×13Microsoft ×8OpenAI ×8Pinterest ×5Stanford University ×4Rightscale ×3YPO ×3A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research ×2
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
10 founders hold a PhD · 12 hold an MBA (of 102 with degree data)
Investments · 97 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 12025 · 22024 · 22023 · 32022 · 12021 · 62020 · 12019 · 12018 · 12015 · 422 dated
A social platform where users post content and discussions that are ranked by community votes, reaching hundreds of millions of monthly visitors across web and mobile applications.
Cloud ComputingConsumerMedia & EntertainmentSocialSan Francisco, US
Steve Huffman(Co-founder and CEO)inAlexis Ohanian(Co-founder)inMelissa Tidwell(Executive Officer)inDrew Vollero(Chief Financial Officer)inJennifer Wong(Chief Operating Officer)Benjamin Lee(Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary)in
PartnerYun-Fang Juan· solo GP
Co-investors1435 Capital500 GlobalA.Capital VenturesA*AAF Management Ltd.AlleyCorp+35 more
1stCollab is an influencer marketing platform that connects creators with brand partnership opportunities.
AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSan Francisco, US
Leon Lin(Founder & CEO)inVarun Bansal(Founder)inAndrew Liu(Founder)in
PartnerYun-Fang Juan· solo GP
Co-investorsAmino Capitalf7 VenturesPhoenix FundWebb Investment NetworkY CombinatorAidenlair Capital+7 more
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Anthropic is an AI safety research company that builds reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US
Dario Amodei(Co-founder & CEO)inDaniela Amodei(Co-founder & President)inTom Brown(Co-founder)inJack Clark(Co-founder & Head of Policy)inJared Kaplan(Co-founder & Chief Science Officer)inChris Olah(Co-founder & Interpretability Research Lead)in
PartnerYun-Fang Juan· solo GP
Co-investors3Comma Capital7BC Venture Capital7GC & CoA.Capital VenturesAccelAlkeon Innovation+125 more
Aviron manufactures interactive fitness equipment including rowing machines, exercise bikes, and treadmills that incorporate game elements and streaming entertainment to motivate workouts.
ConsumerGamingHardwareWellness & FitnessToronto, CA
Andy Hoang(Founder)in
PartnerYun-Fang Juan· solo GP
Co-investorsBehind Genius VenturesPicks and Shovels (Picks & Shovels)PioneerRebel FundSamsung NextY Combinator+7 more
Axiom Cloud develops software solutions for cooling systems to improve their economic, environmental, and operational sustainability.
AI & Machine LearningCleantechClimate TechEnterprise SoftwareIoTSaaSSan Jose, US
AMRIT ROBBINS(Executive Officer, Director)inNIKHIL SARALKAR(Director)in
BoardERNST SACK(Director)in
PartnerYun-Fang Juan· solo GP
Co-investorsBlue Bear Capital PartnersCorrelation VenturesFrontier Venture CapitalLeadout CapitalLorimer VenturesMomenta Ventures+4 more
Hudson Labs builds AI software for public markets research, providing tools such as restatement-adjusted financials, guidance modelling, AI-powered text search, and tone/sentiment analysis pulled from unstructured source documents.
AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaS
Suhas Pai(CTO & Co-Founder)inKris Bennatti(CEO & Co-Founder)in
PartnerYun-Fang Juan· solo GP
Co-investorsImmeasurable
Binti builds software for foster care and adoption agencies to streamline the family approval process.
Digital HealthGovTechSaaSSan Francisco, US
Felicia Curcuru(Co-founder and CEO)inGabe Kopley(Co-founder and CTO)inJulia Chou(Executive Officer, Director)
PartnerYun-Fang Juan· solo GP
Co-investorsFirst Round CapitalKapor CapitalFounders FundBoxGroupCowboy VenturesGovtech Fund+3 more
Block Party provides tools and services to help users control their online privacy and reduce harassment and unwanted contact on social media platforms.
CybersecuritySocial
Tracy Chou(Founder & CEO)
PartnerYun-Fang Juan· solo GP
Co-investorsDream MachinePrecursor VenturesHomebrewMozilla Ventures
BlockSpaces builds ARCC, infrastructure that automates contract enforcement and Bitcoin collateral management so banks and institutional market participants can offer Bitcoin-backed loans, forwards, and structured products.
Crypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFintechTampa, US
Gabe Higgins(Director)inRosa Shores(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardChris Sullivan(Director)Steven Brownlie(Director)in
Co-investorsFlorida FundersLeadout CapitalAltamont Capital PartnersDruid VenturesGTMfund
Blue Bottle Coffee is a specialty coffee company that roasts and sells single-origin coffees, signature blends, matcha, and instant coffee through direct-to-consumer subscriptions and physical cafes, offering curated tasting experiences and a membership rewards program.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechSan Francisco, US
James Freeman(Founder of Issuer)inBryan Meehan(Founder of Issuer)in
BoardMichelangelo Volpi(Director)Tony Conrad(Director)inMike Volpi(Director)
PartnerYun-Fang Juan· solo GP
Co-investorsAvant Global LLCCollaborative FundGotham Gal VenturesGV (Google Ventures)Kindred VenturesRaptor Group+6 more
Blue Ocean Gear manufactures smart buoys and software for commercial fishing operations, enabling real-time tracking and monitoring of fishing gear via satellite and radio connectivity.
AgTechHardwareIoTLogistics & Supply Chain
PartnerYun-Fang Juan· solo GP
Co-investorsCreative Destruction Lab (CDL)E8 AngelsGood Growth CapitalSignia Venture PartnersBoost VCConservation International Ventures+2 more
Boh provides a managed service that handles repairs, preventive maintenance, and compliance for commercial restaurant kitchens, offering 13 bookable service lines individually or as a single Kitchen Coverage plan.
B2B MarketplacesFoodTechSaaS
PartnerYun-Fang Juan· solo GP
Co-investorsLeadout CapitalTBD AngelsTenOneTen Ventures
Kathryn Thiele AIA CSI(Founder)in
PartnerYun-Fang Juan· solo GP
Co-investorsFlybridge Capital PartnersMGV.VCREFASHIOND VenturesDCM VenturesEniac Venturesm]x[v Capital+1 more
CafeX operates fully autonomous robotic café systems that serve beverages and prepared items to consumers.
ConsumerRoboticsSan Francisco, US
Henry Hu(Cofounder)inCynthia Yeung(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardJason Calacanis(Director)in
PartnerYun-Fang Juan· solo GP
Co-investorsBase Venture Management, Inc.Cocoon Ignite VenturesHorseplay VenturesMAGIC FundLAUNCHLigature VC
Calm is a mental health app offering guided meditations, sleep stories, soundscapes, and stress-relief tools designed to help users manage anxiety, improve sleep, and build healthy habits for overall wellness.
HealthtechMental HealthWellness & FitnessMiami, US
Alex Tew(Founder)inMichael Acton Smith(Founder)inDavid Ko(CEO)
PartnerYun-Fang Juan· solo GP
Co-investorsAcumen AmericaCherubic VenturesConnect VenturesElefundEQUIAMEvio VC+21 more
Chowdeck is a food delivery platform in Africa that connects customers with restaurants and delivery riders.
B2B MarketplacesConsumerFoodTechLogistics & Supply ChainMarketplacesLA, NG
Femi Aluko(Founder)inOlumide Ojo(Founder)inLanre Yusuf(Founder)inBabafemi Aluko(CEO / Co-founder)
BoardBrian Waswani Odhiambo(Director)in
PartnerYun-Fang Juan· solo GP
Co-investorsGFR FundHoaQNovastar VenturesPalm Drive CapitalPioneerRocketship.vc+12 more
Cloudanix provides cloud security solutions that help engineering teams identify and remediate security findings across their cloud infrastructure.
Cloud ComputingCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Francisco, US
Sujay Maheshwari(Co-founder & CEO)inPurusottam Mupunu(Co-founder & CTO)inSujay Suresh M.(Founder)in
PartnerYun-Fang Juan· solo GP
Co-investorsY CombinatorEastlink Capital PartnersTranspose Platform Management77 PartnersLong Run Capital
Cloudsmith outlines its operating principles, emphasizing automation, cloud-native design, transparency, and customer involvement in building its software.
Cloud ComputingCybersecurityDeveloper ToolsBelfast, GB
PartnerYun-Fang Juan· solo GP
Co-investorsTCVLeadout CapitalMMC VenturesTapestry VCTechstart VenturesShasta Ventures
Crafting provides production-like infrastructure and development environments that let AI agents and engineers write, validate, iterate, and ship software autonomously within enterprise security controls.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwarePalo Alto, US
Yisui Hu(Co-Founder)inSumeet Vaidya(Co-Founder, CEO)inCharlie GaoinQi Gao(Executive Officer, Director)
PartnerYun-Fang Juan· solo GP
Co-investors500 GlobalMischiefGokul RajaramGraphite VenturesPlug and Play VenturesWndrCo
Creatify builds an AI system that generates, tests, and optimizes advertising creative automatically at scale across channels and audiences.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningMarketing TechMountain View, US
Yinan Na(Executive Officer, Director)inChaz Z(Founder)Katie Wu(Founder)inLedell Wu(Founder)inXin Zhou(Director)inYu Wu(Director)
PartnerYun-Fang Juan· solo GP
Co-investorsComcast VenturesKindred VenturesNFDGWndrCoCreator VenturesLeadout Capital+4 more
CRS Credit API provides access to regulated credit data through multiple delivery channels—web portal, API integration, and system migration services—for businesses of all sizes seeking compliance and efficient credit reporting.
Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS
PartnerYun-Fang Juan· solo GP
Co-investorsEscalate Capital PartnersLeadout CapitalMS&AD VenturesSimplex Ventures
Duoseq offers a comprehensive cancer genomics assay that profiles both DNA and RNA from a single sample in one preparation, delivering mutations, expression, fusions, and clonotype data with sample-to-report turnaround in about two days.
BiotechHealthtechMedical Devices
Sandeep Dave(Founder)in
PartnerYun-Fang Juan· solo GP
Developer security platform that enables engineering teams to build secure and compliant cloud-native applications by integrating security early in the development lifecycle.
San Jose, US
Kiran Kamity(Executive Officer, Director)in
PartnerYun-Fang Juan· solo GP
Co-investorsInsight PartnersSecurity Leadership Capital
The page is a Japanese-language blog article reviewing and comparing recommended online English conversation lesson services (such as Native Camp, QQ English, Rare Job, and Studysapuri ENGLISH).
EdTechMedia & Entertainment
PartnerYun-Fang Juan· solo GP
Co-investorsSoma CapitalVillage Global
Empowerly provides college admissions counseling and application support services to help students gain admission to top universities.
EdTechBay Area, US
Hanmei Wu(Founder)inChangxiao Xie(Co-founder)
PartnerYun-Fang Juan· solo GP
Co-investorsAzure Capital PartnersBerkeley SkyDeck FundConductive VenturesFJ LabsScrum VenturesThink+ Ventures Management, Llc+5 more
Envoy provides a unified workplace platform that integrates visitor management, emergency management, digital signage, mailroom management, and space planning tools for organizations operating across multiple locations.
Enterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Francisco, US
PartnerYun-Fang Juan· solo GP
Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzDefy PartnersGraph VenturesHeartfelt CapitalInitialized CapitalMenlo Ventures+4 more
Expo is a platform that helps creators and enterprises build and publish applications.
Cloud ComputingCreator EconomyData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSTravel & HospitalitySan Francisco, US
Charlie Cheever(Founder)inJames Ide(Founder)inBrett Gough(Executive Officer, Director)inTracey Straub(Executive Officer, Director)inDouglas Moring(Executive Officer, Director)in
PartnerYun-Fang Juan· solo GP
Co-investorsA.Capital VenturesAvenir Growth CapitalLeadout CapitalNueterra CapitalRed Swan VenturesY Combinator+5 more
Fintoc provides an API for businesses to automate payment identification, reconciliation, and transfers in Mexico, enabling large-scale collection and disbursement of SPEI transfers.
Developer ToolsFintechSaaSSantiago, CL
Cristóbal Griffero(Founder)inLukas Zorich(Founder)in
PartnerYun-Fang Juan· solo GP
Co-investorsMONASHEESPlatanus VenturesPropel Venture PartnersSoma CapitalY CombinatorBICECORP Ventures+5 more
Fluent Forever is a language-learning app based on a best-selling book, using images, sound, and spaced-repetition flashcards to build speaking and pronunciation skills rather than relying on translations.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerEdTechChicago, US
Gabriel Wyner(Executive Officer, Director)in
PartnerYun-Fang Juan· solo GP
Co-investors37 AngelsAllied Venture PartnersChicago Early Growth Ventures (CEGV)Firebrand VenturesInsta VenturesLofty Ventures+5 more
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Formation helps engineers find career opportunities at technology companies.
EdTechFuture of WorkHR TechSan Francisco, US
Sophie Z. Novati(Founder)inMichael Novati(Founder)in
PartnerYun-Fang Juan· solo GP
Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzDesigner Fund
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Forta Health provides ABA (applied behavior analysis) therapy for children with autism spectrum disorder, delivered either virtually via video with board-certified BCBAs or in-home by certified RBTs with BCBA oversight.
Digital HealthHealthtechMental Health
Jonathan Roberts(Founder)in
PartnerYun-Fang Juan· solo GP
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesBantam GroupEvolution VenturesFJ LabsGood FriendsIKJ Capital+7 more
FundersClub is a venture capital platform that sources early-stage investment opportunities in seed and series A rounds through direct relationships, referrals, and connections to top incubators and VC firms, offering accredited investors access to vetted startups.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechMarketplacesSaaSSan Francisco, US
Alex Mittal(Founder/CEO)inBoris Silver(Founder/President)inAlexander Mittal(Founder)in
PartnerYun-Fang Juan· solo GP
Co-investorsY Combinator500 GlobalAndreessen HorowitzHigh AlphaSaama CapitalSOSV+21 more
Fyne Labs builds Universal App Studio, a low-code, collaborative app builder (originally Fysion, now rebranded as Apptrix) that lets users create native apps from a single codebase and deploy them across desktop and mobile platforms.
Developer ToolsSaaS
PartnerYun-Fang Juan· solo GP
Genomelink develops a platform that provides individuals with access to and management of their genomic data, leveraging advances in DNA sequencing technology.
BiotechConsumerDigital HealthHealthtechWellness & FitnessSan Francisco, US
Tomohiro Takano(Founder)inKensuke Numakura(Founder)inTakamasa KudoYuta Matsudain
PartnerYun-Fang Juan· solo GP
Co-investors500 GlobalCoral CapitalDG Daiwa VenturesLair East LabsLifeX VenturesMetaplanet+10 more
Glowing provides a messaging platform that allows brands to communicate with customers through popular mobile messaging services, targeting users who prefer text-based communication over traditional channels.
Enterprise SoftwareSaaSLas Vegas, US
PartnerYun-Fang Juan· solo GP
Co-investorsMindset VentureScrum VenturesY CombinatorG VenturesKohala VenturesLocus Ventures+3 more
Harmonize builds AI agents that handle routine phone calls, messages, and faxes for private medical practices, offloading administrative communication tasks from staff.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtech
PartnerYun-Fang Juan· solo GP
Co-investorsGaingelsLaunchpad Digital HealthLiquid VenturesStanford UniversityTrinity Ventures
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HealthSherpa operates an online exchange for individual ACA and Medicare health plans, connecting consumers to coverage from more than 70 carriers.
HealthtechInsurTechMarketplacesSacramento, US
George Kalogeropoulos(Founder/CEO)inNing Liang(Founder)in
PartnerYun-Fang Juan· solo GP
Co-investorsAquiline Technology GrowthCore Venture CapitalCorrelation VenturesKapor CapitalVIEWPOINT VENTURESY Combinator+12 more
Heimdal manufactures direct air capture equipment that removes CO2 from the atmosphere and stores it permanently, operating facilities in the United States including the nation's largest low-cost capture plant.
Advanced ManufacturingClimate TechDenver, US
Marcus Lima(Founder & CEO)inErik Millar(Founder)in
PartnerYun-Fang Juan· solo GP
Co-investorsBroom VenturesCool Climate CollectiveMetaplanetVoLo Earth VenturesY CombinatorAPOLLO PROJECTS+12 more
Infracost provides cloud cost management and FinOps tools that help engineering teams estimate cloud costs and optimize spending across AWS, Azure, and GCP.
Cloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSan Diego, US
Ali Khajeh-Hosseini(Founder)inAlistair Scott(Founder)inHassan Khajeh-Hosseini(CEO)inAli Khajeh Hosseini Salehabad(Director)Hassan Khajeh Hosseini Saleh Abad(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardSudip Chakrabarti(Director)
PartnerYun-Fang Juan· solo GP
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesMango CapitalPruVen Capital PartnersSequoia CapitalY CombinatorDecibel Partners+2 more
Iterable provides customer communication and engagement software that enables brands to create targeted messaging experiences across email, SMS, push, and other channels.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentSaaSSan Francisco, US
Andrew Boni(Co-founder, CEO (2021-2025))inJustin ZhuinHaoran Zhu(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardSabri Murat Bicer(Director)
PartnerYun-Fang Juan· solo GP
Co-investors3Spoke Capital500 Global645 VenturesAngelPadArtisanal VenturesCRV (Charles River Ventures)+9 more
Kit provides email marketing and commerce tools for creators and independent businesses to reach audiences and monetize their work through newsletters and storefronts.
Creator EconomyMarketing TechSaaS
Nathan Barry(Founder + CEO)in
PartnerYun-Fang Juan· solo GP
Co-investorsAUTHENTIC VENTURESExpaMission Bay CapitalMission BiocapitalWAGMI VenturesOceans Ventures+1 more
KiwiCo creates hands-on creative project kits for children, helping families spend time building, exploring, and creating together.
ConsumerCreator EconomyEdTech
Sandra Oh LinYael Pasternak ValekYu Pan
PartnerYun-Fang Juan· solo GP
Co-investors500 GlobalBBG VenturesComcast VenturesFelicis VenturesFirst Round CapitalForerunner Ventures+2 more
Knit is an AI-driven research agency that delivers consumer insights and research methodology through a researcher-led approach, enabling insights teams to conduct studies in a week or less rather than months.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSuffolk, US
Aneesh Dhawan(Co-Founder & CEO)in
PartnerYun-Fang Juan· solo GP
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesAtland VenturesBread And Butter Ventures, LlcEndiya PartnersGFT VenturesSilicon Road Ventures+6 more
Kraftful helps product teams gather user feedback and build products that users want through iterative, user-centered development practices.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Francisco, US
Yana Welinder(Founder & CEO)in
PartnerYun-Fang Juan· solo GP
Co-investorsf7 VenturesLeadout CapitalVentureSouqY CombinatorCleo CapitalGV (Google Ventures)+2 more
Latii offers FORUM, an AI-driven management platform for the window and door industry that automates the quote-to-install process, using AI agents to analyze blueprints, generate material lists and quotes, and manage installation scheduling and quality checks.
AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechSaaSNew York, US
Santiago Bueno Velasco(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Juan Pascual Orero(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardRaja Ghawi(Director)in
PartnerYun-Fang Juan· solo GP
Co-investorsAct One VenturesEra VenturesFoundamentalLeadout CapitalNine Four Ventures
Liferaft provides white-label solutions and API integrations that allow businesses to embed the company's products into their own platforms under their own branding.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechHealthtechHR TechInsurTechSaaS
PartnerYun-Fang Juan· solo GP
Co-investorsLeadout CapitalWormhole CapitalXYZ Venture CapitalCostanoa VenturesOceans Ventures
MagicBell provides notification infrastructure for product teams to build notification experiences for their users.
Cloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSBarcelona, ES
Hana Mohan(Founder)in
PartnerYun-Fang Juan· solo GP
Co-investorsY CombinatorCherry VenturesConnect VenturesGlobevestorHarvard Management CompanyMagma Partners
Online education subscription platform with pre-recorded tutorials and lectures by experts.
David Rogier(Founder)in
PartnerYun-Fang Juan· solo GP
Co-investorsAdvancit CapitalAkkadian VenturesAtomicoBlackbird GiantsBloomberg BetaCleo Capital+25 more
Matterport provides 3D imaging and digital twin technology for real estate, construction, facilities management, and property marketing, enabling clients to visualize spaces remotely and make data-driven decisions.
Construction TechConsumerEnterprise SoftwarePropTechSunnyvale, US
Matt Bell(Founder)inDavid Gausebeck(Founder/CTO)inMichael Beebe(Chief Operating Officer)inRJ Pittman(CEO)inWillian Brown(Chief Executive Officer)
BoardPeter Hebert(Director)in
PartnerYun-Fang Juan· solo GP
Co-investorsBling CapitalBoxGroupCapria VenturesDCM VenturesFelicis VenturesGores+28 more
Medplum provides a data infrastructure and interoperability platform for developers building healthcare products and services.
Data & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsDigital HealthHealthtechSan Francisco, US
Reshma Khilnani(Founder)inCody Ebberson(Co-Founder and CTO)in
PartnerYun-Fang Juan· solo GP
Co-investorsPage One VenturesPioneerY Combinator10X CapitalCoyote VenturesWisdom Ventures
Mercato is an online grocery marketplace that connects shoppers with locally-owned, independent grocers, butchers, and bakeries for delivery or in-store pickup.
E-commerceFoodTechMarketplacesNew York, US
Robert J. Brannigan, Jr.(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Bobby Brannigan(Founder)in
PartnerYun-Fang Juan· solo GP
Co-investorsFlucas VenturesGreycroftInterlock CapitalKeshif VenturesLoeb.nycOssian Capital+1 more
MilkRun connects small farmers directly with local customers through a proprietary delivery platform, bypassing traditional distribution intermediaries.
AgTechB2B MarketplacesClimate TechConsumerE-commerceFoodTechMarketplacesPortland, US
Julia Niiro(Founder)in
PartnerYun-Fang Juan· solo GP
Co-investorsAirTree VenturesTechstarsY CombinatorCorrelation VenturesJetstreamRevolution+4 more
MixerBox develops a suite of daily-essential mobile applications including alarm, news, AI browser, payment, streaming, and meditation features, serving general consumers seeking integrated digital tools for daily tasks.
AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesConsumerCreator EconomySaaSLos Angeles, US
PartnerYun-Fang Juan· solo GP
Co-investorsInitialized CapitalY Combinator408 VenturesSLVCHeadline Asia
PartnerYun-Fang Juan· solo GP
Ocomeals is a prepared-meal delivery service that delivers a week's worth of meals to customers once a week for a flat delivery fee, with cooler-bag packaging and delivery tracking.
Direct to ConsumerFoodTechLogistics & Supply ChainVancouver, CA
PartnerYun-Fang Juan· solo GP
Remote.it builds private networks using software that enable secure, zero-trust connectivity between authorized users and machines without exposing infrastructure to the public internet.
Cloud ComputingCybersecurityDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareIoT
PartnerYun-Fang Juan· solo GP
Co-investorsAlpine MeridianBoxGroupCapital FactoryRRE Ventures
Openmart provides a verified database of 50,000+ real estate investors across the United States, including investment firms, property investors, and syndicates, with enriched contact data for B2B sales and marketing teams.
AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSales TechSan Francisco, US
Richard He(Founder)inKathryn Wu(Founder)in
PartnerYun-Fang Juan· solo GP
Co-investorsAfore CapitalY CombinatorRebel FundImagination CapitalJ17 CapitalMyAsiaVC+10 more
Palo Alto geospatial analytics company applying AI and computer vision to satellite, aerial and mobile location data; acquired by Privateer in 2024.
James Crawford(Founder)inKevin O'Brien(CEO)in
PartnerYun-Fang Juan· solo GP
Co-investorsAnsa CapitalBloomberg BetaGen CapitalGeodesic CapitalGV (Google Ventures)Hemisphere Ventures LLC+13 more
PartnerYun-Fang Juan· solo GP
Co-investors37 AngelsCitta CapitalDEPO VenturesEntrepreneur VenturesFeld VenturesInsta Ventures+3 more
World's most advanced research and discovery platform for skin
James Coon(Founder)in
PartnerYun-Fang Juan· solo GP
PicCollage is a mobile app for creating photo collages, greeting cards, digital invitations, and photo layouts using templates, stickers, backgrounds, fonts, and AI-assisted editing tools.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerImpact & Social GoodMedia & EntertainmentSocial
John Fan(Founder)inChing-Mei ChenJaime Cham
PartnerYun-Fang Juan· solo GP
Co-investors500 GlobalQuest Venture PartnersXG VenturesFloodgateFreestyle Capital
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San Francisco, US
Bastian Lehman(Founder & CEO)Sam Street(Founder)inSean Plaice(Director)inBastian Lehmann(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardLee Fixel(Director)Scott Banister(Director)in
PartnerYun-Fang Juan· solo GP
Co-investorsAngelPadCraft VenturesCrosslink CapitalEntrée CapitalExpansion Venture CapitalFirstMark Capital+60 more
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Palo Alto, US
Franklyn Chien(Founder)inJoe Woo(Founder)in
BoardGAUTAM GUPTA(Director)
PartnerYun-Fang Juan· solo GP
Co-investorsBling CapitalFJ LabsITERATIVE
PartnerYun-Fang Juan· solo GP
Recce is a data quality and change management platform for data teams that provides visibility into data changes before merging pull requests, starting with dbt integration.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsSaaS
Chia-liang KaoJuanna ChenCL Kao(Founder)in
PartnerYun-Fang Juan· solo GP
Co-investors500 GlobalHeavybitVertex VenturesRembrandt Venture Partners
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Relimetrics offers ReliVision, a no-code platform for building, deploying, and maintaining AI-based visual quality inspection solutions on the factory shop floor.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningSaaS
Kemal Levi(Founder)in
PartnerYun-Fang Juan· solo GP
Co-investorsMerus CapitalNewfund CapitalQuest Venture PartnersSquareOne
Unlocking private markets for investors and institutions across the globe.
Elkhorn, US
Peter Green(Founder)inDonald Moore(Executive Officer, Director)Gary Thompson(Director)Stephen McCown(Executive Officer)
PartnerYun-Fang Juan· solo GP
Co-investorsBlockchain CoinvestorsCharge VCDigital StrategiesGood Growth CapitalHack VCMotley Fool Ventures+10 more
Shield AI develops AI pilot systems for military applications including aircraft, drones, ships, satellites, and submarines.
AI & Machine LearningDefense TechSan Diego, US
Brandon Tseng(President & Co-Founder)inRyan Tseng(President, Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer)inAndrew Reiter(Co-Founder)inKingsley Afemikhe(Executive Officer)inGary Steele(Chief Executive Officer)in
BoardKeith Dunleavy(Director)
PartnerYun-Fang Juan· solo GP
Co-investors645 VenturesAdvaita CapitalAF WPartnersAlpha PartnersAltra VentureAndreessen Horowitz+39 more
Zillow Closing (formerly Spruce) provides a digital title and closing service for homebuyers, offering a streamlined online process with a dedicated closer as a single point of contact.
FintechPropTech
Co-investorsBessemer Venture PartnersMetaProp VenturesNotation CapitalRadicle ImpactThird PrimeElectric Capital+3 more
SpruceID provides digital identity systems for governments and regulated industries, enabling secure verification and authentication across legacy and modern infrastructure.
Crypto & Web3CybersecurityData & InfrastructureDigital HealthEnterprise SoftwareGovTechNew York City, US
Wayne Chang(Founder)inGregory Rocco(Founder)in
PartnerYun-Fang Juan· solo GP
Co-investors6 Degrees CapitalA.Capital Venturesa16z cryptoAndreessen HorowitzBitkraft Esports VenturesCoinbase Ventures+22 more
Streamlane is an AI-driven parcel spend management platform that consolidates shipping data, automates invoice audits, models carrier and network changes, and benchmarks rates to reduce shipping costs.
AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
PartnerYun-Fang Juan· solo GP
Co-investorsLeadout CapitalSarah Smith
PartnerYun-Fang Juan· solo GP
Tangany provides digital asset custody solutions for the financial industry.
Crypto & Web3FintechSaaSMunich, DE
Martin Kreitmair(Founder)in
PartnerYun-Fang Juan· solo GP
Co-investorsBlockrocketElevator VenturesNauta CapitalHTGF
A platform offering interactive science lessons designed for children, featuring content from various instructors.
ConsumerMedia & EntertainmentSan Francisco, US
Chad Swenson(Founder)inLawrence Tran(Founder)inChadwick Swenson(Founder)in
PartnerYun-Fang Juan· solo GP
Co-investorsY CombinatorAltaclub VCAltaIR CapitalKleiner Perkins
TeamLift runs a program that trains selected employees ("Champions") to lead AI adoption within their teams, using individual assessments and personalized curricula with 1:1 expert instruction.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechFuture of Work
Boz Vitanova(Founder)in
PartnerYun-Fang Juan· solo GP
Co-investorsLeadout CapitalOktogon VenturesRallyCry Ventures
Techmate connects IT teams with on-demand technical support professionals who provide on-site troubleshooting and augment overstretched internal staff.
ConsumerDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSNew York City, US
Colin Barceloux(Founder)inScott Hasbrouck(Founder/CTO (YC S16))inAlex(Co-founder and CTO)David Brock(Executive Officer)
PartnerYun-Fang Juan· solo GP
Co-investors500 GlobalAllied Venture PartnersBread And Butter Ventures, LlcEntrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator (ERA)GFR FundHorseplay Ventures+5 more
Terraformation develops technology and operational expertise to restore forests and combat climate change at scale.
AgTechCleantechClimate TechImpact & Social GoodKamuela, US
Yishan Wong(Executive Officer, Director)inMax Altman(Director)
BoardSteve Jang(Engineer and climate activist)
PartnerYun-Fang Juan· solo GP
Co-investorsKnockout CapitalAPOLLO PROJECTSLocus VenturesLombardstreet VenturesPractical Venture Capital
TheXPlace is a global community platform that connects video game professionals—talent, game developers, and publishers—to facilitate remote collaboration and create games together.
B2B MarketplacesFuture of WorkGamingMarketplacesSocial
PartnerYun-Fang Juan· solo GP
Co-investorsTwo Lanterns Venture Partners
Dimension is an online platform that connects businesses with waste removal providers for on-demand, transparent-pricing trash and recycling services nationwide.
AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesCircular EconomyEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
PartnerYun-Fang Juan· solo GP
Co-investorsAmino CapitalSand Hill Angels
TyltGO operates a same-day delivery service that retailers and e-commerce companies can offer to customers under their own branding.
Enterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSKitchener, CA
Aaron Paul(Founder)in
PartnerYun-Fang Juan· solo GP
Co-investorsTranspose Platform ManagementY CombinatorNoveus CapitalValon Capital
PartnerYun-Fang Juan· solo GP
Vendition runs a 3-month Sales Apprenticeship-to-Hire program that trains, places, and pays recent college graduates and career switchers to become Sales Development Representatives, then matches them with high-growth tech companies.
Future of WorkHR TechSales Tech
george bolton(Founder)in
PartnerYun-Fang Juan· solo GP
Co-investorsBling CapitalCounterpart VenturesFika
VGS is a payment tokenization and credential management platform that secures sensitive payment data for Fortune 500 companies, merchants, fintechs, and banks.
CybersecurityData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFintech
Marshall Jones(CTO & Co-Founder)in
PartnerYun-Fang Juan· solo GP
Co-investors408 VenturesAndreessen HorowitzChampel CapitalDniproGMO VenturePartnersGraph Ventures+7 more
VideoSlick uses machine learning and computer vision to automatically edit videos and photos in the cloud, aiming to replace professional videographers and editing software with a one-click process.
AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechMedia & Entertainment
PartnerYun-Fang Juan· solo GP
Co-investorsLocus Ventures
Volta Charging operates a network of EV chargers located at retail and commercial destinations across the United States, accessible through the JOLT mobile app.
CleantechEnergyMobility & TransportationSan Francisco, US
David Elisofon(Executive Officer)Christopher WendelMichael MenendezScott Mercer
BoardPeter Secor(Director)
PartnerYun-Fang Juan· solo GP
Co-investors500 GlobalACTIVATE CAPITAL PARTNERSAutotech VenturesBlue StartupsCelesta CapitalEnergize Capital+9 more
Wasp is a full-stack web framework that reduces boilerplate code and provides built-in structure for web application development.
Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareZagreb, HR
Matija Šošić(Founder)inMartin Sosic(Founder)in
PartnerYun-Fang Juan· solo GP
Co-investorsAbstraction Capitalbig_betsMetis VenturesY Combinator468 CapitalAcequia Capital (AceCap)+6 more
Weights & Biases is an AI developer platform that enables teams to build, train, and monitor AI agents, applications, and models with tools for experiment tracking, model management, and agent evaluation.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsSan Francisco, US
Shawn Lewis(Distinguished Engineer and Cofounder)inLukas Biewald(General Manager and Cofounder)inChris Van Pelt(Distinguished Engineer and Cofounder)inMariah Nagy(Executive Officer)inYan-David Erlich(Executive Officer)inCameron Kinloch(Executive Officer)in
PartnerYun-Fang Juan· solo GP
Co-investorsAIX VenturesBond Capital ManagementBrilliant Phoenix CapitalCoatue ManagementDiagram CapitalFelicis Ventures+39 more
Wonderschool provides a platform for early childhood educators to launch and operate in-home care businesses while connecting families to local quality childcare services.
B2B MarketplacesEdTechImpact & Social Good
Arrel GrayinChris BennettinJay Kimin
PartnerYun-Fang Juan· solo GP
Co-investors500 GlobalAbstract VenturesAndreessen HorowitzCorrelation VenturesFirst Round CapitalFundersClub+15 more
YourPath provides mental health counseling, substance use disorder treatment, peer support, and telehealth services, including on-demand assessments, individual therapy, and group sessions.
Digital HealthHealthtechMental HealthKentucky, US
PartnerYun-Fang Juan· solo GP
Co-investorsBread And Butter Ventures, LlcGROOVE CAPITALLeadout CapitalService Provider CapitalStone Mountain Ventures
Vectara is an enterprise AI agent platform for building, deploying, and governing AI agents with retrieval-augmented generation, offering high accuracy and low hallucination rates.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareCupertino, US
Tallat M. Shafaat(Founder)inAmr Awadallah(Founder)in
PartnerYun-Fang Juan· solo GP
Co-investorsRace CapitalFeld VenturesFusionMDSV CAPITALPage One VenturesSamsung Next+6 more
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Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Brighter Capital made?
- Brighter Capital has 97 tracked investments, 8 of which have exited, including 3 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Brighter Capital invest at?
- Brighter Capital invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Brighter Capital's typical check size?
- Brighter Capital typically writes checks of $25K – $100K.
- What sectors does Brighter Capital focus on?
- Brighter Capital focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Developer Tools, Fintech, Healthtech, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Brighter Capital located?
- Brighter Capital is headquartered in Cupertino, US.
- Does Brighter Capital lead rounds?
- Brighter Capital typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
- Who does Brighter Capital co-invest with?
- Brighter Capital most often shares deals with Y Combinator, Leadout Capital, 500 Global, among 397 tracked co-investors.
Co-investors · 31
Sequoia Capital is a venture capital firm that partners with founders to build technology companies.
Graph Ventures is an early-stage venture fund built by founders for founders, backing companies at their earliest stages and offering hands-on support with fundraising, growth, product, and international expansion.
Coatue Management is a technology-focused investment firm that invests in innovation across both public and private markets with responsible risk management.
Pioneer Fund is an investment fund backed by 540+ Y Combinator alumni that invests in and supports top startups coming out of Y Combinator.
Alumni Ventures (AV) is a venture capital firm that co-invests alongside lead VCs in startups, backing founders with capital and access to a large investor and operator community.
Sound Ventures is a venture capital firm that seeks to invest in the technology sector.
Precursor Ventures is a pre-seed and seed stage venture capital firm that focuses on backing founders and building long-term relationships with them from the earliest stages.
Eniac Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm run by former startup operators that partners closely with founders from 0 to 1 to accelerate product-market fit.
Electric Capital is an early-stage venture firm founded in 2018 that backs founders building trust-minimized technologies across AI, crypto, fintech, and related sectors.
DCM Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm that leads rounds and partners with a small number of companies each year, backing innovative founders with a global, cross-border team.
AltaIR Capital is an international venture investment company.
Gaingels is a large venture investor that co-invests alongside lead VCs in companies committed to building diverse and inclusive teams, while advocating for LGBTQ+ representation and equity of access in venture capital.
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TSVCAngelPadScrum VenturesMerus CapitalEthereal Ventures Management Ltd.Notable CapitalAfore CapitalBitkraft Esports VenturesUncorrelated VenturesMango CapitalRally Ventures Management, LlcImagination CapitalTechstart VenturesUpHonest CapitalArray Ventures Management LlcPolygonFrontline VenturesSorenson VenturesAccenture Ventures
Firms observed investing alongside Brighter Capital, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with Brighter Capital's recorded portfolio.
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