Bullpen Capital
Venture capitalSan Francisco Β· SeedβSeries A
Investment thesis
Bullpen identifies and funds companies that have achieved product-market fit but are overlooked by the venture capital community due to geographic location, founder profile, market category dynamics, or other non-fundamental reasons. The firm believes that well-executed companies with proven market traction deserve capital regardless of conventional investor biases or competitive dynamics in their sectors.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.
What they invest in
from 42 of 104 portfolio companiesSaaS Γ19Enterprise Software Γ12AI & Machine Learning Γ10Consumer Γ9Marketplaces Γ8Data & Infrastructure Γ7Fintech Γ6Marketing Tech Γ5
HQs:United StatesΓ20CanadaΓ3
Investments Β· showing 60 of 104
founders shown can be your intro pathRoofr operates a digital platform for the roofing industry that uses satellite imagery to generate instant roofing estimates, connecting contractors and homeowners to streamline the sales and estimation process.
B2B MarketplacesConstruction TechConsumerEnterprise SoftwarePropTechSaaSSan Francisco, US
Richy Nelson(Founder/CEO)inKevin Redman(CTO)inRichard Nelson(Founder & CEO)
Brightside provides remote mental health care combining personalized psychiatry and therapy through a technology-enabled platform. The service uses data-driven analysis of 100+ personal data points to deliver precision treatment and tracks patient progress through video sessions, messaging, and regular check-ins.
Digital HealthHealthtechMental Health
Chief Medical Officer & Founder
HomeLightoffers bridge loans and financial solutions that allow homebuyers to remove sale contingencies and access equity for home purchases. The platform serves real estate agents and homebuyers in the residential real estate market.
Data & InfrastructureFintechMarketplacesPropTechSan Francisco, US
Beyond provides revenue management and pricing tools for short-term rental property managers and owners globally. The platform offers dynamic pricing and other products to help operators optimize their rental revenue across thousands of listings.
AI & Machine LearningPropTechSaaSSan Francisco, US
David Kelso(Co-founder & CTO)
A comprehensive customer engagement platform that powers relevant and memorable brand experiences powered by contextual insights.
A digital mental health platform delivering personalized, expert treatment for depression and anxiety through telemedicine and evidence-based therapies.
A family-oriented brand combining play, media, and merchandise to create enriching entertainment experiences for children and adults.
Citus is a Postgres extension that enables horizontal scaling of databases by distributing data and queries across multiple nodes. It serves SaaS applications, real-time analytics platforms, and microservices architectures that need to scale transactional and analytical workloads on a single distributed database.
Data & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Francisco, US
Sumedh Pathak(Founder/Engineer)
Classy, acquired by GoFundMe, provides fundraising software for nonprofits that combines donation management tools with the GoFundMe platform to help organizations reach donors and increase charitable giving.
FintechSaaS<UNKNOWN>
Confident LIMS is a cloud-based laboratory information management system designed for analytical testing labs across industries including cannabis, food, agriculture, nutraceuticals, environmental, cosmetics, and industrial chemicals. The platform automates sample intake, testing workflows, compliance reporting, and client communication to accelerate lab turnaround time and maintain regulatory standards.
Enterprise SoftwareHealthtechSaaS
Creed Labs builds an AI-powered consumer app that provides biblical guidance, customizable daily prayers, and scripture verses. The app serves believers, pastors, and ministry leaders seeking religious and spiritual support.
AI & Machine LearningConsumer
CruxOCM develops AI-powered automation software for industrial control room operations in energy infrastructure, enabling autonomous monitoring and control to improve throughput and reduce operational risk.
AI & Machine LearningCleantechClimate TechEnergyEnterprise SoftwareIoTCalgary, CA
An operations control management software provider for energy companies that uses robotic industrial process automation to optimize efficiency and environmental impact.
Entera operates an operating platform for residential real estate investors to manage the full acquisition and disposition lifecycle, including asset discovery, underwriting, diligence, and closing. The platform serves single-family home investors and provides market data, workflow coordination, and service-partner management across 34 markets.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwarePropTech
EQL is a game studio and lottery content provider that creates and distributes lottery games for lottery operators and players in the US and internationally. The company develops original games and aggregates third-party content to modernize traditional lottery offerings.
Gaming
Fama provides AI-powered social media screening software to identify workplace-relevant behavioral risks during pre-employment and ongoing employee screening. The platform helps employers, background screening providers, and HR technology partners detect misconduct signals across 30+ languages in compliance with global standards.
AI & Machine LearningHR TechSaaS
A world-class gaming and sports entertainment platform providing fans with innovative ways to interact with their favorite games and sports.
flexEngage provides retail software that personalizes post-purchase communications like receipts to drive repeat customer purchases. The platform turns static transactional messages into targeted marketing channels for physical retailers.
Enterprise SoftwareOrlando, US
GRIN is a creator marketing platform that helps brands discover, manage, and execute partnerships with creators and influencers. The platform provides tools for creator discovery, relationship management, campaign execution, payment processing, content organization, and performance reporting.
Creator EconomyMarketing TechSaaS
Grove is an e-commerce platform that curates and sells household and personal care products vetted against health and environmental standards. The company serves health-conscious families seeking alternatives to conventional consumer goods across kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom categories.
Circular EconomyConsumerDirect to Consumer
Hologram provides global IoT connectivity solutions that simplify device management and reduce costs for businesses deploying internet-connected devices across multiple countries. The platform offers real-time monitoring, carrier failover, and unified dashboard management across 190+ countries.
HardwareIoTSaaS
Braze is a customer engagement platform that helps brands connect with customers across multiple channels. The platform serves global brands and enterprise customers seeking to deliver personalized customer experiences.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaS
Bill Magnuson(CEO)Jon Hyman(CTO)Mark Ghermezian
Jackpocket is a licensed third-party lottery courier app that enables users to order official state lottery tickets via smartphone. The platform serves lottery players in the United States and helps state lotteries generate incremental revenue for public programs.
ConsumerFintechMarketplaces
Jolly is an AI and data science platform that uses gamified, performance-based incentives to drive employee utilization, compliance, referrals, and loyalty. It serves enterprises managing shift-based and frontline workforces by converting work activities and referrals into reward opportunities.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHR Tech
Lawn Love is a digital marketplace platform that connects customers with background-checked service professionals for lawn care and outdoor services. The company handles booking, scheduling, and service delivery for lawn mowing, landscaping, and related outdoor maintenance needs across U.S. markets.
ConsumerMarketplacesSaaSSan Diego, US
Jeremy Yamaguchi(Founder)inSteve Corcoran(Co-founder and CEO of LawnStarter (leads Lawn Love))
Mango Health develops an AI-powered tool that guides users through exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy for obsessive-compulsive disorder, offering continuous support and educational content as an alternative to traditional clinical treatment.
Healthtech
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Bullpen Capital invest at?
- Bullpen Capital invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Bullpen Capital focus on?
- Bullpen Capital focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Bullpen Capital located?
- Bullpen Capital is headquartered in San Francisco, US.
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