Capital Factory
Actively deployingAustin · Pre-Seed–Seed · 8 people tracked
Investment thesis
Capital Factory backs founders working on the hardest problems across deeptech, hardware, and software domains. The portfolio spans transformative technologies including humanoid robots, autonomous systems, space exploration, fusion energy, biotech, and enterprise software. The firm takes a sector-agnostic approach, focusing on fundamental innovation and impact rather than industry verticals.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 20, 2026.
Team · 8 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 5 of 65 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×3Advanced Manufacturing ×2Biotech ×1Consumer ×1Enterprise Software ×1Hardware ×1Healthtech ×1Medical Devices ×1
HQs:United States×2
Investments · showing 60 of 65
founders shown can be your intro pathClearSight Therapeutics develops over-the-counter ophthalmic eye care products to treat dry eye, contact lens discomfort, and ocular surface infections using its proprietary CS-001 lubrication platform. The company operates within FDA OTC monograph pathways to address large, underserved consumer eye care needs.
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Apptronik builds humanoid robots designed to perform repetitive, physically taxing, and dangerous tasks in warehousing and manufacturing environments, aiming to free workers for higher-value activities.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningHardwareRobotics
Jeff Cardenas(CEO)
Localeur provides personalized travel guides and local recommendations for travelers across 200 destinations, sourced from a global community of local experts. The platform helps users discover authentic local experiences and dining options when planning trips.
Travel & Hospitality
Circuit is an AI platform that converts technical documentation into an intelligent system to automate quoting, field troubleshooting, and technician guidance for manufacturing and service organizations. It reduces configuration turnaround time and accelerates time-to-resolution by enabling teams to access product expertise and documentation through specialized AI agents.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEnterprise Software
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Capital Factory invest at?
- Capital Factory invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does Capital Factory focus on?
- Capital Factory focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Capital Factory located?
- Capital Factory is headquartered in Austin, US.
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