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Core Innovation Capital

Venture capital

Los Angeles · 11 people tracked

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Core Innovation Capital is a venture fund manager based in Los Angeles. SEC filings show 2 venture funds on record, most recently Core Innovation Capital III, L.P. ($125M offering) filed January 2021.

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HQ
Los Angeles, CA, US
Founded
2015
Last 12 months
1 investment
Tracked investments
37
Unicorns
1
Acquisitions
5

Team · 11 people

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Arjan Schutte· General Partner

What they invest in

from 30 of 37 portfolio companies

Fintech ×16SaaS ×13Enterprise Software ×8InsurTech ×8AI & Machine Learning ×7Healthtech ×5HR Tech ×5Data & Infrastructure ×4

HQs:United States×23Canada×1Sweden×1

Investments · 37 tracked

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PadSplitpadsplit.comin𝕏Seed · Apr 2019 · $20.5M

PadSplit is a U.S. coliving marketplace connecting property owners with renters seeking furnished private rooms on all-inclusive weekly terms.

PropTechAtlanta, US

Atticus LeBlanc(Executive Officer, Director)inKathryn Petralia(Director)

Board seatArjan Schutte· per SEC Form D

Co-investorsAlate PartnersBase Venture Management, Inc.Core Venture CapitalFlow CapitalKapor CapitalKern Venture Group+10 more

Alliesallies.digitalinMar 2023 · $42.5M

Allies helps European companies access specialized talent across the continent and build internal engineering capabilities, supporting their expansion and growth into global markets.

Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechNordic region, SE

Co-investorsGorilla CapitalFinTLV VenturesHamilton LaneLumir VenturesMS&AD VenturesNew Era Capital Partners+2 more

Arrivedarrived.comin𝕏Seed · Jun 2021 · $10M

Arrived enables individuals to invest in residential rental properties by purchasing fractional shares starting at $100.

B2B MarketplacesFintechMarketplacesPropTechSeattle, US

Ryan Frazier(Co-founder & CEO)inKenny Cason(Founder)inCameron Wu(VP of Investments)inJoel Mezistrano(Executive Officer)

Co-investorsForerunner VenturesSalesforce VenturesBezos ExpeditionsCore Venture CapitalGood FriendsPioneer Square Labs+7 more

Asephaasepha.aiinSeed · Jul 2025 · $4M

Asepha provides AI-powered automation solutions for pharmacies to automate routine administrative tasks like patient calls, prescription intake, and prior authorization workflows.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechToronto, CA

Can Uncu(Cofounder)inEunice Wu(Cofounder)in

Co-investorsCore Venture CapitalFront Row VenturesGlasswing VenturesMGV.VCPanache VenturesRedbud VC+2 more

Assured Alliesassuredallies.comin𝕏Mar 2023 · $42.5M

Assured Allies provides insurance and health engagement solutions for older adults, partnering with financial institutions to deliver preventive care and protection services.

Digital HealthHealthtechInsurTechLongevity

Co-investorsCore Venture CapitalKaedan CapitalLionBirdLumir VenturesMS&AD VenturesNat Turner+6 more

Atomicatomic.financialinMar 2022 · $40M

Atomic builds financial infrastructure and open finance solutions used by financial institutions.

Data & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsFintechSaaSSalt Lake City, US

Jordan Wright(Co-founder)inScott Weinert(Co-founder)inAndrea Martone(Co-founder)inLindsay Davis(Head of Markets (as of 2021-2022))in

BoardJosh McFarland(Greylock Partner (investor contact / board involvement implied))in

Co-investorsAquiline Technology GrowthATX Venture PartnersGreylock PartnersMercato PartnersCapital One VenturesCiti Ventures+2 more

Authenticauthenticinsurance.cominSep 2023 · $5.5M

Authentic builds technology infrastructure for specialized insurance programs, enabling brokers and carriers to develop tailored coverage for specific niches and classes.

Enterprise SoftwareInsurTechSaaSNew York City, US

Cole Riccardi(CEO & Cofounder)inKyle Babirad(COO & Cofounder)inSaravana Kumar(CTO)in

Co-investorsAltai VenturesClocktower VenturesCommerce VenturesCore Venture CapitalMGV.VCSlow Ventures+8 more

Bestowbestow.cominSeed · Aug 2017 · $3M

Bestow provides software solutions for life insurance carriers to digitize operations, launch new products, and accelerate growth.

Enterprise SoftwareInsurTechSaaSDallas, US

Melbourne O'Banion(CEO and Co-Founder)inJonathan Abelmann(President and Co-Founder)in

Co-investorsAbstract VenturesBreyer CapitalCore Venture CapitalMorpheus VenturesNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)Smith Point Capital+2 more

Brigithellobrigit.comin𝕏Nov 2021 · $35MAcquired

Brigit is a mobile financial health app that helps low-income Americans avoid overdrafts, access emergency cash, build credit, and budget for savings.

Fintech

Zuben Mathews(Co-founder)inHamel Kothari(Co-founder)in

Co-investorsAbstract VenturesCanaan PartnersCore Venture CapitalDCM VenturesDN CapitalDreamers VC+13 more

Chaptergetchapter.cominJan 2022

Chapter provides Medicare plan comparison and advisory services to help seniors choose the best health insurance coverage.

HealthtechInsurTechSaaS

Noah Wilsonin

Co-investorsCore Venture CapitalMaverick VenturesStripesXYZ Venture Capital8VCAddition+4 more

Chapteraskchapter.orginSep 2021 · $17M

Chapter helps American seniors navigate and select Medicare plans by comparing options nationwide and recommending personalized coverage.

Digital HealthFintechHealthtechInsurTech

Noah WilsoninToni Aldridge

Co-investorsFifth Down CapitalHealth2047 Capital Partners LLCMaverick VenturesMorrison Seger Venture Capital PartnersNarya CapitalXYZ Venture Capital+5 more

Chapter.runchapter.showin𝕏Sep 2021 · $17M

Chapter provides lead intelligence for B2B software companies by scanning the internet in real-time to identify relevant prospects based on immediacy and buying intent, serving developer tool vendors seeking high-quality sales outreach.

AI & Machine LearningFintechInsurTechSaaSSales TechSeattle, US

Aditya (JP) Jayaprakash(Co-Founder & CEO)Ece Kayan(Cofounder)

Co-investorsRubio Impact VenturesTechstars8VCAdditionFifth Down CapitalGeneration Investment Management+6 more

Columncolumn.usinMay 2022 · $21.7M

Column provides software for automating and managing public notice publication and compliance across all U.S. states.

Crypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureLegalTechSaaSNew York City, US

Jake Seaton(Founder)in

Co-investorsAmity VenturesGovtech FundLux CapitalTechstarsBain Capital VenturesFelicis Ventures+2 more

Column Taxcolumntax.comin𝕏May 2022 · $21.7MAcquired

Column Tax provides tax services with a focus on transparency and ethical practices, serving individuals and businesses seeking honest alternatives to predatory tax industry practices.

FintechSaaS

Michael R. Bock(Founder)inBilly Marsden(Founder)in

Co-investorsCore Venture CapitalBain Capital VenturesFelicis VenturesNot Boring CapitalOperator PartnersSouth Park Commons

Finlifinliapp.comJul 2022 · $6M

Comprehensive money management tool for business growth and sustainability.

Co-investorsaVentureAlumni VenturesM13MaC Venture CapitalMotley Fool VenturesMuse Capital+1 more

Finlifinli.comin𝕏Jul 2022

Finli provides financial management tools and digital banking solutions for small businesses and financial institutions.

FintechSaaSSales TechSan Marino, US

Lori Shao(CEO)Lori S(Founder)

Co-investorsaVentureCore Venture CapitalMaC Venture CapitalMotley Fool VenturesMuse CapitalNaples Technology Ventures+5 more

Forerunner Venturesforerunnerventures.comin𝕏May 2022 · $25M

Natural builds financial infrastructure that lets AI agents move money autonomously, offering wallets, payments, usage-based billing, credit, and compliance with ACH, wire, RTP, and stablecoin support built in.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerCreator EconomyEnterprise SoftwareFintechMedia & Entertainment

Mikey ShulmanKahlil(Co-founder & CEO)Eric(Co-founder & CTO)Walt(CPO)

Co-investorsForerunner VenturesFoundryBezos ExpeditionsGood FriendsNeoPivotal Ventures+1 more

Groundswellgroundswell.ioNov 2021

Groundswell is a CSR (corporate social responsibility) platform that provides employees with tax-advantaged personal giving accounts, volunteer program management, and employee assistance funds integrated into a single workplace experience.

Enterprise SoftwareHR TechImpact & Social GoodSaaSRedondo Beach, US

Jake Wood(Founder)inAdam Miller(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardHeather Hartnett(Director)inJoe Marchese(Executive Officer, Director)in

Co-investorsCore Venture CapitalFelicis VenturesGV (Google Ventures)Moonshots CapitalTreasuryHuman Ventures

Kikoffkikoff.comin𝕏Seed · Jun 2021 · $30M

Kikoff offers credit-building financial services and tools designed to help users improve their credit scores, particularly those starting below 600.

FintechSan Francisco, US

Xinyi Chen(Executive Officer, Director)Christophe Chong(Executive Officer)Cynthia Chen(CEO & Founder)inChristophe C(Founder)

Co-investorsAbstract VenturesCoatue ManagementCore Venture CapitalFemale FoundersLightspeed Venture PartnersNotable Capital+3 more

Kloverjoinklover.com𝕏Aug 2021

Klover provides early access to earnings, budgeting tools, and rewards to help users manage debt and improve credit without interest charges, credit checks, or hidden fees.

FintechHighland Park, US

Brian S Mandelbaum(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsCore Venture CapitalLightbankStarting LineUpper90Motivate Venture Capital

Mayvennmayvenn.com𝕏

Mayvenn sells human hair extensions and wigs and connects customers with beauty experts and hairstylists for personalized consultations.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce

Diishan Imira(Founder & CEO)inTaylor Wang(Founder)in

Co-investors500 GlobalAndreessen HorowitzBase Venture Management, Inc.Cleveland AvenueCore Venture CapitalImpact America Fund+14 more

Mighty Buildingsmightybuildings.comin𝕏Jan 2021Defunct

Mighty Buildings manufactures prefabricated homes using 3D printing technology and robotics, with a goal of reducing construction emissions and waste.

PropTechRoboticsSan Francisco, US

Slava Solonitsyn(Founder)inDmitry Starodubtsev(Founder)in

Co-investorsAbies VenturesAzure Ventures GroupBay Bridge Ventures ClimateBold Capital PartnersCM VenturesDesigner Fund+37 more

Mirador Financialmiradorfin.comin𝕏Nov 2015Acquired

Mirador offers a cloud-based small business lending platform that automates the loan application process, from data collection and verification to loan package preparation.

FintechImpact & Social GoodSaaSPortland, US

Trevor Dryer(Executive Officer, Director)inWilliam Beaver(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardBruce Weinstein(Director)

Co-investorsEPIC VENTURESCollaborative FundCrosslink CapitalJump CapitalNyca Partners

Noyonoyo.cominSep 2020 · $12.5M

Noyo builds APIs and infrastructure that connect and standardize benefits data, enabling modern benefits experiences to be embedded into software.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechInsurTechSaaS

Shannon Goggin(CEO and Cofounder)in

Co-investorsCore Venture CapitalFikaGaruda VenturesHomebrewNeythri Futures FundNorwest Venture Partners+8 more

One Financeonefinance.comin𝕏Mar 2020

OnePay is a financial technology app that provides banking services including savings, earning options, and card management to consumer users.

FintechSacramento, US

Brian Hamilton(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inCory Ruell(Executive Officer)Sarah Elliott(Executive Officer)Jay Shah(Director)

BoardArjan Schutte(Director)inCharles Moldow(Director)in

Co-investorsCameron VenturesCore Venture CapitalDesigner FundObvious VenturesUVC PartnersWinklevoss Capital+2 more

Pasitopasito.aiinOct 2022

Pasito builds an AI-native workspace that helps benefits leaders manage the full benefits administration cycle from quoting to claims processing.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechHR TechInsurTechSaaSNew York City, US

Pauline Roteta(Founder)inPauline Roteta, CFA, CFP®(Founder)in

Co-investorsCore Venture CapitalFiDi VenturesY CombinatorBlank VenturesInsight PartnersMTECH CAPITAL+1 more

Reelistreelist.comin𝕏Dec 2024

Reelist automates social media recruitment campaigns for hiring teams, sourcing and qualifying candidates from platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok, then delivering them directly to ATS systems like Teamtailor.

AdTechHR TechMarketing TechSaaSNorfolk, US

Catherine Schuck(Executive Officer, Director)Sean Worden(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardStephanie Campbell Doran(Director)

Co-investorsCore Venture CapitalTechstarsThe Artemis FundArtemis FemaleRedbud VC

SeedFiseedfi.comFeb 2021Acquired

US fintech offering credit-building and savings-linked lending products for underserved consumers; acquired by Intuit's Credit Karma.

Bernardo Menezes(Founder)in

Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzCore Venture CapitalKapor CapitalFlourish VenturesQuiet Capital

Spinwheelspinwheel.ioin𝕏Seed · May 2021 · $11M

Spinwheel provides an API platform delivering real-time consumer credit data and embedded payments for lenders, personal finance managers, and debt management platforms.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureFintechFremont, US

Tushar Vaish(Executive Officer, Director)inTomas Campos(Executive Officer, Director)in

Co-investorsCore Venture CapitalF-Prime CapitalFikaQED InvestorsFika VenturesFoundation Capital

Synapsesynapsefi.comSep 2018Defunct

Synapse was a San Francisco banking-as-a-service startup that filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in April 2024.

Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzDifferential VenturesFelicis Ventures2048 VenturesAngelPadCathexis Ventures+8 more

Transparency Analyticstransparency-analytics.cominJan 2026

Transparency Analytics provides quantitatively driven credit ratings for corporate issuers and private credit transactions.

FintechNew York, US

Christopher Tolles(CFO)Michael Brawer(CEO)inRobert Boresta(Executive Officer)

BoardMichael Fedorochko(Director)Christopher Gottschalk(Director)in

Co-investorsCore Venture CapitalDeciensMouro CapitalAllianz Life VenturesFJ LabsSum Ventures

Upwageupwage.comSeed · Jul 2023 · $7M

Upwage builds an AI-powered job marketplace that uses AI interviewing agents to reduce bias and increase fairness in hiring for jobseekers, employers, and workers displaced by AI.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechPowell, US

Diana Tsai(Co-Founder and CEO)inGreg Call(Co-Founder and COO)inSantiago Leon(Product Manager and Founding Member)inNate Babbel(CTO and Founding Member)inElliot Manson(Head of Marketing and Founding Member)in

BoardTanya Beja(Director)in

Co-investorsAlleyCorpBBG VenturesCore Venture CapitalJ4 VenturesMoai CapitalAlley Robotics Ventures+4 more

XP Healthxphealth.coSep 2022 · $17.1M

XP Health is a digital-first vision benefits platform selling full-replacement vision programs to US employers and insurance carriers.

Antonio Moraes(Founder)inJames Wong(Founder)in

Co-investorsAmerican Family VenturesCameron VenturesCanvas VenturesCore Venture CapitalHC9 VenturesInformed Ventures Advisors, Llc+11 more

Yottawithyotta.comin𝕏Dec 2020

Yotta is a free-to-play gaming platform where users can play games and compete to win prizes.

FintechGamingNew York City, US

Adam Moelis(Founder)inBen Doyle(Founder)in

BoardTJ Nahigian(Director)in

Co-investorsChapter OneFundersClubKube VCNat TurnerY CombinatorBase10 Partners+6 more

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

geockoTIO Networks

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.

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Core Innovation Capital made?
Core Innovation Capital has 37 tracked investments, 5 of which have exited, including 3 dated in the last 24 months.
Where is Core Innovation Capital located?
Core Innovation Capital is headquartered in Los Angeles, US.

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Co-investors · 24

Core Venture Capital

Core (also referred to as Core Innovation Capital) is a venture capital firm that invests in infrastructure powering wealth and health for the mass market, backing founders modernizing the real economy.

$1M – $5M
Abstract Ventures

Abstract is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm managing $1.8 billion in assets, investing in seed and early-stage companies across all sectors.

$250K – $750K
Foundation Capital

Foundation Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm that commits to founders at the idea stage and maintains long-term relationships with portfolio companies through their growth journey.

Both backed · 2
$250K – $15M
RRE Ventures

RRE Ventures is a boutique early-stage venture capital firm that backs founders across sectors, combining decades of experience with AI-driven analysis throughout the investment lifecycle.

Both backed · 2
$5M – $15M
Forerunner Ventures

Forerunner Ventures is a venture capital firm that backs companies redefining consumer behavior, health, commerce, fintech, and AI-native products.

$1M – $20M
Trinity Ventures

Trinity Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in mission-driven entrepreneurs and their companies.

Both backed · 2
$500K – $6M
Greylock Partners

Greylock Partners is an early-stage venture capital firm that partners with founders building companies from inception. Its partners make only one or two new investments per year to focus deeply on each partnership.

Both backed · 1
$100K – $200M
New Enterprise Associates (NEA)

New Enterprise Associates (NEA) is a venture capital firm that invests in and provides long-term support to founders building new companies.

Both backed · 1
$200K – $40M
Notable Capital

This page announces that GGV Capital split into two separate firms in March 2024: Granite Asia (Singapore, covering APAC) and Notable Capital (US, based in Silicon Valley with offices in San Francisco and New York, investing in the US, Israel, Europe, and Latin America).

Both backed · 1
$5M – $50M
Coatue Management

Coatue Management is a technology-focused investment firm that invests in innovation across both public and private markets with responsible risk management.

Both backed · 1
$1M – $20M
Precursor Ventures

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.

Both backed · 1
$250K – $4M
Maveron

Maveron is a venture capital firm that invests in entrepreneurs across web-enabled consumer services, education, and wellness sectors.

Both backed · 1
$100K – $8M
▶12 more co-investors

75 & SunnyAlleyCorpTeamworthy VenturesValar Ventures LlcMetaPropBloomberg BetaBBG VenturesFemale FoundersMorpheus VenturesEmergence Capital PartnersPenny Jar Capital VentureRiverPark Ventures

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