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Core Innovation Capital

Venture capital

Los Angeles · 12 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.

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D filings. Firm website data not yet available.

HQ
Los Angeles, CA, US
Founded
2015
Last 12 months
1 investment
Tracked investments
21

Team · 12 people

from curated & public directories
Arjan Schutte· General Partner
Kathleen Utecht· General Partner

What they invest in

from 17 of 21 portfolio companies

Fintech ×9SaaS ×6InsurTech ×4AI & Machine Learning ×3Digital Health ×3Healthtech ×3Consumer ×2Data & Infrastructure ×2

HQs:United States×12Canada×1

Investments · 21 tracked

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PadSplitpadsplit.comin𝕏Apr 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+9 more

TIO NetworksSep 2015SEC filingmedium confidence

Vancouver

Kenneth A. Cawkell(Executive Officer, Director)Hamed Shahbazi(Executive Officer, Director)William L. Burnham(Director)Brett Baris(Director)Richard Cheung(Executive Officer)

Board seatArjan Schutte· per SEC Form D · $1M raise · filed Sep 2015

Asephaasepha.aiinJul 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 VenturesNew Era Capital Partners+5 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))

Co-investorsATX Venture PartnersGreylock PartnersMercato Partners

Atomic FI

Utah-based fintech providing APIs that connect payroll, HRIS and merchant systems to banks and fintechs.

Sandy, US

Jordan Wright(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inScott Weinert(Executive Officer, Promoter)

Co-investorsATX Venture PartnersCapital One VenturesCiti VenturesCore Venture CapitalGreylock PartnersMercato Partners+1 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 SoftwareInsurTechSaaS

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

Co-investorsAltai VenturesClocktower VenturesCommerce VenturesCore Venture CapitalMGV.VCSlow Ventures+7 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+11 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-investorsTechstars8VCAdditionFifth Down CapitalGeneration Investment ManagementHealth2047 Capital Partners LLC+5 more

Columncolumn.usMay 2022 · $21.7M

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

LegalTechSaaS

Jake Seaton(Founder)in

Co-investorsAmity VenturesGovtech FundLux CapitalBain Capital VenturesFelicis VenturesSouth Park Commons

Columnjoincolumn.cominMay 2022 · $21.7M

Crypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureNew York City, US

Jake Seaton(Founder)in

Co-investorsTechstarsBain Capital VenturesFelicis VenturesLux CapitalOperator PartnersSouth Park Commons

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 VenturesOperator 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

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 FriendsPivotal Ventures

Kikoffkikoff.comin𝕏Jun 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(Founder)inChristophe C(Founder)

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

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 PartnersDesigner FundEvolution VC Partners+13 more

Mirador Financialmiradorfin.comin𝕏Nov 2015

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-investorsCollaborative FundCrosslink CapitalJump CapitalNyca Partners

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

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+9 more

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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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
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 · 2
$100K – $200M
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.

Both backed · 2
$250K – $750K
Notable Capital

Notable Capital is a venture capital firm that has partnered with founders for over two decades, backing companies from the earliest stages through to exit.

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
Forerunner Ventures

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

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

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

Both backed · 1
$500K – $6M
MetaProp

MetaProp is a venture capital firm focused on the proptech sector, dedicating its resources to support portfolio founders and their teams as they grow their businesses.

Both backed · 1
$100K – $1M
Female Founders

Female Founders Fund is a venture capital firm that invests in female-founded companies building category-defining businesses across sectors, backed by a strong founder community.

Both backed · 1
$750K – $1M
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.

$200K – $40M
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.

$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.

$5M – $15M
12 more co-investors

Precursor VenturesEmergence Capital PartnersMaveron75 & SunnyAlleyCorpTeamworthy VenturesValar Ventures LlcBloomberg BetaBBG VenturesPenny Jar Capital VentureRiverPark VenturesMorpheus Ventures

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