Corigin Ventures
Venture capitalSeed · 1 people tracked
Investment thesis
Alpaca VC backs founders building solutions in the Aquarius Economy, defined by energy abundance, foundational industry resilience, and agent-to-human coordination. The firm emphasizes early engagement and sustained support throughout a company's growth journey.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 30, 2026.
Team · 1 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 32 of 41 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×17SaaS ×10Enterprise Software ×7E-commerce ×6Fintech ×6Consumer ×4Deep Tech ×4Advanced Manufacturing ×3
HQs:United States×24
Who they back
founder profiles across 20 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×82 founders×104+ founders×2
Where their founders studiedfrom 15 founders with education data
Yale University ×2
Where their founders worked beforefrom 16 founders with career history
Foursquare ×2Inveterate ×2New York University ×2
Investments · 41 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2025 · 22024 · 22022 · 15 dated
Compass is a real estate brokerage that uses technology to help consumers find homes.
B2B MarketplacesEnterprise SoftwareMarketplacesPropTechSaaSManhattan, US
Robert Reffkin(Founder & CEO)Ori Allon(Founder & Chief Strategist)Brad Serwin(Executive Officer)Kalani Reelitz(Executive Officer)Ethan Glass(Executive Officer)Scott Wahlers(Executive Officer)
PartnerAubrie Pagano· solo GP
Co-investors.406 VenturesAdvance Venture PartnersAlpaca VCEntropy Industrial CapitalGlynn Capital ManagementIVP (Institutional Venture Partners)+5 more
Acelab provides a platform for architects and construction professionals to research, select, and document building materials.
AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechEnterprise SoftwareSaaSBrooklyn, US
Vardhan Mehta(Executive Officer, Director)inDRIES CARMELIET(Executive Officer, Director)Dave Lemont(Executive Chairman)inEmily Farirbairn(Director)
BoardMatthew Hayes(Director)inParker McKee(Director)in
PartnerAubrie Pagano· solo GP
Co-investorsAlpaca VCDesignXDraper AssociatesJLL Spark Global VenturesNavitas CapitalPillar VC+2 more
PartnerAubrie Pagano· solo GP
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Amplio builds infrastructure to help manufacturers unlock value from surplus inventory and manage circular manufacturing.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningCircular EconomyEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainAtlanta, US
Taha Zinifi(Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer)inTrey Closson(Co-Founder and CEO)in
PartnerAubrie Pagano· solo GP
Co-investorsAlloy PartnersAlpaca VCConstruct CapitalHigh AlphaHitachi VenturesSlow Ventures+1 more
Applied Atomics develops space launch and test infrastructure for commercial rocket companies.
Deep TechEnergyHardwareSpace TechAnchorage, US
Ben Kellie(CEO)Paul Keutelian(Executive Officer, Director)Mark Lambert(Executive Officer, Director)
PartnerAubrie Pagano· solo GP
Co-investorsAlpaca VCUnruly CapitalTransition
Arrive Outdoors is an e-commerce retailer specializing in outdoor gear and hiking equipment, offering products like lightweight backpacks designed for outdoor enthusiasts and backcountry adventures.
ConsumerE-commerceRetail Tech
PartnerAubrie Pagano· solo GP
Co-investorsAlpaca VC
Autopoiesis builds AI systems capable of autonomous scientific discovery, operating Aristotle, an AI research partner that assists scientists with hypothesis formation, evidence evaluation, and research direction decisions.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechSan Francisco, US
Dr. Eike Gerhardt(Founder)in
PartnerAubrie Pagano· solo GP
Co-investorsAlpaca VCInformed Ventures Advisors, Llc
Brilliant Harvest is an AI-powered helpdesk platform designed for equipment dealers that streamlines customer experience through automated technical support, knowledge management, and cross-departmental collaboration.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningSaaS
Remi Schmaltz(CEO and Founder)
PartnerAubrie Pagano· solo GP
Co-investorsAlpaca VCFTW VenturesAutomotive VenturesBuilders VCNYA VenturesSVG Ventures | THRIVE
ClassPass, based in New York City, runs a subscription service that gives members access to fitness classes and wellness appointments across many independent studios and gyms.
Wellness & FitnessNew York City, US
Payal Kadakia(Executive Officer, Director)Payal Kadakia Pujji(Founder)inRichard Lanman(Executive Officer, Director)Zach Apter(Executive Officer)Tom Aveston(Executive Officer)Jennifer Burke(Executive Officer)
PartnerAubrie Pagano· solo GP
Co-investorsAcequia Capital (AceCap)Alpaca VCBAM VenturesCRV (Charles River Ventures)Eastward Capital PartnersExpansion Venture Capital+12 more
Earth AI uses AI to locate critical mineral deposits by analyzing geological data, supporting the supply chain for hardware and emerging technologies.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningClimate TechDeep TechNew MaterialsSan Francisco, US
Roman Teslyuk(Founder)in
BoardIan Rountree(Director)inMikhail Taver(Director)Jamie Lee(Director)Isabella Sykes(Director)Arnoud Balhuizen(Director)
PartnerAubrie Pagano· solo GP
Co-investorsAirTree VenturesAlpaca VCBlackbird VenturesCantos VenturesDCVC (Data Collective)Deep Acre+12 more
PartnerAubrie Pagano· solo GP
PartnerAubrie Pagano· solo GP
A company that provides access control and building management solutions, extending beyond traditional locks to support the full operational ecosystem of buildings.
Enterprise SoftwareIoTPropTech
PartnerAubrie Pagano· solo GP
Co-investorsAlpaca VCAnsa CapitalAvenir Growth CapitalCalibrate VenturesCamber CreekExpansion Venture Capital+11 more
Hopscotch Labs creates software designed to make cities more accessible and engaging while infusing playfulness into digital experiences and real-world interactions.
ConsumerMobility & TransportationWilmington, US
DensMaxAJAdrianinDennis Crowley(Executive Officer, Director)inMax Sklar(Founder)in
PartnerAubrie Pagano· solo GP
Co-investorsAlpaca VCBetaworksFlybridge Capital Partners
PartnerAubrie Pagano· solo GP
Imperfect Foods is a grocery delivery service that sources surplus and cosmetically imperfect food items directly from farmers and producers, offering them at discounted prices to consumers while reducing food waste.
Circular EconomyE-commerceFoodTechSan Francisco, US
Benjamin Chesler(Executive Officer, Director)Ronald Clark(Director)Benjamin Simon(Executive Officer, Director)Ben Simon(Founder)in
PartnerAubrie Pagano· solo GP
Co-investorsAlpaca VCBuckhill CapitalCorrelation VenturesFirstMark CapitalFlybridge Capital PartnersHemisphere Ventures LLC+8 more
Intramotev develops battery-electric retrofit technology for rail transportation, converting traditional railcars into independently-moving, self-propelled vehicles that reduce operational costs and emissions.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechHardwareMobility & TransportationSt. Louis, US
Timothy Luchini(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inCorey Vasel(Executive Officer, Promoter)Alexander J. Peiffer(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Alex Peiffer(Founder)
BoardPalmer Anna(Director)Aubrie Pagano(Director)in
PartnerAubrie Pagano· solo GP
Co-investorsAdvantage Capital PartnersAera VCAlpaca VCCantos VenturesDecisive PointFlybridge Capital Partners+5 more
Happen Bank is a financial services company serving retail banking customers.
FintechSector Agnostic
Scott Sanbornin
PartnerAubrie Pagano· solo GP
Co-investorsAlpaca VCCanaan PartnersCanvas VenturesCoatue ManagementFelicis VenturesKleiner Perkins+3 more
Lex is a community platform for LGBTQ+ people to connect with others in their area, build friendships, and find belonging in a space designed for conversation and expression.
SocialSan Francisco, US
Jennifer Rhiannon Lewis(Founder)inNathan Baschez(Executive Officer, Director)
PartnerAubrie Pagano· solo GP
Co-investorsAlpaca VCRed Swan VenturesGreycroftTrue Ventures
Mayple provides proprietary global supply chain and cross-border e-commerce logistics solutions that integrate with Shopify and ERP systems to enable direct-to-consumer fulfillment without borders.
E-commerceLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
Ammar Moiz(Founder)in
PartnerAubrie Pagano· solo GP
Co-investorsAlpaca VCInfinity VenturesOverton Venture CapitalCOTU Ventures
Morty is a full-stack mortgage platform that enables loan officers and brokerages to originate, manage, and scale mortgage businesses with technology, lender integration, and compliance infrastructure.
AI & Machine LearningFintechPropTechSaaSNew York City, US
Nora Apsel(Co-Founder & CEO)inAdam Rothblatt(Co-Founder & COO/CTO)in
PartnerAubrie Pagano· solo GP
Co-investorsMetaPropMetaProp VenturesPrudenceRethink ImpactTechstarsFJ Labs+5 more
North provides cloud cost management software that helps organizations optimize their cloud spending and licensing across public cloud providers.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSNew York City, US
Yassine Açoine(Founder)in
PartnerAubrie Pagano· solo GP
Co-investorsAlpaca VCCompanyon VenturesExpert DOJOIneffable VenturesOSS CapitalParadigm+1 more
PartnerAubrie Pagano· solo GP
Optiversal provides AI-driven commerce solutions that enrich product catalogs and generate landing pages and ChatGPT applications to help consumers discover products across search and AI platforms.
AI & Machine LearningE-commerceMarketing TechSt. Petersburg, US
William Underwood(Executive Officer, Director)Jarrod Wolf(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardScott Savitz(Director)inLucas Tieleman(Director)inAubrie Pagano(Director)in
PartnerAubrie Pagano· solo GP
Co-investorsAlpaca VCBling CapitalData Point CapitalRed Sea Ventures
Pack Digital provides a platform for ecommerce brands to optimize their shopping experiences with conversion rate optimization tools including personalization, testing, and analytics, built on Shopify integration.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsE-commerceSaaS
Cory Cummings(Founder)in
PartnerAubrie Pagano· solo GP
Co-investorsAlpaca VCMu VenturesNorwest Venture PartnersirrvrntVC
Prelude Labs is an applied research lab studying human creativity and building AI systems designed to generate creative work such as films and advertising campaigns.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechMedia & EntertainmentBrooklyn, US
PartnerAubrie Pagano· solo GP
Co-investorsAlpaca VCBY Venture Partners
Public Grid simplifies access to household energy efficiency actions and connects individuals with their neighbors to collectively reduce emissions and save money.
CleantechClimate TechEnergyFintech
Joe R.(Founder)inRyan Freed(Founder)in
PartnerAubrie Pagano· solo GP
Co-investorsAlpaca VCGroundBreak VenturesHamilton VenturesUrban InnovationRedbud VC
North Andover, US
Eric Horndahl(Executive Officer, Director)Brian Waldman(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsBessemer Venture PartnersAccompliceAlpaca VCNextGen Venture PartnersNextView VenturesRRE Ventures
SplitPay provides payment infrastructure that allows renters to split rent and other recurring expenses into smaller installments.
Fintech
PartnerAubrie Pagano· solo GP
Co-investorsKhosla VenturesSlow VenturesThrive CapitalAlpaca VCMetaProp
Tapstitch is a platform that enables customers to design and customize clothing for self-expression.
Circular EconomyConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceLos Angeles, US
Yuan Zhou(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Joe Zhou(Founder)in
BoardJoe Glick(Director)Nicole Johnson(Director)inAubrie Pagano(Director)in
PartnerAubrie Pagano· solo GP
Co-investorsAlpaca VCCreator VenturesRiverPark VenturesForerunner VenturesirrvrntVC
Teal helps job seekers make informed career decisions through tools and guidance on the job search process.
AI & Machine LearningFuture of WorkSaaSMiami, US
Dave Fano(Founder)David Fano(Founder)
PartnerAubrie Pagano· solo GP
Co-investorsAlpaca VCCity LightNew York Venture PartnersOceans VenturesHuman VenturesRethink Capital Partners
TITLES is a platform for creating images and content using custom AI models trained by artists, where creators can share their models and works for others to build on.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerCreator EconomyBrooklyn, US
Parker Seagren(Executive Officer)Soren Wrenn(Executive Officer, Director)
PartnerAubrie Pagano· solo GP
Co-investors1confirmationAlpaca VCPoint72 VenturesW. R. Berkley
Trade Hounds runs a mobile app and social network for tradespeople across the United States, where members compare pay, locate nearby supply houses, showcase their work, and connect with other workers on job sites.
Construction TechFuture of WorkSocialBoston, US
David Broomhead(Executive Officer, Director)Peter Maglathlin(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardDavid Goldberg(Director)in
Co-investorsSuffolk TechnologiesTransition Level InvestmentsAlpaca VCHyperplane Venture Capital
Transfix provides a transportation management system (TMS) for freight brokerages, combining pricing, carrier sourcing, scheduling, tracking, invoicing, and reporting in a modular platform.
AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSNew York, US
Drew McElroy(Co-founder & Chairman of the Board)inJonathan Salama(Co-founder & CEO)
Co-investorsAllied Venture PartnersBowery CapitalCanvas VenturesFounder CollectiveG SquaredManhattan Venture Partners+3 more
Trially uses AI and data science to match patients with clinical trials and accelerate trial recruitment.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesKansas City, US
Kyle McAllister(CEO & Founder)inTrevor Welch(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardThad Langford(Director)in
PartnerAubrie Pagano· solo GP
Co-investorsAlpaca VCFlyover CapitalRedbud VCThe CouncilGaingelsLooking Glass Capital
Ultimarii develops AI-powered solutions tailored for regulated industries including energy, utilities, and mining, helping professionals accelerate workflows and reduce regulatory friction.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareGovTechLegalTech
Doug Schweitzer(Co-Founder)inJosh Malate(Co-Founder)in
PartnerAubrie Pagano· solo GP
Co-investorsAlpaca VCScaleGood Fund LP (powered by TELUS)Staircase VenturesThin Air Labs
Vatic Labs is a global liquidity provider that develops autonomous trading agents and advanced technology by bringing together traders, AI researchers, and technologists to enhance market efficiency and transparency.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureFintech
PartnerAubrie Pagano· solo GP
Co-investorsAlpaca VC
PartnerAubrie Pagano· solo GP
Co-investorsA-Rod CorpAlpaca VCKrillion VenturesNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)Rosecliff Ventures
WON.ai helps retail, travel, hospitality, and financial services brands modernize operations and customer experience through AI-native systems and strategic redesign.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareRetail TechSaaS
Dylan Whitman(Founder and CEO)in
PartnerAubrie Pagano· solo GP
Co-investorsAlpaca VC
On-demand massage service connecting customers with licensed massage therapists.
New York, US
BoardSamer Hamadeh(Executive Officer, Director)inIlya Nykin(Director)Ryan Freedman(Director)
PartnerAubrie Pagano· solo GP
Co-investorsAlpaca VCECP GrowthGrit Capital PartnersHemisphere Ventures LLCLightbankMultiplier Capital+4 more
Exits · 1
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioCompass (NYSE:COMP)NYSE: COMP
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesCompass (NYSE:COMP) · ng.investing.com · Aug 4, 2026
North · techinafrica.com · Jul 17, 2026
Won · qns.com · Jul 17, 2026
Hdw · kavout.com · Jul 11, 2026
Applied Atomics · ca.investing.com · Jun 17, 2026
TapStitch · ecommerceparadise.com · Apr 15, 2026
Brilliant Harvest · agtechnavigator.com · Feb 19, 2026
Trade Hounds · tradehounds.com · Jan 12, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Corigin Ventures made?
- Corigin Ventures has 37 tracked investments, including 4 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Corigin Ventures invest at?
- Corigin Ventures invests at the Seed stage.
- What sectors does Corigin Ventures focus on?
- Corigin Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Deep Tech, Energy.
- Who does Corigin Ventures co-invest with?
- Corigin Ventures most often shares deals with Alpaca VC, Flybridge Capital Partners, Norwest Venture Partners, among 131 tracked co-investors.
From the blog
visit blog ↗Corigin Ventures recently covered bridge round financing dynamics and the critical role of energy infrastructure in AI scaling, analyzing why most bridge-funded startups struggle to reach subsequent funding stages and exploring nuclear power and grid modernization as solutions to hyperscale power demands. AI summary
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamSo what happens after AGI?
Great Chat · Aubrie Pagano
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