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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 · 4 people
from the firm's website & public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 37 of 49 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×19SaaS ×11Enterprise Software ×10Consumer ×8E-commerce ×6Fintech ×6Advanced Manufacturing ×4Deep Tech ×4
HQs:United States×29
Who they back
founder profiles across 20 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×82 founders×93 founders×24+ founders×1
Where their founders studiedfrom 28 founders with education data
Columbia University ×2Yale University ×2
What their founders studiedfrom 26 founders with field-of-study data
Business & Management ×7Computer Science ×4Engineering ×4Finance & Accounting ×4Design & Architecture ×3Politics & Policy ×3Humanities ×2Physics ×2
Where their founders worked beforefrom 30 founders with career history
Foursquare ×2Inveterate ×2New York University ×2
3 founders hold a PhD · 6 hold an MBA (of 30 with degree data)
Investments · 49 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2025 · 22024 · 22022 · 12020 · 12019 · 12018 · 22017 · 22016 · 112 dated
Compass is a real estate brokerage that uses technology to help consumers find homes.
B2B MarketplacesEnterprise SoftwareMarketplacesPropTechSaaSManhattan, US
Robert Reffkin(Founder & CEO)inOri Allon(Founder & Chief Strategist)Brad Serwin(Executive Officer)Kalani Reelitz(Executive Officer)Ethan Glass(Executive Officer)inScott Wahlers(Executive Officer)
PartnerAubrie Pagano· solo GP
Co-investors.406 VenturesAdvance Venture PartnersAlpaca VCAlumni VenturesAtomicoCLI Ventures+9 more
Latch captures how teams actually work and converts operational context into structured data that AI tools can rely on.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaS
Stefan KalbinJared KofroninPriyen Patel(Chief Strategy and Legal Officer)
Co-investorsCade VenturesFUSEPioneerPrimary Venture PartnersBAM ElevateCamber Creek+3 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)inDave 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
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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+3 more
Applied Atomics develops space launch and test infrastructure for commercial rocket companies.
Deep TechEnergyHardwareSpace TechAnchorage, US
Ben Kellie(CEO)inPaul Keutelian(Executive Officer, Director)inMark Lambert(Executive Officer, Director)in
PartnerAubrie Pagano· solo GP
Co-investorsAlpaca VCE2MC VenturesUnruly CapitalMorpheus VenturesTransition
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, LlcThreshold VenturesUP PartnersVitalStage Ventures
Bowery Valuation is a New York-based technology-enabled commercial real estate appraisal firm.
Co-investorsExpansion Venture CapitalBuilders VCCamber CreekFika VenturesNavitas Capital
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)in
PartnerAubrie Pagano· solo GP
Co-investorsAlpaca VCAutomotive Ventures MobilityFTW VenturesNYA VenturesBuilders VCSVG 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)inMary Biggins(Executive Officer, Director)inPayal Kadakia Pujji(Founder)inRichard Lanman(Executive Officer, Director)Zach Apter(Executive Officer)inTom Aveston(Executive Officer)in
PartnerAubrie Pagano· solo GP
Co-investorsAcequia Capital (AceCap)Alpaca VCApax DigitalBAM VenturesBoxGroupCRV (Charles River Ventures)+19 more
New York, US
James Gaeta(Director)John Fagan(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsAlpaca VCAlpha Edison
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)inJamie Lee(Director)inIsabella Sykes(Director)Arnoud Balhuizen(Director)
PartnerAubrie Pagano· solo GP
Co-investorsAirTree VenturesAlpaca VCBlackbird FoundryBlackbird VenturesCantos VenturesDCVC (Data Collective)+23 more
Foundational is building a network of AI-native, autonomous factories to reshore manufacturing of critical supply chains, aiming to let companies produce high-quality products domestically at competitive cost.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningRobotics
PartnerAubrie Pagano· solo GP
Co-investorsAdverb VenturesAlpaca VCOffline VenturesBoxGroup
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
DensAJAdrianinDennis Crowley(Executive Officer, Director)inMax Sklar(Founder)inAlejandro Fragoso(Founder)in
PartnerAubrie Pagano· solo GP
Co-investorsAlpaca VCBetaworksFlybridge Capital Partners
Imperfect Produce is a grocery delivery service that sources surplus, cosmetically imperfect, and overstocked food items directly from farmers and producers, then delivers them at discounted prices to consumers.
Circular EconomyE-commerceFoodTechSan Francisco, US
Benjamin Chesler(Executive Officer, Director)inRonald Clark(Director)inBen Simon(Founder)inBen Filipiakin
PartnerAubrie Pagano· solo GP
Co-investorsAlpaca VCBuckhill CapitalCorrelation VenturesFirstMark CapitalFlybridge Capital PartnersFounders Circle Capital+9 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)inAlex Peiffer(Founder)inCorey Vasel(Executive Officer, Promoter)
BoardPalmer Anna(Director)Aubrie Pagano(Director)in
PartnerAubrie Pagano· solo GP
Co-investorsAdvantage Capital PartnersAera VCAlpaca VCAlumni VenturesCantos VenturesCentennial Investors+7 more
Minneapolis, US
Dorothy P. Graff(Executive Officer, Director)Mary Fallon(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardDouglas W. Nichols(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsIrishAngelsMatchstick VenturesRoyal Street Ventures Management Company, LlcAlpaca VCOrigin Ventures
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Happen Bank originates and sells unsecured personal loans to institutional investors including banks, credit unions, and asset managers seeking high-yield, short-duration credit assets.
ConsumerEnterprise SoftwareFintechSector AgnosticLehi, US
PartnerAubrie Pagano· solo GP
Co-investors3Spoke CapitalAlpaca VCCanaan PartnersCanvas VenturesCapitalGCoatue Management+12 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 VenturesGreycroftStellation CapitalTrue Ventures
LoftSmart is a New York-based online marketplace that connects student renters with apartments and local rentals in college towns.
New York, US
Sam Bernstein(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inBobby G. Holden(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsExpansion Venture CapitalAngelPadCamber CreekFull Tilt Capital
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
Meural produces digital art frames (Meural Canvas and Meural WiFi Photo Frame) that display artwork, NFTs, and personal photos using its patented TrueArt display technology.
ConsumerEnterprise SoftwareHardwareIoTMedia & EntertainmentNew York, US
Vladimir Vukicevic(Executive Officer, Director)inJerry Hu(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardJeffrey Baltimore(Director)
Co-investorsFirstrock CapitalForefront VentureLSG HoldingsPartners ResoluteSandalphon CapitalAlpaca VC+1 more
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-investorsFJ LabsLerer HippeauMetaPropMetaProp VenturesPrudenceRethink Impact+5 more
Morty is a free app to find, track, and review immersive attractions such as escape rooms, haunted houses, immersive art, speakeasies, and tiki bars worldwide.
ConsumerMarketplacesSocial
Andy Bauch(Founder)in
Co-investorsMarketplaceProtagonistFJ LabsLerer HippeauMetaPropPrudence+4 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 VenturesDragonXExpert DOJOIneffable VenturesLooking Glass Capital+3 more
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 CapitalFlorida Opportunity FundRed 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 VCAnthemis VentureMu VenturesNorwest Venture PartnersAntiirrvrntVC+1 more
Interactive retail display technology connecting brands and their products with digital media
New York, US
Jared Schiffman(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Phillip Tiongson(Director, Promoter)
BoardDavid Goldberg(Director)in
Co-investorsElizabeth Street VenturesForefront VentureGrace Beauty CapitalHemisphere Ventures LLCOverton Venture CapitalSandalphon Capital+2 more
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 TechConsumerEnergyFintech
Joe R.(Founder)inRyan Freed(Founder)in
PartnerAubrie Pagano· solo GP
Co-investorsAlpaca VCGroundBreak VenturesHamilton VenturesShadow VenturesSkyview VenturesUrban Innovation+1 more
The page presents BEB88, an online gaming/gambling platform offering promotions, popular games, low minimum deposits (from 5,000), and low-stakes betting options.
GamingNorth Andover, US
Eric Horndahl(Executive Officer, Director)Brian Waldman(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsBessemer Venture PartnersFJ LabsAccompliceAlpaca VCNextGen Venture PartnersNextView Ventures+1 more
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 VCAlumni VenturesMetaProp+1 more
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)inJoe 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(CEO, Director, Founder)in
BoardJeffrey Rinehart(Director)inJesse Middleton(Director)
PartnerAubrie Pagano· solo GP
Co-investorsAlpaca VCAlumni VenturesCity LightLerer HippeauNew York Venture PartnersOceans Ventures+7 more
TITLES is a platform for creating images and other content using custom AI models trained by artists, where users can build on work made by others.
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)inPeter 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)in
Co-investorsAllied Venture PartnersBowery CapitalCanvas VenturesCharge VCExpansion Venture CapitalFounder Collective+5 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 CouncilAtria VenturesGaingels+2 more
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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
On-demand private aviation membership operator.
PartnerAubrie Pagano· solo GP
Co-investorsA-Rod CorpAlpaca VCAlumni VenturesKapital PartnersKrillion VenturesNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)+4 more
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 VCBonfire Ventures
On-demand massage service connecting customers with licensed massage therapists.
New York, US
BoardSamer Hamadeh(Executive Officer, Director)inIlya Nykin(Director)inRyan Freedman(Director)
PartnerAubrie Pagano· solo GP
Co-investorsAlpaca VCECP GrowthFJ LabsGrit Capital PartnersHemisphere Ventures LLCLightbank+6 more
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Agent + Human CoordinationEnergy AbundanceHuman AgencyNotable Exits
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latest coverage across their companies
Latch · geekwire.com · Sep 10, 2026
Foundational Industries · trysignalbase.com · Aug 6, 2026
Applied Atomics · finsmes.com · Mar 26, 2026
Brilliant Harvest · betakit.com · Feb 5, 2026
Trade Hounds · tradehounds.com · Jan 12, 2026
Amplio · finsmes.com · Sep 25, 2025
Trially · finsmes.com · Sep 17, 2025
Ultimarii · ultimarii.com · Sep 9, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Corigin Ventures made?
- Corigin Ventures has 49 tracked investments, 4 of which have exited, 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.
- Does Corigin Ventures lead rounds?
- Corigin Ventures has led 4 of the 8 rounds where its role is on record.
- Who does Corigin Ventures co-invest with?
- Corigin Ventures most often shares deals with Alpaca VC, Alumni Ventures, Flybridge Capital Partners, among 164 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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