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Palo Alto · Pre-Seed–Series B · 1 people tracked
Also known as DAFT CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC · Jon Dishotsky
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Investment thesis
Daft Capital positions itself as an early-stage investor focused on backing visionary founders whose potential is not yet fully realized. The firm emphasizes looking beyond surface-level metrics to identify and cultivate emerging brilliance in nascent ventures, framing its approach around taking on ambitious, difficult challenges rather than easy ones.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 29, 2026.
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What they invest in
from 35 of 37 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×17SaaS ×13Enterprise Software ×11Advanced Manufacturing ×6Hardware ×6Cleantech ×5Fintech ×5Climate Tech ×4
HQs:United States×23Sweden×2Germany×1France×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 19 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×42 founders×63 founders×54+ founders×4
Where their founders studiedfrom 26 founders with education data
École Polytechnique ×3KTH Royal Institute of Technology ×3Stanford University ×3University of California, Berkeley ×3HEC Paris ×2ISAE-SUPAERO ×2Massachusetts Institute of Technology ×2
What their founders studiedfrom 26 founders with field-of-study data
Computer Science ×14Business & Management ×5Engineering ×5Life Sciences ×4
Where their founders worked beforefrom 27 founders with career history
Cruise ×2Depict ×2Founders Fund ×2Google ×2Heyzap ×2Rainforest ×2Rebel Fund ×2
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
3 founders hold a PhD (of 27 with degree data)
Investments · 37 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 12025 · 12024 · 22022 · 12017 · 16 dated
Beyond Aero develops electric business aircraft using hydrogen propulsion, designed to achieve range exceeding 800 nautical miles for aviation markets.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechDeep TechHardwareSpace TechToulouse, FR
Hugo Tarlé(Founder)inValentin Chomel(Founder)inEloa Guillotin(Founder)inCharline Lamy(Talent Acquisition Manager)Claire Panier(Head of Talent)
Board seatJon Dishotsky· per SEC Form D
Co-investors7percent VenturesCollaborative FundConstructor Capital USFemale FoundersGiant Ventures Global LlpInitialized Capital+15 more
9 Mothers builds counter-drone defense systems that enable rapid deployment of point defense at infantry-mobile scale.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDefense TechHardwareIoTAustin, US
Russell Smith(CEO)inRoman Khomenko(Founder)inBogdan Pyzh(COO)inMadison Stanfield(Recruiter)Zania Oller(Recruiter)Sheridan Ray(Recruiter)
PartnerJon Dishotsky· solo GP
Co-investorsY CombinatorPioneerRedbud Trail GroupSterling RoadStreamlined VenturesTheory Forge Ventures
Agentway is a fully managed AI operations service that designs, builds, and operates AI-powered workflows for growing businesses across customer support, invoice processing, purchase orders, and other operational tasks.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
PartnerJon Dishotsky· solo GP
AIM develops autonomous technology for earthworks and mining operations, combining robotics and AI built by engineers from Waymo, SpaceX, Google, and Tesla.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechRoboticsMonroe, US
Adam Sadilek(Founder)inRobert Kotlaba(Founder)
BoardSven Strohband(Director)in
PartnerJon Dishotsky· solo GP
Co-investorsDCVC (Data Collective)General CatalystHuman CapitalKhosla VenturesCatalyze AdvisorsIronspring Venture+4 more
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ARMR Sciences is developing conjugate vaccines and biologic countermeasures, including its lead candidate ARMR-100, designed to bind fentanyl in the bloodstream and prevent overdose from synthetic drugs.
BiotechDeep TechHealthtechNew York, US
David Dowling(Founder)inShon Remich(Executive Officer)Jeffrey Hwang(Director)Nicholas Jacob(Executive Officer)Collin Gage(Executive Officer, Director)Kenneth Kohn(Director)
PartnerJon Dishotsky· solo GP
AvantStay operates a collection of fully furnished, design-forward vacation rental homes in sought-after U.S. destinations, offering short- and long-term stays with amenities like concierge service, Wi-Fi, and smart locks.
B2B MarketplacesFuture of WorkMarketplacesPropTechTravel & HospitalityCulver City, US
Sean Breuner(Founder)inReuben Doetsch(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inJesse Suarez(Executive Officer)inJodi Kessler(Director)in
BoardShawn Colo(Director)Eric Wiesen(Director)in
PartnerJon Dishotsky· solo GP
Co-investors3L CapitalAbstract VenturesAlumni VenturesBlue Ivy VenturesBullpen CapitalConvivialité Ventures+10 more
Blair provided financing to students through income share agreements, funding thousands of borrowers in the United States before exiting operations in 2022.
FintechSan Francisco, US
Mike Mahlkow(Founder)inDavid Nordhausen(Founder)inConstantin Schreiber(Founder)inLukas Vollmer(Engineering)inTobias Kemkes(Engineering)Justin Stolzenberg(Growth)
Co-investorsRainfall VenturesVibe CapitalY CombinatorZillionize468 CapitalASDF Ventures+16 more
Corca is a math editor that lets users type equations without syntax or coding, collaborate on math in real time, and export to LaTeX.
EdTechFuture of WorkSaaS
PartnerJon Dishotsky· solo GP
Co-investorsNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)OK ComputerNventureNVIDIA
Corca is a math editor that lets users type equations without syntax or coding, using a search-like input for symbols such as roots and integrals.
EdTechSaaS
Younghyun Chung(Founder)inAnton Gladkoborodov(Founder)inIgor Gladkoborodov(Founder)inOleg Shevlyagin(Founder)
Co-investorsBloomberg BetaPath VenturesNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)NventureNVIDIA
Created by Humans is a platform designed to bridge human creators with AI companies, enabling creators to control and monetize their work in the age of AI.
AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesCreator EconomyMarketing Tech
Jen Singerman(Founder)inEdward Igushev(Founder)in
PartnerJon Dishotsky· solo GP
Co-investorsFloodgateGiant Ventures Global LlpMaiora Rebel VenturesSoma CapitalCraft VenturesDropbox Ventures+1 more
Elvy Energy provides residential heat and electricity services in Sweden through a subscription model, installing and managing heat pumps, solar panels, and battery systems for a fixed monthly price covering all utilities and maintenance over a 15-year contract.
CleantechEnergyHardwareSweden, SE
PartnerJon Dishotsky· solo GP
Co-investorsGiant Ventures Global Llp
Fifth Door provides a platform for users to create, share, and play games with AI, targeting players and creators who want to develop games without specialized technical skills.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerGamingSan Francisco, US
Amir Ghazvinian(CTO)inDaniel Kan(CEO)in
PartnerJon Dishotsky· solo GP
Co-investorsFelicis VenturesY CombinatorJustin KanMantis CapitalProtagonistRebel Fund
FullSeam provides AI agents that autonomously manage accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash application, and reconciliation tasks for finance teams.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintech
Thomas Dowling(CEO)inAaron Coppa(CTO)inGeoff Segal(President)in
Co-investorsFirst Generation CapitalKadan CapitalPioneerTranspose Platform ManagementY CombinatorAgrolimen Ventures+11 more
HeyCharge provides hardware and software for companies to manage employee charging of company vehicles at home, with tax-compliant tracking and reimbursement capabilities across any OCPP-compatible wallbox.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechClimate TechEnergyEnterprise SoftwareHardwareIoTMobility & TransportationMunich, DE
Robert Lasowski(Founder)inChris Carde(Founder)inLennart Bendick(Head of Commercial Operations)
Co-investorsBMW i VenturesFirst MomentumVireo VenturesY CombinatorClimate CapitalLiberty Ventures+1 more
Howtoo operates Orion, an AI assistant that provides step-by-step vehicle repair and troubleshooting guidance, identifies parts via photo, and matches users with exact-fit parts and tools through a marketplace.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerMarketplacesReno, US
Justin Jaquette(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inBryan Pirtle(Director, Promoter)Benjamin James Dyck(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsALIAVIA VenturesTorch Capital
Jupe designs and manufactures off-grid dwellings for landowners seeking to activate their properties through hospitality or residential use.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechClimate TechConstruction TechHardwarePropTechSan Francisco, US
Jeff Wilson aka Professor Dumpster(Founder)inAntonio Gonzalez(Founder)inJon Leonardo(CEO)inJeff Wilson(Founder)inJason Okra(Head of Digital Product)inColin Owen(Head of Product)
Co-investorsMyelin VCY CombinatorCathexis VenturesClimate CapitalFAST — by GETTYLABGaingels+7 more
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Legora builds AI-powered collaboration software for lawyers to automate routine tasks and improve efficiency in legal work.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLegalTechStockholm, SE
Max Junestrand(Founder)inSigge Labor(Founder)inAugust Erséus(Founder)inAnton Osika(Founder)Di Qi(Forward Deployed Engineer)inVilgot Kledzik(Chief of Staff)
PartnerJon Dishotsky· solo GP
Co-investorsAbstract VenturesAccelAirTree VenturesAlanda Capital Holding LimitedAlkeon InnovationAtlassian Ventures+39 more
Limitless creates AI tools designed to augment human intelligence and overcome cognitive limitations by improving memory and focus.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHardware
Dan Siroker(Founder)inDan Siroker Brett Bejcek(Founder)
PartnerJon Dishotsky· solo GP
Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzFirst Round CapitalAlumni VenturesDash VCEvolution VC PartnersIncubate US+11 more
Loan Labs builds AI-powered digital workers for mortgage and loan operations teams, automating document intake, classification, data extraction, compliance checks, and borrower follow-up.
AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaS
Loops builds an email platform designed for software companies to manage customer communication and engagement.
Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSWashington, US
Chris Frantz(Founder)inAdam Kaczmarek(Founder)inIdo Adiv(Founder)Tom Laufer(Founder)
Co-investorsY CombinatorBoxGroupSoma CapitalA16Z SpeedrunAlt CapitalCardumen Capital+9 more
Lovable is an AI-powered platform that enables users to build web applications and websites through conversational chat interactions with artificial intelligence.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsSaaSDover, US
Fabian Hedin(Founder)inAnton Osika(Founder)inAndy Toung(Executive Officer)Anton Osika Fabian Hedin(Founder)
BoardBenjamin Fletcher(Director)Matt Murphy(Director)in
PartnerJon Dishotsky· solo GP
Co-investors20VC83NorthAccelAIX VenturesAlanda Capital Holding LimitedAnthropy Partners+46 more
Mercury is an investor database listing venture capital investors and their sector focus areas.
Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSSector AgnosticSan Francisco, US
Immad Akhund(Founder)inJason Zhang(Founder)inMax Tagher(Founder)inMax Tazhitdinov(Founder)Max Tazhnudinov(Founder)
BoardTom Brown(Director)
PartnerJon Dishotsky· solo GP
Co-investors500 GlobalAndreessen HorowitzAngel Collective Opportunity FundAtaraxia CapitalBetter Tomorrow VenturesBuilders + Backers+51 more
MindMed is a biotech company developing psychedelic-based therapeutics, including a proprietary orally disintegrating LSD tablet (DT120) and an R-enantiomer of MDMA (DT402), to treat brain health disorders such as generalized anxiety disorder, major depressive disorder, PTSD, and autism spectrum disorder.
BiotechDigital HealthMental HealthNew York, US
Stephen Hurst(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inScott Freeman(Executive Officer)JR Rahn(Director)JAMON ALEXANDER RAHN(Executive Officer, Director)Carrie Liao(Executive Officer)inMark R. Sullivan(Executive Officer)in
PartnerJon Dishotsky· solo GP
Co-investorsBailey Venture PartnersBT Growth CapitalK2 HealthVenturesNoetic
Monaco builds an AI-driven revenue engine that helps startups acquire customers and scale revenue, so founders can focus on product.
AI & Machine LearningSaaSSales Tech
Sam Blond(Founder)inAbishek Viswanathan(Founder)Brian Blond(Founder)Malay Desai(Founder)
PartnerJon Dishotsky· solo GP
Co-investorsFounders FundAntiMantis CapitalPark Rangers CapitalBenchmarkGreenoaks+1 more
Odys designs and builds long-range, hybrid-electric VTOL aircraft for defense, logistics, and civil applications.
Advanced ManufacturingClimate TechDefense TechLogistics & Supply ChainSpace TechLos Angeles, US
James Dorris(Founder)inAxel Radermacher(Founder)inNatalie Estrella(Recruiter)Nima Bahrami(Argus Lead)Uwe Kiesewetter(Chief Engineer)Cole Galbraith(Test Engineer)
Co-investorsGiant Ventures Global LlpOlive Tree CapitalOUTBOUND CAPITALSoma CapitalY CombinatorZillionize+13 more
Perl Street provides financial infrastructure and software for renewable energy investors and developers to manage capital deployment, compliance, and operations related to clean energy projects, particularly those funded through the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund.
B2B MarketplacesCleantechClimate TechFintechSaaSAustin, US
Tooraj Arvajeh(Founder)inArvind Vermani(Founder)inDakota Wixom
Co-investorsCollaborative FundFJ LabsFourth RealmGarage CapitalImpact Ventures Management Pty LtdKeiki Capital+9 more
Pyrls provides a website and mobile application that helps clinicians prescribe medications, dispense them, and inform patients about their treatment regimens.
HealthtechSaaSMinneapolis, US
Derek Borkowski(Founder)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorCoho DeeptechGraham Walker VentureWefunds
Remote helps companies hire, pay, and manage employees internationally by removing barriers to cross-border employment.
Future of WorkHR TechSaaSSan Francisco, US
Marcelo Lebre(Founder)inJob van der Voort(Founder)in
BoardVilli Iltchev(Director)Brett Rochkind(Director)Miles Clement(Director)Niko Bonatsos(Director)in
PartnerJon Dishotsky· solo GP
Co-investorsAccelB Capital GroupB4 CapitalBase PartnersCategory VenturesDeviation Capital+15 more
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Siggy offers clinician-supervised, always-on AI therapy that combines daily check-ins, medication management, and goal tracking, with licensed psychiatrists reviewing and prescribing non-controlled psychiatric medications.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthMental Health
Signalcore offers an evaluation system that helps enterprises decide whether to build, buy, extend, or stop AI initiatives by mapping workflows, gathering vendor evidence, comparing options against internal requirements, and defining what a proof-of-concept must prove.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Justin(Founder & CEO)Youval(Co-founder)Mark(Co-founder)
Skillprint provides an AI platform and SDK that analyzes gameplay signals in real time to build cognitive and behavioral profiles of players, offering assessments for cognitive performance, learning, and mental wellness.
AI & Machine LearningGamingWellness & FitnessOakland, US
Chethan Ramachandran(Founder)in
Co-investorsChaos VenturesMachina VenturesVerissimo VenturesLearnStartNIREMIA CollectiveShanda Capital
A later venture from the Cruise founding team that Spark partnered on again.
San Francisco, US
Kyle Vogt(Founder)inParil Jain(Founder)in
PartnerJon Dishotsky· solo GP
Co-investorsBond Capital ManagementFactorial FundsFifty YearsLingottoMaven VenturesMVP Ventures+6 more
Therify is an in-network mental health platform that connects employees to licensed therapists, coaches, and wellness providers with guaranteed availability.
Enterprise SoftwareHealthtechHR TechMental HealthNashville, US
James Murray(Founder)inWarren Sadler(Founder)inJames Edward Murray(Founder)
BoardMarcus Whitney(Director)in
Co-investorsJumpstart NovaOpen Opportunity FundY CombinatorCresset CapitalFlexportHarvard Management Company+4 more
Torus is an AI system that analyzes engineering documents such as P&IDs, datasheets, and specifications to identify cross-document inconsistencies and automate engineering workflows.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Francisco, US
Marcus Lima(CEO)inRahul Thayil(CTO)inGilbert Lee(Founder)Nate Walkingshaw(Founder)Emily Hunter(Operations Manager)
Co-investorsScribble VenturesService Provider CapitalY CombinatorAct One VenturesActia PartnersAndreessen Horowitz+24 more
Varda industrializes low Earth orbit by manufacturing pharmaceuticals and other specialized products in space, then returning them to Earth via reusable reentry capsules.
BiotechDeep TechSpace TechEl Segundo, US
Will Bruey(Founder)inDelian Asparouhov(Founder)inDaniel Marshall(Founder)Trae Stephens(Director)Josh Wolfe(Director)
PartnerJon Dishotsky· solo GP
Co-investorsAlso CapitalCaffeinated CapitalFounders FundGeneral CatalystKhosla VenturesLux Capital+36 more
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Verifiable provides an AI-powered platform for healthcare credentialing and provider network management that combines autonomous agents with regulatory compliance.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechSan Francisco, US
Nick Macario(Founder)inViv Rajkumar(Founder)inElina Cadouri(Executive Officer)in
BoardJack Altman(Director)
Co-investors137 VenturesCathexis VenturesCraft VenturesSoma CapitalStruck CapitalY Combinator+24 more
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
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Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Legora · runtimewire.com · Sep 22, 2026
Lovable · eu-startups.com · Aug 12, 2026
Mercury · thesaasnews.com · Jul 8, 2026
9 Mothers · techcrunch.com · Jun 18, 2026
Corca · thesaasnews.com · Jun 11, 2026
Monaco · trysignalbase.com · May 13, 2026
HeyCharge · eu-startups.com · Feb 18, 2026
FullSeam · ycombinator.com · Feb 17, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Daft Capital made?
- Daft Capital has 37 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited, including 3 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Daft Capital invest at?
- Daft Capital invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B stages.
- What is Daft Capital's typical check size?
- Daft Capital typically writes checks of $500K – $2M.
- What sectors does Daft Capital focus on?
- Daft Capital focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Defense Tech, Energy, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Gaming, LegalTech, Mental Health, Mobility & Transportation, PropTech, Robotics, Sector Agnostic, Space Tech.
- Where is Daft Capital located?
- Daft Capital is headquartered in Palo Alto, US.
- Does Daft Capital lead rounds?
- Yes, Daft Capital leads investment rounds.
- Who does Daft Capital co-invest with?
- Daft Capital most often shares deals with General Catalyst, Y Combinator, Accel, among 210 tracked co-investors.
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Coughdrop Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm founded by brothers Austin Petersmith and Stu Smith that invests in B2B software startups at pre-seed and seed stages with initial checks between $40K and $100K. The founders bring operational experience from both startup and enterprise backgrounds in go-to-market, product development, and fundraising.
Jetstream is a San Francisco-based venture fund run by Tommy Leep that backs startups at the pre-seed stage. It emphasizes quick decisions and helps portfolio founders with customer introductions, strategy, and raising follow-on rounds through its community of founders and investors. Its investments include companies in areas such as disaster recovery, fintech, health, and EV charging.
Multi-disciplinary family office founded in 2015 that operates four primary divisions: venture capital investing from Seed to Series C stage, direct secondaries trading, real estate development and acquisition, and consulting services for venture capitalists, angels, and founders.
Firms observed investing alongside Daft Capital, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with Daft Capital's recorded portfolio.
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