Daft Capital
Actively deployingPalo Alto Β· Pre-SeedβSeed
Investment thesis
Daft Capital believes that technological innovation is humanity's greatest gift, serving as a compounding force that expands possibility, prosperity, and freedom. The firm backs relentless, convention-defying founders at inception, targeting the top 1% of venture-scale entrepreneurs with the potential to become future S&P 500 leaders. The firm is highly selective and sector-agnostic in its investment approach.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 20, 2026.
What they invest in
from 10 of 27 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning Γ7Enterprise Software Γ3Hardware Γ3Deep Tech Γ2Advanced Manufacturing Γ1B2B Marketplaces Γ1Biotech Γ1Cleantech Γ1
HQs:United StatesΓ4SwedenΓ2
Investments Β· 27 tracked
founders shown can be your intro path9 Mothers builds counter-drone defense systems that enable rapid deployment of point defense at infantry-mobile scale. The company serves military operators and procurement teams with hardware engineered for cost-effective attrition warfare against modern threats like FPV drones.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDefense TechHardwareIoTAustin, US
Russell Smith(Founder / CEO)inRoman Khomenko(Founder)inBogdan Pyzh(Co-Founder, COO)in
AIM develops autonomous technology for earthworks and mining operations, combining robotics and AI built by engineers from Waymo, SpaceX, Google, and Tesla. The company builds autonomous products for heavy industry and mining sites.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechRobotics
Adam Sadilek(CEO)
Industry leading platform for autonomous earthmoving
Legora builds AI-powered collaboration software for lawyers to automate routine tasks and improve efficiency in legal work. The platform enables lawyers and clients to jointly review, draft, and deliver legal projects.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLegalTechStockholm, SE
The AI Rights licensing platform for books
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. The company serves content creators, artists, writers, and other creatives concerned about AI's impact on their livelihoods.
AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesCreator EconomyMarketing Tech
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
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
Limitless creates AI tools designed to augment human intelligence and overcome cognitive limitations by improving memory and focus. The company serves knowledge workers seeking to enhance their mental capabilities.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHardware
Varda industrializes low Earth orbit by manufacturing pharmaceuticals and other specialized products in space, then returning them to Earth via reusable reentry capsules. The company develops both in-space production infrastructure and the vehicles needed to support commercial orbital manufacturing.
BiotechDeep TechSpace TechEl Segundo, US
Will Bruey(Founder)Delian Asparouhov(Founder)
Building a helpful robot for every home
Microgravity-enabled life sciences company
Board seats Β· per SEC filings
what is this? β$23.9M raise Β· filed Apr 2024 Β· via Jon Dishotsky
Inferred from directors named on each company's SEC Form D β public regulatory data, not a portfolio list published by the firm.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Daft Capital invest at?
- Daft Capital invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What is Daft Capital's typical check size?
- Daft Capital typically writes checks of $500K β $2M.
- What sectors does Daft Capital focus on?
- Daft Capital focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Daft Capital located?
- Daft Capital is headquartered in Palo Alto, US.
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