Palo Alto · Pre-Seed–Seed · 1 people tracked
Also known as DAFT CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
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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 15, 2026.
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What they invest in
from 24 of 29 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×14SaaS ×9Enterprise Software ×5Deep Tech ×4Future of Work ×4Hardware ×4Biotech ×3Advanced Manufacturing ×2
HQs:United States×12Sweden×2France×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 17 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×52 founders×73 founders×44+ founders×1
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 25 founders with field-of-study data
Computer Science ×14Business & Management ×5Engineering ×5Life Sciences ×3
Where their founders worked beforefrom 28 founders with career history
Depict ×2Founders Fund ×2Legora, Inc. ×2Mercury Technologies, Inc. ×2
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
2 founders hold a PhD (of 26 with degree data)
Investments · 29 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 12025 · 12024 · 22017 · 15 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)inHugo Tarle(Executive Officer, Director)inValentin Chomel(Executive Officer, Director)inEloa Guillotin(Executive Officer, Director)in
Board seatJon Dishotsky· per SEC Form D
Co-investors7percent VenturesFemale FoundersGiant Ventures Global LlpJuniperKima VenturesTeampact.ventures+5 more
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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(Founder / CEO)inRoman Khomenko(Founder)inBogdan Pyzh(Co-Founder, COO)in
PartnerJon Dishotsky· solo GP
Co-investorsY CombinatorSterling 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
Industry leading platform for autonomous earthmoving
Monroe, US
Adam Sadilek(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardSven Strohband(Director)in
PartnerJon Dishotsky· solo GP
Co-investorsKhosla Ventures
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(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inReuben Doetsch(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inJesse Suarez(Executive Officer)inJodi Kessler(Director)
BoardShawn Colo(Director)Eric Wiesen(Director)in
PartnerJon Dishotsky· solo GP
Co-investorsAbstract VenturesBlue Ivy VenturesBullpen CapitalConvivialité VenturesEvolution VC PartnersF-Prime Capital+7 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)NventureNVIDIA
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)in
Co-investorsPath VenturesBloomberg BetaNew 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 LlpCraft VenturesUncommon
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(Founder)inDaniel Kan(Founder)in
PartnerJon Dishotsky· solo GP
Co-investorsFelicis VenturesY Combinator
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-investorsTorch Capital
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(Co-founder)in
BoardJacob Effron(Redpoint board member)inLogan Bartlett(Redpoint board member)in
PartnerJon Dishotsky· solo GP
Co-investorsAbstract VenturesAccelAlkeon InnovationAtlassian VenturesBain Capital VenturesBessemer Venture Partners+27 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)in
PartnerJon Dishotsky· solo GP
Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzFirst Round CapitalDash VCEvolution VC PartnersIncubate USMoxxie Ventures+7 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
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(Executive Officer, Director)inAnton Osika(Executive Officer, Director)inAndy Toung(Executive Officer)
BoardBenjamin Fletcher(Director)Matt Murphy(Director)in
PartnerJon Dishotsky· solo GP
Co-investors83NorthAccelAIX VenturesAnthropy PartnersBalderton CapitalbyFounders+29 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(Co-founder)inDelian Asparouhov(Co-founder)in
PartnerJon Dishotsky· solo GP
Co-investorsAlso CapitalCaffeinated CapitalFounders FundKhosla VenturesLux CapitalGeneral Catalyst+25 more
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Mercury is an investor database listing venture capital investors and their sector focus areas.
Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSSector Agnostic
Immad Akhund(Founder & CEO)inJason Zhang(Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer)inMax Tagher(Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer)in
PartnerJon Dishotsky· solo GP
Co-investors500 GlobalAndreessen HorowitzAngel Collective Opportunity FundBetter Tomorrow VenturesBuilders + BackersChapter One+39 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 Health
PartnerJon Dishotsky· solo GP
Co-investorsK2 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(Co-Founder & CEO)in
PartnerJon Dishotsky· solo GP
Co-investorsFounders FundAntiMantis CapitalBenchmarkGreenoaksHuman Capital
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 TechRobotics
Adam Sadilek(CEO)in
PartnerJon Dishotsky· solo GP
Co-investorsDCVC (Data Collective)General CatalystHuman CapitalKhosla VenturesMantis CapitalMVP Ventures+1 more
Remote helps companies hire, pay, and manage employees internationally by removing barriers to cross-border employment.
Future of WorkHR TechSaaS
Marcelo Lebre(Co-founder & President)inJob van der Voort(Co-founder & CEO)in
PartnerJon Dishotsky· solo GP
Co-investorsAccelB Capital GroupB4 CapitalBase PartnersCategory VenturesFlucas Ventures+11 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 VenturesLearnStartNIREMIA CollectiveShanda Capital
A later venture from the Cruise founding team that Spark partnered on again.
Kyle Vogt(Founder)inParil Jain(Founder)in
PartnerJon Dishotsky· solo GP
Co-investorsFactorial FundsFifty YearsMaven VenturesMVP VenturesSpark CapitalSV Angel+3 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 · techcrunch.com · Aug 26, 2026
Lovable · eu-startups.com · Aug 12, 2026
Remote · defensedaily.com · Aug 3, 2026
Mercury · marketbeat.com · Jul 18, 2026
Planetary-scale earthmoving · kalkinemedia.com · Jul 16, 2026
Limitless · roboticsandautomationnews.com · Jun 26, 2026
9 Mothers · inc.com · Jun 25, 2026
Corca · thesaasnews.com · Jun 11, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Daft Capital made?
- Daft Capital has 29 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 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 Sector Agnostic.
- 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 Y Combinator, Accel, Giant Ventures Global Llp, among 158 tracked co-investors.
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Co-investors · 4
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.
Pioneer Fund is a venture capital firm investing in the top Y Combinator startups.
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.
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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