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Darco Capital

Family office

Philadelphia · Seed–Growth · 3 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Darco Capital invests in founders building transformative businesses across climate technology, deep technology, consumer products, fintech, artificial intelligence, and enterprise software. The founder leverages operational experience in scaling real estate platforms and managing alternative assets to advise portfolio companies on go-to-market strategy, fundraising, team building, and sales execution. The office prioritizes community engagement and impact alongside financial returns.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 6, 2026.

Stage
Seed–Growth
HQ
Philadelphia, NY, US
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2015
Tracked investments
69

Team · 3 people

from public directories
David Adelman· Investorin𝕏
Jacob Poliskin· Investorin𝕏

What they invest in

from 47 of 69 portfolio companies

Consumer ×25Direct to Consumer ×12E-commerce ×7SaaS ×7Advanced Manufacturing ×6Fintech ×6Climate Tech ×5Enterprise Software ×5

HQs:United States×32

Investments · 69 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path

By year:2025 · 12024 · 12022 · 12018 · 12017 · 12015 · 16 dated

1251 Capital Group1251capital.com

Boston, US

Michael A. R. Wilson(Mr. Wilson is the Co-Chief Executive Officer of the Issuer.)Christopher Maguire(Mr. Maguire is a President of the Issuer.)Charles A. Brizius(Mr. Brizius is the Co-Chief Executive Officer of the Issuer.)

1Confirmation1confirmation.com𝕏

1confirmation is a venture capital firm that invests in companies building open networks and consumer applications bridging crypto and culture.

Crypto & Web3

Co-investorsHaystackPropel Venture Partners

76Place76place.com
American Harvestamericanharvestvodka.com𝕏

American Harvest is an organic vodka brand distilled in Idaho using organic soft winter wheat and water from the Snake River Plain aquifers.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerIdaho, US

BBQ Guysbbqguys.com

Co-investorsACE & Company

Beach Whiskeybeachwhiskey.com𝕏

An American whiskey brand for fun seekers

Indianapolis, US

Charles S. Trout(Executive Officer)

BoardWilliam Bush(Director)Andrew McGinnis(Director)Brian Kevin Turner(Director)Kevin Reilly(Director)

BeatBox Beveragesbeatboxbeverages.com

BeatBox makes flavored party punch beverages and runs an ambassador program for fans to promote the brand.

Advanced ManufacturingConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechAustin, US

Aimy Steadman(Executive Officer, Director)Justin Fenchel(Executive Officer, Director)Matthew Meehan(Director)

Biomemebiomeme.comin𝕏Apr 2017

Biomeme develops a mobile molecular testing platform that brings laboratory-grade PCR diagnostics to the point of need, serving clinical partners and organizations that need real-time detection of biological threats and diseases.

BiotechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesPhiladelphia, US

Max Perelman(President & Chief Executive Officer)inMarc DeJong(Executive Officer, Director)Jesse vanWestrienen(Executive Vice President of Products)inChris Woods(Chief Medical Officer)Marc DeJohn(Executive Officer, Director)Jesse van Westrienen(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsNextFab VenturesRobin Hood VenturesMicroVentures

Box Groupboxgroup.com

BoxGroup is an early-stage investment firm that backs startups at the earliest stage, with portfolio companies including Cursor, Ramp, Baseten, Clay, Plaid, and Ro.

Bungee Brandsbungeebrand.com

An online apparel storefront that directs visitors to its main site (BungeeUSA.com) to view its clothing collections.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce

ButterflyMXbutterflymx.comin𝕏

ButterflyMX makes a smartphone-powered video intercom and property access platform for multifamily, commercial, gated community, and student housing properties, letting residents and building staff open doors, gates, and elevators remotely.

HardwareIoTPropTechSaaSNew York City, US

Cyrus Claffey(Founder & Executive Chairman)

Co-investorsEgis Capital PartnersFifth WallFTV CapitalJMI EquityRiverPark VenturesVolition Capital+1 more

Caffeinated Capitalcaffeinatedcapital.com𝕏

Caffeinated Capital is a venture firm that leads seed and Series A rounds and continues to invest through the life of technology companies.

Sector AgnosticSan Francisco, US

Raymond Tonsing(Partner)

Campus Apartmentscampusapartments.com
Carversteakcarversteak.com𝕏

Carversteak is a 13,500-square-foot luxury steakhouse by Carver Road Hospitality at Resorts World Las Vegas, serving dry-aged American cuts and Japanese-certified Wagyu with a cocktail, wine, and whiskey program.

ConsumerFoodTechLas Vegas, US

Daniel Ontiveros(Executive Chef)

Co-investorsFeenix Venture Partners LLC

Casadonnacasadonnamiami.com

Casadonna is a Miami restaurant serving Riviera-style Italian cuisine, with dishes inspired by traditional recipes from coastal Italian towns including Naples, Taormina, Bari, Positano, and Gaeta.

ConsumerMiami, US

Credcred.ai

cred.ai is a financial technology company offering a deposit account and the Unicorn Credit Card (and SIREN Card), with banking services provided through WSFS Bank.

ConsumerFintech

Crystal Palacecpfc.co.uk
Cucina Albacucinaalba.com

Alba is a restaurant with locations in New York and Los Angeles, offering dining menus, events, and reservations.

Consumer

Cumberland Additivecai-3d.comin𝕏

Cumberland Additive is a contract manufacturer specializing in metal and polymer 3D printing (additive manufacturing) and CNC machining, offering design engineering services and Powder Bed Fusion technology.

Advanced ManufacturingDefense TechHardwareAustin, US

Darco Spiritsdarcospirits.comin𝕏

Darco Spirits produces blended spirits, operating in the alcoholic beverage industry.

Consumer

Daring Foodsdaringfoods.com𝕏

Daring makes 100% plant-based chicken products with a short ingredient list, sold at retailers and offered to restaurants for their menus.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech

Co-investorsStray Dog Capital

Droppsdropps.comMar 2025

Dropps makes enzyme-powered laundry and dish cleaning products, including detergent pods and odor-eliminating additives, using biobased formulas free of harsh chemicals and plastic-free paperboard packaging.

Circular EconomyConsumerDirect to ConsumerElk Grove Village, US

Jonathan Propper(Director)Alastair Dorward(Executive Officer)

BoardAndrew Brickman(Director)Todd Sandler(Director)Elio Leoni Sceti(Director)inJonathan Miller(Director)in

Co-investorsThe Craftory

First Roundfirstround.com

Co-investorsStage 2 Capital

Fleetzerofleetzero.comin𝕏Jun 2022

Fleetzero designs and retrofits commercial vessels with battery-electric propulsion systems to decarbonize ocean shipping.

Advanced ManufacturingCleantechClimate TechEnergyHardwareHouston, US

Steven Henderson(Founder)inMike Carter(Founder)in

Co-investorsObvious VenturesCantos VenturesMaersk GrowthY Combinator8090 IndustriesBenson Capital+1 more

Flowcodeflowcode.comin𝕏

Flowcode provides a platform for brands to create and manage digital connections through QR codes, personalized URLs, and mobile experiences that link offline touchpoints to digital ecosystems.

AdTechEnterprise SoftwareMarketing Tech

Co-investorsRaptor Group

Future Standard (formerly known as FS Investments)fsinvestments.com

FS Investments is an alternative asset manager focused on the U.S. middle market, designing private markets investment solutions across private equity, credit, real estate, infrastructure, and multi-asset strategies.

Fintech

Happyhappybeing.co

Happy Being makes white tea blends infused with antioxidants and active ingredients such as turmeric, elderberry, and blueberry, sold as a daily wellness beverage with a subscription option.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & Fitness

Happy Howlthehappyhowl.com

Happy Howl makes human-grade, shelf-stable dog food that is slow-cooked and steam-pressure sterilized to stay fresh for up to two years without refrigeration or preservatives.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceDoylestown, US

Colin Buckley(Founder)

Co-investorsRed Sea VenturesVisible Ventures

Harlem Capital Partnersharlem.capital

Harlem Capital is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage startups, with a stated focus on backing diverse founders.

Sector Agnostic

Henri Pierre-JacquesJarrid Tingle

Co-investorsDorm Room

HBSEhbse.com

Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment (HBSE) is a sports and entertainment company that owns and operates sports franchises, brands, venues, and investment platforms, including the Philadelphia 76ers, the New Jersey Devils, and the Prudential Center.

Media & EntertainmentSports Tech

Josh Harris(Co-founder)David Blitzer(Co-founder)

House of LR&Cthehouseoflrc.com

Good Man Brand sells menswear including tees, hoodies, pants, shorts, sneakers, loafers, and accessories, made from materials such as organic cotton jersey.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceSeattle, US

Ciara Wilson(Director)Russell Wilson(Director)Christine Day(Executive Officer, Director)Monica Stevenson(Executive Officer)Nancy Richardson(Executive Officer)Scott Pickett(Executive Officer)

Jackpocketjackpocket.comin𝕏Apr 2015

Jackpocket is a licensed third-party lottery courier app that enables users to order official state lottery tickets via smartphone.

ConsumerFintechMarketplacesNew York, US

Peter J. Sullivan, III(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardAdam Rothstein(Director)

Co-investors7GC & CoBullpen CapitalCerity Partners VenturesConductive VenturesDCM VenturesDigital Currency Group+9 more

Lidslids.com

Lids is a retailer of officially licensed sports headwear and apparel, selling hats, jerseys, merchandise, and gear from college and professional teams across leagues like MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL, soccer, and NASCAR.

ConsumerE-commerceRetail Tech

Lightyearlightyear.aiin

Lightyear provides software solutions to improve B2B telecommunications operations, addressing inefficiencies in a largely static industry.

Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Ryan Schrack(Founder)in

Co-investorsAmplo VenturesContraryLudlow VenturesRidge VenturesZigg Capital

Lio Customer-centric insurance buying experiencelio.io
Living Carbonlivingcarbon.comin𝕏

Living Carbon develops precision-bred tree varieties and reforestation techniques to convert marginal land into carbon-sequestering ecosystems.

Advanced ManufacturingAgTechBiotechClimate TechSan Francisco, US

Maddie Hall(Founder)in

Co-investorsCongruent VenturesFloodgateHomebrewJuniperLOWERCARBONLowercarbon Capital+8 more

Lobos Tequilla exitlobos1707.com𝕏

Lobos 1707 produces a line of tequilas and mezcal, including Joven, Reposado, Añejo, and Extra Añejo expressions, all finished in Pedro Ximénez sherry casks.

ConsumerDirect to Consumer

Co-investorsBlack Jays VenturesTorch Capital

Manna Tree Partnersmannatreepartners.comin

Manna Tree Partners is an investment firm that backs consumer health and wellness companies, focusing on brands and products tied to longevity and healthier living.

ConsumerLongevityWellness & Fitness

Margauxmargauxny.comOct 2018

Margaux designs and sells women's luxury footwear with a focus on comfort, offering multiple widths and inclusive sizing (EU 33 to 45).

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceNew York, US

Sarah Tess Pierson(Executive Officer, Director)Alexa Roberts Buckley(Executive Officer, Director)Sarah Pierson(Co-founder)Alexa Buckley(Co-founder)Walter W. Buckley III(Director)Todd Sandler(Director)

Co-investorsFeenix Venture Partners LLC

Maroomaroo.usin𝕏acquired by Helium Ventures

Maroo is a billing and invoicing platform for freelancers and small service businesses, offering features like automated client invoicing, payment processing, CRM functionality, and 1099 tax form generation.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSNew York City, US

Alex Nikityuk(Founder)inAndrei Riaskov(Founder)inAnja Winikka(Founder)in

Co-investorsY Combinator

Mission OGmissionog.com

Mission OG is a venture capital firm that invests in high-growth B2B technology companies driving digitization of the economy, focusing on fintech, data, and AI-driven technologies.

Moovmoov.ioin𝕏

Moov builds payments infrastructure software that enables businesses to embed payment processing capabilities into their products through direct connections to major payment networks.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS

Wade ArnoldBob Smith

Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzCommerce VenturesAbstract VenturesB3 CapitalCurql Collective, LLCGradient Ventures+5 more

Muse Capitalmusecapital.vcin

Muse Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in consumer technology companies focused on how people care, play, and live.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerDigital Health

Rachel SpringateAssia Grazioli-Venier

Neutral Foodseatneutral.com

Neutral produces dairy products with measured and offset carbon footprints.

AgTechClimate TechFoodTechPortland, US

Matthew Plitch(Executive Officer, Director)Lawrence Plitch(Executive Officer)

Co-investorsGlobal Brain

Olliemyollie.comacquired by Agrolimen

Ollie provides personalized fresh dog food recipes crafted by chefs and food scientists, paired with health monitoring services that analyze dog wellness indicators to optimize nutrition and health outcomes for pet owners.

ConsumerFoodTechNew York, US

Nick StaffordinDan Ciporin(Director)Alexandre Douzet(Executive Officer, Director)Steve Marton(Director)

BoardBenjamin Sun(Director)

Co-investorsARC Angel FundCanaan PartnersCorrelation VenturesFelicis VenturesInterplay Ventures Early Stage Management LlcLerer Hippeau+3 more

Online Lottery Ticket Platformjackpot.comin𝕏

Jackpot.com operates a mobile app and website that let players buy and access national and state lottery games digitally, with services licensed in New York and New Jersey.

ConsumerGamingMarketplacesMedia & Entertainment

Akshay K. Khanna(Founder)inYariv Ron(Founder)in

Co-investors359 CapitalAUDEO VENTURESAurumBettor CapitalPROOFSharp Alpha+2 more

Osaroosaro.comin𝕏

OSARO designs AI-powered robotic systems for warehouse automation and fulfillment.

AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainRoboticsSan Francisco, US

Derik Pridmore(Executive Officer, Director)inMichael Kahane(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardScott Banister(Director)

Co-investorsAAF Management Ltd.Acorn Pacific VenturesAlpha Intelligence CapitalComcast VenturesCompoundGiTV, Inc.+6 more

Palm Tree Crewpalmtreecrew.comin

Palm Tree Crew Apparel is a lifestyle apparel brand that designs and sells clothing products aimed at its community of fans and partner brands.

ConsumerDirect to Consumer

Co-investorsAntiArrington CapitalArrington XRP Capital

Player Dataplayerdata.comin𝕏

PlayerData builds GPS athlete-tracking hardware — including FIFA Quality Certified wearable trackers and a GPS-enabled training ball — paired with cloud-based analytics that give coaches performance insights for training, injury prevention, recruitment, and gameday tactics.

AI & Machine LearningHardwareSports Tech

Co-investorsHiro Capital

Prolific Machinesprolific-machines.cominMay 2024

Prolific Machines licenses an optogenetics platform that adds light-based control to cell line development and GMP biomanufacturing, letting biopharma teams retrofit existing bioreactors and hosts to raise titers and manufacture complex molecule formats.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechEmeryville, US

Maximilian HörnerMax Huisman(Chief Technology Officer & Co-Founder)Deniz Kent(Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder)Shahram MisaghiChristelle Dagoneau(Chief Business Officer (Interim))Erik Riley(Chief Financial Officer (Interim))

Co-investorsBaruch Future VenturesMayfield FundSolari CapitalBreakthrough Energy VenturesTet Ventures

REGENTregentcraft.comin𝕏

REGENT designs and manufactures Seaglider wing-in-ground-effect aircraft for regional coastal transportation and defense logistics, offering high-speed zero-emission travel between coastal cities and military applications.

Advanced ManufacturingCleantechClimate TechDefense TechHardwareMobility & TransportationSpace TechNorth Kingstown, US

Billy Thalheimer(Founder)inMichael Klinker(Founder)in

Co-investorsFounders FundAurum Venture PartnersFuture Planet CapitalGlobal BrainGraph VenturesKohala Ventures+15 more

Remo Energyremo.energy
Remoraremora.com

Remora builds customized websites optimized for organic search to help car dealerships increase traffic and convert online shoppers into sales.

AdTechMarketing TechSaaS

Rise Brewingrisebrewingco.com

Organic nitro cold brew coffee (acquired by UPTIME Energy)

Co-investorsElizabeth Street VenturesOregon Venture FundWinklevoss Capital

Rubi Labsrubi.earthin𝕏

Rubi develops biotechnology solutions for sustainable manufacturing in the fashion and textiles industry.

BiotechCleantechClimate TechNew Materials

Neeka Mashouf(Co-founder)inLeila Mashouf(Co-founder)in

Co-investorsAP VenturesClimacticCollaborative FundJuniperNecessary Ventures

Schulson Collectivemichaelschulson.com

A restaurant group operating multiple dining venues, including Double Knot, Sampan, Harp & Crown, Via Locusta, and others, across Philadelphia, New York, and Miami.

Consumer

Settlesettle.comin𝕏

Settle provides a platform that consolidates procurement and accounts payable for consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands, enabling them to manage purchases, track spending, and pay vendors.

E-commerceEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSSan Francisco, US

Nish Samantray(Co-Founder)Greg Davidson(CEO & Co-Founder)

Co-investors1/1 CapitalActivant CapitalBetter Tomorrow VenturesData Point CapitalEvolution VenturesNextGen Venture Partners+3 more

Socialladderappsocialladderapp.com

Co-investorsKarlani Capital

Exits · 2

IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolio

Marooacq. by Helium VenturesOllieacq. by Agrolimen

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Darco Capital made?
Darco Capital has 69 tracked investments, 2 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does Darco Capital invest at?
Darco Capital invests at the Seed, Growth stages.
What sectors does Darco Capital focus on?
Darco Capital focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Climate Tech, Consumer, Deep Tech, Enterprise Software, Fintech, SaaS.
Where is Darco Capital located?
Darco Capital is headquartered in Philadelphia, US.
Who does Darco Capital co-invest with?
Darco Capital most often shares deals with Y Combinator, PROOF, Andreessen Horowitz, among 142 tracked co-investors.

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Co-investors · 10

Breakthrough Energy Ventures

Breakthrough Energy Ventures is a $1+ billion climate fund backed by ultra-high-net-worth individuals like Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos, and Jack Ma, with an unusually long 20-year investment horizon and a requirement that portfolio companies can avoid at least 500 million tons of CO2 emissions annually by 2050. The fund combines deep technical expertise from former ARPA-E leaders and scientists with access to a broader Breakthrough Energy ecosystem of policy, advocacy, and deployment programs, making it a "gold standard" validator for technically ambitious climate hardware companies that traditional VCs often avoid.

$500K – $50M
Sharp Alpha

Sharp Alpha Advisors provides early-stage equity capital and non-dilutive growth financing to companies leveraging consumer competitive behavior, with the latter repaid from revenue generated by acquired customer cohorts.

$1M – $10M
IA Ventures

IA Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage software and frontier technology companies.

$1M – $3M
Revolution

Revolution is an investment firm that has backed founders, communities, and ideas for over two decades, spanning venture capital, entrepreneurship advocacy, and real estate and hospitality investments.

$100K – $1M
Prefix Capital

Prefix Capital is an early-stage venture firm that invests in deep technology companies.

Construct Capital

Construct Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm backing founders rebuilding foundational industries such as manufacturing, logistics, defense, and energy.

$2M – $6M
Alpaca VC

Alpaca VC is a venture capital firm that invests early and supports companies over the long term, focused on what it calls the Aquarius Economy.

$500K – $1.3M
Northpond Ventures

Northpond Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Bethesda, Maryland that invests in life sciences, technology, and related sectors.

$100K – $5M
DVC

Duro VC (DVC) is an early-stage venture firm run by former founders and operators that invests in software companies from pre-seed through pre-IPO, having deployed over $110M across 225+ startups.

Krillion Ventures

Krillion Ventures is a Miami-based venture capital fund investing in early-stage technology companies in healthcare, financial services, and real estate.

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