Darco Capital — Full Portfolio

1confirmation is an early-stage venture fund that backs founders working on decentralization of the web.

Crypto & Web3

Nick Tomaino(Founder)

Co-investorsHaystackPropel Venture Partners

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

Co-investorsACE & Company

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 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)

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

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.

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

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce

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 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)

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

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

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

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

Consumer

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

Consumer

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

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

Michael Rubin(Founder)in

Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzG SquaredLakeside CapitalPrysm CapitalSoftBank Vision FundTrue North Cos.

Co-investorsStage 2 Capital

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)inSteven H(Founder)

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

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

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

Philadelphia, US

Rafael Ilishayev(Founder)inYakir Gola(Founder)in

Co-investorsA-Rod CorpAccelHeadlineHeadline Growth Management, LLCPalm Tree Crew InvestmentsSoftBank Vision Fund+2 more

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 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 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

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)

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)

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

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

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

Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaSNew York City, US

Ryan Schrack(Founder)inDennis Thankachan(Founder)

Co-investorsAmplo VenturesContraryLudlow VenturesRidge VenturesZigg Capital

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 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 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

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

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 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.

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 ArnoldRobert Smith(Founder)inBob Smith

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

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 produces dairy products with measured and offset carbon footprints.

AgTechClimate TechFoodTechPortland, US

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

Co-investorsGlobal Brain

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

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

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 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

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 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)inDeniz Kent(Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder)inDeniz Kent, Ph.D.(Founder)inDeclan Jones(Founder)inShahram Misaghi

Co-investorsBaruch Future VenturesMayfield FundSolari CapitalBreakthrough Energy VenturesTet Ventures

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

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

AdTechMarketing TechSaaS

Organic nitro cold brew coffee (acquired by UPTIME Energy)

Co-investorsElizabeth Street VenturesOregon Venture FundWinklevoss Capital

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

BiotechCleantechClimate TechNew MaterialsSan Francisco, US

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

Co-investorsAP VenturesClimacticCollaborative FundJuniperNecessary Ventures

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

Consumer

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)Alek Koenig(Founder)in

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

Co-investorsKarlani Capital

Co-investorsA-Rod Corp

Philadelphia, US

Tiffanie Stanard(Executive Officer, Director)Kathryn Finney(Director)

Co-investorsBlack OperatorREFASHIOND VenturesThe BFM Fund

Co-investorsTarget Global

Treez provides automation software for cannabis retailers that reduces manual work in order management and invoice processing.

SaaS

Co-investorsARC Angel FundSalveo CapitalWGD Capital, L.P.

Underdog Fantasy offers a sports predictions and betting product where users make picks on team outcomes, spreads, totals, moneylines, and parlays for entry amounts from $1 to $2,000.

ConsumerGamingSports Tech

Co-investors305 VenturesAcies InvestmentsBackwards CapitalMantis CapitalNight CapitalPROOF+4 more

Virta Health offers a personalized nutrition program and digital health platform to help people reverse type 2 diabetes and obesity.

Digital HealthHealthtechSan Francisco, US

Sami Inkinen(Founder)in

Co-investorsBronze InvestmentsChamaeleonGreat Oaks Venture CapitalNFXObvious VenturesPlayground Global+5 more

The Watch Box is an online retailer of new and pre-owned luxury watches, fine jewelry, and designer handbags, carrying brands such as Rolex, Patek Philippe, OMEGA, Cartier, and Hermès.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce

Zero Bond appears to be a members-based organization with pages for membership applications and member access.

Co-investorsRosecliff Ventures