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Venture capitalIrvine · Seed–Growth · 10 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Ergo Capital provides equity financing to early and growth stage companies that are commercializing products or funding growth toward a tangible milestone. The firm emphasizes offering more than capital, leveraging its team and advisors' networks across tech, real estate, consumer goods and financial sectors to help portfolio companies meet their targets. It maintains a flexible structure and can add debt to its equity investments, allowing entrepreneurs to retain control while growing revenue toward profitability. Ergo actively seeks new investments across technology and consumer product sectors, having backed companies ranging from gaming and artificial intelligence to bottled water and tequila.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 2, 2026.
Team · 10 people
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What they invest in
from 9 of 12 portfolio companiesConsumer ×4Direct to Consumer ×3Cybersecurity ×2Deep Tech ×2Enterprise Software ×2Hardware ×2IoT ×2SaaS ×2
HQs:United States×4Canada×1Mexico×1
Investments · 12 tracked
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Rocket Lab develops launch vehicles and space systems for commercial space access and satellite deployment.
Deep TechHardwareSpace TechLong Beach, US
Peter Beck(Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer, Chair of the Board)in
Co-investorsBessemer Venture PartnersDCVC (Data Collective)Draft Ventures LlcGen CapitalIndustrious VenturesKhosla Ventures+7 more
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Aēras water produces premium bottled water with emphasis on sophisticated design and sustainable environmental practices.
Circular EconomyConsumerDirect to Consumer
Automox provides an IT automation platform that helps modern organizations manage and automate their IT operations.
CybersecurityDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSBoulder, US
John Prassl(Executive Officer, Director)Justin TalericoinRajat Bhargava(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardChris Marks(Director)in
Co-investorsCRV (Charles River Ventures)Firebrand VenturesGula Tech AdventuresKoch Disruptive TechnologiesService Provider CapitalTechOperators Venture Capital+6 more
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Badu Networks builds software and appliance solutions that increase TCP data delivery speed over wired and wireless connections by optimizing the transport layer of the network stack.
Cloud ComputingData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareIoTSaaSIrvine, US
Dennis Vadura(CEO/CTO, Founder)inTony Wong(COO, Founder)inKEVIN TSAI(Executive Officer)inJim Campigli(CMO)inJohn Higgs(VP Global Strategy)inJack Donahue(CFO)in
ZENERGY makes caffeinated functional products, including chewing gum and strips, designed to give consumers a convenient energy boost during daily activities such as driving, working, and travel.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & Fitness
Telemynd provides telehealth mental health care through a nationwide network of licensed providers, matching patients to providers based on their needs and coordinating ongoing care.
Digital HealthHealthtechMental Health
Patrick Herguth(CEO)in
Ergo Holdings is a privately-held investment group operating across multiple countries that invests in real estate, venture capital, workspace management, and content production.
Sector Agnostic
BoardPeter Polydorin
PNO provides cybersecurity, AI-driven solutions, and high-performance computing for organizations in aerospace, edge computing, public safety, and critical infrastructure.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityDeep TechDefense Tech
Tequila Tromba is an artisanal tequila producer in Jalisco, Mexico that emphasizes small-batch, additive-free spirits crafted according to traditional methods.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechJalisco, MX
Marco Cedano(Master Distiller)Lilia Quintero(Master Distiller)in
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
CancergeneticsGamevice
Exits · 1
1 IPOsRocket LabNASDAQ: RKLB
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesAutomox · trysignalbase.com · Mar 25, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Ergo Capital made?
- Ergo Capital has 12 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited.
- What stage does Ergo Capital invest at?
- Ergo Capital invests at the Seed, Series A, Growth stages.
- What sectors does Ergo Capital focus on?
- Ergo Capital focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Consumer, Gaming.
- Where is Ergo Capital located?
- Ergo Capital is headquartered in Irvine, US.
- Who does Ergo Capital co-invest with?
- Ergo Capital most often shares deals with Bessemer Venture Partners, CRV (Charles River Ventures), DCVC (Data Collective), among 27 tracked co-investors.
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