Ergo Capital
Venture capitalIrvine Β· SeedβGrowth Β· 9 people tracked
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 Β· 9 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 9 of 12 portfolio companiesConsumer Γ4Direct to Consumer Γ3Cybersecurity Γ2Deep Tech Γ2Enterprise Software Γ2Hardware Γ2IoT Γ2SaaS Γ2
HQs:United StatesΓ4MexicoΓ1
Investments Β· 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
Sir Peter Beck(Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer)
Co-investorsBessemer Venture PartnersDCVC (Data Collective)Khosla VenturesKluz VenturesOutset VenturesPromus Ventures+3 more
Aeras Water sells still and sparkling water products.
ConsumerDirect 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+2 more
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)Tony Wong(COO, Founder)Jim Campigli(CMO)inJohn Higgs(VP Global Strategy)inJack Donahue(CFO)inDENNIS VADURA(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsPartners for GrowthPartners for Growth (PFG)
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)
Co-investorsBAM VenturesCalifornia Technology VenturesStructural CapitalTransLink Capital
Ryse makes devices that automate existing window shades and curtains, including motorized add-ons for beaded-chain shades and standard curtain rods, plus a hub for scheduling and voice control.
ConsumerHardwareIoT
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 a small-batch, additive-free, 100% agave tequila made from agave grown in the Highlands of Jalisco, Mexico.
ConsumerDirect to Consumer
Exits Β· 1
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioRocket LabNASDAQ: RKLB
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Rocket Lab Β· simplywall.st Β· Jul 19, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Ergo Capital made?
- Ergo Capital has 12 tracked investments.
- 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 21 tracked co-investors.
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