Factor Capital
Venture capitalPre-Seed–Seed · 1 people tracked
Investment thesis
Factor Capital invests in early stage companies applying emerging technologies. Its published thinking emphasizes a shift from an 'engineer gap' to an 'operator gap' as software moves into traditional industries, the lowering of barriers to new company formation, and the growing importance of AI interfaces such as MCP. The firm also writes extensively about crypto markets, high-performance blockchains, crypto applications, and data ownership, suggesting a focus on AI and crypto/blockchain-driven products at the earliest stages.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 1 people
from the firm's website
Jake Dwyer has spent about two decades building and investing in companies that apply emerging technology to established industries. He previously led venture at GSR Markets and was GM of Venn at Two Sigma, held leadership roles at startups including HyperScience, Handy (acquired by Angi) and Instinctiv Technologies (acquired by SoundCloud), and is an active angel and professional investor in over 50 businesses.
Investments · 1 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathFrequently asked questions
- What stage does Factor Capital invest at?
- Factor Capital invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does Factor Capital focus on?
- Factor Capital focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Crypto & Web3, Deep Tech.
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