Fresco Capital
Venture capitalSeed–Series A · 45 people tracked
Investment thesis
Fresco operates through a collaborative global network to source and support capital-efficient businesses led by exceptional teams. The firm provides targeted support at key growth inflection points and leverages its diverse network to connect founders with specialized expertise. Rather than dictating exit strategies, the firm supports founders in pursuing their preferred outcomes, emphasizing founders' autonomy and long-term value creation over predetermined exit timelines.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.
Team · 45 people
from the firm's websiteVenture partner involved in investment and operations with specific focus on the Middle East and North Africa.
Co-founder of e-Zest, focused on experience-driven product engineering for startups and digital transformation for enterprises.
Venture partner with experience in ESG and social impact investment, and author of 'How we live, will be how we work.'
Co-founder and Chief Innovation Officer of Imaginet, a Canadian Microsoft Gold Partner and recognized as the #1 Small to Medium Sized Employer in Canada.
CEO of Runway Innovation Hub, which provides workspace, connections, events and innovation services to a global community of startups and corporates.
Venture partner focused on the connection between culture and technology.
Founder and CEO of Anchorstar, supporting international businesses in exploring the Japanese market. Previously launched Facebook in Japan.
Venture partner involved in investment operations with specific focus on digital health and health tech.
Techno-marketing professional with 15 years of experience in IT services and products domain.
Global Alliance Officer of Zoshinkai Holdings Inc. (Z-kai), one of Japan's largest education companies, overseeing international partnerships, investments, and market strategies.
General Partner at SemperVirens, a strategic early-stage fund focused on the future of work.
Director of Strategy at Anchorstar, supporting startups and organizations in entering and expanding in the Japanese market.
Founder of 37 Angels, a network that invests in early-stage startups and trains women in startup investing, and Assistant Dean at Columbia Business School.
Founder of Narramur, a communications firm that blends narrative and technology.
Founder and CEO of Women's Startup Lab, a Bay Area accelerator that empowers female-led startups through leadership development, networking, and innovation support.
Digital media and e-commerce CTO, software developer, startup founder, technology consultant, and board advisor with angel investing experience.
Co-founder and executive director of FTA, an international architecture design firm with over 700 hi-tech projects across China, and active promoter of responsible building design standards.
Teaches digital transformation in government at Harvard Kennedy School and advises non-profits and advocacy groups on open data, urban innovation, and community building.
Managing Director of Pearson's English Direct Delivery Business, responsible for multiple global business units including Wall Street English in China.
Founder and CEO of Catalia Health, a patient care management company, with nearly two decades of experience in healthcare technology.
Co-founder and advisor of Peatix.com, Japan's leading community event management platform, advocating for transformation in education toward creativity and deep learning.
21st century futurist who believes unstable times create significant opportunities.
Entrepreneur and technologist, currently CTO at Fruit Street Health, a telehealth company with diabetes prevention solutions.
Advisor to emerging companies creating new markets with advanced technology.
Award-winning journalist and entrepreneur who co-founded and led News Deeply in 2012, a network of digital media platforms engaging stakeholders on global challenges.
Managing Partner at Talent Distillery Inc., a global talent management consulting firm specializing in HR development for innovative companies.
Human-centered innovation expert with 10+ years of experience and background in industrial design and design research, running a design consultancy in China.
Leads startup initiatives at Singularity University, helping founders tackle global problems using exponential technologies.
Co-founder of Main Hub, a co-working and incubation space in Lisbon, and co-founder of the IoT Portuguese Community.
Co-founder of InnoFoco, a brand, design, and innovation consultancy that brings together private, public, and non-profit sectors for social impact.
Veteran of over 20 years in enterprise IT projects, programming, and software development methods, and co-founder of Knowledge21.
IT consultant with over 20 years of experience in driving business growth through technical expertise and strategic leadership.
Co-founder and partner of Jenerate Partners, an innovation and Japan market entry consulting firm.
Veteran of over 20 years executing new business ventures in life sciences and chemicals, focused on creating value from novel scientific platforms.
Managing Director of SIGMAXYZ, leveraging expertise in consulting, digital transformation, and investment to support startups and enterprises in business creation.
Partner at JMDedu, a leading edtech media and community in China, responsible for international partnerships, deal sourcing, and market entry.
Author of eight books including the award-winning 'The Leader's Guide to Radical Management: Re-inventing the Workplace for the 21st Century.'
Director of LEO Science & Tech Hub Japan/Korea, an external innovation arm of global pharmaceutical company LEO Pharma.
Founder of his own venture since 2014, previously led international product efforts at Airbnb and Twitter, launched Firefox on Android at Mozilla, built global products at Google, and led strategic initiatives at SAP and IBM Research.
Co-founder and founding CEO of InstallShield Software. Following its sale to Macrovision, has focused on mentoring technology entrepreneurs.
Serial technology entrepreneur and founder/CEO of Outblaze, a conglomerate specializing in gaming, cloud technology, and mobile software.
What they invest in
from 10 of 54 portfolio companiesSaaS ×6EdTech ×4Data & Infrastructure ×3Healthtech ×3AI & Machine Learning ×2B2B Marketplaces ×2Biotech ×2Digital Health ×2
HQs:United States×6Canada×1
Investments · 54 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBasepair is a SaaS platform for analyzing and storing genomic data in the cloud, designed for research scientists and bioinformaticians. It provisions into customers' own AWS accounts to manage storage and compute while keeping data in place, eliminating data movement and reducing cloud costs.
BiotechCloud ComputingSaaS
Cognotion develops immersive digital training programs for frontline healthcare workers, using storytelling, simulations, and interactive modules to improve patient care and workforce readiness. The platform helps healthcare institutions train staff in areas such as dementia care, clinical skills, and communication.
Digital HealthEdTechGamingHealthtechNew York City, US
Edvisor is a recruiting platform that connects education agencies and schools to manage student enrollments, program searches, and commission payments in one system. The platform serves international education agencies and schools seeking to streamline recruitment and enrollment processes.
B2B MarketplacesEdTechHR TechSaaSVancouver, CA
Enable Us provides buyer enablement capabilities that allow customers to view tailored content and get answers. The company was acquired by Mindtickle, a revenue enablement and operations platform.
Enterprise SoftwareSaaS
Evidation collects and analyzes real-world health data from millions of community members to enable clinical research and health programs across various medical conditions. The platform partners with healthcare organizations, biomedical firms, government agencies, and nonprofits to drive discoveries and inform healthcare decision-making using everyday health data.
BiotechData & InfrastructureDigital HealthHealthtech
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General Assembly delivers tech bootcamps and workforce training programs to help individuals launch technology careers, while serving companies seeking to build diverse tech talent pipelines. The company operates as a talent and skills development platform within the broader tech education and career services industry.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechFuture of WorkHR Tech<UNKNOWN>
Glimpse K12 provides analytics and evaluation tools for K-12 school districts to track instructional resource utilization, measure alignment between strategy and classroom practice, and identify which spending drives student outcomes.
Data & InfrastructureEdTechSaaSHuntsville, US
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Connecting international brands with university students in Hong Kong, China, and Taiwan
Social intelligence software for modern marketing and sales
Pipedrive is a cloud-based customer relationship management (CRM) platform designed for small and medium-sized businesses to manage sales pipelines, track leads, and automate sales processes. The platform provides visual sales funnel management, email marketing integration, customer tracking, and reporting tools to help sales teams close more deals efficiently.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSales TechNew York, US
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Spire operates a constellation of nanosatellites that collect granular Earth and environmental data from orbit, providing analytics for climate, logistics, and community protection. The company serves customers in industries including logistics, environmental monitoring, and government sectors.
Climate TechData & InfrastructureLogistics & Supply ChainSpace TechVienna, Virginia, US
Storetasker is a platform that connects businesses with expert designers and developers for project-based work, enabling companies to quickly scale their creative and technical capabilities.
B2B MarketplacesFuture of WorkHealthtechSaaSNew York City, US
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Fresco Capital invest at?
- Fresco Capital invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Fresco Capital focus on?
- Fresco Capital focuses on Sector Agnostic.
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