Portola Valley · Pre-Seed–Seed · 1 people tracked
Investment thesis
Leadout Capital is an early-stage venture fund centered on founder-market fit, backing founders whose lived experience and knowledge give them an edge in the markets they pursue.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 25, 2026.
Team · 1 people
from public directories
What they invest in
from 34 of 55 portfolio companiesSaaS ×13AI & Machine Learning ×12Enterprise Software ×8Data & Infrastructure ×6Fintech ×6Consumer ×5Healthtech ×5Logistics & Supply Chain ×4
HQs:United States×21United Kingdom×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 17 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×112 founders×33 founders×14+ founders×2
Where their founders studiedfrom 13 founders with education data
Harvard University ×2The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) ×2
Where their founders worked beforefrom 15 founders with career history
Facebook ×3
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
Investments · 55 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 12024 · 12023 · 22021 · 12019 · 12018 · 17 dated
San Jose, US
ARTHUR JOHNSON(Director)DICKSON CHU(Director)GREG AVIS(Director)OTXIN ECHAIDE(Executive Officer)JIM KOSHLAND(Director)SHELLEY HARRISON(Director)
Board seatYun-Fang Juan· per SEC Form D · filed Apr 2018
AtoB provides fleet fuel cards that consolidate fuel, vehicle maintenance, repairs, tolls, and operational expenses for businesses operating private fleets, OTR carriers, or single-vehicle operations.
FintechLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSSan Francisco, US
Vignan Velivela(Founder and CEO)in
Co-investorsCleo CapitalContraryDesigner FundGeneral CatalystJetstreamLigature VC+7 more
Axiom Cloud develops software solutions for cooling systems to improve their economic, environmental, and operational sustainability.
AI & Machine LearningCleantechClimate TechEnterprise SoftwareIoTSaaSSan Jose, US
AMRIT ROBBINS(Executive Officer, Director)inNIKHIL SARALKAR(Director)in
BoardERNST SACK(Director)in
Co-investorsBlue Bear Capital PartnersBrighter CapitalFrontier Venture CapitalLorimer VenturesMomenta VenturesUlu Ventures+2 more
Co-investorsAfore CapitalFikaChapter OneEssence Venture Capital
BiggerPicture builds AI-driven scheduling and coordination software for freight shippers, carriers, and logistics facilities to manage supply chain operations in real-time.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSan Francisco, US
Deema Adada(Founder)inGuillaume Lo Re(Founder)in
Co-investorsGraham Walker VentureY Combinator
BlockSpaces builds ARCC, infrastructure that automates contract enforcement and Bitcoin collateral management so banks and institutional market participants can offer Bitcoin-backed loans, forwards, and structured products.
Crypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFintechTampa, US
Gabe Higgins(Director)Rosa Shores(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardChris Sullivan(Director)Steven Brownlie(Director)in
Co-investorsFlorida FundersBrighter CapitalGTMfund
Boh provides a managed service that handles repairs, preventive maintenance, and compliance for commercial restaurant kitchens, offering 13 bookable service lines individually or as a single Kitchen Coverage plan.
B2B MarketplacesFoodTechSaaS
Co-investorsBrighter CapitalTBD Angels
Castro Labs develops consumer social products designed to help people feel connected.
ConsumerSocialSan Francisco, US
Co-investorsf7 VenturesScribble Ventures
Co-investorsBrighter Capital
Cloudsmith outlines its operating principles, emphasizing automation, cloud-native design, transparency, and customer involvement in building its software.
Cloud ComputingCybersecurityDeveloper ToolsBelfast, GB
Glenn Weinsteinin
Co-investorsTCVBrighter CapitalMMC VenturesTapestry VCTechstart VenturesShasta Ventures
Creatify builds an AI system that generates, tests, and optimizes advertising creative automatically at scale across channels and audiences.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningMarketing TechMountain View, US
Yinan Na(Executive Officer, Director)inChaz Z(Founder)Yinan (Steven) Na(Founder)Katie Wu(Founder)inLedell Wu(Founder)inXin Zhou(Director)in
Co-investorsComcast VenturesKindred VenturesNFDGWndrCoBrighter CapitalCreator Ventures+3 more
CropConex is a supply chain management platform for the coffee industry that consolidates inventory, contracts, orders, and logistics into a single interface.
AgTechB2B MarketplacesEnterprise SoftwareFintechFoodTechLogistics & Supply ChainHighland, US
Brianna Dickey(Founder)in
Co-investorsGROOVE CAPITALTechstarsLombardstreet Ventures
CRS is a Credit Reporting Agency offering an all-in-one credit data API that provides access to Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion credit reports along with public records and alternative data.
Data & InfrastructureFintechSaaS
Co-investorsBrighter CapitalEscalate Capital PartnersMS&AD Ventures
Data-Driven Bioscience develops Duoseq, a cancer genomics platform that performs simultaneous DNA and RNA analysis from a single sample, delivering comprehensive molecular profiling results in two days for use in clinical diagnostics and research.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesDurham, US
Sandeep Dave(Founder)in
Co-investorsHAWKTAILY Combinator
ENDVR is a sell-through enablement platform connecting brands, retailers, and frontline sales associates to drive wholesale sell-through through consumer cashback, sales incentives, digital education, display maintenance, and market insights.
Retail TechSaaSSales Tech
Co-investorsCompanyon Ventures
Expo is a platform that helps creators and enterprises build and publish applications.
Cloud ComputingCreator EconomyData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareTravel & HospitalitySan Francisco, US
Charlie Cheever(Founder)inJames Ide(Founder)inBrett Gough(Executive Officer, Director)Tracey Straub(Executive Officer, Director)Douglas Moring(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsA.Capital VenturesAvenir Growth CapitalBrighter CapitalRed Swan VenturesY CombinatorGeorgian
First Bite provides a sales and relationship management platform connecting food manufacturers directly with foodservice operators.
FoodTechMarketing TechSaaSSales TechRedwood City, US
Reed McCord(CEO)Matthew Haun(Director)Aaron Hurst(Director)
Co-investorsBread And Butter Ventures, LlcPathbreaker Ventures
Co-investorsBrighter Capital
Medfinder is an online medication-finding service that searches pharmacies, distributors, and specialty providers to locate prescription drugs in stock near a patient, including controlled substances, specialty drugs, and medications affected by shortages.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtech
Kraftful helps product teams gather user feedback and build products that users want through iterative, user-centered development practices.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Francisco, US
Yana Welinder(Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsBrighter Capitalf7 VenturesY CombinatorSamsung NextVentureSouq
Latii offers FORUM, an AI-driven management platform for the window and door industry that automates the quote-to-install process, using AI agents to analyze blueprints, generate material lists and quotes, and manage installation scheduling and quality checks.
AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechSaaSNew York, US
Santiago Bueno Velasco(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Juan Pascual Orero(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardRaja Ghawi(Director)in
Co-investorsAct One VenturesBrighter CapitalEra VenturesFoundamentalNine Four Ventures
Laws of Motion is a women's apparel brand that sells clothing—including pants, dresses, blazers, and matching sets—sized using AI, with a fit quiz to match customers to their size.
AI & Machine LearningDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
Carly Bigi(Founder)in
Co-investorsCorazon CapitalDorm RoomIrishAngels
Liferaft is a technology-enabled administration platform for building custom health benefits programs, including HRAs and alternatives to fully insured group health insurance, aimed at businesses and partners who can white-label its products.
HealthtechInsurTechSaaS
Co-investorsBrighter CapitalXYZ Venture CapitalOceans Ventures
Lovewick is a free mobile app for couples, offering a library of over 1,000 conversation question cards, 750+ date ideas, relationship reminders, journaling, and research-based relationship advice on iOS and Android.
ConsumerSocialWellness & FitnessSan Francisco, US
Ali Maggioncalda(Founder)
Co-investorsCorazon Capital
Matterport provides 3D imaging and digital twin technology for real estate, construction, facilities management, and property marketing, enabling clients to visualize spaces remotely and make data-driven decisions.
Construction TechConsumerEnterprise SoftwarePropTechSunnyvale, US
Matt Bell(Founder)David Gausebeck(Founder/CTO)inRJ Pittman(CEO)inWillian Brown(Chief Executive Officer)Michael Beebe(Chief Operating Officer)Matthew Bell(Chief Strategy Officer)
Co-investorsBrighter CapitalCapria VenturesDCM VenturesFelicis VenturesGoresiGlobe Partners+16 more
Momentum is an AI-native revenue orchestration platform that captures customer interactions and turns them into structured CRM data, automatically updating fields and running GTM workflows.
AI & Machine LearningSaaSSales Tech
Co-investorsBasis Set VenturesStage 2 CapitalInovia Capital
Near Space Labs provides high-resolution 7cm geospatial imagery captured from stratospheric altitudes, serving government, utilities, insurance, and environmental monitoring applications with frequent data refresh cycles and wide-scale coverage.
Climate TechData & InfrastructureSpace Tech
Rema Matevosyan(Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsAt One VenturesBlackhorn VenturesBold Capital PartnersCrosslink CapitalDraper AssociatesGreen Egg Ventures+7 more
Mill Valley, US
ANDREA CHAVEZ(Executive Officer, Director)DANIEL PUTTERMAN(Executive Officer, Director)JED PUTTERMAN(Director)
Co-investorsDBL PartnersQualcomm Ventures
Co-investorsClocktower Ventures
R-Zero provides AI software that reduces HVAC energy consumption in buildings by 20-40% using real-time occupancy and air quality data, with no infrastructure changes required.
CleantechEnterprise SoftwareIoT
Co-investorsCivilization Ventures Management, LlcDBL PartnersQualcomm VenturesUpfront Ventures
Series is a digital financial platform combining banking, crypto custody and back-office software for institutions and corporations.
Co-investorsMiroma VenturesScribble Ventures
Stellation Care provides an analytics platform that uses AI and nationwide Medicare and Medicaid claims data to score provider performance by patient phenotype, helping health plans build and optimize networks and match patients to higher-performing providers.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureHealthtech
Co-investorsMedMountain Ventures
Streamlane is an AI-driven parcel spend management platform that consolidates shipping data, automates invoice audits, models carrier and network changes, and benchmarks rates to reduce shipping costs.
AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
Co-investorsBrighter CapitalSarah Smith
TeamLift runs a program that trains selected employees ("Champions") to lead AI adoption within their teams, using individual assessments and personalized curricula with 1:1 expert instruction.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechFuture of Work
Co-investorsBrighter CapitalOktogon Ventures
The Vendry is an online marketplace where companies source event venues, vendors, and inspiration for corporate and brand events.
MarketplacesMedia & EntertainmentSaaS
Co-investorsThe 98Founder CollectiveOperator PartnersPrimary VenturesStellation CapitalWGI Group
The Cut builds business software and tools for barbers to manage their operations and client relationships, serving independent barbers and barbershops.
Future of WorkMarketplacesSaaSFairfax, US
Obi Omile Jr(Founder)in
Co-investorsNextGen Venture PartnersPrototype CapitalTechstarsElevate Capital
YourPath provides mental health counseling, substance use disorder treatment, peer support, and telehealth services, including on-demand assessments, individual therapy, and group sessions.
Digital HealthHealthtechMental HealthKentucky, US
Co-investorsBread And Butter Ventures, LlcBrighter CapitalGROOVE CAPITALStone Mountain Ventures
Rows marked “SEC filing” are inferred from directors named on the company's SEC Form D — public regulatory data, not a portfolio list published by the firm.
Exits · 2
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioBasisacq. by DigitsKraftfulacq. by Amplitude
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesMomentum · kalkine.ca · Aug 24, 2026
Near Space Labs · fortuneindia.com · Jul 17, 2026
Matterport · pathfounders.com · Jul 14, 2026
Expo · finsmes.com · Apr 17, 2026
Series · oxide.computer · Feb 10, 2026
AtoB · finance.yahoo.com · Dec 1, 2025
BlockSpaces · prnewswire.com · Sep 10, 2025
Kraftful · amplitude.com · Jul 10, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Leadout Capital made?
- Leadout Capital has 54 tracked investments, 3 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Leadout Capital invest at?
- Leadout Capital invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What is Leadout Capital's typical check size?
- Leadout Capital typically writes checks of $250K – $1.5M.
- What sectors does Leadout Capital focus on?
- Leadout Capital focuses on Consumer, Data & Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Media & Entertainment, Retail Tech, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Leadout Capital located?
- Leadout Capital is headquartered in Portola Valley, US.
- Does Leadout Capital lead rounds?
- Yes, Leadout Capital leads investment rounds.
- Who does Leadout Capital co-invest with?
- Leadout Capital most often shares deals with Brighter Capital, Y Combinator, Qualcomm Ventures, among 86 tracked co-investors.
Co-investors · 14
Crosslink Capital is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm investing in enterprise and consumer technology startups across North America.
Lombardstreet Ventures is a pre-seed and seed-stage venture capital firm based in Woodside, California, investing primarily in U.S. companies with a preference for Silicon Valley teams. The firm focuses on B2B software, SaaS applications, developer tools, infrastructure software, deep tech, API-first platforms, open source, and AI, while remaining open to exceptional opportunities across sectors aligned with strong founders and compelling visions.
Toyota Ventures is a venture capital firm headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area that makes early-stage investments in startups globally.
Greylock Partners is an early-stage venture capital firm that partners with founders building companies from inception. Its partners make only one or two new investments per year to focus deeply on each partnership.
New Enterprise Associates (NEA) is a venture capital firm that invests in and provides long-term support to founders building new companies.
True Ventures is a venture capital firm established in 2005 that focuses on early-stage technology companies, with operations based in Silicon Valley.
DST Global is a global internet-focused investment firm that backs fast-growing, high-value internet companies. It does not solicit or accept retail investors.
Great Oaks Venture Capital is a New York-based early-stage investor that partners with founders at the earliest stages of company building across the United States.
Gusto is a US-focused payroll, benefits, HR and compliance software platform for small businesses, offering an accountant partner program (Gusto Pro) with a multi-client dashboard and revenue share.
Pear VC is a venture capital firm that backs founders from the earliest stages through its PearX accelerator and seed investing programs.
Blockchain Capital is a venture firm that has partnered with crypto builders since 2013, investing across the blockchain and digital asset ecosystem.
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Firms observed investing alongside Leadout Capital, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with Leadout Capital's recorded portfolio.
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