Ocampo Capital
Venture capitalActively deployingSan Francisco · Seed · 1 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Ocampo Capital positions itself as a 'trajectory amplifier' for consumer businesses, combining seed-stage investment with operations consulting and hands-on operational support. It targets founders looking to scale efficiently, helping them reduce risk, increase returns, and expand distribution across sales channels and retail banners to drive top-line growth. The firm draws on deep operational and retail leadership experience to advise, support, and invest in consumer companies pursuing their growth aspirations.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 1 people
from the firm's websiteWhat they invest in
from 10 of 14 portfolio companiesConsumer ×9Direct to Consumer ×8Wellness & Fitness ×5Biotech ×2Circular Economy ×2FemTech ×2FoodTech ×2Healthtech ×2
HQs:United States×4
Who they back
founder profiles across 6 portfolio companiesAccelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
Investments · 14 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBetter & Better develops and sells oral care products including toothpaste and sonic toothbrushes formulated with natural, clean ingredients and designed to support whole-body health while minimizing environmental impact.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerHardwareWellness & Fitness
Vladimir Vukicevic(Co-founder & CEO)inMary Costa(Co-founder & Marketing Advisor)inJerry Hu(Co-founder & COO)in
PartnerKarl Bracken· solo GP
Co-investorsFifth Quarter VenturesDreamers VC
PartnerKarl Bracken· solo GP
Future Fans sells activity boxes that teach the rules of sports to children ages 4 to 8 through storybooks, activity books, games, and toys.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerSports TechColumbus, US
Mike Schroder(Founder)inMichael Gold(Executive Officer, Director)
PartnerKarl Bracken· solo GP
Kokada produces refined sugar-free, vegan, and peanut-free snacks made with organic ingredients for consumers seeking healthier treat options.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechWellness & Fitness
Breanna(Co-founder)Jared(Co-founder)
PartnerKarl Bracken· solo GP
Persephone develops a synbiotic supplement for infants that combines probiotics (keystone Bifidobacterium strains) with prebiotics found in human breast milk to replenish gut bacteria linked to digestion, immunity, and development.
BiotechConsumerDigital HealthFemTechHealthtechSan Diego, US
Stephen Van Dien(CTO)inStephanie Culler(CEO)in
PartnerKarl Bracken· solo GP
Co-investorsFirst Bight VenturesPropel Bio PartnersBioBritFifty YearsHemi Ventures, LlcPioneer+13 more
Semaine develops clinically studied natural supplements for women's hormonal health, addressing needs such as PMS, peri/menopause, bladder and urinary tract health, and hormone balance.
Direct to ConsumerFemTechWellness & Fitness
PartnerKarl Bracken· solo GP
Co-investorsKarpReilly
Shameless Pets makes soft, chewy dog treats formulated with real beef and upcycled ingredients like sweet potatoes, free from grain, corn, and soy.
Circular EconomyConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
PartnerKarl Bracken· solo GP
Co-investorsAgman PartnersBoro CapitalR/GA VenturesSpiral Sun VenturesTrue.Valor Equity Partners
Small Wonder makes waterless powder-based shampoo and hair care products that activate in a patented refillable bottle, marketed to consumers seeking salon-grade results with lower environmental impact.
Circular EconomyConsumerDirect to Consumer
Stephanie Farsht(Founder)in
PartnerKarl Bracken· solo GP
Co-investorsChicago Early Growth Ventures (CEGV)Josephine CollectiveLakewest Venture Partners
Voli makes powdered superfood drink mixes for hydration, energy, and recovery, formulated with natural ingredients like coconut water, sea moss, marine magnesium, and green tea, with no added sugar or artificial additives.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & Fitness
PartnerKarl Bracken· solo GP
Z Biotic develops genetically engineered probiotics designed to improve daily health and wellbeing.
BiotechConsumerHealthtechWellness & FitnessSan Francisco, US
Stephen Lamb(Founder)inZack Abbott(CEO)Louise Qi(Chief of Staff)Melissa Hines(Director of People Ops)Geneva Alewine(Recruiting Coordinator)Todd Jones(Senior Director of Omnichannel Strategy)
PartnerKarl Bracken· solo GP
Co-investorsAble PartnersBabel VenturesChampion Hill VenturesFJ LabsFundamental VenturesGoat Rodeo Capital+18 more
ZEYA sells plant-based, vegan home fragrance products such as diffusers and scented fragrance cards, formulated without phthalates or parabens and marketed as pet-friendly.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
PartnerKarl Bracken· solo GP
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
Better and BetterEdulis Labs
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesFrequently asked questions
- How many investments has Ocampo Capital made?
- Ocampo Capital has 14 tracked investments.
- What stage does Ocampo Capital invest at?
- Ocampo Capital invests at the Seed stage.
- What is Ocampo Capital's typical check size?
- Ocampo Capital typically writes checks of $1M – $10M.
- What sectors does Ocampo Capital focus on?
- Ocampo Capital focuses on Consumer.
- Where is Ocampo Capital located?
- Ocampo Capital is headquartered in San Francisco, US.
- Who does Ocampo Capital co-invest with?
- Ocampo Capital most often shares deals with Y Combinator, First Bight Ventures, FJ Labs, among 30 tracked co-investors.
From the blog
visit blog ↗Ocampo Capital recently published newsletters examining deceptive marketing practices in wellness products, behavioral economics concepts witnessed during post-fire recovery, and the historical foundations of Renaissance Florence compared to modern innovation ecosystems. AI summary
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