Ocampo Capital
Venture capitalActively deployingSan Francisco · Seed–Growth · 1 people tracked
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 website
What they invest in
from 7 of 16 portfolio companiesConsumer ×6Direct to Consumer ×5Biotech ×2Circular Economy ×2Healthtech ×2Wellness & Fitness ×2FemTech ×1FoodTech ×1
HQs:United States×4
Who they back
founder profiles across 5 portfolio companiesAccelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
Investments · 16 tracked
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Better & Better makes natural oral care products, including vegan and organic toothpaste free of SLS, parabens, and fluoride, plus kids' multivitamin toothpaste and reusable-jar floss.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & Fitness
PartnerKarl Bracken· solo GP
PartnerKarl Bracken· solo GP
PartnerKarl Bracken· solo GP
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 Schroder(Executive Officer, Director)Michael Gold(Executive Officer, Director)
PartnerKarl Bracken· solo GP
PartnerKarl Bracken· solo GP
Kokada makes coconut-based spreads and dunkable snacks marketed as lower-sugar, "better for you" treats, using organic, natural, peanut-free, gluten-free, and refined-sugar-free ingredients.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
PartnerKarl Bracken· solo GP
Persephone Biosciences develops a synbiotic (probiotic and prebiotic combination) supplement for infants designed to replenish key beneficial gut bacteria.
BiotechFemTechHealthtechSan Diego, US
Stephanie Culler(Founder/CEO)inStephen Van Dien(Founder/CTO)in
PartnerKarl Bracken· solo GP
Co-investorsBioBritFifty YearsFirst Bight VenturesHemi Ventures, LlcY CombinatorDCVC (Data Collective)+1 more
PartnerKarl Bracken· solo GP
Shameless Pets makes dog and cat treats using upcycled real fruits and vegetables, produced in the USA.
Circular EconomyConsumerDirect to Consumer
PartnerKarl Bracken· solo GP
Co-investorsBoro 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
PartnerKarl Bracken· solo GP
Co-investorsChicago Early Growth Ventures (CEGV)
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)
PartnerKarl Bracken· solo GP
Co-investorsAble PartnersBabel VenturesChampion Hill VenturesFundamental VenturesGoat Rodeo CapitalHyperguap+6 more
PartnerKarl Bracken· solo GP
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesFrequently asked questions
- How many investments has Ocampo Capital made?
- Ocampo Capital has 16 tracked investments.
- What stage does Ocampo Capital invest at?
- Ocampo Capital invests at the Seed, Growth stages.
- 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, Fifty Years, First Bight Ventures, among 24 tracked co-investors.
From the blog
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