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Ocampo Capital

Venture capitalActively deploying

San Francisco · Seed–Growth · 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.

Stage
Seed–Growth
Check
$1M – $10M
HQ
San Francisco, US
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2024
Tracked investments
16

Team · 1 people

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What they invest in

from 10 of 16 portfolio companies

Consumer ×8Direct to Consumer ×8Wellness & Fitness ×5Biotech ×2Circular Economy ×2FemTech ×2FoodTech ×2Healthtech ×2

HQs:United States×4

Who they back

founder profiles across 6 portfolio companies

Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program

Y Combinator ×2

Investments · 16 tracked

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Better & Betterbetterandbetter.comin

Better & 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-investorsDreamers VC

Cohere Commercecoherecommerce.com

PartnerKarl Bracken· solo GP

Edulis Laboratoriesedulislabs.com

PartnerKarl Bracken· solo GP

Co-investorsJoyance Partners

Future Fansfuturefans.com𝕏

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 websitekokada.com

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 Biosciencespersephonebiosciences.cominFeb 2021

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

Semaine Health Websitesemainehealth.com

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

Shameless Petsshamelesspets.comin

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-investorsBoro CapitalR/GA VenturesSpiral Sun VenturesTrue.Valor Equity Partners

Small Wondersmallwonder.world

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)Lakewest Venture Partners

Voliwellnessvoliwellness.com

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

ZBioticszbiotics.comin𝕏

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

Zeyashopzeyashop.com

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 LabsKokadaSemaine Health

Portfolio news

latest coverage across their companies

Frequently 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.

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