OPAMP CAPITAL
Venture capitalLos Angeles · Pre-Seed–Seed · 5 people tracked
Investment thesis
OpAmp Capital believes the next decade will see dramatic expansion in space, applied AI, drones, automation, and defense technology sectors. The firm partners with entrepreneurs developing innovative technologies and business models that disrupt existing markets through economies of scale, proprietary data, lower costs, superior offerings, or unique capabilities. The firm values experienced management teams with well-defined target markets, sustainable products, detailed business models, and financial plans, and seeks companies with some market validation through early revenue.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.
Team · 5 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 14 of 16 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×6Deep Tech ×6Space Tech ×6Defense Tech ×5Data & Infrastructure ×2Digital Health ×2Energy ×2Healthtech ×2
HQs:United States×2Poland×1
Investments · 16 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathApella provides an ambient AI platform that connects to the EHR to give hospital surgical teams real-time operating room intelligence, case duration forecasts, and automated documentation.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtech
Co-investorsK2 HealthVenturesLayout VenturesTwine VenturesVensana Capital
AstroComm Technologies is a company focused on satellite communications, offering consulting, products, and solutions.
Deep TechSpace Tech
Co-investorsE2MC Ventures
Blackshark.ai builds AI infrastructure that converts satellite and drone imagery into operational intelligence for understanding the physical world.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeep Tech
Co-investorsIsaiISAI GestionM12 (Microsoft's Venture Fund)Point72 VenturesGaingelsIn-Q-Tel
Cognitive Space develops AI-driven automation software for satellite operations, enabling constellation operators to scale while meeting operational requirements.
AI & Machine LearningDefense TechSaaSSpace TechHouston, US
Marc Bell(Co-Founder and CEO)Guy de Carufel(CEO & Founder)Dax Garner(CTO)Jeff Edwards(VP of Engineering)Hanna Steplewska(Executive Officer, Director)Jennifer Roberts(Director)in
Co-investorsCapital InnovatorsCreative Destruction Lab (CDL)Draper AssociatesGlasswing VenturesGrit VenturesGutbrain Ventures+6 more
Cognito Therapeutics develops Spectris, a non-invasive sensory stimulation technology platform to treat neurodegenerative diseases including Alzheimer's by improving cognitive performance.
BiotechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical Devices
Christian Howell(CEO)Ralph Kern(Chief Medical Officer)Steve Worthy(Chief Business & Financial Officer)Robbert Zusterzeel(Chief Clinical & Regulatory Officer)Thomas Fagan(EVP, Neurodegenerative Portfolio)
Co-investorsFoundersX Ventures
geCKo Materials makes a bio-inspired dry adhesive (gMDA) with micro-wedge structures modeled on a gecko's foot, producing a reusable, residue-free grip that detaches without force.
Deep TechNew MaterialsRobotics
Co-investorsAnthropocene Ventures
NOVI builds on-board computers, Mission-as-a-Service capabilities, and GENIEedge multi-sensor smart satellites that process sensor data directly in orbit and transmit only actionable results to end-users.
AI & Machine LearningDefense TechSpace Tech
Co-investorsACADEMY INVESTORAIN Ventures
Co-investorsSilicon Catalyst
ReJoule develops battery diagnostic and testing solutions based on electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, a non-invasive method that works across battery chemistries, form factors, and voltages.
Circular EconomyCleantechEnergy
Co-investorsLG Technology Ventures
Satim provides AI-powered detection, classification, and identification of vessels, vehicles, and aircraft from synthetic aperture radar (SAR) data collected by satellites and unmanned aerial vehicles.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDefense TechEnergyInsurTechKraków, PL
Co-investorsBalnord Sp. z o.o.Kluz VenturesTechstarsCultivation Capital
Seer AI builds Geodesic, a geospatial data orchestration platform that connects and enriches large-scale datasets—such as satellite imagery, parcels, and trade data—for analysis, change detection, and data comparison.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise Software
Specter Aerospace develops hypersonic and air-breathing propulsion vehicles, including scramjets aimed at reaching Mach 5 and beyond, targeting both defense applications for the U.S.
Deep TechDefense TechSpace Tech
Co-investorsE2MC VenturesEvergreen Climate Innovationsfutureland ventures
The American Spectator is a conservative online publication featuring opinion articles and commentary on U.S. politics, culture, religion, and current events.
Media & Entertainment
TrustPoint is building a commercial Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) using a C-Band LEO microsatellite constellation to deliver more accurate, secure, and jam- and spoof-resistant positioning, navigation, and timing services.
Deep TechDefense TechSpace TechMountain View, US
Co-investorsCoalition
Zero-Error Systems (ZES) designs radiation-hardened and radiation-tolerant semiconductors, including power management ICs, system-on-modules, and voter/EDAC components, to protect commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) electronics in space and radiation-affected environments.
HardwareSemiconductorsSpace Tech
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has OPAMP CAPITAL made?
- OPAMP CAPITAL has 16 tracked investments.
- What stage does OPAMP CAPITAL invest at?
- OPAMP CAPITAL invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What is OPAMP CAPITAL's typical check size?
- OPAMP CAPITAL typically writes checks of $250K – $500K.
- What sectors does OPAMP CAPITAL focus on?
- OPAMP CAPITAL focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Deep Tech, Defense Tech, Hardware, Robotics, Sector Agnostic, Space Tech.
- Where is OPAMP CAPITAL located?
- OPAMP CAPITAL is headquartered in Los Angeles, US.
- Does OPAMP CAPITAL lead rounds?
- Yes, OPAMP CAPITAL leads investment rounds.
- Who does OPAMP CAPITAL co-invest with?
- OPAMP CAPITAL most often shares deals with E2MC Ventures, Techstars, FoundersX Ventures, among 27 tracked co-investors.
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