OUTBOUND CAPITAL
Venture capitalActively deployingSaratoga Springs Β· Pre-SeedβSeed Β· 2 people tracked
Investment thesis
Outbound Capital invests in pre-PMF, B2B generalist startups, focusing on helping founders reach product-market fit more quickly. Its areas of interest include B2B software leveraging generative AI to boost profitability and productivity, fintech expanding access to financial services for people and businesses, and hardtech developing new ways to power the world and move people and goods. Beyond capital, the firm offers founder-focused resources such as 'Outbound PMF Insights', which teaches PMF experiments and quantitative customer-value measurement, and 'Outbound Connect', which leverages its network to help founders find early customers and secure expert advice.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team Β· 2 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 14 of 22 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning Γ9Enterprise Software Γ8SaaS Γ6Fintech Γ4Advanced Manufacturing Γ2Hardware Γ2Cleantech Γ1Climate Tech Γ1
HQs:United StatesΓ11KenyaΓ1
Investments Β· 22 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBuffalo, US
Ryan Litt(Executive Officer, Director)Katie Sullivan(Executive Officer)Mel Passarelli(Executive Officer, Director)Patrick O'Connor(Executive Officer, Promoter)Tom Dalfonso(Executive Officer)
BoardDaniel J. DiPofi(Director)
Conductor develops AI algorithms and control software for quantum computing, helping researchers and engineers optimize qubit architectures and scaling in semiconductor-based quantum systems.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeep TechQuantum ComputingSan Francisco, US
Brandon Severin(Co-Founder & CEO)inJoel Pendleton(Co-Founder and CTO)in
Exa Laboratories designs AI chips (XPUs) optimized for machine learning inference and training with reduced energy consumption.
AI & Machine LearningHardwareSemiconductorsSan Francisco, US
Fingo is a digital bank offering mobile banking services to young Africans, enabling account opening in under 5 minutes with free peer-to-peer transactions, savings, and financial education.
FintechNairobi, KE
Kiiru Muhoya(Founder)inIan Njuguna(Founder)inGitari Tirima(Founder)inJames da Costa(Co-founder)Judith BogonkoPol Mas
Odys designs and builds long-range, hybrid-electric VTOL aircraft for defense, logistics, and civil applications.
Advanced ManufacturingClimate TechDefense TechLogistics & Supply ChainSpace TechLos Angeles, US
Posh builds rapidly deployable battery storage and on-site power generation systems paired with energy management software for commercial, industrial, and data-center customers.
AI & Machine LearningCleantechEnergyHardware
Brex provides financial products and services designed for modern companies, including corporate cards, expense management software, and integrated financial solutions.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSSan Francisco, US
Andy Su(Founder)inTiffany Wong(Founder)inHayden Jensen(Founder)inAlex Sailer(Founder)inHenrique Dubugras(Co-CEO)
Scout provides financial advisory and wealth management services for college athletes, particularly those benefiting from NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) opportunities.
Fintech
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does OUTBOUND CAPITAL invest at?
- OUTBOUND CAPITAL invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does OUTBOUND CAPITAL focus on?
- OUTBOUND CAPITAL focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Deep Tech, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Hardware, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is OUTBOUND CAPITAL located?
- OUTBOUND CAPITAL is headquartered in Saratoga Springs, US.
Media Β· Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamInvestor Insights Michael Kocan Managing Partner Outbound Capital
Josef Katz Β· Michael Kocan
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