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Outlander VC
Venture capitalNew York · Pre-Seed–Late Stage · 6 people tracked
Also known as OUTLANDER MANAGEMENT, LLC
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Investment thesis
Outlander VC invests at the earliest stages, prioritizing founders over metrics and backing startups even before they have revenue or a product. Led by former founders who scaled companies to hundreds of millions in revenue, the firm emphasizes hands-on support beyond capital. It deliberately seeks out overlooked and underfunded founders, including women and minority founders, and startups outside core coastal tech hubs, aiming to find exceptional entrepreneurs in both core and non-core tech markets.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 29, 2026.
Team · 6 people
from curated & public directoriesFounder mafia
3 people who came through Outlander VC went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 20 of 26 portfolio companiesSaaS ×11AI & Machine Learning ×6Enterprise Software ×6Hardware ×5Defense Tech ×4E-commerce ×4Mobility & Transportation ×4Retail Tech ×4
HQs:United States×17Hong Kong×1South Africa×1
Investments · 26 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 22025 · 102023 · 22020 · 22015 · 12014 · 118 dated
Etsy operates two-sided online marketplaces that connect creative entrepreneurs and independent sellers with buyers worldwide, generating revenue through transaction fees, payments processing, listing fees, and optional seller services like advertising and shipping labels.
New York City, US
Robert Kalin(Founder)inKristina Salen(Executive Officer)Jeffrey Chad Dickerson(Executive Officer, Director)Josh SilvermaninKruti Patel Goyal(Chief Executive Officer)Rafe Colburn(Chief Product and Technology Officer)
Co-investorsAccelActon CapitalBreyer CapitalBurda Principal InvestmentsGlynn Capital ManagementMosaic Ventures+5 more
Lyft is an on-demand ridesharing platform that connects passengers with drivers for various ride types, including standard rides, premium options, and other transportation services.
ConsumerEnterprise SoftwareMarketplacesMobility & TransportationSaaSSan Francisco, US
Logan Green(Co-founder; CEO until 2023)inJohn Zimmer(Co-founder; President until 2023)inDavid Risher(Chief Executive Officer)inErin Brewer(Chief Financial Officer)Lindsay Llewellyn(Chief Legal and Business Officer and Corporate Secretary)
Co-investorsAglae VenturesAllied Venture PartnersAlpha Wave GlobalAndreessen HorowitzAutotech VenturesBling Capital+49 more
Catalyx builds standardized infrastructure for deploying sensor payloads into orbit, offering common power, thermal, and data interfaces along with continuous monitoring and real-time data transmission.
Deep TechHardwareIoTSpace TechSan Francisco, US
Rifath Shaarook(Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsArka Venture LabsPrana Tech VenturesNivesha VenturesTogether FundTranspose Platform ManagementKDX+1 more
Work-Bench is a New York City seed-stage venture capital fund that invests in early-stage founders building enterprise, SaaS, and infrastructure software, with a focus on go-to-market support.
Enterprise SoftwareSaaSNew York, US
Gil BanyasinGal LelloucheinVita Mallela(CEO)inMalavika Reddy(CTO)in
Co-investorsJanuary VenturesRed Bike CapitalCisco InvestmentsIronGate Capital AdvisorsLevel Ventures
Aurelius Systems builds Archimedes, an autonomous counter-UAS laser system that combines high-power directed energy, optical sensors, and AI to detect, track, and neutralize aerial drone threats without an operator.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDefense TechHardwareSan Francisco, US
John Marmaduke(Executive Officer, Director)Michael LaFramboise(CEO and co-founder)in
BoardPaige Craig(Director)
Co-investors640 OxfordAlumni VenturesBlack FlagBlue Ivy VenturesDecisive PointDraper Associates+5 more
Autonomy is an automotive subscription platform that enables vehicle subscription services as a sustainable business model in automotive retail.
CleantechConsumerMobility & TransportationSaaS
Scott Painter(Founder)inGeorg Bauer(President & Vice Chairman)inFred Weick(Chief Executive Officer)
Co-investorsAngel Collective Opportunity FundBuilders + BackersCelesta CapitalFJ LabsFlucas VenturesKube VC+15 more
BoxedUp is a website builder and rental management system that lets rental businesses accept online bookings, rentals, and sales 24/7.
E-commerceRetail TechSaaSSeattle, US
Daniel Hanks(Director)Donald Boone(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsService Provider CapitalBlack CapitalCollab CapitalHearst VenturesLavrock VenturesLevel Up Ventures+1 more
Space TechSan Francisco, US
Rifath Shaarook Raaj(Executive Officer, Director)Andrew J. Smith(Director)Niharika Naveen(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsTechstarsArka Venture LabsKDXNivesha VenturesPrana Tech VenturesTogether Fund
eSkuad is a mobile platform for digitizing and automating field operations across supply chains, enabling workers in remote or low-connectivity areas to collect data, generate reports, and automate workflows without internet access.
AI & Machine LearningCleantechData & InfrastructureEnergyEnterprise SoftwareSaaSPortland, US
Max Echeverría(Founder and CEO)in
Co-investorsBehind Genius VenturesC2 VenturesTechstars
Flockshop provides AI-generated product imagery that lets online shoppers visualize items on themselves or on matching models while keeping a brand's styling and aesthetic consistent.
AI & Machine LearningE-commerceRetail TechSaaS
Manvitha Mallela(Founder)in
Co-investorsDorm RoomRed Swan VenturesThe MBA FundWork-BenchAndreessen HorowitzBedrock Capital+11 more
Glīd builds autonomous road-rail vehicles and orchestration software that turn existing rail infrastructure — shortline mileage, dormant sidings, spurs, and industrial aprons — into first- and last-mile freight capability without new terminal construction.
Defense TechHardwareLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationRobotics
Kevin Damoa(Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsAntlerBVVCCapital FactoryDraper AssociatesID VenturesMission One Capital+2 more
Gusto provides payroll processing, employee benefits administration, and HR management tools to businesses, offering integrated software alongside support services for these functions.
Enterprise SoftwareHR TechSan Francisco, US
Josh Reeves(Founder/CEO)inEdward Kim(Founder/Empowering Gusto's Engineering Team)inTomer London(Founder/; Empowering Gusto's Product and Design Teams)in
Co-investors137 VenturesA*Acrew CapitalAkkadian VenturesAspect VenturesAurum+57 more
Havoc develops software for coordinating autonomous vehicles across air, sea, and land domains, enabling operators to supervise hundreds or thousands of autonomous assets simultaneously through a unified control platform.
AI & Machine LearningDefense TechRoboticsProvidence, US
Paul Lwin(Co-Founder & CEO)inJoseph Turner(Executive Officer)Andrew Gregg(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardPaige Craig(Director)in
Co-investors0BS640 OxfordAlumni VenturesB Capital GroupB4 CapitalBVVC+12 more
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Mclean, US
Matt Thompson(Executive Officer)inBlake Hall(Founder)inThomas Pouliot(Director)Alexander D. Perwich II(Director)
BoardNathan McKinley(Director)Kelly Perdew(Director)in
Co-investorsBoxGroupBuilders + BackersCapitalGFortify VenturesFTV CapitalJHH vc+9 more
Lula offers short-term business funding solutions to South African SMEs through online applications, including a revolving Cash Flow Facility and fixed-term funding products up to R5 million.
FintechSaaSSouth Africa, ZA
Neil Welman(Founder)in
Co-investorsAccionQuona CapitalGreen Circle Foodtech VenturesNZVCUP Partners
Lula provides a digital commerce platform focused on handling the operational side of online ordering, including integrations.
E-commerceLogistics & Supply ChainRetail TechSaaS
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesBroad Street AngelsUP PartnersGreen Circle Foodtech VenturesNZVC
REGENT designs and manufactures Seaglider wing-in-ground-effect aircraft for regional coastal transportation and defense logistics, offering high-speed zero-emission travel between coastal cities and military applications.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechClimate TechDefense TechHardwareMobility & TransportationSpace TechNorth Kingstown, US
Billy Thalheimer(Founder)inMichael Klinker(Founder)in
Co-investorsFounders FundAurum Venture PartnersDarco CapitalDolby Family VenturesFuture Planet CapitalGlobal Brain+28 more
Roz builds AI tools for auditors, with a focus on security, compliance, and technology.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechLegalTechSaaS
Donnie Hampton(Founder)in
Co-investorsEntrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator (ERA)KCRise FundService Provider CapitalG9 VenturesSilas Capital Partners
Scale provides high-quality training data, model evaluations, and full-stack AI systems for enterprises and governments to build and deploy AI applications.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US
Alexandr Wang(Co-founder & CEO)inLucy Guo(Co-founder)inFrancis deSouza(CEO)in
Co-investors1435 CapitalAccelAdit Ventures Management, LlcAIspace VenturesAlpana VenturesAlpha Square Group+93 more
Sidework makes automated beverage dispensers for food service establishments that can mix a wide variety of drinks with customizable ingredients and add-ons.
FoodTechHardwareRetail TechRoboticsSaaS
Brian Kaplan(Founder)in
Co-investorsDYDX CapitalHumba VenturesWinklevoss CapitalCherubic VenturesFinistere VenturesPathbreaker Ventures+1 more
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Spaceship provides e-commerce logistics software and fulfillment services for online DTC brands, including order management, real-time shipping quotes, shipping automation, customs clearance guidance, and outsourced warehousing.
Deep TechE-commerceLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSHong Kong, HK
Chi Lam(Founder)inDuncan HuiinWun Chi Lam
Co-investors500 GlobalParticlePlug and Play VenturesTrinity Capital
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
Heartbeat ChatMashableCatalyxMaterial Hybrid ManufacturingStackStr
Rows marked “SEC filing” are inferred from directors named on the company's SEC Form D — public regulatory data, not a portfolio list published by the firm.
Exits · 2
2 IPOsPortfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesAurelius Systems · finsmes.com · Aug 5, 2026
Etsy · etsy.com · Aug 1, 2026
Gusto · gusto.com · Jun 2, 2026
Catalyx Space · finsmes.com · Oct 30, 2025
Glīd · finance.yahoo.com · Jul 22, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Outlander VC made?
- Outlander VC has 26 tracked investments, 2 of which have exited, including 12 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Outlander VC invest at?
- Outlander VC invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Late Stage stages.
- What is Outlander VC's typical check size?
- Outlander VC typically writes checks of $500K – $2.5M.
- What sectors does Outlander VC focus on?
- Outlander VC focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Climate Tech, Consumer, Deep Tech, Defense Tech, Hardware, Logistics & Supply Chain, Mobility & Transportation, Robotics, SaaS, Space Tech.
- Where is Outlander VC located?
- Outlander VC is headquartered in New York, US.
- Does Outlander VC lead rounds?
- Yes, Outlander VC leads investment rounds.
- Who does Outlander VC co-invest with?
- Outlander VC most often shares deals with Accel, Breyer Capital, Burda Principal Investments, among 7 tracked co-investors.
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Co-investors · 87
Kleiner Perkins is a venture capital firm that backs founders across technology and life sciences, from early stage through growth.
Felicis is a venture capital firm that backs early-stage founders, investing primarily at Seed and Series A across artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and defense, global resilience and energy, and health and bio.
Bling Capital is a seed-stage venture firm that helps entrepreneurs find and scale product-market fit, backed by a Product Council of 100+ product leaders.
GV (Google Ventures) is a venture capital firm that has invested in AI and machine learning since its early days, backing more than 100 AI companies across infrastructure, life sciences, and applications.
Accel is a venture capital firm that partners with exceptional teams, positioning itself as a first partner to founders globally.
Techstars is a global startup accelerator and early-stage investor that funds and mentors ambitious founders, providing $220K in capital, a three-month program, and access to a worldwide network of mentors, investors, and corporate partners.
FJ Labs is an early-stage investment firm specializing in marketplaces and network-effect businesses, taking an angel-style co-investment approach alongside institutional venture funds worldwide.
Red Swan Ventures backs founders at the earliest stage, aiming to be a founder's first outside capital, focusing on companies born from platform shifts and cultural insight that serve enduring human needs.
Sequoia Capital is a venture capital firm that partners with founders to build technology companies.
Lightspeed Venture Partners is a global venture capital firm that backs founders from Seed through Series F and beyond, emphasizing deep, immersive partnerships with the companies it invests in.
Craft Ventures is a venture capital firm run by a team of former founders, operators, and investors who partner closely with founders to help build and scale technology companies.
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BoxGroupSound VenturesIVP (Institutional Venture Partners)Union Square Ventures (USV)Great Oaks Venture CapitalMayfield FundCaffeinated CapitalKapor CapitalCota CapitalBonfire VenturesCatapult CapitalKortschak Investments L.P.500 GlobalAntlerComcast VenturesPoint72 VenturesCoinFundNFXKhosla VenturesLong Journey VenturesUncork CapitalBain Capital VenturesDST GlobalEniac VenturesStreamlined VenturesACME CapitalOffline VenturesFundersClubGreycroftFifth WallLookout VenturesPractical Venture CapitalLowercase CapitalSocial LeverageUpfront VenturesBAM VenturesNexus Venture PartnersWGI GroupSaga VenturesPelion Venture PartnersLOI VenturePassion CapitalTransmedia CapitalAcequia Capital (AceCap)Torch CapitalThe Finger GroupFf Venture Capitalfoobar.vcUnpopular VenturesAccelerator VenturesExpansive VenturesCP VenturesWhite Star CapitalThird Kind Venture CapitalPhoenix CourtSLVCStructure CapitalVenture HighwayCyfrinAlpaca VCRivet VenturesMetamorphic VenturesPayPal VenturesInfinite CapitalHubrix VenturesVantagePoint Capital PartnersKain CapitalElephant PartnersMagnify VenturesGovtech FundStartupGymFreshTracks CapitalTexas HALO FundCyberlaunchRincon Venture Partners
Firms observed investing alongside Outlander VC, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with Outlander VC's recorded portfolio.
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