Fundraising Fox
Palm Drive Capital
Venture capitalNew York · Pre-Seed–Seed · 5 people tracked
Also known as PALM DRIVE CAPITAL LLC
Find your way into Palm Drive Capital
Each arrow is one introduction. Sign up to fill in the first one.
Ask Ajith Govind to introduce you to Neel Murthy
You →Ajith · together at Cactus →Neel
Ask Jamie Chen to introduce you to Hendrick Lee
You →Jamie · together at Palm Drive Capital →Hendrick
Ask Sam Okafor to introduce you to Henry Woram
You →Sam · together at Satsuma.ai →Henry
- Seamon Chan111 people can intro you
- Nick5 people can intro you
Sign up to find every way you can get introduced to Palm Drive Capital
- Your email: who you already know at Palm Drive Capital, and who your contacts know
- 2nd- and 3rd-degree connections: people you know who worked, studied or invested with the Palm Drive Capital team
- Your LinkedIn: the connections who can make the intro for you
We rank every route by how warm it is, so you raise on warm intros instead of cold emails.
Investment thesis
Palm Drive Capital backs founders early, often providing the first check at the pre-seed and seed stages under a philosophy of 'conviction before consensus.' The firm emphasizes moving quickly and decisively, backing companies before an opportunity becomes obvious to the wider market. Beyond capital, Palm Drive positions itself as a hands-on partner, leaning on its relationship network to make customer and talent introductions, provide go-to-market support, and offer strategic guidance. It supports a broad set of sectors including AI, marketplaces, fintech, space, gaming infrastructure, and biotech, aiming to help founders build enduring companies.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 29, 2026.
Team · 5 people
from the firm's website & curated & public directoriesFounder mafia
3 people who came through Palm Drive Capital went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 94 of 104 portfolio companiesEnterprise Software ×50AI & Machine Learning ×40SaaS ×39Fintech ×20Consumer ×15Marketplaces ×14Developer Tools ×13Advanced Manufacturing ×12
HQs:United States×67United Kingdom×5United Arab Emirates×2Canada×1Chile×1Colombia×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 11 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×32 founders×63 founders×14+ founders×1
Where their founders studiedfrom 19 founders with education data
Obafemi Awolowo University ×3University of Oxford ×3DePaul University ×2Harvard University ×2International Space University ×2The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) ×2University of California, Berkeley ×2
What their founders studiedfrom 19 founders with field-of-study data
Engineering ×6Computer Science ×5Business & Management ×4Economics ×2Finance & Accounting ×2Physics ×2
Where their founders worked beforefrom 18 founders with career history
Goldman Sachs ×3NASA Ames Research Center ×2Paystack ×2
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
Investments · 104 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 12025 · 42024 · 12022 · 52021 · 32020 · 22018 · 12017 · 421 dated
CG Oncology develops an investigational oncolytic immunotherapy for urologic cancer patients, specifically targeting BCG-unresponsive non-muscle invasive bladder cancer.
BiotechHealthtechMedical Devices
Arthur Kuan(Chairman and Chief Executive Officer)in
Co-investorsDecheng CapitalForesite CapitalLongitude CapitalRA CapitalTCG CrossoverACORN BIOVENTURES+3 more
Highstreet is a game studio building a big-budget VR MMORPG that combines virtual reality gameplay with crypto-enabled digital and phygital goods purchasable with its HIGH token.
Crypto & Web3E-commerceGaming
Travis(CEO)
Co-investorsAnimoca BrandsBinance LabsHTCJump CapitalMechanism CapitalDraper Dragon+3 more
Adialante develops mobile MRI imaging units that arrive at clinical practices for diagnostic scanning, eliminating the need for hospital-based imaging facilities.
HardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesSan Francisco, US
Efrain Torres(CEO & Co-Founder)inParker Jenkins(COO & Co-Founder)in
Co-investors12X VCPioneerTranspose Platform ManagementY CombinatorBatch VenturesBlast.Club+8 more
Albi provides software for the insurance damage restoration industry, serving contractors and restoration companies.
Construction TechEnterprise SoftwareInsurTechPropTechSaaSDowners Grove, US
Alex Duta(Founder)inShamoil Soni(Founder)in
Co-investorsCapital Midwest FundChicago Early Growth Ventures (CEGV)Soma CapitalTakeoff CapitalY CombinatorFrontier Growth+1 more
Alex is an AI agent integrated into Xcode that automates code generation, debugging, and development tasks for iOS developers.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US
Daniel Edrisian(Founder)in
Co-investorsChapter OneDash VCInception Studio CapitalOrange CollectiveRitual CapitalTheory Forge Ventures+10 more
Aptible provides cloud infrastructure and compliance management platform for developers in regulated industries including healthcare, financial services, and life sciences.
Cloud ComputingCybersecurityData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareNew York City, US
Frank Macreery(Founder/CEO)inChas Ballew(Founder/Chairman)inWilliam Macreery(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardMatthew Kinsella(Director)in
Co-investorsBase Venture Management, Inc.Lux CapitalWormhole CapitalY CombinatorCaesar VenturesCrystal Towers Capital+9 more
An AI tool that automatically creates and updates knowledge bases from Zendesk support tickets.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSVancouver, CA
Sophie Wyne(Founder)inAli Avci(Founder)in
Co-investorsEverywhere VenturesPioneerY CombinatorJanuary VenturesSCM AdvisorsStonks
AstroForge is a space mining company that extracts platinum group metals and other valuable materials from asteroids to integrate into Earth's supply chains.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardwareNew MaterialsRoboticsSpace TechLos Angeles, US
Jose Acain(Executive Officer, Director)inMatt Gialich(CEO and Co-Founder)in
BoardJustin Hamilton(Director)
Co-investorsAera VCAmbush CapitalBBQ CapitalIndustrious VenturesInitialized CapitalJude Gomila+21 more
.jpeg){kind=logo}
Atrium provides legal services to startups through a technology-enabled platform that replaces traditional hourly billing with performance-based compensation and software tools designed to increase operational transparency and efficiency.
Enterprise SoftwareLegalTechSan Francisco, US
Justin Kan(Founder/CEO)in
Co-investorsY Combinator500 GlobalAgrolimen VenturesAirTree VenturesAmino CapitalAndreessen Horowitz+33 more
-2.png)
Aurelian builds software for Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) to help telecommunicators manage non-emergency calls more efficiently and stay focused on emergencies.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareGovTechSaaSSeattle, US
Max Keenan(Founder)inJames Liu(Founder)in
Co-investorsFUSENew Enterprise Associates (NEA)Y Combinator
AutoPallet Robotics develops small mobile robots that handle box movement and palletization in warehouses, designed to integrate into existing facilities at lower cost than traditional automation systems.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningRoboticsSan Francisco, US
Nathan Yee(Founder)inEric Miller(Founder)in
Co-investorsAera VCF-LOG VenturesPioneerXPRESS VenturesY CombinatorAgrolimen Ventures+3 more
Autumn provides usage tracking, gating, and billing infrastructure for software companies.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSLondon, GB
Ayush Rodrigues(Founder)inJohn Yeo(Founder)in
Co-investorsOrange CollectivePioneerTranspose Platform ManagementY CombinatorBlast.ClubEight Capital+11 more
Avenia provides cross-border money movement infrastructure connecting Latin America to global markets, offering a single API and web platform to send, receive, convert, and embed payments using local rails like PIX and SPEI.
Crypto & Web3FintechSaaS
Caio El Yanes(Founder)inLeandro Noel(Founder)in
Co-investorsbig_betsQuona CapitalFluent VenturesHeadline
Basalt operates managed satellite constellations controlled by artificial intelligence, serving private companies and government agencies that lack aerospace expertise and want to collect and stream satellite imagery and data to their devices.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningSpace TechSan Francisco, US
Maximillian Bhatti(Founder)in
Co-investorsCortado VenturesInitialized CapitalNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)PeakSBXiTranspose Platform Management+8 more
Beglaubigt.de provides a platform and API for digital company formation and notarization services across Europe, primarily enabling GmbH incorporations in Germany and related business compliance tasks for founders and business software partners.
Enterprise SoftwareLegalTechBY, DE
Alexander Sporenberg(Founder)inFelix Gerlach(Founder/Building)in
Co-investorsSquad CapitalY CombinatorBatch VenturesCombination VCFlex Capital PartnersLeonis Investissement+5 more
Belvedir provides a platform for training and deploying custom AI models with private hosting and continual learning capabilities.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US
Zachary Yu(Founder)in
Co-investorsVela PartnersY CombinatorBlast.ClubBuckley Ventures Management Company LlcEight CapitalFjor Founders+4 more
Boom Supersonic develops supersonic aircraft and engines, including the Overture commercial airliner and the Symphony turbofan engine, targeting commercial aviation and advanced infrastructure applications.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardwareMobility & TransportationSpace TechCentennial, US
Blake Scholl(Founder & CEO)inJoshua Krall(Founder)inJoe Wilding(Founder)in
Co-investorsAccess Ventures (New York)Activant CapitalAlpha FundsAltra VentureAngel Collective Opportunity FundBessemer Venture Partners+60 more
Carbic manufactures ultrasonic sensors that attach to pipes to measure fluid flow and detect anomalies in high-throughput systems; the company processes the sensor data using physics models and machine learning to help oil and gas operators, water utilities, and other industrial customers monitor operations, reduce spills, and prevent theft.
Advanced ManufacturingEnergySaaSSan Francisco, US
Jed Somers(Founder/CEO)inJeff Garoon(Founder/President of R&D)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorACE & CompanyBedrock
Cascade Space develops software tools and infrastructure for designing, building, testing, and operating spacecraft communication systems.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechDeveloper ToolsHardwareSaaSSpace TechSan Francisco, US
Jacob Portukalian(Founder)inArlen Abraham(Founder)in
Co-investorsAurelia FoundryHAWKTAILMGV.VCPioneerTRAC (Third Round Analytics Capital)Undeterred Capital+10 more
Catalyte is a technology services firm specializing in complex software development, data engineering, and AI solutions for large enterprises and government organizations.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEdTechEnterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaSBaltimore, US
Co-investorsExpon CapitalMuse CapitalTA VenturesCross Culture VenturesJam FundRise of the Rest Seed+1 more
CharacterQuilt provides AI-powered campaign management that automates audience data collection, creative asset generation, and deployment across existing marketing tools like HubSpot, Marketo, and LinkedIn Ads.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSan Francisco, US
Clint Burgess(Founder)inBhairav Mehta(Founder)in
Co-investorsMoment Ventures, LlcNOMO VenturesY CombinatorAgrolimen VenturesAV CapitalBlast.Club+7 more
Chowdeck is a food delivery platform in Africa that connects customers with restaurants and delivery riders.
B2B MarketplacesConsumerFoodTechLogistics & Supply ChainMarketplacesLA, NG
Femi Aluko(Founder)inOlumide Ojo(Founder)inLanre Yusuf(Founder)inBabafemi Aluko(CEO / Co-founder)
BoardBrian Waswani Odhiambo(Director)in
Co-investorsBrighter CapitalGFR FundHoaQNovastar VenturesPioneerRocketship.vc+13 more
Cocreate is a software tool for video post-production professionals that automates editorial workflows by reading slates, syncing audio, detecting multicams, building stringouts, and generating Premiere or Avid projects.
ConsumerDeveloper ToolsMedia & EntertainmentSan Francisco, US
Tamish Pulappadi(Founder)inArchish Arun(Founder)in
Co-investorsTRAC (Third Round Analytics Capital)Y CombinatorZ5 CapitalSuccessVPZ47
Cosmic Robotics develops autonomous construction equipment for critical infrastructure projects, starting with solar installations.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechConstruction TechRoboticsSan Francisco, US
James Emerick(Co-founder, CEO)inLewis Jones(Founder)in
Co-investorsGiant Ventures Global LlpHCVCMaC Venture CapitalTranspose Platform ManagementY CombinatorAlso Capital+22 more
_imresizer.png)
Cranston builds AI agents that automate back-office work for CPA firms, including tax preparation, bookkeeping, and client follow-up processes.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSSan Francisco, US
Sean O'Bannon(Founder)inMax Minsker(Founder)in
Co-investorsTranspose Platform ManagementY CombinatorAmino CapitalAndreessen HorowitzBlast.ClubFounder Capital+11 more
A marketplace where independent designers sell digital assets such as fonts, graphics, templates, photos, and themes to other creators.
Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareMarketplacesSan Francisco, US
Darius "Bubs" Monsef(Founder/CEO)inAaron Epstein(Founder)inChris Williams(Founder/CTO)inChris Winn(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardCack Wilhelm(Director)
Co-investors500 GlobalFounder CollectiveOnStartupsY CombinatorAccompliceAlexis Ohanian+17 more
Datacurve develops research and data collection infrastructure for training AI systems.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US
Serena Ge(Founder)inCharley Lee(Founder)in
Co-investorsAfore CapitalChemistryHomebrewNorthside VenturesPioneerY Combinator+9 more
Eight Sleep manufactures a smart bed system called the Pod that provides personalized temperature control, elevation adjustment, and integrated sound for sleep optimization.
ConsumerHardwareIoTWellness & FitnessNew York City, US
Matteo Franceschetti(Founder/CEO)inMassimo Andreasi Bassi(Founder/CTO)inAlexandra Zatarain(Founder/CMO)in
BoardNG YiPin(Director)
Co-investorsAltra VentureAntiAzure Capital PartnersBlue Scorpion InvestmentsCapital B Private HoldingsComcast Ventures+73 more
Embedder is an AI platform that automates firmware development for embedded systems and hardware, serving semiconductor, IoT, medical device, automotive, aerospace, and industrial automation teams.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareHardwareSan Francisco, US
Ethan Gibbs(Chief Executive Officer)inBob Wei(Chief Technology Officer)in
Co-investorsExceptional CapitalThe E14 FundTranspose Platform ManagementY CombinatorBlast.ClubBoxGroup+8 more
Finosu provides a cloud-based loan servicing platform that manages borrower communications (voice, text, email, chat), payment processing, and compliance workflows for consumer lenders.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSNew York City, US
Mark Ricciardi(Founder)inGabriel Vincent Kho(Founder)in
Co-investorsBling CapitalBY Venture PartnersCoalition OperatorsSoma CapitalTranspose Platform ManagementY Combinator+1 more
FlexDesk is a platform that aggregates lease, utilization, and workplace data for corporate real estate occupiers through integrations with property systems, HR tools, and workplace sensors.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwarePropTechSaaSNew York City, US
Clark Jacobs(Founder)inDhanvi Reddy(Founder)in
Co-investorsPioneerY CombinatorBeechwood CapitalOUTBOUND CAPITALSeed Round CapitalThe Buns and Pups Trust
Freestyle is an AI assistant for Gmail that automates email tasks including reply generation, meeting scheduling, newsletter management, and inbox search using natural language.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerFuture of WorkSaaSSan Francisco, US
Allen Naliath(Founder, CEO)in
Co-investorsY Combinator468 CapitalA.Capital VenturesMetsu CapitalPioneerSilas Capital Partners+1 more
FullSeam provides AI agents that autonomously manage accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash application, and reconciliation tasks for finance teams.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintech
Thomas Dowling(Co-founder)inAaron Coppa(Co-founder)inGeoff Segal(Co-Founder)in
Co-investorsPioneerTranspose Platform ManagementY CombinatorAgrolimen VenturesBlast.ClubClocktower Ventures+10 more
GGWP provides an AI-based content moderation platform that detects and responds to disruptive user behavior and gives moderators automation and workflow tools.
AI & Machine LearningGamingSaaSHillsborough, US
George Ng(Co-founder)inKun Gao(Co-founder)inGeorge Xiao(Director)
BoardDennis Fong(Co-founder)in
Co-investorsBitkraft Esports VenturesMakers FundSk Telecom Venture Capital, LlcSony Ventures Corporation
GitCafe is a git forge for hosting code, reviewing changes, and shipping software, including its own git implementation and a first-party CLI for managing pull requests and credentials.
Cloud ComputingData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Francisco, US
Veronica C.(Founder)
Co-investorsPicks and Shovels (Picks & Shovels)Vela PartnersY CombinatorPioneerTranspose Platform Management
Goldbridge is a spend intelligence platform for real estate property owners that identifies and recovers hidden revenue opportunities across property taxes, vendor contracts, utilities, and cash management.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwarePropTechSaaS
Alvin Salehi(Founder)inGreg Rami(Founder)in
Co-investorsEra VenturesY CombinatorBlast.ClubK50 VenturesKima VenturesSingularity Ventures+1 more
Golpo Video is an AI-powered tool for creating whiteboard explainer videos from prompts or documents.
AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSan Francisco, US
Shraman Kar(Founder)inShreyas Kar(Founder)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorAfore CapitalAmino CapitalBNVT CapitalEmergence Capital PartnersPioneer
Guac helps grocery retailers reduce food waste and increase profitability through AI-powered demand forecasting and inventory replenishment.
AI & Machine LearningClimate TechEnterprise SoftwareFoodTechLogistics & Supply ChainRetail TechNew York City, US
Euro Wang(Founder)inJack Solomon(Founder)in
Co-investorsCollaborative FundValuestream VenturesY Combinator1984 Ventures Management, Llc57O InvestmentsAmerican Estate And Trust Inc+12 more
A personal blog focused on motivational and inspirational messaging centered on positive reinforcement and praise.
Enterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaSWellness & FitnessAmsterdam, NL
Bas Kohnke(Founder/CEO, at Impraise)inFilipe Dobreira(Founder/CTO)in
BoardDebra A. Perry
Co-investorsHENQ InvesthenQ vcY CombinatorChina Growth CapitalFuture Capital DiscoveryKeen Venture Partners
Inversion Semiconductor develops next-generation semiconductor lithography equipment based on miniaturized particle accelerators that increase transistor density and improve chip manufacturing precision.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardwareRoboticsSemiconductorsSan Francisco, US
Rohan Karthik(CEO)inDaniel Vega(CTO)inDaniel Ricardo Vega Bermudez(CTO)in
Co-investorsAnorak VenturesEntrepreneur FirstLingottoLobster CapitalMoonfire VenturesMyAsiaVC+17 more
Invygo operates a car subscription and ownership platform in the Middle East, offering monthly rentals, weekly/daily short-term plans, and a 36-month subscribe-to-own model for car ownership without traditional bank financing.
B2B MarketplacesFintechMobility & TransportationDubai, AE
Eslam Ahmed HusseininPulkit Ganjoo
Co-investors500 GlobalAB Ventures (Arab Bank)Amaana CapitalEQ2 VenturesMiddle East Venture Partners (MEVP)STV+3 more
Jinba is a platform for building and deploying enterprise AI workflows in plain language, with built-in compliance controls, security features, and on-premises deployment options.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Shoya Matsumori(Founder)inTakuya Norisugi(Founder)in
Co-investorsPioneerTranspose Platform ManagementY CombinatorALLEGIS CAPITALBlast.ClubDG Daiwa Ventures+8 more
Keye is an AI-powered due diligence platform that transforms raw deal files and financial data into structured, actionable insights for private equity investors.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechNew York City, US
Rohan Parikh(Founder)inConor Brown(Founder)inLalit Lal(Cofounder, CTO)inPaolo Fornasini(Founder)in
Co-investorsDG Daiwa VenturesDunamu & PartnersEntrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator (ERA)Lobster CapitalY CombinatorAliaksandr Hudzilin+12 more
LAIKA is an online and physical retailer offering pet supplies including food, accessories, toys, grooming products, and hygiene items for dogs and cats, with same-day delivery service.
B2B MarketplacesConsumerE-commerceMarketplacesBogotá, CO
TULIO JIMENEZ(Founder)inMANUELA SANCHEZ(Founder)inCamilo Sanchez(Founder)inManuela Sanchez Villamarin(Founder)in
Co-investorsFJ LabsInQlabOutbound VenturesPioneerSoftbank Latin America FundStreamlined Ventures+14 more
LANDED is a mobile job matching platform that connects hourly workers in food service, hospitality, and warehouse operations with employers seeking to fill positions quickly.
AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesEnterprise SoftwareHR TechMarketplacesSaaSNew York City, US
Vivian Wang(Founder)in
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesFamily Angel Management FundGood FriendsJavelin Venture PartnersPioneerY Combinator+13 more
LemFi provides financial services for immigrants relocating globally, enabling them to move money and access financial products across borders.
FintechLondon, GB
Ridwan Olalere(Founder)inRian Cochran(Founder)in
Co-investorsAjim CapitalEndeavor CatalystFlucas VenturesHighland EuropeHoaQLeft Lane Capital+13 more
.png)
LentesPlus is an online optical store selling contact lenses, eyeglasses, cleaning solutions, and eye drops with free delivery.
Direct to ConsumerE-commerceHealthtech
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesCapria VenturesInQlabFen VenturesIGNIA
An online marketplace that connects participants to mass participation sports events and experiences.
ConsumerMarketplacesTravel & HospitalityLondon, GB
Sam Browne(Founder)inAlex Rose(Founder)in
Co-investorsArbor Ventures UKFJ LabsHummingbird VenturesNFXY CombinatorAgrolimen Ventures+6 more
Loop Support provides pre-employment assessments for entry-level customer support roles that mimic the actual work candidates would perform on the job.
Enterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaSSan Francisco, US
Dean Yim(Founder/CEO)inPaul Gut(Founder/CTO)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorAgrolimen VenturesBitwise Asset ManagementBoron, LLCEl Cap EquityJames Beshara Fund+3 more
Louisa provides deal intelligence software for relationship-driven firms such as investment banks, private credit, and law firms, surfacing cross-sell and origination opportunities by matching external deal signals to colleagues who already hold warm relationships.
AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaSNew York City, US
Rohan Doctor(Founder)in
Co-investorsEvolution VenturesOxonian Ventures
Luminal provides AI model compilation and inference optimization software that compiles models into optimized native code for GPUs and ASICs, delivering 2-3x faster inference performance compared to traditional runtime inference engines.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US
Joe Fioti(Founder / CEO)inMatthew Gunton(Founder)inJake Stevens(Founder)in
Co-investorsFelicis VenturesSaga VenturesSpot VCSterling RoadY CombinatorAlbum VC+16 more
May Mobility develops multi-policy decision-making technology for autonomous vehicles that processes real-time sensor data to analyze driving scenarios and optimize safety.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningMobility & TransportationRoboticsAnn Arbor, US
Edwin Olson(Founder/CEO)inDr. Edwin Olson(CEO and Founder)in
Co-investorsMillennium New Horizons1843 CapitalATEL VenturesBase Venture Management, Inc.BMW i VenturesExpansion Venture Capital+29 more
MealMe provides an API for food and grocery delivery that aggregates inventory data from over 1 million stores and enables orders to be sent to restaurants and retailers.
B2B MarketplacesFintechFoodTechSaaSScottdale, US
Will Said(Executive Officer, Director)inMatthew Bouchner(Executive Officer, Director)in
Co-investorsAIX VenturesCP VenturesEvolution VC PartnersMaC Venture CapitalService Provider CapitalTechstars+3 more
Medumo provides automated text and email messaging systems that guide patients through medical procedures and referrals for hospitals and surgical centers.
HealthtechBoston, US
Adeel Yang(Founder/CEO)inJacob Cohen(Founder)in
BoardSatish Tadikonda(Director)Laura Lang(Director)
Co-investorsAAF Management Ltd.Boston Harbor AngelsLaunchpad Venture GroupMAGIC FundMAVA VenturesY Combinator+7 more
Misprint operates a marketplace for buying, selling, and trading graded Pokémon cards, using machine learning algorithms to provide real-time pricing analytics and transparent bid/ask matching for collectors and investors.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerMarketplacesNew York City, US
Eva Herget(Founder)in
Co-investorsPioneerY CombinatorBatch VenturesGoodwater CapitalLudlow VenturesOurCrowd+1 more
Moove provides vehicle financing that lets drivers own cars, bikes, or lorries and start their own businesses through partner mobility platforms.
FintechImpact & Social GoodLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & Transportation
Ladi Delano(Founder)inJide Odunsi(Founder)in
Co-investorsAccelerate AfricaAfricInvestClocktower VenturesDCM VenturesEndeavor CatalystFJ Labs+13 more
Naytev is a social media management and automation platform for content teams that consolidates paid and organic social workflows.
Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSSan Francisco, US
Zack Liscio(Founder/CEO)inPatrick Costello(Founder)inMike Seid(Founder/CTO)in
Co-investorsTekmen Teknoloji Reklamcilik Yayincilik A.S.Y CombinatorAmino CapitalApplied AngelsAvlok CapitalBlack Jays Ventures+8 more
Novig operates a sports prediction market where users can trade on sporting outcomes without paying commissions.
ConsumerFintechGamingMarketplacesSports TechNew York City, US
Jacob Fortinsky(Founder)inKelechi Ukah(Founder)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorLux CapitalAmino CapitalForerunner VenturesMakers FundMulticoin Capital+19 more
Nue is a unified platform for configure-price-quote (CPQ), billing, and revenue lifecycle management designed for SaaS and subscription businesses.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSSan Mateo, US
Tinglan Kung(Director)Mark Walker(Executive Officer, Director)inBrian Keare(Executive Officer)in
BoardAlex Millar(Director)Karamdeep Nijjar(Director)inRobert Antoniades(Director)
Co-investorsInovia CapitalOperator StackPenny Jar Capital VentureInformation Venture PartnersMAGIC FundMyelin VC+2 more
N0 Labs develops an open environment simulation platform that enables robotics and AI teams to accelerate robot development and testing by providing tools for perception and action systems.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeep TechDefense TechRoboticsSan Francisco, US
Kristopher Luo(Founder)inNiel Ok(Founder)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorOVO Fund
One Codex provides microbiome sequencing data analysis and reporting software for academic labs, biotechnology companies, and clinical laboratories.
BiotechData & InfrastructureHealthtechBoston, US
Nick Greenfield(Founder)in
Co-investorsDCVC (Data Collective)Healthy VenturesMount Pleasant VenturesY CombinatorHealthX Ventures
Panta is an insurance broker that specializes in placing commercial insurance for construction, logistics, and manufacturing firms, including high-hazard work that traditional brokers decline.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechInsurTechSan Francisco, US
Vincent Chen(Founder)inFrank Wang(Founder)in
Co-investorsFjor FoundersLeonis CapitalLobster CapitalY Combinator1984 Ventures Management, LlcAndreessen Horowitz+7 more
Pax AI provides AI-powered compliance infrastructure for global trade, helping enterprises manage duty drawback and trade compliance across fragmented systems.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSSan Francisco, US
Penny Chen(CEO)inChris Le(Founder)in
Co-investorsBasis Set VenturesGeneral CatalystInitialized CapitalSancus VenturesSoma CapitalTranspose Platform Management+9 more
.png)
Perfectbit generates high-quality, information-dense synthetic data for AI model training using formal proof systems, simulators, and executable tests rather than human annotation.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareRoboticsSan Francisco, US
Seiji Yamamoto(Founder)inPeter Vajda(Founder)in
Co-investorsImagination CapitalTranspose Platform ManagementY CombinatorZAKA VCBek VenturesBlast.Club+11 more
Plutto is a risk assessment platform that verifies financial, legal, labor, and regulatory risks of counterparties using official sources in real-time.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFintechSantiago, CL
Antonia San Martin(CEO y Co-Founder)inFelipe Domínguez(COO y Co-Founder)inIgnacio Márquez(CTO y Co-Founder)in
Co-investorsCathexis VenturesClocktower VenturesMGV CapitalY CombinatorInversiones DKPlatanus Ventures+1 more
Promptless automatically generates and suggests documentation updates when product changes occur, such as code PRs, Slack threads, or support tickets.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Francisco, US
Prithvi Ramakrishnan(Founder)inFrances Liu(Founder)in
Co-investorsFundersClubOrange CollectiveY CombinatorBasis Set VenturesEmergence Capital PartnersOutset Capital+2 more
Qashio is a spend management platform that helps businesses manage expenses, corporate cards, and financial operations.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSDubai, AE
Jonathan Lau
Co-investors500 GlobalFairhaven Capital PartnersFirst Check VenturesIliad PartnersMSA NovoNuwa Capital+4 more
Ravti provides a software platform for commercial property owners to manage HVAC systems, including maintenance scheduling, repair procurement, and capital planning, while reducing costs and automating the bidding process.
PropTechSaaSNew York City, US
Alex Rangel(Founder)inChris Ginter(Founder)in
Co-investorsHomebrewMetaProp VenturesNavitas CapitalY CombinatorAvlok CapitalMetaProp+5 more
Refine is an open-source web application framework that helps organizations build web applications faster with fewer resources.
Cloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Francisco, US
Civan Ozseyhan(Founder)inOmer Aplak(Founder)inEren Erkalkan(Founder)inEmre Baran(CEO & Co-founder)Piotr Karwatka(Co-founder)inTheo Browne(CEO)
Co-investorsY Combinator500 Emerging EuropeSenovoAndreessen HorowitzCapitalize VCCT Tornado Sp. z o. o+4 more
Rippling is a workforce management platform that unifies HR, IT, finance, and employee data across a business.
Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechSaaSSan Francisco, US
Parker Conrad(Co-Founder and CEO)inPrasanna Sankar(Co-founder & CTO)in
Co-investors1435 CapitalAbstract VenturesAmino CapitalAnsa CapitalBain Capital Tech OpportunitiesBedrock+64 more
Roomstorm provides an automated booking platform that connects airlines with hotel inventory worldwide to arrange accommodations for passengers affected by flight delays or cancellations.
ConsumerMarketplacesTravel & HospitalitySan Francisco, US
Maksim Izmaylov(Founder)in
Co-investorsY Combinator10x GroupGMO VenturePartnersKain CapitalQueensBridge Venture PartnersVenture Investment Associates+3 more
SellRaze is a mobile app for reselling secondhand items online, letting users create listings from an image, text, or barcode and crosslist them across marketplaces like eBay, Poshmark, Depop, Mercari, and Facebook.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerE-commerceMarketplacesSan Francisco, US
Jeff Mao(Founder)inTyler Ma(Founder)in
Co-investorsLobster CapitalPioneerTranspose Platform ManagementY CombinatorAgrolimen VenturesAmino Capital+10 more
Spire operates a constellation of nanosatellites that collect granular Earth and environmental data from orbit, providing analytics for climate, logistics, and community protection.
Climate TechData & InfrastructureLogistics & Supply ChainSpace TechVienna, Virginia, US
Peter Platzer(Executive Chairman)inJeroen Cappaert(Founder)inJoel Spark(Founder)inTheresa Condor(Chief Executive Officer)inCelia Perez Pelaz(Executive Officer)Thomas Krywe(Executive Officer)in
Co-investorsBessemer Venture PartnersEvolution VC PartnersExpon CapitalFresco CapitalGen CapitalGPO Fund+11 more
A hiring marketplace where autonomous agents represent both job candidates and companies, evaluate compatibility, and facilitate introductions when there's mutual interest, keeping candidates anonymous until they accept a match.
Enterprise SoftwareHR TechSan Francisco, US
Alexis Aftalion(Founder)inWitold de La Chapelle(Founder)in
Co-investorsPioneerY CombinatorAndreessen HorowitzBlast.ClubEight CapitalFounder Capital+1 more
Fan platform where users join or create artist fan clubs to chat, access exclusive content, play games and shop.
Co-investorsAppWorks VenturesAppWorks
Street Contxt provides email intelligence and communication tools for capital markets participants, helping brokers, banks, and buy-side firms manage research distribution, identity, and client interests.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSSales Tech
Co-investorsCommunitas Capital PartnersGarage Capital8VCJoe LonsdalePoint72 VenturesPortag3 Ventures+1 more
Superset orchestrates 100+ coding agents in parallel across different AI coding tools.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US
Kiet Ho(Cofounder and CEO)inSatya Patel(Cofounder and CTO)inAvi Peltz(Cofounder and CPO)inFrank Lortscher(Executive Officer, Director)Hank Heyming(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsBroom VenturesOrange CollectivePioneerTranspose Platform ManagementY Combinator468 Capital+9 more
Tergle provides AI-powered automation for auditing workflows, helping organizations reduce repetitive audit tasks through customized AI solutions tailored by engineers and experienced auditors.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareNew York City, US
Adam Bowen(Founder)in
Co-investorsBlockchain Founders CapitalPioneerY CombinatorAmino CapitalNama VenturesNetwork VC
FlexFits produces menstrual products and advocates for accessible period care.
ConsumerFemTechLos Angeles, US
Lauren Schulte Wang(Founder/CEO)inPanpan Wang(CFO & Cofounder)inErika Jensen(Cofounder)
Co-investorsAutochrome VenturesBow CapitalCoyote VenturesFundersClubHalogen Ventures Management Company LlcQuest Venture Partners+13 more
Throxy provides outbound sales services as an alternative to managing multiple sales tools, hiring SDRs, or running outbound campaigns in-house.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSales TechLondon, GB
Bergen Merey(Founder)inArnau Ayerbe Garcia(Founder)inPablo Jimenez de Parga Ramos(Founder)inArnau Ayerbe(Founder)in
Co-investorsCircle & Co.PioneerSAV (Scale Asia Ventures)Y CombinatorAndreessen HorowitzBase10 Partners+6 more
Ticket Wallet is a platform that uses AI to automate ticket resale, offering dynamic pricing, multi-marketplace distribution, and automated transfers for individual and professional ticket sellers.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareMarketplacesSaaSNew York City, US
Truman Gelnovatch(Founder)inRyan Clare(Founder)in
Co-investorsCircle & Co.PioneerSeven Seven SixY CombinatorBlast.ClubJames Beshara Fund+1 more
An AI audio lab building tools that enable music lovers and casual creators to compose and shape music.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerCreator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentSan Francisco, US
Ryan Tremblay(Founder)inHayden Housen(Founder)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorAgrolimen VenturesAmino CapitalCalm VenturesGaingelsMaiora Rebel Ventures+4 more
__Twitter.png)
Umba is a digital bank for African consumers and small businesses that provides banking services, credit products, and payment solutions via mobile platforms.
FintechNairobi, KE
Barry O’Mahony(Founder)
Co-investorsAct Venture CapitalACT Venture CapitalDunbar CapitalFrontline VenturesStreamlined VenturesTrueSight Ventures+9 more
Unify provides AI agents that handle routine business tasks across communications, sales, operations, and engineering by executing pre-built workflows or custom automation.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaSLondon, GB
Daniel Lenton(Founder)inDouglas Kitani(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
Co-investorsA.Capital VenturesAbstract VenturesAbstraction CapitalBattery VenturesJ12 VenturesLeonis Capital+23 more
Vector Legal provides an AI-powered legal platform combined with expert counsel to deliver end-to-end legal solutions for early-stage companies.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLegalTechSan Francisco, US
Mitch Duncombe(Founder)inKeenan Venuti(Founder/CTO)in
Co-investorsY Combinator3one4 CapitalTranspose Platform ManagementAmino Capital
Vernius makes drop-in hardware modules that add autonomous or operator-assisted targeting to existing FPV interceptor drones.
Advanced ManufacturingDefense TechHardwareRoboticsSan Francisco, US
Hisham El-Halabi(Founder)inJoe Gonzalez(Founder)inArthur Nguyen-cao(Founder/CEO)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorAgrolimen VenturesBatch VenturesCape Fear VenturesFounder CapitalGrant Park Ventures+9 more
Vetcove provides a purchasing platform that helps veterinary clinics compare prices across vendors and manage inventory.
B2B MarketplacesE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainMarketplacesRetail TechSaaSMiami, US
Alex Kates(Founder/CEO)inMitchell Kates(Founder/Tech)in
Co-investorsHumba VenturesInitialized CapitalLiquid VenturesLobby CapitalSV AngelTeamworthy Ventures+8 more
.jpeg){kind=logo}
WaystoCap operates a trading platform that connects African businesses with international and regional suppliers, facilitating price comparison and negotiation of payment terms across cross-border commerce.
E-commerceEnterprise SoftwareMarketplacesSaaSCasablanca, MA
Niama El Bassunie(Partner; Founder and CEO of WaystoCap)inAziz Jaouhari(Founder/CTO)inAnis Abdeddine(Founder/CSO)inAziz Jaouhari TissafiMehdi DaouiinNic Pantucci(Partner)
Co-investors500 GlobalSoma CapitalY Combinator4DX VenturesA-WNP-18-Fund, a series of AX-PL-FundsAmino Capital+8 more
Yassir operates a super app platform with multiple services across African markets.
B2B MarketplacesConsumerLogistics & Supply ChainMarketplacesMobility & TransportationTravel & HospitalityAlgeria, DZ
Noureddine Tayebi(Founder)inel mahdi Yettou(Founder)in
BoardLars Fjeldsoe-Nielsen(Director)
Co-investorsWndrCoAlumni VenturesBasecamp FundBond Capital ManagementDN CapitalEndeavor Catalyst+24 more
Youtooz sells collectible plush toys, including a Slime Rancher blind box featuring eight 5-inch plush slime characters based on the video game.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
Austin Long(Cofounder)Mark Prokoudine(Cofounder)
Co-investorsFundersClubGreat Oaks Venture CapitalStreamlined VenturesTransmedia Capital
Yummy is a Latin American super app that offers delivery services across multiple categories including food, groceries, transport, pharmacy, beverages, fashion, electronics, and events.
ConsumerE-commerceLogistics & Supply ChainMarketplacesMobility & TransportationSaaSLos Angeles, US
Vicente Zavarce(Founder)in
Co-investors2080 VenturesCathexis VenturesCollide CapitalEpakon CapitalEthos VCFirst Check Ventures+28 more
Yummy Corp provides tailored food facility management services including daily catering, food court operations, and custom branded outlets for corporates, offices, schools, and hospitals in Indonesia.
Enterprise SoftwareFoodTechJakarta, ID
Mario Suntanu(Founder)in
Co-investorsAC VenturesAgaeti VenturesAppWorks VenturesQuest VenturesAppWorksBRI Ventures+7 more
Zania builds AI-driven governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) and security software.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaSPalo Alto, US
Shruti Gupta(Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsA'Z AngelsNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)
ZeroSettle provides subscription analytics, entitlements, A/B testing, and direct web checkout for iOS and Android app developers.
AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaSSan Diego, US
Gabe Roeloffs(Founder)inRyan Elliott(Founder)in
Co-investorsY Combinator
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
Basalt TechBenchCartaCliptoDreamcraftFrameMaraMastraValley Steer
Exits · 11
2 IPOs · 9 acquisitions · showing 4CG OncologyNASDAQ: CGONCreative Marketacq. by DribbbleMedumoacq. by PhilipsWaystoCapacq. by Maxab
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Boom Supersonic · ipo.club · Sep 14, 2026
GitCafe · ycombinator.com · Aug 11, 2026
LemFi · finsmes.com · Jul 7, 2026
Superset · techcrunch.com · Jun 18, 2026
Adialante · techcrunch.com · Jun 18, 2026
Standout · ycombinator.com · Jun 4, 2026
PerfectBit, Inc. · ycombinator.com · May 14, 2026
CharacterQuilt · ycombinator.com · May 11, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Palm Drive Capital made?
- Palm Drive Capital has 104 tracked investments, 11 of which have exited, including 5 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Palm Drive Capital invest at?
- Palm Drive Capital invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What is Palm Drive Capital's typical check size?
- Palm Drive Capital typically writes checks of $500K – $5M.
- What sectors does Palm Drive Capital focus on?
- Palm Drive Capital focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Palm Drive Capital located?
- Palm Drive Capital is headquartered in New York, US.
- Does Palm Drive Capital lead rounds?
- Yes, Palm Drive Capital leads investment rounds.
- Who does Palm Drive Capital co-invest with?
- Palm Drive Capital most often shares deals with Y Combinator, Pioneer, Soma Capital, among 85 tracked co-investors.
Images
Similar investors
4DI Ventures was co-founded by repeat tech operator and ESET Southern Africa founder Justin Stanford, giving it unusually deep cybersecurity and software operating experience rather than a purely financial background, and originated from Stanford's own angel-investing experiments that directly led to both the firm's creation and the launch of the Silicon Cape Initiative. The firm explicitly describes its style as "nurture capital" with intensive, hands-on engagement, and Stanford is vocal about avoiding the "unicorn at all costs" mentality in African tech, instead emphasizing sustainable market readiness and fundamentals in a more conservative, durability-focused investment approach.
8VC is a venture capital firm investing across logistics, life sciences, healthcare, IT infrastructure, and government/defense, guided by its Smart Enterprise thesis focused on data integration and platform network effects.
AirTree Ventures runs Pathfinders, a free four-week in-person program in Sydney for young builders (high-school graduates up to age 23) to work on a real product, access the AirTree team and founders, and build a peer network.
August Capital is a venture capital firm that invests in a small number of companies, providing hands-on support to entrepreneurs building their businesses.
.jpeg){kind=logo}
B Capital is a global investment firm backing early to late-stage technology innovators across technology, healthcare, and energy & resilience sectors.