Palm Drive Capital
Venture capitalNew York · Pre-Seed–Seed · 5 people tracked
Also known as PALM DRIVE CAPITAL LLC
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Investment thesis
Palm Drive Capital focuses on early-stage investing, typically from pre-seed to seed, and often provides founders with their first check. The firm emphasizes high-conviction, decisive investing and moving quickly when it backs a company. Beyond capital, Palm Drive positions itself as a hands-on partner, leveraging its network and 'relationship intelligence' to make valuable customer introductions, connect founders with talent, and provide strategic guidance and go-to-market support. It aims to feel more like fellow entrepreneurs than traditional investors, backing founders early and doubling down at pivotal moments.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 15, 2026.
Team · 5 people
from the firm's website & curated & public directories
Founder mafia
3 people who came through Palm Drive Capital went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 22 of 34 portfolio companiesSaaS ×10Fintech ×8AI & Machine Learning ×6Enterprise Software ×6FoodTech ×3Gaming ×3Logistics & Supply Chain ×3Marketplaces ×3
HQs:United States×11United Kingdom×1Indonesia×1Kenya×1Nigeria×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 7 portfolio companiesWhere their founders studiedfrom 15 founders with education data
Obafemi Awolowo University ×3University of Oxford ×3Harvard University ×2International Space University ×2The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) ×2University of California, Berkeley ×2
What their founders studiedfrom 15 founders with field-of-study data
Engineering ×6Business & Management ×3Computer Science ×3Finance & Accounting ×2Physics ×2
Where their founders worked beforefrom 15 founders with career history
Goldman Sachs ×2NASA Ames Research Center ×2Paystack ×2
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
Investments · 34 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2025 · 42022 · 32021 · 12020 · 210 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+2 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+1 more
AstroForge builds low-cost spacecraft for tracking and mining metal-rich asteroids in deep space, targeting platinum group metals extraction for industrial and space applications.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardwareNew MaterialsRoboticsSpace TechLos Angeles, US
Matt Gialich(Founder/CEO)inJose Acain(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardJustin Hamilton(Director)
Co-investorsKohala VenturesOutliers FundUndeterred CapitalWayfinder VenturesY CombinatorAera VC+4 more
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-investorsNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)Y CombinatorFUSE
Aurelian provides AI-powered call handling and support solutions for emergency dispatch centers (PSAPs) to manage non-emergency call volume and assist telecommunicators during live 911 calls.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareGovTechSaaS
Max Keenan(CEO)inJames Liu(CTO)in
Co-investorsFUSENew Enterprise Associates (NEA)Y Combinator
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
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
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)in
BoardBrian Waswani Odhiambo(Director)in
Co-investorsBrighter CapitalGFR FundHoaQNovastar VenturesRocketship.vcVelocity Digital+1 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 FundSony Ventures Corporation
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+5 more
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LentesPlus is an online optical store selling contact lenses, eyeglasses, cleaning solutions, and eye drops with free delivery.
Direct to ConsumerE-commerceHealthtech
Co-investorsCapria VenturesInQlabAlumni VenturesFen VenturesIGNIA
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
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
Moove provides vehicle financing and mobility solutions for entrepreneurs in emerging markets.
FintechImpact & Social GoodMobility & Transportation
Ladi Delano(Founder)inJide Odunsi(Founder)in
Co-investorsAccelerate AfricaAfricInvestLeft Lane CapitalLoftyInc CapitalRaptor GroupSpeedinvest+1 more
Novig operates a sports prediction market where users can trade on sporting outcomes without paying commissions.
ConsumerFintechGamingMarketplacesNew York City, US
Jacob Fortinsky(Founder)inKelechi Ukah(Founder)in
Co-investorsForerunner VenturesMakers FundMulticoin CapitalPantera CapitalUnpopular VenturesY Combinator+2 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
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(Founder)inJeroen Cappaert(Founder)inJoel Spark(Founder)inTheresa Condor(Executive Officer, Director)inCelia Perez Pelaz(Executive Officer)Thomas Krywe(Executive Officer)in
Co-investorsBessemer Venture PartnersEvolution VC PartnersExpon CapitalFresco CapitalGPO FundGrishin Robotics+9 more
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
Co-investorsAct Venture CapitalACT Venture CapitalDunbar CapitalFrontline VenturesStreamlined VenturesValia Ventures+6 more
Yummy is a super app for Latin America that lets users order food, groceries, transportation, pharmacy items, drinks, fashion, electronics, and event services for on-demand delivery.
Logistics & Supply ChainMarketplacesMobility & Transportation
Vicente Zavarce(Founder)in
Co-investorsFlucas VenturesAppWorksCollide CapitalIntudo VenturesQuest VenturesSovereigns Capital Venture+1 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+5 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)
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
AlbiwareBasalt TechBenchCartaCliptoDreamcraftFrameMaraMastraMisprintValley SteerYoutooz
Exits · 2
2 IPOs · showing 1CG OncologyNASDAQ: CGON
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Moove · techcrunch.com · Aug 5, 2026
Louisa · 29news.com · Jul 29, 2026
Chowdeck · thesun.ng · Jul 17, 2026
LemFi · finsmes.com · Jul 7, 2026
Spire Global · investing.com · Jun 24, 2026
Novig · cnbc.com · Jun 16, 2026
Avenia · fintechfutures.com · Feb 13, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Palm Drive Capital made?
- Palm Drive Capital has 34 tracked investments, 2 of which have exited, including 4 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?
- Palm Drive Capital typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
- Who does Palm Drive Capital co-invest with?
- Palm Drive Capital most often shares deals with Y Combinator, Makers Fund, Bessemer Venture Partners, among 45 tracked co-investors.
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