Prototype Capital
Venture capitalLos Angeles · Pre-Seed–Series A · 38 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Prototype Capital is a distributed early-stage venture fund that partners closely with ambitious founders to build durable, long-horizon '100-year' businesses aimed at improving the status quo by an order of magnitude. It favors companies applying new technologies such as machine learning, robotics, AI/ML, and genomics to traditional industries including transportation, food, insurance, and healthcare. The firm operates a nationwide network of scouts to source deals, believing that founders are best positioned to identify and support other great founders. Its focus centers on products and thinkers oriented toward millennials and Gen Z, whom it highlights as a large and growing share of the global population.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 16, 2026.
Team · 38 people
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Founder mafia
4 people who came through Prototype Capital went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 9 of 10 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×4Robotics ×3SaaS ×3Consumer ×2Hardware ×2Advanced Manufacturing ×1Creator Economy ×1Deep Tech ×1
HQs:United States×3Canada×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 6 portfolio companiesWhere their founders studiedfrom 11 founders with education data
McGill University ×2The Wharton School ×2UC Santa Barbara ×2University of Pennsylvania ×2
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
Investments · 10 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2018 · 12016 · 12 dated
AON3D develops additive manufacturing hardware, software, and materials for industrial 3D printing applications.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareRoboticsMontreal, CA
Kevin Han(Founder/CPO)inRandeep Singh(Founder)inAndrew Walker(Founder)in
Co-investorsAlleyCorpFlucas VenturesInnoStart CapitalIronGate Capital AdvisorsPanache VenturesSINEWAVE VENTURES+7 more
Aura is a wellness app used by over 7 million people to support emotional wellbeing and sleep, with an offering for teams that provides partnership and bulk discount arrangements for employers.
ConsumerDigital HealthMental HealthWellness & Fitness
Steve Lee(Founder)inDaniel Lee(Founder)in
Co-investorsAllied Venture PartnersCowboy VenturesFarvatn VentureReach CapitalStand Together Ventures Lab1517+5 more
Dandy is a digital dental laboratory that provides AI-powered technology and software to dental practices, offering services including crowns, bridges, dentures, implants, and clear aligners.
AI & Machine LearningHealthtechMedical Devices
Daniel Hanover(Founder)inToni Oloko(Cofounder)in
Co-investors3cubed VenturesAvenir Growth CapitalDorm RoomHuman CapitalInspired CapitalMantis Capital+9 more
Donut (Donut Media) sells branded apparel and accessories—including T-shirts, hoodies, hats, workwear, bags, and stickers—themed around cars and automotive culture.
Direct to ConsumerE-commerceMedia & EntertainmentLos Angeles, US
Matthew R Levin(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsTechstarsFontinalis Partners
Yousef Abdelfattah(Cofounder)in
Co-investorsCrown Predator HoldingsMaC Venture CapitalMuse Capital
Ghost Robotics develops legged (quadruped) robots, including its Vision 60 platform, along with the proprietary electronics, software, and control systems that run them.
Defense TechHardwareRobotics
Avik De(Co-founder)inGavin Kenneally(Co-founder)inJiren Parikh(CEO)
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesAsimov VenturesBasecamp FundConvergeBen Franklin Technology Partners
Kiwicampus builds autonomous robots for real-world tasks such as delivery, operating with Level 4 autonomy.
AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainRobotics
Felipe Chavez(CEO and Founder)
Co-investorsFirstrock CapitalLVenture Group
Orai is a coaching app that analyzes speech in real-time, tracking filler words, pace, clarity, and energy to provide immediate feedback and help users improve their speaking skills for presentations, interviews, and other communication moments.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerCreator EconomyEdTechSaaS
reThought Flood is a flood insurance underwriting platform that lets insurance brokers quote and bind flood coverage, assessing each building individually along with the full policy portfolio for risk-based pricing.
FintechInsurTechSaaSBroomfield, US
Cory Isaacson(Chief Executive Officer)inJames Rice(Chief Sales Officer/Acting Chief Operations Officer)inNicholas Lamparelli(Chief Underwriting Officer)Joe Zuk(Director)Venky Ganesan(Director)
BoardDavid G. Miles(Director)
Co-investorsConnecticut InnovationsIA Capital GroupManchesterStory Group, LLCStreamlined VenturesTitanium VenturesMenlo Ventures+1 more
The Cut builds business software and tools for barbers to manage their operations and client relationships, serving independent barbers and barbershops.
Future of WorkMarketplacesSaaSFairfax, US
Obi Omile Jr(Founder)in
Co-investorsElevate CapitalLeadout CapitalNextGen Venture PartnersTechstars
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Aura · altss.com · Aug 11, 2026
Dandy · trysignalbase.com · Jun 15, 2026
Ghost Robotics · 34st.com · Apr 3, 2026
AON3D · 3dprintingindustry.com · Feb 4, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Prototype Capital made?
- Prototype Capital has 10 tracked investments.
- What stage does Prototype Capital invest at?
- Prototype Capital invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Prototype Capital focus on?
- Prototype Capital focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Consumer, Crypto & Web3, Fintech, FoodTech, Healthtech, InsurTech, Mobility & Transportation, Robotics, SaaS.
- Where is Prototype Capital located?
- Prototype Capital is headquartered in Los Angeles, US.
- Who does Prototype Capital co-invest with?
- Prototype Capital most often shares deals with Techstars, AlleyCorp, NextGen Venture Partners, among 42 tracked co-investors.
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