Roadster Capital
Venture capitalPortland Β· Seed Β· 1 people tracked
Investment thesis
Roadster Capital backs companies working to re-industrialize the industrial base, concentrating on automation, security, and sustainability. The firm emphasizes hands-on support with go-to-market design, strategic partnerships, and capital strategy, drawing on deep operating experience. It positions itself as a technology-forward firm that embraces AI in its own operations, aiming to provide founders with prepared, connected, value-adding partnership and LPs with rigorous portfolio oversight and transparent reporting.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 17, 2026.
Team Β· 1 people
from the firm's websiteWhat they invest in
from 5 of 7 portfolio companiesDeep Tech Γ3Hardware Γ3Advanced Manufacturing Γ2AI & Machine Learning Γ2Semiconductors Γ2Cleantech Γ1Fintech Γ1IoT Γ1
HQs:United StatesΓ3AustraliaΓ1
Investments Β· 7 tracked
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AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaS
Co-investorsDash VCHallstone VenturesPrana Tech VenturesRedstick VenturesRymdkapitalshuckerVC+2 more
Photon Marine builds a 300 HP electric outboard motor and works with boat builders to produce electric vessels.
CleantechHardwareMobility & TransportationPortland, US
MARCELINO J. ALVAREZ(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsJuniperOne Planet GroupPortland Seed FundVamosVenturesElevate Capital
Architecting a million qubit quantum computer with applications across pharma, materials, finance, and energy.
Co-investorsBlackbird VenturesC4 VenturesCold Start VenturesFounders FundIntegra GroupeM12 (Microsoft's Venture Fund)+5 more
PsiQuantum builds fault-tolerant quantum computers using photonic qubits and semiconductor manufacturing processes.
Deep TechHardwareQuantum ComputingSemiconductorsMoreton Bay, AU
Prof. Jeremy O'Brien(Co-founder & Executive Chairman)Prof. Terry Rudolph(Co-founder & Chief Architect)Dr. Pete Shadbolt(Co-founder & Chief Scientific Officer)Prof. Mark Thompson(Co-founder & Chief Technology Officer)Victor Peng(Chief Executive Officer)
Co-investorsBlackbird VenturesCold Start VenturesFPVHARPER COURT VENTURESIntegra GroupeMetaplanet+16 more
Rapta offers a Manufacturing Intelligence Platform that deploys AI at the production line to automate manufacturing inspection and process control using video and sensor data.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeep TechIoTTigard, US
Matthias Daue(Co-founder)inMatthew Thornton(Co-founder)Aaron Brown(Co-founder)
BoardBenjamin Johnson(Director)
Co-investorsElevate CapitalPortland Seed Fund
Software-defined factories for defense manufacturing
xLight develops free-electron laser (FEL) technology and advanced accelerator systems.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardwareSemiconductorsPalo Alto, US
Nicholas Kelez(Chief Executive Officer and Chief Technology Officer)
BoardPat Gelsinger(General Partner at Playground Global (investor/advisor))in
Co-investorsPlayground GlobalLam CapitalOpen Field CapitalMorpheus Ventures
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesRapta Β· citybiz.co Β· Jun 12, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Roadster Capital made?
- Roadster Capital has 7 tracked investments.
- What stage does Roadster Capital invest at?
- Roadster Capital invests at the Seed stage.
- What sectors does Roadster Capital focus on?
- Roadster Capital focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, AI & Machine Learning, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Cybersecurity, Deep Tech, Robotics.
- Where is Roadster Capital located?
- Roadster Capital is headquartered in Portland, US.
- Who does Roadster Capital co-invest with?
- Roadster Capital most often shares deals with Playground Global, Blackbird Ventures, MFV Partners, among 36 tracked co-investors.
Media Β· Podcasts & interviews
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Open People Network Β· Ryan Else
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