Roadster Capital
Venture capitalPortland · Seed · 1 people tracked
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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 · 1 people
from the firm's websiteWhat they invest in
from 6 of 6 portfolio companiesAdvanced Manufacturing ×3Deep Tech ×3Hardware ×3AI & Machine Learning ×2IoT ×2Semiconductors ×2Cleantech ×1Defense Tech ×1
HQs:United States×3Australia×1
Investments · 6 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathDecile Group develops software and services for venture capital firms, including portfolio management platforms and advisory offerings designed to improve VC operations and ethical investing practices.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS
Co-investorsDash VCHallstone VenturesPrana Tech VenturesRedstick VenturesRymdkapitalshuckerVC+2 more
Photon Marine develops electric propulsion systems and fleet management software for marine vessels, enabling zero-emission operations with extended runtime and reduced operational costs.
CleantechEnergyHardwareIoTMobility & TransportationPortland, US
MARCELINO J. ALVAREZ(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsElevate CapitalJuniperOne Planet GroupPortland Seed FundVamosVentures
PsiQuantum builds fault-tolerant quantum computers using photonic qubits and semiconductor manufacturing processes.
Deep TechHardwareQuantum ComputingSemiconductorsMoreton Bay, AU
Prof. Terry Rudolph(Co-founder & Chief Architect)Dr. Pete Shadbolt(Co-founder & Chief Scientific Officer)inProf. Mark Thompson(Co-founder & Chief Technology Officer)Jeremy O'Brien(Founder)inVictor Peng(Chief Executive Officer)in
BoardSiraj Khaliq(Director)
Co-investorsBlackbird VenturesC4 VenturesCold Start VenturesFounders FundFPVHARPER COURT VENTURES+23 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)inAaron Brown(Co-founder)in
BoardBenjamin Johnson(Director)
Co-investorsElevate CapitalPortland Seed Fund
UNION develops software and industrial operations systems for manufacturing, including a command platform (Faction) for planning and execution, and an execution layer (Fabric) for machine coordination.
Advanced ManufacturingDefense Tech
Co-investorsBVVCIronGate Capital AdvisorsMoonshots CapitalRaptor GroupSilent Ventures
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)in
BoardPat Gelsinger(General Partner at Playground Global (investor/advisor))inKevin Heidrich(Director)Peter Barrett(Director)
Co-investorsPlayground GlobalLam CapitalOpen Field CapitalMorpheus Ventures
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Union · oleantimesherald.com · Jul 16, 2026
PsiQuantum · quantumcomputingreport.com · Sep 11, 2025
Rapta · citybiz.co · Jun 12, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Roadster Capital made?
- Roadster Capital has 6 tracked investments, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
- 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 Elevate Capital, Open Field Capital, Playground Global, among 41 tracked co-investors.
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