Wilshire Lane Capital
Venture capitalActively deployingLos Angeles · Pre-Seed–Series A · 5 people tracked
Also known as Wilshire Lane Capital Institutional · WILSHIRE LANE CAPITAL LP
Investment thesis
Wilshire Lane Capital focuses on early-stage companies operating at the nexus of technology and real estate (proptech). The firm positions itself as a go-to strategic partner, leveraging a network of active real estate partners and sector expertise to help founders scale and navigate the real estate aspects of their businesses. Its approach is data-driven, relying on financial analysis and performance metrics rather than hype or herd behavior. Combining real estate and technology expertise, the firm seeks alpha in overlooked segments of the industry. As a minority-founded and led firm, it emphasizes diversity, noting that over 75% of prior investments have C-suite leadership from underrepresented groups.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 5 people
from the firm's website & public directories
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What they invest in
from 8 of 30 portfolio companiesPropTech ×5Fintech ×3B2B Marketplaces ×2SaaS ×2AI & Machine Learning ×1Digital Health ×1E-commerce ×1Enterprise Software ×1
HQs:United States×7United Arab Emirates×1
Investments · 30 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathPiñata provides a platform that rewards renters for paying rent, offering benefits like rewards points, credit score improvements, and discounts.
B2B MarketplacesFintechNew York, US
Lily Liu(Executive Officer, Director)Jason Kimmel(Director)Adam Demuyakor(Director)Michael Fawkes(Director)Dimitri Falk(Executive Officer, Director)Larry Spada(Executive Officer, Director)
Board seatAdam Demuyakor· per SEC Form D
Costa Mesa, US
Matt Homsy(Manager of Issuer)David Brisske(Manager of Issuer)Mark Ramadan(Manager of Issuer)Victor Nicholas Guillen(Manager of Issuer)Nicholas Ajluni(Manager of Issuer)Stephen Johnson(Manager of Issuer)
Board seatMatt Homsy· per SEC Form D · $81M raise · filed Feb 2024
Los Angeles, US
Aaron Esagoff(Executive Officer, Director)Remy Porsella(Executive Officer, Director)
Technology-enabled residential real estate brand and co-living operator.
SaaS platform delivering primary healthcare services to distributed and hybrid workforces.
Provider of flexible warehousing and logistics services for growing e-commerce businesses.
Esusu is an economic mobility platform that helps working families build credit and strengthen financial stability through rent payment reporting.
FintechImpact & Social GoodPropTech
Samir Goel(Executive Officer, Director)Wemimo Abbey(Executive Officer, Director)Robert C. Henning(Executive Officer)
Funnel is a property management software or platform serving multifamily real estate companies; it hosts a Customer Advisory Board (CAB) of senior leaders from major property management firms and REITs who shape its product roadmap and strategy.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechPropTechSaaSNew York City, US
Managed ghost kitchen platform partnering with restaurants to grow their business and expand their delivery reach.
CRM and leasing software platform designed for multifamily property management.
Online marketplace for self-storage described as the Airbnb of Storage.
Radish provides dedicated primary care teams led by physicians to help patients navigate healthcare and manage insurance coverage.
Digital HealthHealthtechHR TechWellness & FitnessNew York City, US
Financial technology platform helping individuals build credit through rent reporting.
Embedded fintech platform designed for rental real estate operators.
Nationwide platform providing resident services for affordable multifamily housing communities.
Rhino provides a digital platform that replaces security deposits for renters with a more affordable alternative, while offering property managers and owners a modernized process for tenant screening and asset protection in the rental housing market.
FintechInsurTechPropTechNew York, US
Paraag Sarva(CEO and Co-Founder)
Technology-powered self-storage operator partnering with real estate owners to transform underutilized space.
Rows marked “SEC filing” are inferred from directors named on the company's SEC Form D — public regulatory data, not a portfolio list published by the firm.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Wilshire Lane Capital invest at?
- Wilshire Lane Capital invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Wilshire Lane Capital focus on?
- Wilshire Lane Capital focuses on Construction Tech, PropTech.
- Where is Wilshire Lane Capital located?
- Wilshire Lane Capital is headquartered in Los Angeles, US.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamEpisode 117: Bonus Episode - Adam Demuyakor of Wilshire Lane Capital - On Ghost Kitchens, Self St...
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Millionacres Spotlight: Adam Demuyakor, Wilshire Lane Capital
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Co-investors · 12
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Hustle Fund is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests quickly in startups, offering capital along with educational programs and mentorship. It also runs an angel investing community that lets members invest alongside the fund.
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