Zag Capital
Fund of fundsSeed Β· 2 people tracked
Investment thesis
Zag Capital operates with a contrarian investment approach across multiple alternative asset classes. The firm invests in startups alongside venture capital funds, private equity, real estate, and private debt opportunities, positioning itself to benefit when market participants move in alternative directions.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.
Team Β· 2 people
from the firm's websiteWhat they invest in
from 16 of 45 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning Γ7Enterprise Software Γ6Developer Tools Γ5Cybersecurity Γ3Fintech Γ3Cloud Computing Γ2Data & Infrastructure Γ2Healthtech Γ2
HQs:United StatesΓ9
Investments Β· 45 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAkido Labs develops an AI operating system designed for healthcare that leverages machine learning to enable personalized medical diagnostics and care coordination at scale. The platform aims to make high-quality healthcare accessible regardless of financial means or geography.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechInsurTechLos Angeles, US
Alloy provides an identity and fraud prevention platform for financial institutions and fintechs to manage fraud, credit, and compliance risk through real-time data orchestration and AI algorithms integrated with over 200 intelligence sources.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityFintech
Tommy Nicholas(CEO)Laura Spiekerman(President)Charles Hearn(CTO)
Allstacks is an AI-agent platform that connects data from software development tools (Jira, GitHub, GitLab, Jenkins) to provide engineering teams and leaders with delivery metrics, risk alerts, and recommendations for planning, managing, and optimizing software creation. The platform serves product and engineering teams in enterprise environments by offering visibility into delivery performance, developer productivity, AI coding impact, and software cost capitalization.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareRaleigh, US
Jeremy Freeman(Founder)
Applied Carbon develops technologies to regenerate soil and sequester atmospheric carbon for climate change mitigation and soil health improvement. The company operates at the intersection of agriculture, climate science, and industrial manufacturing.
AgTechCleantechClimate Tech
Jason Aramburu(CEO + Co-Founder)Morgan M. Williams(COO + Co-Founder)
Media & EntertainmentSan Francisco, US
BrewBird manufactures single-serve coffee brewers that use whole-bean pods designed for office environments, partnering with specialty roasters like Equator and Sightglass. The company produces fully compostable pods and delivers cafΓ©-quality coffee through a patented pour-over brewing method.
Circular EconomyFoodTechHardwareBay Area, US
Chipper Cash provides a mobile platform that enables Africans to send money internationally to bank and mobile money accounts across 21+ African countries, plus payment cards and fractional stock investing. The service targets individuals in Africa seeking low-cost cross-border transfers and financial access.
Fintech
env0 is an infrastructure-as-code (IaC) platform that standardizes deployment workflows across teams and departments, enabling consistent execution of plans, applies, validations, and post-deployment actions. The platform supports multiple IaC tools and helps organizations reduce bottlenecks, minimize errors, and maintain control as they scale.
Cloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsEnterprise Software
Optic generates OpenAPI specifications from test traffic and maintains their accuracy through automated schema testing and patch application. It helps API developers catch breaking changes and apply linting rules to their API documentation.
Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareNew York City, US
Aidan Cunniffe(Founder/CEO)in
H1 is an AI-powered platform that helps life sciences, pharmaceutical, payer, and provider organizations identify and engage healthcare providers. The platform provides data, analytics, and intelligence to support clinical trials, medical affairs, commercial operations, health plan management, and patient care navigation.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureHealthtechNew York City, US
Roboflow provides tools for developers to build and deploy computer vision applications, including image annotation, model benchmarking, and dataset management. The platform serves software engineers and enterprises who need to create vision-based applications.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US
Sydecar provides a platform for fund managers to form and operate venture funds, including SPV formation, compliance tools (KYC, tax filings, reporting), and investor onboarding for co-investment opportunities. The platform serves established and emerging fund managers seeking to offer deal-by-deal co-investment participation to limited partners.
Enterprise SoftwareFintech
Teamshares acquires small businesses from retiring owners and facilitates employee stock ownership, creating a permanent home for businesses while providing retiring owners with a reliable exit and employees with ownership opportunities.
B2B Marketplaces
Michael Brown(Founder & CEO)
Vanta provides a security and compliance platform that helps companies improve their security posture and demonstrate compliance to auditors. The platform serves enterprise customers across industries seeking to manage security controls, governance, and regulatory compliance.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Francisco, US
Christina Cacioppo(Founder/CEO)in
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Zag Capital invest at?
- Zag Capital invests at the Seed stage.
- What sectors does Zag Capital focus on?
- Zag Capital focuses on Sector Agnostic.
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