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Aubrie Pagano

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General Partner, Managing Member at Corigin Ventures Β· General Partner at Alpaca VC Β· Investor at xfactor ventures Β· Board director at TapStitch Β· Board director at BinStar Β· +1 more

Brooklyn, New York, United States

About

General Partner and Managing Member at Alpaca VC who leads the firm's AI-native investment strategy based on the Aquarius Economy thesis. She has invested across commerce, industrials, energy, and applied AI sectors, served on boards, and provides operational support to founders.

Invests in

Climate TechConsumerCrypto & Web3FintechLogistics & Supply ChainPropTechWellness & Fitness

Board director at TapStitch

Intro paths

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In turn, Aubrie can intro founders to TapStitch's investors below.

TapStitch's investors Β· 6

Alpaca VCNew York Β· $500K – $1.3M checks Β· since 2025Corigin Venturessince 2025Creator VenturesLondon Β· $200K – $2.5M checks Β· since 2025Forerunner VenturesSan Francisco Β· $1M – $20M checks Β· since 2025irrvrntVCSeattle Β· $10K checks Β· since 2025RiverPark VenturesNew York Β· $500K – $1M checks Β· since 2025

Co-founders at TapStitch

YZ
Yuan ZhouExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
JZ
Joe ZhouFounder

Board director at BinStar

Intro paths

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In turn, Aubrie can intro founders to BinStar's investors below.

BinStar's investors Β· 2

Alpaca VCNew York Β· $500K – $1.3M checks Β· since 2024Chaos VenturesNew York

Board director at Intramotev

Intro paths

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In turn, Aubrie can intro founders to Intramotev's investors below.

Intramotev's investors Β· 12

Advantage Capital PartnersSt. Louis Β· since 2022Aera VCSingapore Β· $25K – $5M checks Β· since 2022Alpaca VCNew York Β· $500K – $1.3M checks Β· since 2022Cantos VenturesSan Francisco Β· $400K – $1.5M checks Β· since 2022Collide CapitalNew York Β· $250K – $1M checks Β· since 2022Corigin Venturessince 2022Decisive PointWashington Β· $500K – $1M checks Β· since 2022Flybridge Capital PartnersNew York Β· $250K – $10M checks Β· since 2022futureland venturesWashington, D.C. Β· since 2022Iron PrairieLeawood Β· $250K – $650K checks Β· since 2022JuniperClarksville Β· $100K – $1.5M checks Β· since 2022Missouri Technology CorporationSt. Louis Β· since 2022

Co-founders at Intramotev

TL
Timothy LuchiniExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
AP
Alex PeifferFounder

Experience

  1. Alpaca VCGeneral Partnercurrent2020 β€” presentNew York, New York, United States
  2. XFactor VenturesInvestment Partnercurrent2017 β€” presentNew York City Metropolitan Area
  3. Bow & DrapeChairman2019 β€” 2020New York, New York, United States
  4. Bow & DrapeCo-Founder, CEO2012 β€” 2019New York City Metropolitan Area
  5. Fidelity InvestmentsManagement Consultant2011 β€” 2012Boston
  6. Fidelity InvestmentsSenior Business Analyst2010 β€” 2011Boston
  7. Fidelity InvestmentsBusiness Analyst2008 β€” 2010Boston
  8. New Sector AllianceStrategy Intern2007Boston
  9. Kraft Sports GroupStrategy Intern2006Foxboro, MA

Education

  1. Harvard UniversityB.A., History & Literature2004 β€” 2008

Skills & more

Venture CapitalStart-ups41Entrepreneurship59Financial Analysis12Business Strategy35Management Consulting9Project Management3Product Development9Marketing10Analytics4Project Planning2E-commerce24
+9 moreRetailTrainingFinanceCompetitive AnalysisSocial MediaSocial Media MarketingStrategyManagementStrategic Planning

Languages Italian

From Aubrie's professional profile.

Deals Β· 40

OptiversalBoard seat

via Alpaca VC Β· filed May 2025 Β· $5.8M raise

BinStarBoard seat

via Alpaca VC Β· filed Jul 2024 Β· $2.5M raise

TriallySolo GP

via Corigin Ventures Β· filed Aug 2025

TapStitchSolo GP

via Corigin Ventures Β· filed Mar 2025

Hopscotch LabsSolo GP

via Corigin Ventures Β· filed Nov 2024

TitlesSolo GP

via Corigin Ventures Β· filed Oct 2024

IntramotevSolo GP

via Corigin Ventures Β· filed Aug 2022

AcelabSolo GP

via Corigin Ventures

AmplioSolo GP

via Corigin Ventures

Applied AtomicsSolo GP

via Corigin Ventures

ArriveoutdoorsSolo GP

via Corigin Ventures

Autopoiesis SciencesSolo GP

via Corigin Ventures

Brilliant HarvestSolo GP

via Corigin Ventures

ClassPassSolo GP

via Corigin Ventures

Compass (NYSE:COMP)Solo GP

via Corigin Ventures

EARTH AISolo GP

via Corigin Ventures

HdwSolo GP

via Corigin Ventures

Imperfect FoodsSolo GP

via Corigin Ventures

Lending ClubSolo GP

via Corigin Ventures

LexSolo GP

via Corigin Ventures

MaypleSolo GP

via Corigin Ventures

MortySolo GP

via Corigin Ventures

NorthSolo GP

via Corigin Ventures

OptiversalSolo GP

via Corigin Ventures

PackdigitalSolo GP

via Corigin Ventures

Public GridSolo GP

via Corigin Ventures

Split your largest billsSolo GP

via Corigin Ventures

TealhqSolo GP

via Corigin Ventures

UltimariiSolo GP

via Corigin Ventures

VaticlabsSolo GP

via Corigin Ventures

WonSolo GP

via Corigin Ventures

ZeelSolo GP

via Corigin Ventures

Agent + Human CoordinationSolo GP

via Corigin Ventures

DazeSolo GP

via Corigin Ventures

Energy AbundanceSolo GP

via Corigin Ventures

Foundational IndustriesSolo GP

via Corigin Ventures

Human AgencySolo GP

via Corigin Ventures

Notable ExitsSolo GP

via Corigin Ventures

PreludelabsSolo GP

via Corigin Ventures

WheelsupSolo GP

via Corigin Ventures

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Other disclosed investments

Led

AugustCeremoniaFoodologymaudeShiruTrashie

Board seats

Pack Digital

Sources: the investor's own website Β· SEC Form D filings.

Podcasts & interviews

featuring Aubrie Pagano

So what happens after AGI?

Great Chat

Delight 2014: Aubrie Pagano - Throwing the Curveball -- Designing for Surprise in UX and CX

Delight Conference

Network11

Ben ZisesScout
Investor at SuperAngel.Fund
Brendan RempelScout
Investor at Aglae Ventures
Brian ShinScout
Managing Partner, VitalStage Ventures at VitalStage Ventures
Allison Kopf
CEO, Tract at xfactor ventures
Amanda Bradford
Co-Founder & CEO, The League at xfactor ventures
Amy Nelson
Founder & CEO, The Riveter at xfactor ventures
Arie Abecassis
Partner and Co-Founder at ICONYC labs
Brad Corona
Managing Director at Vertical Venture Partners
Chuck Templeton
Managing Partner at S2G Investments
Danielle Morrill
Co-Founder & CEO, Groupthink at xfactor ventures
Heather Hasson
Co-Founder & Co-CEO, FIGS at xfactor ventures

Investors connected to Aubrie in public investor directories β€” a warm-intro map.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Aubrie Pagano?
General Partner and Managing Member at Alpaca VC who leads the firm's AI-native investment strategy based on the Aquarius Economy thesis. She has invested across commerce, industrials, energy, and applied AI sectors, served on boards, and provides operational support to founders.
Where does Aubrie Pagano work?
Aubrie Pagano is General Partner, Managing Member at Corigin Ventures and Board director at TapStitch and Board director at BinStar and Board director at Intramotev.
What does Aubrie Pagano invest in?
Aubrie Pagano invests in Climate Tech, Consumer, Crypto & Web3, Fintech, Logistics & Supply Chain, PropTech, Wellness & Fitness.
What boards does Aubrie Pagano sit on?
Aubrie Pagano holds tracked board seats at Applied Atomics, BinStar, Intramotev, Mayple, Optiversal, Optiversal, Pack Digital, TapStitch.
What companies has Aubrie Pagano invested in?
Investments tracked here include August, Ceremonia, Foodology, maude, Shiru, Trashie.
Where did Aubrie Pagano go to school?
Aubrie Pagano studied at Harvard University (B.A., History & Literature).
Does Aubrie Pagano lead rounds?
Yes β€” Aubrie Pagano has led 6 tracked investments.

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