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Jon Dishotsky
InvestorFounderFounding Partner at Daft Capital · CEO at Starcity
Palo Alto
Writes $500K – $2M checks · typically $1M
FoundedDaft CapitalStarcity · YC
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About
Jon Dishotsky is the founder and Managing Partner of Daft Capital, an early-stage venture firm. A Palo Alto native, former entrepreneur, and self-described obsessive technologist, he writes checks between $500k and $2M at inception into a highly selective set of founders. Through Daft Capital he backs early-stage ventures across sectors including defense, AI, energy, robotics, fintech, and biotech, with a stated aim of backing future S&P 500 leaders. The firm says it is backed by leading institutions, entrepreneurs, and venture capitalists.
Invests in
Climate TechFintechHealthtechSector Agnostic
Beyond investing
- Founded
- Founded Daft Capital, an early-stage venture firm.
- More
- Is a Palo Alto native. Describes himself as a former entrepreneur and obsessive technologist.
From Jon's own website — common ground for a warm intro.
CEO at StarcityYC S16
Intro paths
Jon went through Y Combinator (Summer 2016) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
In turn, Jon can intro founders to Starcity's investors below.
Starcity's investors · 18
Co-founders at Starcity
Founder at Daft Capital
Intro paths
In turn, Jon can intro founders to Daft Capital's investors below.
Daft Capital's investors · 1
Deals · 19
ARMR SciencesSolo GP
via Daft Capital · filed Aug 2025
AIM Intelligent MachinesSolo GP
via Daft Capital · filed Dec 2024
Beyond AeroSolo GP
via Daft Capital · filed Apr 2024
RemoteSolo GP
via Daft Capital · filed May 2022
9 MothersSolo GP
via Daft Capital
AgentwaySolo GP
via Daft Capital
AvantStaySolo GP
via Daft Capital
CorcaSolo GP
via Daft Capital
Created by HumansSolo GP
via Daft Capital
ElvySolo GP
via Daft Capital
Fifth DoorSolo GP
via Daft Capital
LegoraSolo GP
via Daft Capital
LimitlessSolo GP
via Daft Capital
LovableSolo GP
via Daft Capital
MercurySolo GP
via Daft Capital
Mind Medicine (MindMed)Solo GP
via Daft Capital
MonacoSolo GP
via Daft Capital
The Bot CompanySolo GP
via Daft Capital
Varda Space IndustriesSolo GP
via Daft Capital
Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters. Some rows are inferred. Not right? Tell us.
Other disclosed investments
Led
Mercury Technologies
Investor
9MothersARMRFond, formerly AnyPerkHeyChargeHowtooLoan LabsMarine LayerMindMedOssusRuth Health (YC S21)ScarletSiggymdSignalcoreSkillprintVardaVarda Space
Sources: curated public sources · the investor's own website.
Network2
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Jon Dishotsky?
- Jon Dishotsky is the founder and Managing Partner of Daft Capital, an early-stage venture firm. A Palo Alto native, former entrepreneur, and self-described obsessive technologist, he writes checks between $500k and $2M at inception into a highly selective set of founders. Through Daft Capital he backs early-stage ventures across sectors including defense, AI, energy, robotics, fintech, and biotech, with a stated aim of backing future S&P 500 leaders. The firm says it is backed by leading institutions, entrepreneurs, and venture capitalists.
- Where does Jon Dishotsky work?
- Jon Dishotsky is Founder of Daft Capital and Founding Partner at Daft Capital and CEO at Starcity.
- What does Jon Dishotsky invest in?
- Jon Dishotsky invests in Climate Tech, Fintech, Healthtech, Sector Agnostic.
- What check size does Jon Dishotsky write?
- Jon Dishotsky typically writes checks of $500K – $2M.
- What companies did Jon Dishotsky found?
- Jon Dishotsky founded Daft Capital, Starcity.
- What companies has Jon Dishotsky invested in?
- Investments tracked here include Mercury Technologies, 9Mothers, Agentway, AIM Intelligent Machines, ARMR, AvantStay, Beyond Aero, Corca, Created by Humans, Elvy, Fifth Door, Fond, formerly AnyPerk, and 20 more.
- Does Jon Dishotsky lead rounds?
- Yes — Jon Dishotsky has led 1 tracked investment.
Founder mafias
Y Combinator mafia10,638
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Giant Ventures Global Llp mafia7
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Starcity mafia5
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
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