Untapped Capital
Los Angeles, California · Invests in US · Website
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We invest in the earliest pre-seed startups led by founders outside typical networks, selling into large and growing markets, with unique approaches or insights. We focus on under-networked, execution-focused founders—introverted technologists, industry veterans, and heads-down operators—who create outsized value through systematic sourcing and deep technical partnership.
Likely not a fit for
Not interested in typical VC-backed founders, celebrity entrepreneurs, or teams without deep execution focus
How they invest
- Lead or follow
- Leads or follows
- Typical decision
- ~2 weeks
- Warm intro
- Not required
- Involvement
- Advisor
- Fund status
- Actively deploying
- Decision process
- Partnership vote
Partners & team
4 contacts on file
Portfolio
The General Intelligence Company is an applied AI lab working towards automating businesses full-stack with AI, enabling anyone to start and run a business as easily as playing a video game.
Salmon Labs is a company specializing in commerce and brand strategy, focusing on omnichannel commerce solutions.
Pixels is the world's largest art marketplace and print-on-demand technology company, helping artists sell wall art, home decor, apparel, and other products since 2006.
Senior Sign is a move-in platform designed specifically for senior living communities, providing a seamless and compliant process for residents and their families.
Windmill offers a variety of solutions including insurance claims processing, transportation and logistics automation, and banking services. They focus on enhancing productivity through intelligent automation and document processing.
FalkorDB is a high-performance graph database designed for AI/ML and GenAI applications, offering advanced features like GraphRAG for faster queries and Text2SQL for natural language processing.
Basil Systems, also known as basil.bio, focuses on applied AI solutions.
PulzAid provides intelligent workplace health solutions, focusing on injury care management, onsite care, and medical surveillance to enhance occupational healthcare efficiency and reduce costs.
Payman does not appear to be a recognized entity in the retrieved data, and no specific information about the company could be found.
Recent activity
- Apr 2026
Clave AI
Seed · Investor
- Dec 2025
The General Intelligence Company
Seed · Participated
- Oct 2025
Covenant Labs
Seed · Investor
- Oct 2025
The General Intelligence Company
Seed · Lead
- Sep 2025
Illusion of Life
Seed · Investor
- Sep 2025
Loretta
Seed · Investor
- Sep 2025
Antim Labs
Seed · Investor
- Jul 2025
Wokelo AI
Seed · Investor
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Fortune
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The Drawdown
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The Guardian Nigeria News
Stakeholders insist on investment shift amid Africa’s $4tr untapped capital
Jun 2025
TechCrunch
AI startup Cohere acquires Ottogrid, a platform for conducting market research
May 2025
fnlondon.com
Meet the leaders bringing private equity to high net worth investors
Dec 2024
Business Insider
French quant firm Capital Fund Management is expanding in the US. Its president tells us where the $15.3 billion manager sees opportunities.
Jul 2024
KrASIA
Deals in brief: SeaTown to invest in Linnovate Partners, South Korea’s DeepX completes Series C round, Tjufoo and Sinbad set to merge, and more
May 2024
CEO Insights Asia
Singapore-based Startup Azara AI Secures $1 Million from Dave McClure and Others
May 2024
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Nov 2023
GeekWire
AI meets M&A: How these former management consultants are upending due diligence
Nov 2023
The Times of India
Investment in Indian startups in H1 2023 lowest in last four years: PwC India
Jul 2023
Business Insider
Exclusive: AI startup LangChain taps Sequoia to lead funding round at a valuation of at least $200 million
Apr 2023
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Dec 2022
City of Auburn News
Auburn incubator startup Tennibot announces successful investment funding round
Dec 2021
Founder Institute
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Oct 2021
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Oct 2021
Transurban
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Jun 2017
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Europe’s untapped capital market
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