Alpaca VC
alpaca.vcAlpaca invests in technology that reshapes foundational industries where atoms meet algorithms: manufacturing, energy, logistics, agriculture, real estate, and commerce. They focus on early-stage (pre-seed to seed: $500K-$2M) and growth-stage (Series B+: $2-5M) investments in startups with exceptional founder-market fit.
Check Size
$500K - $5M
Focus Areas
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Alpaca VC invests in technology that reshapes the real world by leveraging their lived experiences as former founders. They employ a thematic, research-driven approach through their Field Studies program to identify opportunities at the intersection of the physical and digital world. Their philosophy centers on the belief that foundational industries—which power the real world—are being transformed by technology, and they are committed to backing the builders driving this transformation. They emphasize being ‘for founders, by founders,’ providing not just capital but strategic guidance, emotional support, and practical business development assistance.
What Sets Them Apart
- Founder-led investing team with deep operational experience: cofounders and experienced entrepreneurs guiding strategy
- Field Studies program: a repeatable, thesis-driven research approach that underpins their investment decisions
- Real estate expertise as a core differentiator, with multiple GPs having direct experience in real estate investing and development
- Thematic focus on 'atoms meets algorithms' - the convergence of physical and digital transformation in foundational industries
- OneHerd Platform providing portfolio companies access to downstream capital, new customers, and founder networks
- Commitment to founder support beyond capital: structured OKRs, customer acquisition opportunities, and ongoing advisory through mature company lifecycle
- Research-first approach with published Field Studies on emerging opportunities in their focus areas
Portfolio Highlights
Compass
Proptech
Intramotev
Logistics
Xeal
Energy
Kashable
Fintech
Acelab
Proptech
Amplio
Supply Chain
Animoca Brands
Blockchain Web3
Applied Atomics
Energy
+ 82 more companies in their portfolio
Investment Team
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