Alpaca VC
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Alpaca punches above its weight for a smaller fund, with some genuinely impressive exits like Segment and strong current portfolio companies. Jake and Lolita are both operators-turned-investors who actually understand product development, not just financial engineering. They're particularly strong in fintech infrastructure where their network matters. The downside? They're still building their brand and don't have the same signaling value as tier-1 funds. Also, being smaller means they can't always lead larger rounds when you need them to.
- —Best for: Technical B2B founders who want hands-on product feedback
- —Watch out for: Limited capital for follow-on rounds
- —Known for: Strong fintech network and operator backgrounds
Alpaca VC focuses on early-stage B2B software companies, particularly in fintech, enterprise SaaS, and infrastructure. They emphasize backing technical founders building category-defining solutions with strong product-market fit signals.
Primarily seed and Series A B2B software investments, with heavy concentration in fintech infrastructure, developer tools, and vertical SaaS. Check sizes typically $500K-$2M.
Former AngelList partner and early Uber employee. Known for his network in fintech and developer tools. Founders appreciate his hands-on approach to product feedback.
Ex-Goldman Sachs and Google Ventures. Strong fintech background with deep enterprise sales expertise. Reputation for being particularly helpful with go-to-market strategy.
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