Active Capital
San Antonio, Texas · Invests in US · Website
Check size
🔒 $•• – $••Thesis
Back ambitious, technical founders solving real business problems with software and AI. We prefer to be a meaningful part of the first capital raised and provide hands-on support as operating partners. Great companies can be built anywhere, not just tech hubs. Pre-seed is where company DNA gets formed and represents the most fun and foundational stage of a company.
Likely not a fit for
No consumer applications, non-technical founding teams, late-stage companies outside pre-seed/seed, or companies without clear material business problems. No non-US based companies (founders must be US-based or actively relocating).
How they invest
- Lead or follow
- Usually leads
- Typical decision
- ~2 weeks
- Warm intro
- Not required
- Involvement
- Advisor
- Fund status
- Actively deploying
- Decision process
- Partnership vote
Partners & team
10 contacts on file
Portfolio
Automated Cloud Cost Optimization Software that provides autonomous discount management and resource management for cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
Sendspark is a video platform that allows users to record and share personalized videos, leveraging AI technology to enhance sales outreach and customer engagement.
Cloudsnap provides services related to employee management, including password reset and account unlock options.
Teleport provides a unified identity platform that secures both classic and AI infrastructure, focusing on identity governance, zero trust access, and identity security.
Super Dispatch provides auto transport technology solutions for vehicle transport, catering to shippers, carriers, and brokers with a comprehensive platform that includes TMS, load boards, and payment solutions.
ConductorOne provides autonomous identity security solutions, focusing on intelligent access reviews, dynamic access controls, identity automations, and a unified identity graph powered by AI.
Schematic enables developers to implement monetization strategies without code changes, allowing go-to-market teams to control pricing, packaging, and entitlements. It supports various usage-based pricing models and integrates seamlessly with Stripe.
Ardent lets you create instant, isolated copies of your production Postgres database in under 6 seconds right in your terminal. Test migrations, run schema changes and let coding agents actually test its database work — all against real data, without touching production.
FloatMe is a financial service that provides cash advances to users before payday, helping them manage their finances effectively with a membership model.
Favor.com is a website offering high-value and premium domain names. It is not associated with any company named 'Favor.' The domain is for sale.
RemoteTeam provides online payroll and HR solutions, focusing on automated payroll processing, time tracking, employee benefits, and global hiring.
Recent activity
- Dec 2025
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Active Capital Defies Pre-Seed Slowdown With Fresh $28M Fund Focused On AI
Jun 2025
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Active Capital closes $28M fund, surpasses $100M in assets under management
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