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MiLA Capital (Make in LA)

Chatsworth, CA · Invests in US; LATAM; MENA · Website

SeedFood & BeverageHealthcare & BiotechClimate & EnergySpace & DefenseRoboticsHardware & DevicesRobotics & AutomationAerospace & DefenseSemiconductors & HardwareClimate & Clean EnergyHealthcare & Digital HealthBiotech & Life SciencesManufacturing & IndustrialLogistics & Supply Chain

Thesis

Emerging hardware founders are overlooked by traditional VC. By combining capital with hands-on manufacturing expertise, infrastructure access, and operational support, we unlock value for founders building tech you can touch.

Likely not a fit for

Not interested in pure software or digital companies without hardware component. Not interested in late-stage companies beyond Seed.

How they invest

Lead or follow
Usually leads
Typical decision
~1 month
Warm intro
Not required
Involvement
Takes a board seat
Fund status
Slowing Down
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

5 contacts on file

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Carmen Palafox

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Shaun Arora

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Noramay Cadena

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AL

Abe Lim

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MW

Marta Wojcicka

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Portfolio

KlashaFintech Payments

Klasha is a technology company building cross-border payment solutions that allow Africans to access global goods and services. They provide a platform and APIs for seamless transactions between Africa and other markets, particularly focusing on China.

Orbit FabAerospace Defense

Orbit Fab is building the in-space propellant supply chain, providing spacecraft refueling services to enable a sustainable and thriving in-space economy.

KonaEcommerce Marketplaces

Kona is a platform for buying and leasing domain names, providing secure transactions and support.

PathSpotHealthcare Digital

PathSpot is the Health and Safety Operating System for the Smart Restaurant, Commercial Kitchen, Food Manufacturer, Food Service and Hospitality Industry, providing solutions to detect contaminants on hands and improve hygiene practices.

Feel TherapeuticsHealthcare Digital

Feel Therapeutics is a Digital Precision Medicine company focused on reinventing mental health care through continuous data collection and personalized digital therapeutic programs.

FarcastLogistics Supply Chain

Farcast provides precision delivery hardware and software for air cargo deliveries, enabling safe and legal midflight ejection of cargo to designated landing areas, even in remote locations.

EmergeEnterprise Software

Emerge is a company developing next-generation technology and devices. Their storefront is currently operational, showcasing their latest offerings.

VectorEnterprise Software

Vector provides development tools, software, hardware, and solutions for embedded systems, focusing on automotive applications and advanced technologies.

Amped InnovationClimate Clean Energy

Amped Innovation is a designer and manufacturer of high-performance off-grid, solar systems and appliances for solar-rich environments, serving families and small businesses in need of reliable, clean energy across Africa and Asia.

Rufus LabsEnterprise Software

Rufus Labs builds WorkHero, the most advanced connected operator & human automation platform for supply chain. Comprised of workforce analytics software, labor management, rugged wearable technology, and superhuman support, WorkHero is a complete Productivity as a Service solution for the evolving warehouse.

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Force ImpactEcommerce Marketplaces

Force Impact is a domain name for sale, offering a premium verified domain with a focus on safe and secure transactions for buying or leasing domain names.

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MiLA Capital Research Company Overview MiLA Capital (Make in LA) is a hardware-focused venture capital firm based in Chatsworth, California, dedicated to advancing next-generation hardware startups. Founded in 2015, MiLA Capital operated as a seed-stage venture fund investing in "tech you can touch" - companies building physical products, manufacturing innovations, and hardware infrastructure. Inv

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