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Vibe Capital

New York, NY · Invests in US; Asia; LATAM; Global; Europe; North America; Africa; MENA · Website

Pre-SeedSeedSeries AB2B SaaSDeveloper ToolsCybersecurityFintechHealthcare & BiotechEducationEnterprise SoftwareDeveloper Tools & InfrastructureSecurity & CybersecurityFintech & PaymentsHealthcare & Digital HealthBiotech & Life SciencesEdTechClimate & Clean EnergyRobotics & AutomationSemiconductors & Hardware

Thesis

Investing in the picks and shovels of volatility caused by convergent forces (AI, Web3, Deep Science) intersecting with demographic shifts and climate change. We seek to create venture-scale returns by backing bold founders building more equitable, beneficial, transparent, and accessible structures.

Likely not a fit for

Not interested in incremental improvements to existing systems or companies that perpetuate centralized power structures. Avoids zero-sum financial engineering.

How they invest

Lead or follow
Leads or follows
Typical decision
~2 months
Warm intro
Not required
Involvement
Takes a board seat
Fund status
Actively deploying
Assets under mgmt
$100M
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

4 contacts on file

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Ankur Nagpal

General PartnerFounder & Managing Partner · Primary contact

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a•••@vi•••.vc

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Niccolo Masi

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Dave Goldblatt

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Tim Ryan

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Portfolio

Ethos SpaceAerospace Defense

Ethos Space is focused on industrializing lunar resources, including the development of spaceports, production of rocket propellant on the Moon, and coordination of hyperscale data center development beyond Earth.

SolideonManufacturing Industrial

Solideon creates autonomous deployable factories that build anything, anytime, anywhere without human intervention, improving manufacturing efficiency and reducing lead times.

OdysseyAIAerospace Defense

OdysseyAI deploys powerful advanced full-stack computing in orbit, transforming satellites into smart autonomous nodes that can operate independently of ground support or Earth-based compute.

RosoticsManufacturing Industrial

Rosotics is a sector leader in large-scale metal additive manufacturing, focusing on the production of orbital infrastructure and defense hardware using advanced 3D printing technologies.

Maiar MotorsManufacturing Industrial

Maiar Motors is a company focusing on automotive services.

CommSecurity Cyber

Comm is an encrypted messaging app for communities that extends Signal’s model of end-to-end encryption with personal servers to enable richer functionality.

Vespene EnergyClimate Clean Energy

Vespene Energy provides on-site clean energy solutions with zero upfront costs, enabling facilities to generate clean electricity at discounted rates while ensuring high reliability and sustainability.

NeuroX1Biotech Life Sciences

NeuroX1 is a computational drug design company focused on neurodegenerative disorders, utilizing machine learning to identify novel drug targets and design small molecules. They operate a cloud-based platform for high-performance computing in drug discovery.

PipelineEnterprise Software

Pipeline automates LinkedIn outreach, allowing users to connect, follow up, and engage with prospects effortlessly. It offers features like automated lead verification, campaign analytics, and real-time activity tracking to supercharge outbound sales efforts.

Volantis Semiconductor
DuploFintech Payments

Duplo is a financial operating system designed for African businesses, providing a suite of integrated financial products for expense management, global payments, and financial reporting.

Charter SpaceEnterprise Software

Charter Space is a modern platform focused on spacecraft engineering and providing space insurance services.

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Research briefRead more
Vibe Capital Research Investment Thesis Vibe Capital is a $•• solo GP fund founded by Ankur Nagpal (Teachable founder) that invests in Web3, AI, and Deep Science at pre-seed and seed stages. The fund's thesis is rooted in the belief that we are entering a "Modern Reformation" (2021-2025) followed by a "Renaissance" (2025-2030), where traditional power structures are being challenged and disrupte

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