FAQs and Info

What is Volt Capital?

Volt Capital is a New York based venture firm that invests in category-defining technologies underpinning the machine economy at the earliest stages. The investment team is composed of former founders and operators who take a founder-first approach to investing.

What does Volt Capital invest in?

Volt Capital invests in pre-seed and seed companies building the machine economy, the next frontier where software can be leveraged with a defensible moat as incumbent AI labs absorb value from traditional SaaS. Portfolio companies include Replit, USDAI, and Squads.

What does the machine economy include?

The machine economy includes marketplaces and the financial rails powering agents and physical AI.

What sectors does Volt invest in?

Volt Capital invests in the machine economy, the financial layer of compute, AI, and physical AI, as well as open-source AI.

What industries does Volt Capital invest in?

Volt Capital invests in the machine economy, the financial layer of compute, AI, and physical AI, as well as open-source AI.

What stage does Volt Capital invest at?

Volt Capital invests at the pre-seed and seed stages, backing companies at the earliest points in their formation.

What check size does Volt Capital write?

Volt Capital writes checks ranging from $500,000 to $3,000,000 for pre-seed and seed investments.

Where is Volt Capital based?

Volt Capital is based in New York City with a strong presence in San Francisco.

What companies has Volt Capital invested in?

Volt Capital's portfolio highlights include Replit, USDAI, and Squads, among other pre-seed and seed investments in the machine economy.