Ambush Capital
Overview
Ambush Capital is an angel fund in New York that helps entrepreneurs through the early stages of building a company. They invest in early-stage founders and startups, primarily participating in seed and Series A funding rounds. Ambush Capital aims to fuel growth for promising startups, offering support and guidance to help founders navigate the challenges of early-stage development.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| OpenMind AGI | Aug 2025 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Hyperbolic Network | Dec 2024 | Series A | Co-investor |
| aPriori | Aug 2025 | Strategic | Co-investor |
| Compute Labs | Jul 2024 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
| KYD Labs | May 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
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Key People
Carly Strife
Cofounder
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Ambush Capital based?
Ambush Capital is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, United States.
When was Ambush Capital founded?
Ambush Capital was founded in 2015.
How many portfolio companies does Ambush Capital have?
Ambush Capital has 23 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Ambush Capital's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include OpenMind AGI, Hyperbolic Network, aPriori, Compute Labs, KYD Labs.
What was Ambush Capital's most recent investment shown here?
Ambush Capital's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in aPriori in 2025.
What sectors does Ambush Capital focus on?
Ambush Capital focuses on Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Crypto & Web3, Consumer & Commerce, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Consumer & Commerce, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Consumer & Commerce, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Real Estate & PropTech, Crypto & Web3, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Crypto & Web3, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Real Estate & PropTech, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Crypto & Web3, FinTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, FinTech, FinTech, Crypto & Web3, Enterprise Software, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, FinTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, FinTech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, FinTech.
What company stages does Ambush Capital focus on?
Stage focus information for Ambush Capital is not publicly available.
What is Ambush Capital's AUM?
Ambush Capital's assets under management are estimated between $0.0 and $50.0M.