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Notation Capital

Notation Capital

Brooklyn, New Yorknotation.vc

Overview

Notation Capital is a Brooklyn-based venture capital firm founded in 2015, noted as the first dedicated pre-seed fund in New York City. The firm invests in technical and product-obsessed founders from the earliest stages, often pre-product or pre-market. Notation Capital typically leads the initial round of financing and focuses on a variety of sectors including AI, healthcare, logistics, fintech, and Web3/crypto. It operates with a community-driven approach, connecting founders, advisors, and limited partners.

Portfolio Companies

43

Investments

Notation Capital investments
CompanyDateStageLead
TalosJan 2026Series B ExtensionCo-investor
CircleDec 2021Series ACo-investor
Circle Technologies, Inc.Dec 2021Series ACo-investor
PropsDec 2017Initial Coin OfferingCo-investor
LivepeerJun 2019Series ACo-investor
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Key People

Alex Lines

Partner

Jake Levine

Part Time Partner

Nicholas Chirls

Partner

Mackenzie Regent

Fractional COO CFO

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Sector & Stage Mix

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SeedSeries ASeries BGrowth

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Investment Activity

Yearly cadence, pace, and funding raised over time.

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2026

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FAQ

Where is Notation Capital based?

Notation Capital is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, United States.

When was Notation Capital founded?

Founding year information for Notation Capital is not publicly available.

How many portfolio companies does Notation Capital have?

Notation Capital has 43 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in Notation Capital's portfolio?

Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Talos, Circle, Circle Technologies, Inc., Props, Livepeer.

What was Notation Capital's most recent investment shown here?

Notation Capital's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Talos in 2026.

What sectors does Notation Capital focus on?

Notation Capital focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Crypto & Web3, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, FinTech, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, FinTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Real Estate & PropTech, Crypto & Web3, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Crypto & Web3, Enterprise Software, Crypto & Web3, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Real Estate & PropTech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, FinTech, Consumer & Commerce, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Crypto & Web3, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Crypto & Web3, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Consumer & Commerce, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, FinTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, FinTech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Real Estate & PropTech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, FinTech, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, FinTech, FinTech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software.

What company stages does Notation Capital focus on?

Notation Capital typically invests at the Early stage.

What is Notation Capital's AUM?

Notation Capital's assets under management are estimated between $75.0M and $81.0M.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersBrooklyn, New York
Year FoundedN/A

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