Daft Capital: Early-stage investor and mentor, turning 'daft' startup ideas into mainstream success.
Location
San Francisco, CA, US
Daft Capital is an early-stage investment firm founded by Jon Dishotsky, focusing primarily on pre-seed and seed rounds. The firm is dedicated to mentoring entrepreneurs, particularly in areas such as finding product-market fit, storytelling, fundraising, and providing access to top-tier investors. Daft Capital's philosophy is rooted in the belief that the most successful startups often begin with ideas that seem "daft" or foolish but eventually become mainstream successes.
Notable portfolio companies include AvantStay, Bamboo, Blair, Buoyant Aero, GoodTrust, HeyCharge, Jupe, Quilt, and Verifiable. Jon Dishotsky, also an Investment Partner at Giant Ventures, brings a wealth of experience and connections to the table, having backed prominent companies like Agreena, Block, Calm, Mighty Buildings, and Sesame. Daft Capital offers unique value-add services such as personalized mentorship and strategic guidance to help startups navigate their early stages and achieve significant growth.
Daft Capital - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Portfolio Companies11
Current Portfolio Count8
Top Investment Stages
Seed9 (81.8%)
Series A2 (18.2%)
Stage Mix
Seed 82%Series A 18%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.
