Caffeinated Capital

We believe there are certain people in this world who are truly extraordinary.People with transformative ideas and the determination to make it happen. Caffeinated exists to find these rare individuals and catalyze their success.We typically partner with founders at the inception stage and invest throughout the life of the company. We're aggressive

Portfolio
3 companies
Tracked Valuation
$13B
Companies Valued
2 of 3
Location
San Francisco, Minnesota, United States
Founded
2009
Team size
12

Investment focus

Caffeinated Capital's portfolio on More Capital spans aerospace & defense, enterprise software, data & analytics. The firm is based in San Francisco, Minnesota, United States. Of the 3 portfolio companies tracked here, 2 have publicly reported valuations totaling approximately $13B.

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Caffeinated Capital portfolio companies

3 companies tracked on More Capital, sorted by reported valuation. 1 companies do not have a publicly reported valuation.

Top holdings by valuation

By sector

Enterprise Software (1)

Data & Analytics (1)

Aerospace & Defense (1)

Latest Caffeinated Capital news

Neion Bio Emerges from Stealth with Multi-Product Biosimilar Partnership Leveraging Its Cutting-Edge Genetic Engineering Platform
Neion Bio Emerges from Stealth with Multi-Product Biosimilar Partnership Leveraging Its Cutting-Edge Genetic Engineering Platform
Neion Bio’s Raptor™ platform utilizes cutting-edge genetic engineering to harness nature’s most efficient molecular factories for the production of critical medicines at lower cost, with minimal capital investment, and with a fully localized and resilient supply chainNeion Bio has inked a commercial partnership for the co-development and supply of up to three (3) monoclonal antibodies in a deal that includes up-front and milestone payments along with participation in commercial profitsNeion Bio is led by a multidisciplinary founding team-Demetrios (Dimi) Kellari, Sam Levin, and Sven Bocklandt-and has appointed industry veteran Ming Li to head its commercial operations across the biopharma ecosystemFounded in 2024, Neion Bio is backed by leading venture capital firms - its most recent funding round was led by Caffeinated Capital, with significant participation from Basis Set Ventures and Haystack VC, among others NEW YORK, March 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Neion Bio, a biotechnology company revolutionizing the production of biologic medicines, today announced its emergence from stealth and the signing of its first co-development and supply agreement with a major global pharmaceutical company. Neion’s Raptor™ platform utilizes the latest genetic engineering tools to produce recombinant biologics in eggs, enabling scalable and efficient production of virtually any therapeutic protein. This commercial deal provides Neion with near-term revenue through up-front and milestone payments, along with long-term participation through profit sharing once products are commercialized.
The Manila TimesMar 26, 2026

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Funds that most frequently co-invest alongside Caffeinated Capital in the same companies.

Last verified: 2026-05-28

Portfolio data compiled from public filings, press releases, and industry databases. Valuations are reported figures and may not reflect current market conditions. Not investment advice. Consult a qualified advisor before making financial decisions.