Seed-stage VC, US

Inspired Capital

Venture capital firm · New York · Founded 2019

Quick read

Inspired Capital, a generalist early-stage VC, was founded in 2019 by Alexa von Tobel and Penny Pritzker and is headquartered in New York City. The firm leads Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A rounds with checks from $1–15M, and manages nearly $900M in AUM across three funds. Its third fund, Inspired III, closed at $330M in 2024.

Key facts

Founded
2019
Founders
Alexa von Tobel, Penny Pritzker
Employees
12
Sectors
generalist, fintech, saas, ai
Website
www.inspiredcapital.com

Investment thesis

Inspired Capital backs early-stage founders across all sectors — leading Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A rounds with $1–15M checks — with a focus on 'wildly ambitious innovations that move the world dramatically forward,' which the firm calls building an Inspired Future.

Recent activity

  • Jun 2026investment
    Inspired Capital participated in Allen Control Systems' $200M Series B at a $2.2B post-money valuation, the firm's most recent disclosed investment. cbinsights.com
  • Apr 2026investment
    Inspired Capital co-invested in Windmill, an AI company, which raised $12M. Primary Venture Partners and Founder Collective also participated. tracxn.com
  • Apr 2026investment
    Inspired Capital backed Sora Fuel, a sustainable aviation fuel start-up, which raised $14.6M to build a pilot production plant. Spero Ventures and Wireframe Ventures also joined the round. tracxn.com
  • Feb 2026investment
    Inspired Capital joined the $11.5M raise for Archimetis, which builds AI-powered operational reasoning systems for industrial operations. MCJ, Borusan Ventures, and Incite also participated. tracxn.com
  • 2024fundraise
    Inspired Capital announced Inspired III, a $330M third fund focused on early-stage founders. The announcement coincided with the firm's 5th anniversary. AUM across all three funds now stands at nearly $900M. linkedin.com
  • Jun 2026investment
    Inspired Capital participated in Allen Control Systems' Series B round, its most recent investment per CB Insights data. cbinsights.com
  • Mar 2026investment
    Portfolio company Scythe Robotics exited — Inspired Capital's most recent portfolio exit per CB Insights. cbinsights.com
  • Feb 2026investment
    Inspired Capital co-led or participated in Archimetis' $11.5M raise to build AI-powered operational reasoning systems for industrial operations. tracxn.com
  • Feb 2026investment
    Inspired Capital backed Equal Parts, which raised $23M to build a growth network for independent insurance agencies. tracxn.com
  • Mar 2024fundraise
    Inspired Capital closed Inspired III, a $330M fund — its third — bringing total AUM to nearly $900M across four funds. linkedin.com
  • 2024press
    Inspired Capital hosted 'Capital Conversations: Women Who Lead,' an event in NYC featuring partners and portfolio founders discussing scaling and leadership in AI-driven environments. twstalker.com
  • Apr 2026investment
    Led or participated in a Series A investment in Windmill — the firm's most recent disclosed deal per CB Insights. cbinsights.com

Notable investments

Key people

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  • Alexa von Tobel · Co-Founder & Managing Partner
    LinkedIn
  • Penny Pritzker · Co-Founder
    LinkedIn
  • Lucy Deland · General Partner
  • Charlotte Ross · Partner
  • Mark Batsiyan · Partner

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Frequently asked

What is Inspired Capital?+

Inspired Capital, a generalist early-stage VC, was founded in 2019 by Alexa von Tobel and Penny Pritzker and is headquartered in New York City. The firm leads Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A rounds with checks from $1–15M, and manages nearly $900M in AUM across three funds.

Where is Inspired Capital headquartered?+

Inspired Capital is headquartered in New York, United States.

When was Inspired Capital founded?+

Inspired Capital was founded in 2019 by Alexa von Tobel, Penny Pritzker.

What sectors does Inspired Capital invest in?+

Inspired Capital focuses on generalist, fintech, saas, ai. They primarily invest in these sectors.

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