Character Capital
Milwaukee, Wisconsincharacter.vc
Overview
Character Capital is a seed-stage venture capital firm founded in 2021 by John Zeratsky, Jake Knapp, and Eli Blee-Goldman, known for their work on the 'Design Sprint' methodology at Google Ventures. The firm invests in early-stage startups, particularly those led by technical founders using AI to address complex problems in sectors like enterprise, industry, healthcare, and life sciences. Beyond capital, Character actively engages with its portfolio companies through proprietary sprint methodologies to help them achieve product-market fit.
Portfolio Companies
29
Website
character.vcInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amari AI | Feb 2026 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Bindwell | Nov 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Great Question | Nov 2025 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Intermezzo | Nov 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Weave Bio | Oct 2025 | Series A | Co-investor |
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
