Bullpen Capital

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Investor type

Founded

2010

AUM

$630 M

Location

Menlo Park, California, United States

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Seed Pre-seed Series A

Region of investment

North America Europe Asia

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Bullpen Capital is a venture capital firm based in Menlo Park, California, founded in 2010. The firm focuses on early-stage investments, particularly in companies that have achieved product-market fit but are often overlooked by other investors. With a team of six professionals, Bullpen Capital is known for its strategic approach to post-seed financing, helping startups reach significant milestones within a year.

The firm invests across various sectors including gaming, fintech, SaaS, and consumer products, with a particular interest in fantasy sports, data center equipment, and restaurant software. Bullpen Capital typically invests in the post-seed stage, providing capital to help companies scale before they raise a major VC round. The firm manages several funds, including Bullpen Capital Fund V with $130 million in assets under management.

Notable investments by Bullpen Capital include FanDuel - a premier gaming destination in the United States, IPSY - a beauty subscription service, and Braze - a customer engagement platform. These investments highlight Bullpen's focus on companies with strong consumer engagement and innovative business models.

Industry

Business Services (B2B) Consumer Products Education Edtech Fashion/Beauty Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Foodtech Gaming Healthcare Services Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment Other Pharmaceuticals Real Estate Robotics SaaS Software HealthTech AI AdTech Telecommunications Technology Consumer Services (B2C) Cybersecurity

Bullpen Capital Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Bullpen Capital Fund V	Venture Capital (VC)	Media and Entertainment SaaS Software Telecommunications Technology	Pre-seed Seed	North America	$5-10 m	$130 M	October 2020
Bullpen Capital I, L.P.	Venture Capital (VC)	Consumer Products Consumer Services (B2C) Financial Services Fintech SaaS Software Cybersecurity HealthTech	Pre-seed Seed	North America	$5-10 m	$25 M	December 2010
Bullpen Capital III, L.P.	Venture Capital (VC)	Financial Services Fintech Gaming Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment Real Estate SaaS Software HealthTech	Pre-seed Seed	North America	$5-10 m	$75 M	May 2017

Contacts

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Paul Martino General Partner & Co-Founder

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Duncan Davidson General Partner & Co-Founder

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FAQs about Bullpen Capital

Is Bullpen Capital a venture capital or private equity firm?

Bullpen Capital is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed, Pre-seed and Series A, writing tickets of $10-50 m.

Where is Bullpen Capital located?

Bullpen Capital is located in Menlo Park, California, United States.

When was Bullpen Capital founded?

Bullpen Capital was founded in 2010.

What sectors and industries does Bullpen Capital invest in?

Bullpen Capital invests in companies and startups in Business Services (B2B), Consumer Products, Education, Edtech, Fashion/Beauty, Financial Services, Fintech, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Gaming, Healthcare Services, Marketing and Advertising, Media and Entertainment, Other, Pharmaceuticals, Real Estate, Robotics, SaaS, Software, HealthTech, AI, AdTech, Telecommunications, Technology, Consumer Services (B2C), Cybersecurity.

What is Bullpen Capital geographical focus of investments?

Bullpen Capital invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe, Asia.

At what stages of companies and startups does Bullpen Capital typically invest in?

Bullpen Capital invests in companies and startups at Seed, Pre-seed, Series A.

What is the usual amount of Bullpen Capital investment?

Bullpen Capital usually invests $10-50 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Bullpen Capital?

Bullpen Capital has around $630m assets under management.

When was Bullpen Capital last fund created?

Bullpen Capital last fund was created/launched in 2020-10-01

What are the contacts of Bullpen Capital?

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