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5c(c) Capital

Investor type

VC

Founded

2025

AUM

$35 M

Location

New York, New York, United States

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Pre-seed Seed

Region of investment

North America
Investor profile last updated: 28 August, 2026

Profile

5c(c) Capital is a venture capital firm based in Brooklyn, New York, founded in 2026. The firm is led by a small team including Adhi Rajaprabhakaran, Noah Zingler-Sternig, and Ella Papanek, who bring diverse backgrounds and expertise to the table. They focus on investing in innovative companies that are at the forefront of the New Economy, emphasizing a worldview-driven approach to their investment strategy.

The firm primarily invests in sectors such as financial software, application software, and brokerage services. They target early-stage investments, particularly in seed rounds, and are actively seeking new opportunities. While specific check sizes are not detailed, their strategic focus is on supporting projects that align with their forward-thinking philosophy.

Notable investments by 5c(c) Capital include River Markets, a brokerage service; Adjacent Markets, an application software company; and Totalis, a financial software firm. These investments reflect their commitment to backing companies that are generating revenue and are in product development stages.

Industry

Web3 Infrastructure Technology Blockchain/Crypto Software SaaS Internet and Web Services Fintech Financial Services Digital

5c(c) Capital Funds

Name Type
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Industry
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Stage
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Region
Size AUM Launch date
5c(c) Capital Fund I
Venture Capital (VC)
Financial Services
Fintech
Blockchain/Crypto
Infrastructure
Web3
Pre-seed
Seed
North America
$5-10 m
$35 M
March 2026

Contacts

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Noah Zingler-Sternig Founder & General Partner
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Adhi Rajaprabhakaran Investor
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FAQs about 5c(c) Capital

5c(c) Capital is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Pre-seed and Seed, writing tickets of $10-50 m.
5c(c) Capital is located in New York, New York, United States.
5c(c) Capital was founded in 2025.
5c(c) Capital invests in companies and startups in Web3, Infrastructure, Technology, Blockchain/Crypto, Software, SaaS, Internet and Web Services, Fintech, Financial Services, Digital.
5c(c) Capital invests in companies and startups in North America.
5c(c) Capital invests in companies and startups at Pre-seed, Seed.
5c(c) Capital usually invests $10-50 m on average.
5c(c) Capital has around $35m assets under management.
5c(c) Capital last fund was created/launched in 2026-03-10
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