Core Innovation Capital

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Investor type

Founded

2011

AUM

$350 M

Location

Los Angeles, California, United States

Investment Ticket

$0-1 m

Investment Stage

Series B Series A Seed Pre-seed Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America

ESG Focus

Women

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Core Innovation Capital is a venture capital firm based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2010. The firm is led by a team of 11 professionals, including 5 partners, who focus on investing in transformative technologies that modernize significant aspects of everyday life. Core Innovation Capital is known for its commitment to generating outsized returns while creating substantial wealth and cost savings for the mass market.

The firm primarily invests in fintech, insurtech, health, and proptech sectors, with a focus on early-stage companies in the United States. Core Innovation Capital typically writes checks ranging from $100,000 to $10 million. The firm manages several funds, including Core Innovation Capital I, II, III, and the recently launched Core Innovation Capital IV, which is an early-stage venture capital fund.

Notable investments by Core Innovation Capital include companies like NerdWallet - a personal finance company, Brigit - a financial health app, and Chapter - a healthcare platform. The firm has a track record of successful exits, including three unicorns, three IPOs, and 15 acquisitions.

Industry

InsurTech PropTech / ConTech AI Education Edtech Financial Services Fintech Gaming Healthcare Services Media and Entertainment Real Estate HealthTech HRTech Energy Transportation

Core Innovation Capital Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Core Innovation Capital I LP	Venture Capital (VC)	Financial Services Fintech	Pre-seed Seed Series A	North America	$5-10 m	$95 M	March 2012
Core Innovation Capital II LP	Venture Capital (VC)	Financial Services Fintech	Pre-seed Seed Series A	North America	$5-10 m	$122 M	March 2016
Core Innovation Capital III, L.P.	Venture Capital (VC)	Financial Services Fintech Healthcare Services Media and Entertainment HealthTech	Pre-seed Seed	North America	$5-10 m	$125 M	April 2019
Core Innovation Capital IV	Venture Capital (VC)	HRTech HealthTech Energy Transportation Real Estate Media and Entertainment Healthcare Services Gaming Fintech Financial Services Edtech Education	Series B Series A Seed Pre-seed Late Stage (Series C+)	North America	$1-5 m	—	January 2024

Contacts

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Michael Gleason Co-founder

Co-founder

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Mike Harris Managing Partner

Managing Partner

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FAQs about Core Innovation Capital

Is Core Innovation Capital a venture capital or private equity firm?

Core Innovation Capital is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Series B, Series A, Seed, Pre-seed and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $0-1 m.

Where is Core Innovation Capital located?

Core Innovation Capital is located in Los Angeles, California, United States.

When was Core Innovation Capital founded?

Core Innovation Capital was founded in 2011.

What sectors and industries does Core Innovation Capital invest in?

Core Innovation Capital invests in companies and startups in InsurTech, PropTech / ConTech, AI, Education, Edtech, Financial Services, Fintech, Gaming, Healthcare Services, Media and Entertainment, Real Estate, HealthTech, HRTech, Energy, Transportation.

What is Core Innovation Capital geographical focus of investments?

Core Innovation Capital invests in companies and startups in North America.

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

Core Innovation Capital invests in companies and startups at Series B, Series A, Seed, Pre-seed, Late Stage (Series C+).

What is the usual amount of Core Innovation Capital investment?

Core Innovation Capital usually invests $0-1 m on average.

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

Core Innovation Capital has around $350m assets under management.

When was Core Innovation Capital last fund created?

Core Innovation Capital last fund was created/launched in 2019-04-05

Does Core Innovation Capital invest and support LGBTQ, female and other minorities startups and founders?

Core Innovation Capital invests and supports Women startups and founders.

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