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Prototype Capital

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Investor type

Founded

2015

AUM

$5 M

Location

Bellflower, California, United States

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Pre-seed Seed

Region of investment

North America Europe

Investor profile last updated: 21 October, 2026

Profile

Prototype Capital is a venture capital investor based in the United States, focused on early-stage hard-tech investments. The firm was founded by Nandeet Mehta and Rajat Bhageria, who both have extensive backgrounds in venture capital and entrepreneurship. The team includes engineers, successful entrepreneurs, and venture enthusiasts, emphasizing domain expertise and in-depth support for founders building complex systems.

The firm invests primarily in robotics, automation, physical AI, industrial systems, machine-driven workflows, and hardware-software integration. They target investments in Europe, specifically supporting European founders, and aim for early-stage investment opportunities, often before products are fully production-ready. While the total assets under management are not clearly specified, Prototype Capital’s prior funds have marked impressive returns, underscoring their expertise in deep tech investments.

The team leverages its operational and commercial experience to offer strategic guidance, improve technical runways, and bolster credibility with industry partners and later-stage investors.

Industry

HealthTech Education Financial Services Fintech Hardware Industrial Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment Robotics Security Transportation AI Technology Infrastructure Internet of Things (IoT) Machine Learning (ML) Healthcare Services SaaS

Prototype Capital Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Prototype Capital Fund I	Venture Capital (VC)	Healthcare Services Robotics SaaS Security Transportation AI Internet of Things (IoT) Machine Learning (ML)	Pre-seed Seed	North America	$5-10 m	$5 M	January 2018
Prototype Capital Fund III	Venture Capital (VC)	Hardware Industrial Robotics AI Infrastructure	Pre-seed Seed	Europe	$0-1 m	—	January 2026

Contacts

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Nandeet Mehta Founder & Managing Partner

Founder & Managing Partner

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Rajat Bhageria Founder and CEO

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FAQs about Prototype Capital

Is Prototype Capital a venture capital or private equity firm?

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

Where is Prototype Capital located?

Prototype Capital is located in Bellflower, California, United States.

When was Prototype Capital founded?

Prototype Capital was founded in 2015.

What sectors and industries does Prototype Capital invest in?

Prototype Capital invests in companies and startups in HealthTech, Education, Financial Services, Fintech, Hardware, Industrial, Marketing and Advertising, Media and Entertainment, Robotics, Security, Transportation, AI, Technology, Infrastructure, Internet of Things (IoT), Machine Learning (ML), Healthcare Services, SaaS.

What is Prototype Capital geographical focus of investments?

Prototype Capital invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe.

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

Prototype Capital invests in companies and startups at Pre-seed, Seed.

What is the usual amount of Prototype Capital investment?

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

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

Prototype Capital has around $5m assets under management.

When was Prototype Capital last fund created?

Prototype Capital last fund was created/launched in 2026-01-19

What are the contacts of Prototype Capital?

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