Blacktop Capital

Blacktop Capital is a seed-stage venture capital firm founded in 2016, with a focus on early-stage startups that challenge conventional thinking. With offices in Sacramento and Seattle, and strong ties to Los Angeles and Silicon Valley, the firm primarily invests in entrepreneurs based in the western U.S. Blacktop Capital places significant emphasis on backing founders who identify big problems and work toward innovative, scalable solutions. Their investment strategy prioritizes companies that offer differentiated products or services in large markets and demonstrate growth with post-revenue traction. The firm is not confined to specific sectors but favors software over hardware, aiming to add value beyond just financial capital. The firm prides itself on partnering with founders who seek more than just funding, offering mentorship and support to help them scale their companies. Blacktop’s leadership includes Ben Brasher and Tyson Trautmann, both of whom have a background in the tech industry, guiding the firm with a strong focus on ambitious, problem-solving teams.