Julian Capital

Julian Capital is a seed-stage venture capital fund founded by Julian Shapiro. The firm is based in San Francisco, California, and focuses on early-stage investments, particularly in the realms of biotech, artificial intelligence, and deep technology. Julian Capital typically writes checks ranging from $100K to $500K and is known for making quick investment decisions. The fund prides itself on being among the best in growth and design expertise, often helping startups overhaul their customer acquisition strategies and brand positioning​. Julian Shapiro, the founder, has a robust background in growth marketing, having previously served as the VP of Marketing at Webflow and leading growth initiatives at Heap Analytics. He also founded Demand Curve, a company that educates startups on growth marketing strategies, and Bell Curve, a growth marketing agency. The firm has invested in notable startups such as Ramp, ClassDojo, and Mercury, and has a geographical focus that includes the USA and India. Julian Capital's approach is hands-on, providing not just capital but also strategic support to help startups achieve significant milestones.