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Fund profile

Refactor Capital

Refactor Capital

Burlingame, United States

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About

Refactor Capital, founded in 2016 by Zal Bilimoria, is a seed-stage venture capital firm based in Burlingame, California. The fund primarily focuses on bio, climate, and hard tech innovations, aiming to support startups that tackle fundamental human and planetary health challenges. Notable investments include Solugen, Astranis, and Notable Labs, showcasing their dedication to transformative technologies in fields like sustainable chemicals, space, and healthcare. Refactor Capital typically leads or co-leads seed rounds, with investment amounts ranging from $1M to $2M. The firm values quick decision-making and close founder relationships, providing extensive support beyond capital, such as CFO services, communications training, and mental fitness resources. This hands-on approach is integral to their strategy, ensuring startups receive comprehensive guidance and resources. Geographically, Refactor Capital focuses on the U.S., with a significant portion of their portfolio companies based in California. They prefer to invest in startups that demonstrate clear potential to disrupt and innovate within heavily regulated industries, making technologies more accessible and efficient. Zal Bilimoria, the solo partner of Refactor Capital, brings a wealth of experience from his time at Andreessen Horowitz and major tech companies like Google, Netflix, and LinkedIn. His leadership and deep industry connections make Refactor Capital a formidable player in the early-stage investment landscape.

Details

Average check

$0-$100K
$100K-$500K
$500K-$1M
$1M-$3M

Round

Seed
Series A
Series B
Series C+
Pre-Seed

Previous Investments

Advertising & Marketing
Agritech & Farming
AI & Deep Tech
B2B
Biotech
CleanTech & Sustainability
Communications & Messaging
Consumer Goods & Electronics
Data & Analytics
E-commerce & Retail
Energy & Utilities
Fintech & Financial services
Food & Beverage
Hardware. Robotics & IoT
Healthtech & Wellness
Lifestyle
Natural Resources
Pharma
Social media
Software & Apps
Sports & Fitness
Transportation & Mobility
Web 3.0

Geo focus

USA

Highlights

$3.4M

Historical average check

$200M

Historical max check

February 2025

Last investment date

91

Investments

Natural Resources

Hardware. Robotics & IoT

Biotech

Healthtech & Wellness

Pharma

CleanTech & Sustainability

Agritech & Farming

Transportation & Mobility

Software & Apps

Communications & Messaging

Energy & Utilities

Other

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refactor.com

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