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Monochrome Capital

Monochrome Capital, based in California, backs infrastructure, developer tools, and cybersecurity startups at Pre-Seed and Seed, writing $250k to $500k checks, usually following other investors.

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Entry stagePre-seed, Seed

Check size$250K to $500K

Leads roundsMostly follows

FocusDev tools and infra, Cybersecurity

Latest fundn/a

Investing team1 peopleNo activity since Sep

Who you would pitch at Monochrome Capital

1 person on the investing team, 1 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.

Ben MetcalfeFounder and General PartnerHe previously held roles at Ridge Ventures, Uber, BBC News, and MySpace.

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Writes $250K to $500K checks. Its smallest check is larger than 33% of firms in the atlas.

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No recent activity since September 2026. Quiet does not mean closed.

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In their words

Homewww.monochrome.vc

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Questions

What stage does Monochrome Capital invest in?

Monochrome Capital reports entry at pre-seed, seed.

How much does Monochrome Capital invest?

Monochrome Capital reports checks of $250K to $500K.

Does Monochrome Capital lead rounds?

Monochrome Capital mostly follows other investors.

Who are the partners at Monochrome Capital?

Ben Metcalfe (Founder and General Partner).

Is Monochrome Capital active right now?

No recent activity since September 2026.

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