Spice Capital

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Spice Capital is a pre-seed and seed stage venture firm led by GP Maya Bakhai that invests in emerging categories across blockchain/fintech, creator economy, vertical software, and applied AI, with check sizes of $250k-$500k.

Check Size

$250K - $500K

Stages

Pre Seed, Seed

Focus Areas

Ai Ml, Blockchain Crypto, Fintech

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Investment Thesis

Spice Capital backs the best founders at the earliest stages before they become part of the zeitgeist, focusing on taking big bets in areas primed for rapid change in the coming decades. The firm believes in working with undiscovered founders in emerging categories, operating with the principle that “if there’s a market map, we’re too late.” The fund emphasizes early identification of trends and cultural shifts, positioning themselves as supporters of founders before mainstream adoption.

What Sets Them Apart

Founder-centric approach with emphasis on empathy, transparency, and genuine support rather than hype-driven decisions
Deep cultural arbitrage focus - positioned at intersection of technology and culture, tracking what's entering the zeitgeist
GP Maya Bakhai's reputation for responsive, hands-on involvement including product feedback, customer conversations, and creative problem-solving
Community-building through 'Spice Family' events and founder networking opportunities
Diverse LP base with more than half supplied by women limited partners
Tagline positioning as founder's 'first yes' - emphasis on being early believer