Capital 49
Overview
Capital 49 is a venture capital firm backed by the founders of Airwallex that invests in early-stage, high-growth technology companies operating in sectors such as fintech, e-commerce, B2B software, and artificial intelligence.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayflyer | May 2021 | Series A | - |
| Campfire | Jun 2025 | Series A | Co-investor |
| 11x | Aug 2023 | Pre Seed | - |
| Unify | Jul 2025 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Lorikeet | Aug 2025 | Series A | Co-investor |
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Key People
Christopher Cheng
Partner
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Capital 49 based?
Capital 49 is headquartered in New York City, New York, United States.
When was Capital 49 founded?
Capital 49 was founded in 2021.
How many portfolio companies does Capital 49 have?
Capital 49 has 11 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Capital 49's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Wayflyer, Campfire, 11x, Unify, Lorikeet.
What was Capital 49's most recent investment shown here?
Capital 49's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Lorikeet in 2025.
What sectors does Capital 49 focus on?
Capital 49 focuses on FinTech, FinTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, FinTech, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce.
What company stages does Capital 49 focus on?
Capital 49 typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Capital 49's AUM?
Capital 49's assets under management are estimated between $200.0M and $200.0M.