Coughdrop Capital
Overview
Coughdrop Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm founded by brothers Austin Petersmith and Stu Smith. They invest in B2B software startups at the earliest stages (pre-seed and seed) with check sizes ranging from $40K-$100K. They have experience in go-to-market/sales, product, growth/marketing, and fundraising.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Varda Space Industries | Dec 2020 | Seed | - |
| FleetWorks | Jan 2023 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Kobalt Labs | Sep 2023 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Ever Loved | Aug 2019 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| Maritime Fusion | Mar 2025 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
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Key People
Austin Petersmith
General Partner
Stu Smith
General Partner
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Coughdrop Capital based?
Coughdrop Capital is headquartered in Bend, Oregon, United States.
When was Coughdrop Capital founded?
Coughdrop Capital was founded in 2015.
How many portfolio companies does Coughdrop Capital have?
Coughdrop Capital has 21 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Coughdrop Capital's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Varda Space Industries, FleetWorks, Kobalt Labs, Ever Loved, Maritime Fusion.
What was Coughdrop Capital's most recent investment shown here?
Coughdrop Capital's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Maritime Fusion in 2025.
What sectors does Coughdrop Capital focus on?
Coughdrop Capital focuses on Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Real Estate & PropTech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, FinTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Enterprise Software, FinTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software.
What company stages does Coughdrop Capital focus on?
Coughdrop Capital typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Coughdrop Capital's AUM?
Coughdrop Capital's assets under management are estimated between $0.0 and $50.0M.