# Notation Capital

Brooklyn, New York [notation.vc](https://notation.vc/)

## Overview

Notation Capital is a Brooklyn-based venture capital firm founded in 2015, noted as the first dedicated pre-seed fund in New York City. The firm invests in technical and product-obsessed founders from the earliest stages, often pre-product or pre-market. Notation Capital typically leads the initial round of financing and focuses on a variety of sectors including AI, healthcare, logistics, fintech, and Web3/crypto. It operates with a community-driven approach, connecting founders, advisors, and limited partners.

**Portfolio Companies**  
40  
**Website**  
[notation.vc](https://notation.vc/)

## Investments

| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Photon Health](/content/company/photon-health/index.html) | Apr 2026 | Series A | Co-investor |
| [Talos](/content/company/talos/index.html) | Jan 2026 | Series B Extension | Co-investor |
| [Stackmate](/content/company/pool/index.html) | Oct 2025 | Seed | Lead |
| [IP Copilot](/content/company/ipcopilot/index.html) | Dec 2024 | Seed | Co-investor |
| [IP Copilot](/content/company/ipcopilot/index.html) | Sep 2024 | Seed | Co-investor |

## Key People

- Alex Lines  
  Partner  
- Jake Levine  
  Part Time Partner  
- Nicholas Chirls  
  Partner  
- Mackenzie Regent  
  Fractional COO CFO

## Sector & Stage Mix

Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.

Premium

Seed Series A Series B Growth

## Investment Activity

Yearly cadence, pace, and funding raised over time.

Premium

2021  
2022  
2023  
2024  
2025  
2026

## FAQ

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## Firmographic Details

- **Headquarters**: Brooklyn, New York  
- **Year Founded**: N/A