Banter Capital

Banter Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm focused on backing founders who are unusual, surprising, curious, and ambitious. It stems from a nearly decade-long apprenticeship in the venture capital field, shaped by mentorship from leading venture capitalists.

Heston Berkman

Partner

15 past transactions

Northwood Space

Series A in 2025
Northwood Space is a hardware solution that dramatically increases the number of orbits and frequency bands available for satellite communications from the ground.

Gallatin

Seed Round in 2025
Gallatin is a technology company specializing in logistics solutions for the defense industry. It develops a platform that generates actionable insights across tactical, operational, and strategic levels, enabling integrated capabilities for first, middle, and last-mile solutions. This platform aims to enhance supply chain management, automate operations, and improve overall efficiency within the defense sector.

Deterrence

Seed Round in 2024
Deterrence is a defense technology company focused on automating the production of reliable, safe energetics at scale.

Antares

Series A in 2024
Antares is a company that designs and manufactures microreactors, focusing on two primary areas: space-based power and terrestrial critical infrastructure resilience. Their microreactors are intended to be transportable, resilient, and require minimal maintenance, making them suitable for remote and austere environments. For space and defense industries, Antares provides special-purpose reactors to meet unique power needs, from Earth to the asteroid belt.

Omen AI

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Omen AI focuses on building the Prediction Platform for the critical industries in the world.

(Re)vive

Seed Round in 2024
Revive is a company addressing the challenge of managing slightly imperfect returns, store try-ons, display samples, and excess inventory that many brands face. Traditional options for handling these goods, such as recycling, donations, or destruction, often result in significant financial losses and limited asset recovery. Revive offers an AI-powered platform that assesses the potential value of this inventory before resorting to less desirable options. By providing actionable data, the company enables brands to make informed decisions about whether to clean or repair damaged items for resale. This approach maximizes the financial recovery for neglected inventory, positioning Revive as a pioneering solution in the supply chain management space. Additionally, Revive offers personal on-demand tailoring services, including alterations and a self-fitting kit, allowing customers to conveniently access tailoring services from their homes.

The Lumber Manufactory

Seed Round in 2024
The Lumber Manufactory operates a sawmill that produces dimensional wood products using sustainable practices. Its modular, adaptable technology streamlines production, reduces waste, and shortens cycle times, allowing customers to tailor output to specific needs. The company emphasizes responsible forestry and efficient resource use, positioning itself as a forward‑looking provider in the lumber industry.

Y8U

Seed Round in 2024
Y8U.AI is a native decentralized protocol based on the humans blockchain that integrates content-addressable storage and smart contract-based consent management.

Gull Network

Seed Round in 2024
Gull Network offers a user-friendly platform for publishing digital assets easily.

Peak

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Peak provides API software that supports online child safety and helps fight child exploitation. The company was founded in 2021 and is based in New York, New York.

Stell

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Stell is a technology company that specializes in digitizing the supply chain for aerospace and defense industries. The platform streamlines the relationship between aerospace companies and their suppliers by implementing a living specification workflow. This approach eliminates the need for outdated PDFs and extensive email threads, reducing communication errors and improving efficiency. Stell's solutions include requirement intake, workflow planning, quoting processes, approval cycles, and feedback tracking, all aimed at enhancing the overall supply chain management in these critical industries.

MicroTau

Seed Round in 2022
MicroTau is a technology company specializing in microfabrication to enhance surface properties such as drag reduction, anti-fouling, anti-bacterial, and hydrophobic effects. Utilizing a direct contactless microfabrication method, MicroTau prints microscopic patterns with light, allowing for scalable application on large surfaces. The company focuses on developing UV-curable coatings and custom riblet designs, catering to various industries, including aerospace, shipping, and healthcare. By commercializing its innovative technology, MicroTau aims to optimize performance and efficiency in aviation, contribute to energy savings, and provide functional finishes for furniture manufacturing.

NeoFi

Seed Round in 2022
NeoFi is a fintech company specializing in cryptocurrency portfolio management. It offers a digital asset management platform with diverse investment options, including various tokens and fiat currency exchange facilities. The platform also provides tools for constructing diversified portfolios, secure transactions through multi-sig wallets, and Know Your Customer (KYC) verification.

AdaSwap

Seed Round in 2022
AdaSwap is a decentralized exchange platform that facilitates swift swaps, bridges, and trades between Cardano-based tokens and stablecoins.

MetaGods

Seed Round in 2021
MetaGods is a blockchain-based role-playing game that offers play-to-earn action MMORPGs. Players can earn epic NFT loot by exploring dungeons, slaying mythical monsters, and teaming up with friends from various metaverses to earn additional rewards.
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