Inspired Capital

Inspired Capital is a New York-based venture capital firm established in 2019 that concentrates on early-stage technology companies. It backs capital-efficient, tech-enabled startups at seed and Series A, providing funding and strategic support to help founders turn bold ideas into scalable businesses. The firm emphasizes backing ambitious entrepreneurs with strong teams and transformative ideas, aiming to help the next wave of resilient, high-growth ventures succeed in the United States. Inspired Capital draws on the experience and determination of its founders to guide portfolio companies through early growth and product-market fit, leveraging a hands-on approach to help teams scale.

Mark Batsiyan

Partner

Chris Brown

Principal

Lucy Deland

Partner

Charlotte Ross

Principal

Annie Shapiro

Venture Partner

Alexa Tobel

Founder and Managing Partner

Past deals in Self-driving

Allen Control Systems

Series A in 2025
Allen Control Systems is a defense technology company specializing in the development of autonomous, counter-drone robotic gun systems. The company employs modern engineering methods and technical rigor to enhance the force protection of military and allied forces against sophisticated adversaries. Their innovative solutions aim to fundamentally alter battlefield economics and enable defense forces to maneuver safely and accomplish their missions.

Scythe

Series B in 2023
Scythe Robotics, Inc. is a company based in Longmont, Colorado, that specializes in the development of autonomous robots. Established in 2017, Scythe focuses on creating highly intelligent machines designed to operate in unstructured outdoor environments. Their robots are emission-free and utilize electric motors, which allows them to effectively handle tasks such as mowing without damaging sensitive turf. This technology enables clients to work efficiently while minimizing their environmental impact.

Scythe

Series A in 2021
Scythe Robotics, Inc. is a company based in Longmont, Colorado, that specializes in the development of autonomous robots. Established in 2017, Scythe focuses on creating highly intelligent machines designed to operate in unstructured outdoor environments. Their robots are emission-free and utilize electric motors, which allows them to effectively handle tasks such as mowing without damaging sensitive turf. This technology enables clients to work efficiently while minimizing their environmental impact.

Scythe

Venture Round in 2020
Scythe Robotics, Inc. is a company based in Longmont, Colorado, that specializes in the development of autonomous robots. Established in 2017, Scythe focuses on creating highly intelligent machines designed to operate in unstructured outdoor environments. Their robots are emission-free and utilize electric motors, which allows them to effectively handle tasks such as mowing without damaging sensitive turf. This technology enables clients to work efficiently while minimizing their environmental impact.
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