Ocampo Capital

Overview

Ocampo Capital is a venture capital firm that focuses on early-stage consumer companies, offering both financial investment and hands-on operational support to accelerate growth. The firm specializes in emerging product companies within sectors such as health & wellness, beauty, food and beverage, pet, and personal care, as well as supporting technology and infrastructure that enable next-generation consumer experiences. Founded by Karl Bracken, who has over 20 years of leadership experience in consumer businesses, Ocampo Capital takes a hands-on approach to investing. The firm provides not only capital but also strategic guidance, operational expertise, and a robust network to help founders navigate the complexities of scaling a consumer brand. A significant portion of the fund’s investor base comprises successful consumer founders and executives, reinforcing the firm’s commitment to leveraging deep industry expertise to help portfolio companies scale. In April 2025, Ocampo Capital successfully closed its first fund, Ocampo Capital Fund I LP, focusing on early-stage consumer brands and innovative companies shaping the future of commerce. The fund has made seven investments to date, including Cohere Commerce, Persephone Biosciences, Semaine Health, Small Wonder, Zeya, Future Fans, and Edulis Labs. The firm anticipates deploying capital into a total of 12-14 high-potential consumer businesses over its lifetime, emphasizing a concentrated investment strategy to maximize impact and value creation for its portfolio companies.

Investment Focus

• Consumer-focused companies with revenues between $1 million and $15 million

Portfolio Companies