Helping Exceptional Founders shape the future.
Makai (Mah-kigh):
Towards the ocean
On the Hawaiian Islands, Makai means “toward the ocean” — the direction of exploration, trade, and new opportunity. It signals a mindset: outward-looking, forward-moving, always ready for what’s beyond the horizon.
Makai VC brings that philosophy to venture.
We partner with founders who see possibility where others see distance. By combining great ideas, exceptional operators, and capital engineered for growth, we accelerate the creation of companies that change how people live.
We Invest In...
Impact meets ambition. The idea has the potential to fundamentally shift behaviour or industry.
Markets are huge and reachable. The total addressable opportunity is vast — and the path to meaningful scale is clear.
Founders own the narrative. We believe extraordinary companies are built by extraordinary teams who lead, not follow.
Clarity drives traction. The value proposition must be simple, compelling and instantly understandable.
Brand is everything. We back companies that aren’t just different — they feel different.
New frontiers await. Whether it’s a nascent segment or a re-imagined category, we’re early to what’s next.
Our Value Add
Beyond the check. We bring operational muscle, product & growth insight, design and dev firepower, and go-to-market know-how.
From day one, we roll up our sleeves: aligning on strategy, clearing bottlenecks, hiring the right people, designing intuitive experiences, and driving revenue. Because raising capital is just the first step — deploying it is where value is created.
What that means for you:
Rapid go-to-market readiness — from prototype to launch.
A trusted extension of your team with deep startup experience.
Focused execution: your roadmap, our support, faster outcomes.
Our Track Record Speaks for Itself
Based in Bozeman, Montana — we’re geographically independent, founder-first and globally oriented.
Choose Makai VC if you’re ready to do more than just raise capital — you’re ready to lead change.
450+
Startup investments
Exits
25+ Exits
10+ Public Listings
100MM+
40+ over $100MM+
15+ over $1b+
25+
Years startup experience
Our Deals
We have invested in over 450 deals. Here are just a few…
Our Team
Our team has built companies in hardware, software, e-commerce, online media and Saas, and has invested in over 450 start-ups across a variety of industries.
Our team is made up of serial entrepreneurs, investors and advisors experienced in business strategy, corporate and business development, M&A, sales/marketing and business partnership, finance, legal and technology/product development.
We have spent over 30 years across the tech & media landscape in hardware, software, online media (content, digital advertising, social media) and e-commerce, starting and growing both venture capital financed and organically grown ventures. We have raised material (circa 50MM) syndicated debt deals for growth and acquisitions.
Contact us
- Info@makaivc.com