Investing today

in 2100

Melkor Capital backs the most advanced robotics founders in the world. We support imaginative startups, obsessed inventors, C-stage companies and beyond.

The post-human age

The global economy is facing a structural crisis: a projected 85 million worker shortfall by 2030 that represents $8.5 trillion in unrealized GDP. The threat is both economical and social.

At Melkor Capital, we offer high-conviction deals with the Promethean companies building the machines that will transform our civilization. We are backing the forerunners of physical AI and embodied intelligence, as they transition robotics from archaic, caged automation to general-purpose humanoids capable of navigating human-centric environments.

Our thesis targets companies with proprietary monopolies in physical AI infrastructure: foundation models for real-world manipulation, sim-to-real transfer pipelines, and strategic partnerships with industry leaders like Google DeepMind, Nvidia, Amazon, and NASA.

We are positioning for a generational shift where intelligence moves beyond the screen and into the real world. The shift to a non-biological robotic workforce isn't just a technological milestone; it's the most significant capital reallocation opportunity of the century.

$42T
Automatable Labor Market

Within a $60-70 trillion global GDP, representing the sixth wave of innovation.

10x
Efficiency Gain

Leveraging AI for unprecedented efficiency in factory operations and precision tasks.

2030
Large-Scale Deployment

Timeline for humanoid deployment in factories, following Xiaomi's bold vision.

Regulated, transparent, deal-specific

Melkor Capital launches a dedicated investment vehicle for each opportunity. Our US-based operations ensure institutional-grade compliance across every investment

Structure

US LLC as General Partner

Execution

Delaware SPVs (Special Purpose Vehicles) administrated by Sydecar

Focus

We invest exclusively in robotics infrastructure: advanced machinery, proprietary IP, electronics systems, and world-class engineering teams. We target companies with proprietary technical superiority building aggressive monopolies

Investing in the
humanoid revolution

Apptronik

Apptronik

General-purpose humanoid robots designed for real-world applications across industries.

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Psyonic

Psyonic

Advanced bionic limbs with sense of touch, combining cutting-edge AI and robotics.

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Skild AI

Skild AI

Foundation models for robotics enabling scalable intelligence across platforms.

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Replit

Replit

AI-powered collaborative coding platform revolutionizing software development.

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Cerebras

Cerebras

Building the world's largest and fastest AI chips, accelerating frontier AI compute.

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Humans&

Humans&

Next-generation human-robot interaction technology bridging people and intelligent machines.

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Passionate as you are

Vincent

Vincent

CEO & General Partner

Background in corporate law and investment funds. Former consultant for a family office. Expertise in legal matters, financial regulation and capital markets

Mick

Mick

CFO & General Partner

LP at Longhash Ventures. Background in private funds. Extensive portfolio of connections including BlackRock portfolio leads, Insight Equity, Pantera and others.

Sarah

Sarah

COO

Background in compliance and regulatory affairs. Over ten years across BRD–Société Générale, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, and the ICC in Paris

Tom

Tom

AI Engineering Consultant

Background in machine learning and AI engineering. Experience at Sonatus, Jaguar Land Rover, General Motors, and the University of Cambridge

Building the
machine age?

If you are working on robots to improve our lives, we really want to hear from you

contact@melkorcapital.com