Melkor Capital backs the most advanced robotics founders in the world. We support imaginative startups, obsessed inventors, C-stage companies and beyond.
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.
Within a $60-70 trillion global GDP, representing the sixth wave of innovation.
Leveraging AI for unprecedented efficiency in factory operations and precision tasks.
Timeline for humanoid deployment in factories, following Xiaomi's bold vision.
Melkor Capital launches a dedicated investment vehicle for each opportunity. Our US-based operations ensure institutional-grade compliance across every investment
US LLC as General Partner
Delaware SPVs (Special Purpose Vehicles) administrated by Sydecar
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
General-purpose humanoid robots designed for real-world applications across industries.
Advanced bionic limbs with sense of touch, combining cutting-edge AI and robotics.
Foundation models for robotics enabling scalable intelligence across platforms.
AI-powered collaborative coding platform revolutionizing software development.
Building the world's largest and fastest AI chips, accelerating frontier AI compute.
Next-generation human-robot interaction technology bridging people and intelligent machines.
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
CFO & General Partner
LP at Longhash Ventures. Background in private funds. Extensive portfolio of connections including BlackRock portfolio leads, Insight Equity, Pantera and others.
COO
Background in compliance and regulatory affairs. Over ten years across BRD–Société Générale, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, and the ICC in Paris
AI Engineering Consultant
Background in machine learning and AI engineering. Experience at Sonatus, Jaguar Land Rover, General Motors, and the University of Cambridge
If you are working on robots to improve our lives, we really want to hear from you
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