GC1: venture with a perpetuity approach

We believe true value comes from sustained exposure, rather than trend-chasing. Our hybrid strategy—investing in both top-tier venture capitalists and exceptional founders—has been refined for over a decade, delivering exceptional results to our stakeholders.

We believe true value comes from sustained exposure, rather than trend-chasing. Our hybrid strategy—investing in both top-tier venture capitalists and exceptional founders—has been refined for over a decade, delivering exceptional results to our stakeholders.

Principles

Disciplined

We evaluate each team, company, and market on its independent merits. Our job is not to predict the future but to see the present clearly.

Adaptable

Continuous improvement and evolution of our strategy is at the core of GC1 Ventures. 

Founder-oriented

We are Venture Capitalists that invest in Venture Capitalists. We partner with our investors and empower founders capable of building enterprises that will outlast them.

PEOPLE

For ten years, our single investor empowered us to build out a solid team with a unique combination of experiences and disciplines. 

01 Benjamin Coppel

02 Roberto Ibarra

03 Francisco Lobeira

04 Erin Milley

05 Estephania Murillo

07 Thomas Walbaum

08 Benjamin Zilnicki

01 Benjamin Coppel

02 Roberto Ibarra

03 Francisco Lobeira

04 Erin Milley

05 Estephania Murillo

07 Thomas Walbaum

08 Benjamin Zilnicki

Portfolio

Thoughts

Welcome to our collection of insights and perspectives.

2025 Annual Letter
Era of Distributed Compute (Part I)
Overview and how chip manufacturing startups are finding a wedge in inference
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Era of Distributed Compute (Part II)
In Part II, we are tackling both end-points of the compute barbell: how inference efficiency will power...
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Physical Autonomy (Part I)
Missing Pieces in the Push for Generalist Robotics
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FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

GC1 Ventures runs a fellowship program for young technical talent with an interest in venture capital. We seek to align an individual’s area of study with a target thesis area. Our fellows have the opportunity to participate in live diligences and contribute meaningfully to our direct investment program. Some of our alumni below. 

01 Naythan Chan

02 Jan Espelien

01 Naythan Chan

02 Jan Espelien