Zal Bilimoria, Refactor Capital V

Zal Bilimoria serves as the sole General Partner at Refactor. See sector focus, stage focus and contact routes.

About Zal Bilimoria

Zal Bilimoria serves as the sole General Partner at Refactor, where he oversees the management of five distinct funds, collectively amounting to $300 million. His investment strategy centers on providing seed-stage funding, typically ranging from $1 million to $2 million, to hard tech startups located across the United States. Bilimoria is particularly interested in companies that are actively engaged in "refactoring the real world," a philosophy he defines as focusing on "atoms, not bits." This approach underscores his commitment to supporting ventures that are building tangible, physical technologies and solutions, rather than purely digital ones. His work at Refactor Capital V, based in Burlingame, positions him as a key figure in the venture capital landscape for early-stage hard tech innovation.

Zal Bilimoria at a glance

Role
Director
Organization
Refactor Capital V
Location
Burlingame
Investor type
Venture Capital
Stages
Seed
Portfolio companies listed
64

Frequently asked about Zal Bilimoria

What does Zal Bilimoria invest in?
Zal Bilimoria at Refactor Capital V (Burlingame) — sector focus: Aerospace Defense, Agtech Food, Artificial Intelligence, Biotech; stage focus: Seed.
How do I contact Zal Bilimoria?
Zal Bilimoria's published profile links (website, LinkedIn or X where available) are listed on the StartupFundraising.com investor profile.
Where is Zal Bilimoria based?
Zal Bilimoria is based in Burlingame.

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