# Cartography Capital

> Cartography Capital is an Oakland venture firm backing early-stage companies in foundational technologies, materials, and infrastructure. Its published portfolio includes Persist AI, MatNex, Flora, and Earth AI.

- **Founded:** 2019
- **Headquarters:** Oakland, United States
- **Founders:** Daniel Quintero (Co-founder; Managing Partner), Ben Stein (Founder; General Partner)
- **Products:** Early-stage venture investment, Portfolio and investor management
- **Notable:** Cartography estimates approximately 30% less reporting work after adopting Visible., Participated in Persist AI’s $12 million Series A., Participated in Blaze Energy’s $6.5 million seed round.

## Products & services

- **Early-stage venture investment** — Capital for founders building enabling technologies and materials.
- **Portfolio and investor management** — Portfolio monitoring and LP communications using structured reporting.

## Achievements

- Cartography estimates approximately 30% less reporting work after adopting Visible.
- Participated in Persist AI’s $12 million Series A.
- Participated in Blaze Energy’s $6.5 million seed round.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — Named as an investor in Blaze Energy’s $6.5 million seed round announced October 6.
- **2026-09** — Founders Village published a fundraising discussion featuring Venture Partner Michael Loginoff.
- **2026-08** — Ben Stein appeared on Silicon Valley Impact, season 3 episode 19.

## Links

- Website: https://www.cartographycapital.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cartography-cap

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Last updated: 2026-10-27