About me
Lars Mapstead runs a family office, venture capitalist, and serial entrepreneur focused on late-stage technology investments and long-term capital allocation. His portfolio includes leading private AI and frontier technology companies, with a focus on infrastructure, robotics, compute, and transformative platforms shaping the future economy.
After building and scaling multiple successful technology companies, Lars transitioned to investing, bringing an entrepreneur's perspective to evaluating founders, markets, and emerging technologies. He actively invests in both early-stage and late-stage opportunities and serves as a judge for startup competitions, helping identify and mentor the next generation of innovative companies.
A frequent speaker on artificial intelligence, entrepreneurship, and the future of technology, Lars explores how AI will transform business, capital markets, and society over the coming decades. His work centers on finding exceptional founders, backing breakthrough innovations, and understanding the long-term forces driving technological progress.