About WTA Capital
WTA Capital is a venture capital firm located in Washington, DC, United States. It primarily invests in United States based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from High Tech to FinTech and Enterprise Applications. Overall, WTA Capital portfolio has seen 1 unicorn, 3 IPOs and 1 acquisition including key companies like Bird, Sweetgreen and DailyPay.Key Metrics
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WTA Capital's List of Top Investments
WTA Capital has a portfolio of 7 companies, one of which is a Unicorn. Their most notable investments include Bird and Sweetgreen.Their portfolio spans across and United States. They have invested in High Tech, FinTech, Enterprise Applications and 12 other sectors. Here is the list of top investments by WTA Capital:1. Bird
App-based rental platform providing self-drive electric kick-scooters. Users can locate, and reserve electric kick-scooters through the app. They can unlock vehicles by scanning the QR codes, ride the scooters, and park in legal parking spaces at the end of the ride. The kick-scooters include self-reporting damage sensors, self-sealing tires, dual anti-tipping kickstands, and anti-theft encryption. App is available for both Android and iOS devices.
Key facts about Bird
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: Miami (United States)
- Annual Revenue: $100M - $500M as on Dec 31, 2022
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $765M
- Employee Count: 950 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: Glynn Capital, Fidelity Investments and 60 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, Aug 04, 2021, $*****
- Highlight: Public
2. Sweetgreen
Restaurant chains offer salads and meal bowls. Its other products include chicken items, kid's meals, local food dishes, desserts, and drinks. It also provides customized food platters and supply network services.
Key facts about Sweetgreen
- Founded Year: 2006
- Location: Los Angeles (United States)
- Annual Revenue: $500M - $1B as on Dec 31, 2024
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $479M
- Employee Count: 2,842 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: equitywestsecurities.com, T. Rowe Price and 43 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series I, Sep 23, 2019, $*****
- Highlight: Public

3. DailyPay
Financial wellness and earned wage access platform that enables employees to access their earned pay on-demand. It integrates directly with employers’ existing payroll, HR, and workforce management systems, allowing workers to view and transfer portions of their accrued earnings in real time. It is positioned as a retention and engagement tool that helps attract and retain talent by offering greater financial flexibility without requiring major changes to payroll operations. It emphasizes seamless integration, enterprise-grade security, and minimal administrative overhead for businesses.
Key facts about DailyPay
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: New York City (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series D
- Total Funding till date: $264M
- Employee Count: 998 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: Section Partners, Access Industries and 47 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Conventional Debt, Feb 20, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
4. Beyond Meat
Manufacturer of plant-based meat alternatives, including burgers and steak products. The company provides various recipes for preparing its products. It offers options for consumers to purchase its products at restaurants and retail locations. The company focuses on creating alternatives to traditional meat products.
Key facts about Beyond Meat
- Founded Year: 2009
- Location: El Segundo (United States)
- Annual Revenue: $100M - $500M as on Dec 31, 2024
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $144M
- Employee Count: 917 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: HTIF, Benson Family Private Equity and 78 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Jul 07, 2023, $*****
- Highlight: Public
5. Shinola
Key facts about Shinola
- Founded Year: 2011
- Location: Detroit (United States)
- Stage: Late Stage
- Total Funding till date: $235M
- Employee Count: 394 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: WTA Capital, Revolution and 3 Others
- Latest Funding Round: PE, Dec 17, 2018, $*****
Unicorns in WTA Capital's Portfolio
WTA Capital has 1 unicorn in its portfolio - DailyPay. The most recent unicorn in their portfolio is DailyPay which became a unicorn in 2021, 5 years before WTA Capital first invested in it.Here is a list of unicorns in WTA Capital's portfolio:
Tracxn Score | Company | Short Description | Founded year | Sector | Location | Company Stage | First Investment/ Acquisition Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
74 | Financial wellness and earned wage access platform that enables employees to access their earned pay on-demand | 2015 | New York City | Series D | fialwip |
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in WTA Capital's Portfolio
3 of WTA Capital's portfolio companies have become public. Sweetgreen got listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), in Nov 2021 at marketcap of $3B and Bird got listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).Here are WTA Capital's portfolio companies that went public:
Company | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Nov 18, 2021 | - | - | 4567 | |
Nov 05, 2021 | - | - | 5938 | |
May 02, 2019 | - | - | 7188 |
Acquired companies in WTA Capital's Portfolio
1 company from WTA Capital's portfolio has been acquired. The most recent acquisition was Filson in May 2012 by Bedrock for $*****.Here are WTA Capital's portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 01, 2012 | - | - | 4838 |