San Juan, Puerto Rico
We build and back companies.
Apricity is a venture and engineering firm. We work with a small number of companies at a time, and we write the code alongside them.
a·pric·i·ty noun the warmth of the sun in winter Latin apricus, warmed by the sun
Firm
Few companies. Deep involvement.
Apricity was founded by Andy Pai, a Y Combinator alum who co-founded Finbox, later acquired by Investing.com.
The firm takes on a handful of engagements a year. Some as an engineering partner. Some as an investor. Often both. There is no bench and no handoff. The founder does the work.
- Y CombinatorAlum
- FinboxCo-founded. Acquired by Investing.com
- San JuanPuerto Rico
Practice
Where we spend our time
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Product engineering
From first commit to launch and the systems behind them.
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Applied intelligence
Intelligence systems where they have to hold up.
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Infrastructure
Cloud, performance, and reliability. Quiet systems with predictable costs.
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Counsel
Architecture, technical diligence, and hiring. Direct opinions, offered privately.
Principles
How we operate
Concentration
A few companies, held for years. Whether we write the code or the check, we would rather matter to three than be known to three hundred.
Skin in the game
We invest in what we build and build what we invest in. Our incentives are the founder's, not the hour's.
Built to last
Engineering that outlives the engagement. Every company we touch should be able to run without us.