Darco Capital

Darco Capital is a Philadelphia-based family office investment vehicle founded by entrepreneur David J. Adelman. The firm focuses on venture capital and growth capital investments, with a portfolio spanning more than 90 companies across a diverse range of sectors including climate tech, food and beverage, spirits, fintech, hospitality, sports and media, and consumer-facing brands. Notable portfolio companies include Cred.ai, Fanatics, Flowcode, Ollie Pets, Prolific Machines, and Fleetzero, reflecting the firm's appetite for both early-stage and growth-stage opportunities. Darco Capital is distinguished by its founder-led investment philosophy, with Adelman drawing on his own extensive operating experience to provide strategic value beyond capital. Having scaled Campus Apartments from a regional operation into a national student housing organization managing over $2 billion in assets across 18 states, Adelman brings firsthand knowledge of building and scaling businesses. He co-founded Future Standard (formerly FS Investments), an alternative asset manager overseeing $86 billion in assets for institutional and wealth management clients globally. The firm actively advises portfolio companies on go-to-market strategy, financing, team building, and exit preparation, positioning itself as a hands-on partner rather than a passive capital provider. Darco Capital's investment activity in the food and spirits categories makes it a relevant entity within the CPG ecosystem, supporting emerging and growth-stage brands navigating product development, distribution, and scaling challenges.