Hinge Capital, formerly known as Venture51, is a venture capital firm founded in 2010 by Brandon Zeuner and Ryan Swagar. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, the firm specializes in investing in high-technology companies across various sectors, including Health & Wellness, Skills & Education, Financial Inclusion, Core Internet, Distributed Enterprise, Marketplace & Commerce, and Frontier Technology. Hinge Capital distinguishes itself by offering more than just capital; it provides a comprehensive support system that includes expertise from operators, data scientists, designers, and engineers.

This approach enables the firm to assist promising founders in high-growth markets effectively. Notable investments by Hinge Capital include Ripple, Bird, Dollar Shave Club, eToro, ClassPass, Getaround, Life360, Medium, Honk, Athena, Classy, and Urban Remedy. As of April 2025, Hinge Capital has made over 90 investments, with a total enterprise value exceeding $22 billion and an exit value of $2.6 billion.

The firm has also supported seven companies valued over $1 billion and has a portfolio generating annualized revenues of $3.9 billion.