/ The Distributed Studio Index™ · Q2 2026 Profile

Mucker Capital

B
/ Independent Studio · 73/100 · Solid

Erik Rannala–led LA studio (2011). Studio + early-stage VC hybrid. Mid-size LA studio with strong B2B SaaS portfolio.

/ 01 / Subscore Breakdown

How the grade decomposes.

Repeatability/ 25% weight
74
Capital Efficiency/ 22% weight
72
Operator Bench/ 20% weight
74
Equity Ownership Capture/ 18% weight
70
Portfolio Outcomes/ 15% weight
74
/ 02 / Studio Notes

Best for / Watch out for.

/ Best for

LA-based B2B SaaS companies seeking studio + early-stage capital.

/ Watch out for

Mid-size LA studio; less depth than apex studios (Atomic, Idealab).

/ 03 / Public-Record Timeline

What's on the record.

2024
Continues LA SaaS portfolio operations
2011
Mucker Capital founded