This former a16z partner and solo VC has backed 6 unicorns. Now he's raised $50 million to invest in hard tech

Zal Bilimoria is the sole partner at Refactor Capital.

Refactor Capital

• Refactor Capital, the firm founded by solo VC Zal Bilimoria, just closed a $50 million fifth fund.
• Bilimoria said he raised the fund in five phone calls and capped it at $50 million to stay solo.
• Bilimoria said staying independent keeps him close to founders, who call him "Better Call Zal."

It only took solo venture capitalist Zal Bilimoria five phone calls to raise his latest $50 million fund.