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Clashmore Ventures

Venture capital

Lake Forest · Seed–Series A · 5 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Clashmore Ventures partners with entrepreneurs to back, build, and grow enduring companies across three strategies. Through venture capital it invests in early-stage technology companies throughout their lifecycle, supporting founders building their life's work. Its growth equity arm provides growth capital to help proven leaders scale their businesses. A separate acquisitions practice buys and actively operates both profitable and distressed U.S. companies generating more than $10 million in annual revenue, bringing hands-on operational leadership to build on their existing success.

Source: firm website, verified Oct 2, 2026.

Stage
Seed–Series A
HQ
Lake Forest, US
Instruments
Equity
Tracked investments
12
Unicorns
1
Acquisitions
1

Team · 5 people

from the firm's website
Michael Kirsh· Founding Partnerin
Mike Bott· Founding Partnerin
Joe Oriti· Partner, CFOin
Kyle Murphy· Associatein
Michael Fallon· Associatein

What they invest in

from 3 of 12 portfolio companies

Enterprise Software ×2Marketplaces ×2AI & Machine Learning ×1Consumer ×1Fintech ×1FoodTech ×1Future of Work ×1Hardware ×1

HQs:United States×3

Investments · 12 tracked

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Jackpocketjackpocket.comin𝕏Acquired

Jackpocket is a licensed third-party lottery courier app that enables users to order official state lottery tickets via smartphone.

ConsumerFintechMarketplacesNew York, US

Peter J. Sullivan, III(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardAdam Rothstein(Director)

Co-investors7GC & CoBlueRun VenturesBullpen CapitalCerity Partners VenturesConductive VenturesDarco Capital+16 more

Mashginmashgin.comin𝕏

Mashgin develops automated checkout kiosks using computer vision and machine learning to instantly identify items without scanning or barcodes, serving retailers in stadiums, hospitality, hospitals, and foodservice venues.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHardwareRetail TechSan Francisco, US

Abhinai Srivastava(Founder/CEO)inMukul Dhankhar(Founder)in

Co-investorsFour CitiesHumba VenturesMatrixNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)Nimble PartnersRoot Ventures Manager, Llc+12 more

Shiftsmartshiftsmart.comin𝕏

ShiftSmart connects workers with flexible employment opportunities and helps businesses manage labor on demand.

Enterprise SoftwareFoodTechFuture of WorkHR TechImpact & Social GoodMarketplacesSocialMenlo Park, US

Aakashdeep Kumar(Executive Officer, Director)C. Patrick Brandt(Executive Officer, Director)inAakash K(Founder)

Co-investorsGood FriendsImaginary Venture CapitalPerot Jain

The Spaceport Companythespaceportcompany.com

Sea-based rocket launch and re-entry platforms

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

East End GroupFrost SolutionsGettLA CENTALA Center for ENT & AllergyRedrock BiometricsResonadoSomatic

Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Clashmore Ventures made?
Clashmore Ventures has 12 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited.
What stage does Clashmore Ventures invest at?
Clashmore Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
What sectors does Clashmore Ventures focus on?
Clashmore Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Future of Work, Hardware, IoT, Retail Tech, Robotics, Space Tech.
Where is Clashmore Ventures located?
Clashmore Ventures is headquartered in Lake Forest, US.
Who does Clashmore Ventures co-invest with?
Clashmore Ventures most often shares deals with Conductive Ventures, DCM Ventures, Kima Ventures, among 26 tracked co-investors.

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