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Collaborative Fund

Venture capital

New York · Seed–Growth · 24 people tracked

Also known as Collaborative Fund (Collab Fund) · COLLABORATIVE FUND ADVISORS, LLC · COLLABORATIVE FUND MANAGEMENT LLC

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Investment thesis

Collaborative Fund invests in founders and companies that shape culture and drive positive change. Its focus areas include backing new consumer brands with category-defining products and services, developing safer and more personal intelligence for everyday life, expanding access to capital to unlock the next generation of entrepreneurs, enabling healthier decisions through technology and data, and powering new energy sources, materials, and technologies to transform industries and supply chains. The firm emphasizes long-term value creation and integrates ESG and sustainability considerations, among others, into its investment decisions.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 29, 2026.

Stage
Seed–Growth
Check
$500K – $1M
HQ
New York, New York, US
Leads rounds
Follows
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2010
Last 12 months
9 investments
AUM
$144.8M
VC funds
22
Tracked investments
177

Team · 24 people

from the firm's website & public directories
Tristan Walker· Partner

Tristan Walker is joining Collaborative Fund as a Partner.

Alison Rudolphin𝕏
Craig Daltonin𝕏
Martina Stokesin𝕏
Nicole Di Loretoin𝕏
Amanda Amos· Investorin𝕏
Matt Kaufman· Investorin

12 people who came through Collaborative Fund went on to found or lead other companies.

What they invest in

from 154 of 177 portfolio companies

Climate Tech ×46AI & Machine Learning ×41Cleantech ×32FoodTech ×32Healthtech ×25Biotech ×23Consumer ×23SaaS ×21

HQs:United States×125United Kingdom×6France×3Mexico×2Singapore×2Canada×1

Who they back

founder profiles across 79 portfolio companies
38%
solo founders
30 of 79 mapped founding teams
49%
repeat founders
of 101 founders with career history
~2 yrs
old at investment
median across 21 dated deals

Founding team size:solo founder×302 founders×343 founders×104+ founders×5

Where their founders studiedfrom 101 founders with education data

Stanford University ×9Massachusetts Institute of Technology ×8Stanford University Graduate School of Business ×7Georgetown ×4Harvard University ×4University of California, Berkeley ×4University of Michigan ×4UCLA ×3

What their founders studiedfrom 94 founders with field-of-study data

Engineering ×31Business & Management ×20Economics ×13Computer Science ×12Life Sciences ×10Finance & Accounting ×7Humanities ×5Physics ×5

Where their founders worked beforefrom 101 founders with career history

Stanford University ×9Berkeley Lab ×6McKinsey & Company ×3Perella Weinberg ×3All Type Electric ×2Ashoka ×2Autodesk ×2Coles Bay Group ×2

Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program

Y Combinator ×7

27 founders hold a PhD · 13 hold an MBA (of 103 with degree data)

Investments · 177 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path

By year:2026 · 52025 · 82024 · 142023 · 122022 · 112021 · 102020 · 22019 · 52017 · 22016 · 12015 · 22014 · 175 dated

Beyond Meatbeyondmeat.comin𝕏NASDAQ: BYND

Beyond Meat creates plant-based protein products, including burgers and other foods designed to provide nutritional value while supporting environmental sustainability and soil regeneration.

Advanced ManufacturingAgTechClimate TechFoodTechEl Segundo, US

Ethan Brown(Founder & CEO)Teri L. Witteman(Executive Officer)inJonathan Nelson(Executive Officer)Dariush Ajami, Ph.D.(Executive Officer)Drew Lufkin(Executive Officer)inJohn Boken(Executive Officer)

Co-investorsBlue Horizon CorporationCleveland AvenueCPT CapitalDns CapitalEvolution VC PartnersGreatPoint Ventures+16 more

Coinbasecoinbase.comin𝕏Nasdaq: COIN

Coinbase is a cryptocurrency exchange platform that offers trading, custody, and financial services for cryptocurrencies, stocks, derivatives, and prediction markets to consumers, institutions, and developers.

Crypto & Web3FintechSan Francisco, US

Brian Armstrong(Co-founder & CEO)inFred Ehrsam(Co-founder)inEmilie Choi(President & COO)inAlesia Haas(Chief Financial Officer)inPaul Grewal(Chief Legal Officer & Secretary)inLawrence (L.J.) Brock(Chief People Officer)

Co-investors1confirmationA.Capital Venturesa16z cryptoAcrew CapitalAndreessen HorowitzAnsa Capital+54 more

Lyftlyft.com𝕏NASDAQ: LYFT

Lyft is an on-demand ridesharing platform that connects passengers with drivers for various ride types, including standard rides, premium options, and other transportation services.

ConsumerEnterprise SoftwareMarketplacesMobility & TransportationSaaSSan Francisco, US

Logan Green(Co-founder & CEO)inJohn Zimmer(Co-founder & President)inDavid Risher(CEO)in

Co-investorsAglae VenturesAllied Venture PartnersAlpha Wave GlobalAndreessen HorowitzAutotech VenturesBling Capital+42 more

MednaxNYSE: MDOct 2021 · $25M

HealthtechSunrise, US

Roger J. Medel, M.D.(Executive Officer, Director)Joseph M. Calabro(Executive Officer)Vivian Lopez-Blanco(Executive Officer)Dominic Andreano(Executive Officer)

BoardKarey D. Barker(Director)Enrique J. Sosa, Ph.D.(Director)

Co-investorsCity LightFifty YearsGaingelsGreycroftY Combinator

Redditreddit.comin𝕏NYSE: RDDTAcquired

A social platform where users post content and discussions that are ranked by community votes, reaching hundreds of millions of monthly visitors across web and mobile applications.

Cloud ComputingConsumerMedia & EntertainmentSocialSan Francisco, US

Steve Huffman(Founder)inAlexis Ohanian(Cofounder)inMelissa Tidwell(Executive Officer)in

BoardSam Altman(Interim CEO (2014); board member until 2022)Keith Rabois(Director)Robert A. Sauerberg, Jr.(Director)

Co-investors500 GlobalA.Capital VenturesA*AAF Management Ltd.AlleyCorpAndreessen Horowitz+28 more

Sweetgreensweetgreen.com𝕏NYSE: SG

Sweetgreen offers salads and plant-forward meals with workplace-focused services including office catering, batch delivery, and a subsidized meal credits program for teams.

ConsumerFoodTechWashington, US

Nathaniel Ru(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inJonathan Neman(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inMitch Reback(Executive Officer)inKaren Kelley(Executive Officer)in

BoardNicolas Jammet(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inSteve Case(Director)in

Co-investors37 AngelsEvolution VC PartnersMaveronPROOFRed Sea VenturesRevolution+3 more

Teamsharesteamshares.comin𝕏NASDAQ: TMS

Teamshares acquires small businesses from retiring owners and facilitates employee stock ownership, creating a permanent home for businesses while providing retiring owners with a reliable exit and employees with ownership opportunities.

B2B MarketplacesBrooklyn, US

Michael Brown(Founder & CEO)inAlex Eu(Executive Officer, Director)inKevin Rikio Shiiba(Founder)in

Co-investorsContraryEvolution VenturesInspired CapitalPROOFSlow VenturesUnion Square Ventures (USV)+2 more

Dreambound Inc.dreambound.com𝕏✓ verified

Dreambound operates an online platform that helps Americans find and enroll in career-training programs—such as trade, healthcare, and tech certifications—matched to their schedule, budget, and timeline.

EdTechFuture of WorkMarketplaces

Athena Kan(CEO & Co-founder)inShiroy Aspandiar(COO & Co-founder)

Co-investorsMoxxie VenturesUnion Square Ventures (USV)8VCCoalition OperatorsDorm Room

Eraera.worldin𝕏Apr 2026 · $11M✓ verified

Era builds an intelligence layer and platform that lets creators such as jewelers, fashion houses, car brands, and product designers shape how physical devices listen, think, speak, act, and remember.

AI & Machine LearningHardwareIoT

Jasper Lau(Founder)in

Co-investorsBetaworksMozilla VenturesAbstract VenturesBoxGroupTopology Ventures

Modern Synthesismodernsynthesis.cominFeb 2025 · $5.5M✓ verified

Modern Synthesis is a biotechnology company that grows microbially-derived biomaterials from bacterial nanocellulose to replace animal leather and plastic-based synthetic textiles.

BiotechCircular EconomyNew MaterialsLondon, GB

Jen Keane(Co-founder & CEO)inBen Reeve(Co-founder & CTO)inLouis Graham(Founder)in

Co-investorsArtesianExtantia CapitalAcequia Capital (AceCap)AgFunderIMO VenturesPonderosa Ventures+3 more

Ours Privacyoursprivacy.com✓ verified

Ours Privacy is a HIPAA-compliant customer data platform and privacy tool that lets healthcare marketers run ads and analytics through tools like GA4, Google Ads, and Meta while preventing sensitive patient data from reaching non-compliant destinations.

Digital HealthMarketing TechSaaS

Adam Putterman(Founder)inTyler Zey(Founder)in

Co-investorsGreyMatterSerena VenturesTMVLakehouse Venture PartnersRock HealthSwitch Ventures

Verneverneh2.comApr 2024 · $15.5M✓ verified

Verne develops cryo-compressed hydrogen storage and densification equipment for low-cost hydrogen distribution to industrial users, heavy-duty vehicles, and off-road equipment.

CleantechClimate TechEnergyHardwareSan Francisco, US

Bav Roy(Co-founder & COO)in

Co-investorsNewLabUnited Airlines Ventures Sustainable FlightGutbrain VenturesJuniperTrucks VC

Verne Powerverne-power.com✓ verified

Verne provides end-to-end solutions for developing clean energy projects, handling everything from site selection through operations management to deliver renewable power infrastructure.

CleantechClimate TechEnergyHardwareSan Francisco, US

Bav Roy(Co-founder & COO)in

Co-investorsNewLabUnited Airlines Ventures Sustainable FlightMomentum Capital

AlgiKnitApr 2022

Brooklyn, US

Aaron Nesser(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardCHENG Ka Wing(Director)

Board seatSophie Bakalar· per SEC Form D

Co-investorsH&M CO:LABHorizons VenturesSOSVStarlight VenturesThird Nature

Noyanoya.coin𝕏Mar 2023DefunctSEC filingmedium confidence

Noya converts existing industrial equipment such as cooling towers into carbon dioxide capture systems, lowering the initial investment and deployment time required for direct air capture operations.

Advanced ManufacturingClimate TechSan Francisco, US

Josh Santos(Founder)inDaniel Cavero(Founder)inJoshua Santos-Heard(Co-Founder & CEO (Chief Carbon Removal Officer))Daniel Cavero Rodriguez(Co-Founder & CTO)

BoardAndrew Clare(Director)Fred Wilson(Director)in

Board seatSophie Bakalar· per SEC Form D · $23.1M raise · filed Jun 2024

Co-investorsFifty YearsLOWERCARBONLowercarbon CapitalOpen Opportunity FundSur VenturesUnion Square Ventures (USV)+2 more

Acceleronacceleronpharma.comin𝕏Dec 2011

A pharmaceutical company that develops medicines and vaccines for patients globally.

BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesCambridge, US

WYLIE W. VALE(Director)JOHN KNOPF(Executive Officer, Director)STEVEN ERTEL(Executive Officer)ROBERT STEININGER(Executive Officer)inKEVIN F. MCLAUGHLIN(Executive Officer)inMATTHEW L. SHERMAN(Executive Officer)

Co-investorsBessemer Venture PartnersForesite CapitalLightstone VenturesLowercarbon CapitalSofinnova VenturesVenrock

Acceleron Fusionacceleron.energyDec 2024 · $24M

Acceleron is developing muon-catalyzed fusion technology, building a high-efficiency muon source and a high-density fusion cell to produce net-energy fusion power.

Climate TechDeep TechEnergyCambridge, US

Ara Knaian(Executive Officer, Director)inSeth Newburg(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsLowercarbon Capital

Acreacre.fiin𝕏Feb 2022 · $37M

Acre is a Bitcoin-focused DeFi protocol offering auto-compounding vaults that let BTC holders earn yield through curated onchain strategies while retaining self-custody of their private keys.

Crypto & Web3Fintech

Co-investorsDraper DragonFlowdeskSilvermine CapitalFifty YearsFootPrint CoalitionLowercarbon Capital+1 more

Airaairahome.comin

Aira provides clean energy solutions centered on heat pumps, making renewable heating technology accessible and affordable for residential homes across Europe.

CleantechClimate TechEnergy

Co-investorsAltorKinnevikTemasek

Alga Biosciencesalga.bioin𝕏

Alga Biosciences develops feed additives that reduce methane emissions from cattle — cutting cow burps to combat climate change.

Advanced ManufacturingAgTechBiotechClimate TechSan Francisco, US

Alex Brown(Co-founder and CEO)inDaria Balatsky(Founder)inCaroline McKeon(Founder)inAlexander Brown(Founder)in

Co-investorsY CombinatorDay One VenturesAngel Collective Opportunity FundCool Climate CollectiveHelium-3 VenturesJetstream+4 more

Ammobiaammobia.coinFeb 2026

Ammobia develops a novel ammonia production process that operates at low pressure and low temperature, achieving record-setting conversion rates.

Advanced ManufacturingCleantechEnergySan Francisco, US

Karen Baert(Co-founder & CEO)inTristan Gilbert(Co-founder & CTO)in

Co-investorsChevron Technology VenturesShell VenturesAIR CapitalCastor Ventures (an Alumni Ventures Fund)Creative Destruction Lab (CDL)MOL Switch+4 more

Amogyamogy.coin𝕏

Amogy develops patented ammonia cracking technology that converts ammonia into electric power for hydrogen fuel cells and engines, targeting decarbonization of heavy industries including transportation and maritime.

CleantechClimate TechDeep TechEnergyHardwareHealthtechSan Francisco, US

Seonghoon Woo(Founder & CEO)inHyunho Kim(Founder)inJongwon Choi(Director)in

BoardAndrew Hinkly(Director)

Co-investorsAP VenturesBonAngels Venture PartnersCongruent VenturesDCVC (Data Collective)GS FuturesMarunouchi Innovation Partners+4 more

AMP Roboticsamprobotics.comin𝕏

AMP builds AI-powered automated sorting systems for waste recycling infrastructure, enabling material recovery and improving separation purity for recycling facilities globally.

AI & Machine LearningCircular EconomyRoboticsColorado, US

Matanya Horowitz(Founder & CEO)inTimothy Stuart(Executive Officer, Director)Justin Ross(Executive Officer)inRobert Norris(Executive Officer)inBeth Dec(Executive Officer)Robert Kreamer(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsComet LabsGV (Google Ventures)Prelude VenturesRange VCSequoia CapitalValor Equity Partners+1 more

AngelListangellist.comin𝕏

AngelList's investor management platform provides tools for venture capital and private equity firms to streamline LP interactions, automate fund operations, and deliver reporting and portfolio updates through a branded digital experience.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS

Avlok Kohli(CEO)

Co-investorsAccelerator VenturesAccompliceAltra VentureAngel Collective Opportunity FundAtacama VenturesBase Venture Management, Inc.+39 more

Anthro Energyanthroenergy.comin𝕏Feb 2024 · $20M

Anthro Energy develops advanced electrolytes and high-performance battery cells to improve energy density, safety, and form factor in battery technology.

Deep TechEnergyHardwareNew MaterialsSan Jose, US

David Mackanic(Co-Founder & CEO)inJoe Papp(Co-Founder & CTO)in

PartnerSophie Bakalar· led

Co-investorsAmino CapitalDorm RoomUnion Square Ventures (USV)Voyager PartnersEnergy Revolution VenturesOverlap Holdings+1 more

Artycshipartyc.comin

ShipArty builds IoT-enabled temperature-controlled containers and software platform to reduce cold chain spoilage for medicines, vaccines, and other temperature-sensitive products.

HealthtechIoTLogistics & Supply ChainMedical DevicesFremont, US

Hannah Sieber(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inSandor Langer(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)

BoardLuisa Sucre(Director)inDuncan Turner(Director)in

Co-investorsBeyond CapitalCourse Corrected VC Holding IILOWERCARBONLowercarbon CapitalKeiki CapitalMassive+2 more

Autonomous Technologies Groupbecomeautonomous.comin𝕏Jan 2026 · $15M

Autonomous is an AI-powered wealth management platform that provides integrated financial management across investments, taxes, planning, and execution for high-net-worth individuals with complex financial situations.

AI & Machine LearningFintechNew York City, US

Dillon Erb(Founder)inDaniel Kobran(Founder)in

Co-investorsHAWKTAILY CombinatorBoxGroup

Axieaxieinfinity.com

Axie Infinity is a blockchain-based, NFT creature-battling game developed by Vietnam-based game studio Sky Mavis.

Trung Nguyen(Founder)in

Co-investorsAU21 CapitalDeepTech VenturesDeFiance CapitalMoonhill CapitalPantera CapitalRaptor Group+12 more

Bandit Runningbanditrunning.comSep 2023

Bandit is a running apparel and lifestyle brand that designs and sells head-to-toe apparel, socks, and running gear for runners of all levels.

ConsumerSports TechBrooklyn, US

Tim West(Founder)inNick West(Executive Officer, Director)Nick W.(Founder)in

Co-investorsA-Rod CorpDrive by DraftKingsJoyance PartnersPoint King CapitalSuperAngel.Fund

Banjo Robinsonbanjorobinson.comin𝕏

GamingLondon, GB

Co-investorsTechstars

BCD BioscienceDec 2024 · $27M

BiotechDavis, US

Steven Watkins(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Carlito Lebrilla(Director, Promoter)

Co-investorsArgonautic VenturesiSelect FundAcre Venture PartnersLeaps by BayerMitsui & CoMorado Ventures+1 more

Blue Bottle
Blue Bottle Coffeebluebottlecoffee.com𝕏May 2015

Blue Bottle Coffee is a specialty coffee company that roasts and sells single-origin coffees, signature blends, matcha, and instant coffee through direct-to-consumer subscriptions and physical cafes, offering curated tasting experiences and a membership rewards program.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechSan Francisco, US

James Freeman(Founder of Issuer)inBryan Meehan(Founder of Issuer)in

BoardMichelangelo Volpi(Director)Tony Conrad(Director)inMike Volpi(Director)

Co-investorsAvant Global LLCBrighter CapitalGV (Google Ventures)Kindred VenturesRaptor GroupTrue Ventures+3 more

Boston Materialsbomaterials.comin

BO Materials develops novel materials for industrial applications across trillion-dollar industries.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechNew MaterialsSemiconductorsMassachusetts, US

Michael Segal(Executive Officer, Director)inAnvesh Gurijala(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardDavid Miller(Director)inDwight Poler(Director)Andrew Goldman(Director)

Co-investorsAccelr8ACVC PartnersClean Energy VentureClean Energy VenturesDiamond Edge VenturesGood Growth Capital+4 more

Brave Carebravecare.com𝕏Aug 2019Defunct

Brave Care operates pediatric primary and urgent care clinics designed to treat common acute conditions in children, supplemented by remote consultations delivered by clinicians.

HealthtechPortland, US

Asa Miller(Founder)inDarius "Bubs" Monsef(Founder)inMaryam Taheri(Founder)inCorey Fish, MD(Founder)inGary Gerlacher(Executive Officer, Director)Corey Fish, M.D.(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsAV8 VenturesFifty YearsVentureSouqY CombinatorZillionizeFlucas Ventures+3 more

Brightlybrightly.earthinDec 2024 · $2.3M

Brightly provides AI-powered measurement and carbon credit solutions for food waste reduction and recovery organizations.

AI & Machine LearningCleantechClimate TechFoodTechImpact & Social Good

Andy Levitt(Founder & CEO)in

Co-investorsClear Current CapitalG-ForceTacoma Venture Fund

Brightlybrightly.ecoDec 2024 · $2.3M

Brightly was a company oriented around sustainability that has ceased operations, as indicated by a farewell message on its site.

Climate TechImpact & Social Good

Laura Alexander Wittig(Founder)in

Co-investorsigniteXL VentureClear Current CapitalG-ForceTacoma Venture Fund

Brimstonebrimstone.cominMar 2022 · $55M

Brimstone develops co-production processes to manufacture cement, steel, aluminum, and other critical minerals from a single feedstock in an integrated facility.

Advanced ManufacturingCircular EconomyCleantechConstruction TechNew MaterialsOakland, US

Cody Finke(CEO)inHugo LeandriinCody Finke, Ph.D.(Founder)in

Co-investorsAccelr8Breakthrough Energy VenturesCreative Destruction Lab (CDL)DCVC (Data Collective)Fifth WallGVP Climate+7 more

Brown Foodsunrealmilk.comin𝕏

Unreal Milk produces lab-grown whole cow milk using cellular agriculture technology.

BiotechClimate TechFoodTechHealthtechBoston, US

Sohail Gupta(Founder)inAvhijeet Kapoor(Founder)Bhavna Tandon(Founder)in

Co-investorsCreative Destruction Lab (CDL)Y CombinatorAgFunderAmino CapitalSRI Capital

ByteratOct 2023 · $4M

Penelope Jones(Cofounder)

Co-investorsY Combinator

Cafeteriateamcafeteria.comin

Cafeteria is a platform that connects teens with brands for paid conversations and content creation opportunities.

AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesConsumerCreator EconomyMarketing TechSocialNew York, US

Rishi Malhotra(Chief Executive Officer of the Issuer.)in

Co-investorsListen VenturesImaginary Venture Capital

Caladancaladan.xyz

Caladan provides financial services or investment management, with a team drawn from finance, real estate, and creative backgrounds.

Crypto & Web3FintechSector AgnosticSingapore, SG

John GuNigel YoungEva WenginRemi ColinmaireinStephany Zooin

Co-investorsAlphaLab CapitalLerer HippeauTwelve BelowWireframe Ventures

Caladan Biocaladan.bioinFeb 2024 · $5M

Caladan Bio develops high-throughput benchtop bioreactor hardware and software for laboratory bioprocessing, enabling faster experimentation and lower costs for biotech R&D teams.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechHardwareNew York, US

Michael Kobida(Founder)inRob Jauquet(Founder)in

Co-investorsLerer HippeauRitual CapitalTwelve BelowWireframe VenturesFactorial Capital

Camino Financialcaminofinancial.comNov 2019

Camino Financial, based in Los Angeles, operates an online lending platform that also makes its technology available as a service.

Los Angeles, US

Kenneth Salas(Executive Officer, Director)inSean Salas(Founder)inSean Sakas(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardGuy Vidra(Director)

Co-investorsDila CapitalImpact America FundRadicle Impact10X Capital

Carbacarba.comDec 2025

Carba develops patented pyrolysis and carbon storage technology that converts waste biomass into stable carbon products for permanent carbon removal.

Circular EconomyCleantechClimate TechDeep TechMinneapolis, US

Andrew Jones(CEO and Co-founder)inPaul Dauenhauer(Co-founder and Senior Advisor)Nick Halla(Co-founder)

Co-investorsEvergreen Climate InnovationsGROOVE CAPITAL

Cellular LongevityJun 2023

BiotechSan Francisco, US

Celine-Lea Halioua-Haubold(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardLaura Deming(Director)Kevin Zhang(Director)Linda Rhodes(Director)Blake Scholl(Director)

Co-investorsFirst Round CapitalKhosla VenturesLachy Groom

Collabfundcollabfund.comin𝕏

Collaborative Fund (Collab) is a venture capital firm that invests in startups across consumer brands, artificial intelligence, financial access, health technology, and energy/materials.

Sector Agnostic

Co-investorsCollab+CurrencyNexus Bay

Commonwealth Fusion Systemscfs.energyin𝕏

Commonwealth Fusion Systems develops commercial fusion power plants using high-temperature superconducting magnet technology to provide grid-scale energy.

CleantechClimate TechDeep TechEnergyCambridge, US

Brandon Sorbom(Founder)inRobert Mumgaard(Executive Officer, Director)inDaniel Brunner(Executive Officer)inBob Mumgaard(Founder)in

BoardMassimiliano Pieri(Director)Katie Rae(Director)in

Co-investorsAdvection Growth CapitalArmada Investment AGBay Bridge Ventures ClimateBeni Venture CapitalBrainstorm VenturesBreakthrough Energy Ventures+39 more

Compound Foodscompound-foods.cominSep 2021 · $4.5M

Compound Foods develops alternative coffee and cocoa ingredients made from upcycled, climate-resilient sources to address supply chain volatility and environmental impact of traditional coffee and cocoa production.

Climate TechFoodTech

Maricel Saenz(Founder)in

Co-investorsAmplifica CapitalFemale FoundersJuniperMagma PartnersMaple VCOne Way Ventures+7 more

Coppercopperhome.comin

Copper makes induction stoves with integrated battery energy storage that enable home electrification without major electrical upgrades.

CleantechClimate TechConsumerHardwareBerkeley, US

Sam Calisch(Founder & CEO)inEric Wilhelm(Founder)in

Co-investorsChrysalixClimacticDesigner FundMMC VenturesNecessary VenturesNorwest Venture Partners+4 more

Daily Harvestdaily-harvest.comin

Daily Harvest manufactures and delivers frozen prepared meals made from organic fruits and vegetables, including smoothies, oat bowls, and elixirs.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechNew York, US

Rachel Drori(Founder)in

Co-investorsAble PartnersBAM VenturesConnect VenturesH Venture PartnersImaginary Venture CapitalJam Fund+6 more

Dandelion Energydandelionenergy.comin𝕏Feb 2019

Dandelion Energy designs and installs geothermal heating and cooling systems for homes, positioning geothermal as a primary heating and cooling solution for both new and existing residential buildings.

CleantechClimate TechEnergyHardwarePalo Alto, US

Kathy Hannun(Founder & CTO)inRajeev James Quazi(Executive Officer, Director)Dan Yates(CEO)in

BoardCraig Shapiro(Director)in

Co-investorsBreakthrough Energy VenturesComcast VenturesCool Climate CollectiveEnergy Transition VenturesGround Up VenturesNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)+4 more

Deveillancedeveillance.com
Dioxycledioxycle.com

Dioxycle develops electricity-driven technology to convert waste carbon emissions into chemical feedstocks for industrial manufacturing.

Advanced ManufacturingCircular EconomyCleantechClimate TechDeep TechParis, FR

Sarah Lamaison, PhD(Founder)inDavid Wakerley, PhD(Founder)in

Co-investorsBreakthrough Energy VenturesGigascale CapitalLowercarbon CapitalLOWERCARBON

Docbotdocbot.coAcquired

Docbot developed AI-powered software for gastroenterology, using computer vision to detect polyps and assist diagnosis during endoscopy and colonoscopy procedures.

ConsumerGamingHealthtechLos Angeles, US

Tyler Dao(Founder)inWilliam Karnes(Founder)inAndrew Ninh(Founder)in

Co-investorsBoutique Venture PartnersY CombinatorBold Capital PartnersKhosla Ventures

Earnestearnest.agin𝕏

Earnest develops microbial seed coatings and agricultural biology products derived from prairie ecosystems to improve soil health and crop performance for farmers.

AgTechBiotechRantoul, US

Eddy Mejia(Co-founder)inDr. Gabe Price(Co-founder)

Co-investorsAg Ventures AllianceAgLaunch AcceleratorBoot64 VenturesAdams Street PartnersAndreessen HorowitzAtlas Venture+4 more

Eat the ChangeinAug 2022 · $14.5M

Bethesda, US

Seth Goldman(Executive Officer, Director)inEvangelos Mendelsohn(Director)

BoardMelissa Bradley(Director)Barry Nalebuff(Director)Margarita Herdocia(Director)

Co-investorsS2G Investments

Electraelectra.earthinApr 2025

Electra develops a chemistry-based iron production process powered by clean energy to produce iron at scale without environmental damage.

Advanced ManufacturingCleantechNew Materials

Co-investorsBaruch Future VenturesBreakthrough Energy VenturesCongruent VenturesEarth Venture CapitalLOWERCARBONLowercarbon Capital+6 more

Electraelectra.aeroin𝕏Apr 2025

Electra develops hybrid-electric aircraft for short-distance regional aviation.

CleantechDefense TechHardwareMobility & TransportationManassas, US

John Langford(Founder)in

BoardJohn Hansman(Key Technical Advisor)Mark Drela(Key Technical Advisor)Mark Drela, PhD(Technical Advisor)Yannick Bonnaire(Technical Advisor)Oliver Masefield, PhD(Engineering Advisor)

Co-investorsOUTPOST VENTURESBHP VenturesBreakthrough Energy VenturesCapricorn Investment GroupClub degli InvestitoriEarth Venture Capital+6 more

Endless Westendlesswest.comin

Endless West produces spirits using scientific flavor recreation methods, combining natural ingredients to replicate premium beverages while reducing production waste.

Circular EconomyFoodTechNew MaterialsDetroit, US

MardonnAlec

Co-investorsBloom8Casa Verde CapitalHorizons VenturesMachina VenturesLevel One FundRage Capital+1 more

Rows marked “SEC filing” are inferred from directors named on the company's SEC Form D — public regulatory data, not a portfolio list published by the firm.

Exits · 9

IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolio

Beyond MeatNASDAQ: BYNDCoinbaseNasdaq: COINLyftNASDAQ: LYFTMednaxNYSE: MDRedditNYSE: RDDTSweetgreenNYSE: SGTeamsharesNASDAQ: TMSMeliBioacq. by FoodYoung LabsSpyceacq. by Sweetgreen

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Collaborative Fund made?
Collaborative Fund has 96 tracked investments, 8 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO, including 5 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does Collaborative Fund invest at?
Collaborative Fund invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth stages.
What is Collaborative Fund's typical check size?
Collaborative Fund typically writes checks of $500K – $1M.
What sectors does Collaborative Fund focus on?
Collaborative Fund focuses on AgTech, AI & Machine Learning, Climate Tech, Consumer, Digital Health, Direct to Consumer, Energy, Fintech, FoodTech, Healthtech, Impact & Social Good, New Materials, Sector Agnostic.
Where is Collaborative Fund located?
Collaborative Fund is headquartered in New York, US.
Does Collaborative Fund lead rounds?
Collaborative Fund typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
Who does Collaborative Fund co-invest with?
Collaborative Fund most often shares deals with Khosla Ventures, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Coatue Management, among 482 tracked co-investors.

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Collaborative Fund recently announced Collab Holdings, a new private equity approach for enduring consumer brands that prioritizes long-term stewardship over quick exits, with experienced investor Parker Hayden leading the initiative. The firm has been writing about decision-making under uncertainty and the role of passion in pursuing meaningful outcomes. AI summary

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Sophie Bakalar | Partner, Collaborative Fund (Full Episode)

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For Forbes: Sophie Bakalar, partner at Collaborative Fund

Christer Holloman · Sophie Bakalar

Lindzanity With Morgan Housel of The Collaborative Fund

Howard Lindzon · Morgan Housel

Investors must understand long history of market volatility: Collaborative Fund's Morgan Housel

Morgan Housel · cnbc.com

Morgan Housel of Collaborative Fund on successful investing | Exclusive

ET NOW · Morgan Housel

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Co-investors · 67

Andreessen Horowitz

Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) is a venture capital firm founded in 2009 by Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, known for pioneering the platform model with a large team of operators supporting founders across stages.

$500K – $50M
Breakthrough Energy Ventures

Breakthrough Energy, founded by Bill Gates, backs innovators developing affordable, reliable, and clean energy technologies, investing across manufacturing, electricity, agriculture, transportation, and buildings.

$500K – $50M
GV (Google Ventures)

GV (Google Ventures) is a venture capital firm that has invested in artificial intelligence and machine learning since its early days, building a global portfolio of more than 100 AI companies across infrastructure, life sciences, and applications.

$250K – $50M
True Ventures

True Ventures is a venture capital firm established in 2005 that focuses on early-stage technology companies, with operations based in Silicon Valley.

$500K – $3M
LOWERCARBON

Lowercarbon Capital is a venture firm that invests in companies working to reduce CO2 emissions, remove carbon from the atmosphere, and develop technologies to cool the planet.

$1M – $50M
BoxGroup

BoxGroup is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in startups at their earliest stages.

$1M
Union Square Ventures (USV)

Union Square Ventures is a venture capital firm based in New York City that invests at the edge of large markets undergoing transformation from technological and societal pressures.

$1M – $8M
Lightspeed Venture Partners

Lightspeed is a global venture capital firm that has spent over two decades backing innovative companies as an early and first investor.

$1.7M – $87M
SV Angel

SV Angel is a firm that has backed startup founders since the 1990s, leveraging a large network of founders, industry leaders, and regulators to support portfolio companies.

Sequoia Capital

Sequoia Capital is a venture capital firm that partners with founders to build technology companies.

$4.4M – $214M
General Catalyst

General Catalyst is a venture capital firm operating as a partnership focused on company building and accelerating the growth of the businesses it backs.

$30M
55 more co-investors

Acre Venture PartnersFounders FundAccelAlumni VenturesFounder CollectiveFirst Round Capital8VCMaveronLowercase CapitalPrelude VenturesNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)Index VenturesFelicis VenturesKapor CapitalResolute VenturesA.Capital VenturesGreylock PartnersEniac VenturesBling CapitalBAM VenturesGaingelsComcast VenturesThird Point VenturesYes VCGigascale CapitalNazcaImaginary Venture CapitalCraft VenturesSpark CapitalSound VenturesInovia CapitalBlockchain CapitalBig Idea VenturesStarship VenturesFoundation CapitalDST GlobalAtomicoOffline VenturesSciFi VCInnovation EndeavorsCaffeinated CapitalAfore CapitalBowery CapitalSouth Park CommonsElectric CapitalGustoAltaIR CapitalBlackbird VenturesVast VenturesPresight CapitalAstanor VenturesNext Coast VenturesLeadout CapitalLearnStartTuring Capital

Firms observed investing alongside Collaborative Fund, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with Collaborative Fund's recorded portfolio.

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