Cosmic Venture Partners
Venture capitalActively deployingAustin · Pre-Seed–Series A · 3 people tracked
Investment thesis
Early-stage, operator-led firm (incl. MasterClass EVP) combining fintech, entertainment and Wall Street experience to provide hands-on support for software and operationally complex physical consumer businesses, distributed LA/NYC/Austin.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 3 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 30 of 43 portfolio companiesConsumer ×11AI & Machine Learning ×10Direct to Consumer ×8SaaS ×7Creator Economy ×5Hardware ×5Wellness & Fitness ×5FoodTech ×4
HQs:United States×19Germany×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 16 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×72 founders×53 founders×24+ founders×2
Where their founders studiedfrom 15 founders with education data
Cornell University ×3Harvard University ×2Korea International School ×2KTH Royal Institute of Technology ×2University of California, Berkeley ×2
Where their founders worked beforefrom 21 founders with career history
Supercell ×2
Investments · 43 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 22023 · 22021 · 15 dated
Revolutionizing space technology to make life multi-planetary
Hawthorne, US
Elon Musk(Founder, CEO & Chief Engineer)in
PartnerBrian McNamara· solo GP
Co-investors1/1 Capital137 Ventures4DX VenturesA*Abstract VenturesAccess Technology Ventures+110 more
PartnerBrian McNamara· solo GP
Anduril builds autonomous systems and software for defense and military applications, including attack aviation, unmanned aircraft, and underwater vehicles, unified by an autonomy platform.
AI & Machine LearningDefense TechHardwareRobotics
Palmer Luckey(Founder)Brian Schimpf(CEO)inTrae Stephens(Founder)in
PartnerBrian McNamara· solo GP
Co-investors137 Ventures1Flourish Capital8VCAltra VentureAndreessen HorowitzAnorak Ventures+82 more
PartnerBrian McNamara· solo GP
Co-investorsRegeneration.VCMaersk GrowthWedbush Ventures
Autograph is a platform that facilitates branded digital collectibles and experiences, typically NFTs, featuring collaborations with celebrities, athletes, and influencers from sports, music, and entertainment sectors.
Creator EconomyCrypto & Web3
PartnerBrian McNamara· solo GP
Co-investorsa16z cryptoAndreessen HorowitzHaun VenturesThe Players' ImpactVelvet Sea VenturesKleiner Perkins+1 more
San Francisco, US
Antoine Amiel(Director)Eric Varady(Executive Officer, Director)Rob Varady(Executive Officer)George Schaeffer(Director)Michael Tolentino(Director)
PartnerBrian McNamara· solo GP
Co-investorsOutbound Ventures8VCHouseMeta
Breakr provides white-label infrastructure for influencer marketing agencies, including real-time creator payments, receivables underwriting, and working capital financing to bridge net-30/60 brand payment terms.
Creator EconomyFintechMarketing Tech
PartnerBrian McNamara· solo GP
Co-investorsDebut CapitalR/GA VenturesSixty8 CapitalUnknown VenturesAndreessen HorowitzLightspeed Venture Partners+5 more
Candytrail offers AI agents that automate outbound sales tasks, including generating targeted lead lists, personalizing cold email outreach, booking prospects, and identifying upsell opportunities.
AI & Machine LearningSaaSSales Tech
PartnerBrian McNamara· solo GP
Co-investorsBrickyard
Chptr turns the obituary data funeral homes already collect into televised and radio obituary announcements that air on local news stations for at least three consecutive days, along with slideshows, heirloom films, and social remembrance products.
ConsumerMedia & EntertainmentSaaSNy, US
Rehan Choudhry(CEO)Jeff Tennery(Chief Commercial Officer)Jamie Henriod(COO)
BoardMichael Flannery(Director)Oliver Libby(Director)Andrew Bebbington(Director)
PartnerBrian McNamara· solo GP
Co-investorsGrit Capital PartnersMu VenturesCityRock Venture PartnersGrit Capital SeedSugar Capital
PartnerBrian McNamara· solo GP
CURE operates a booking platform that connects pharmacies with delivery service partners to generate online orders.
B2B MarketplacesHealthtechSaaSBerlin, DE
Manuel Aberle(Founder)
Co-investorsAbstract VenturesArtis VenturesJ12 VenturesAccompliceCatalyst Health VenturesFELIX CAPITAL+11 more
The D'Amelio family's official website, serving as a hub for their shows, brands, and businesses, including D'Amelio Brands, a company that develops and operates consumer brands across footwear (D'Amelio Footwear), food (Be Happy Snacks), and apparel.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerMedia & EntertainmentLos Angeles, US
Marc D'Amelio(Co-founder & CEO of D'Amelio Brands)in
PartnerBrian McNamara· solo GP
Co-investorsFifth
Discord is a communications platform for voice, video, and text chat designed primarily for gaming communities and players.
ConsumerCreator EconomyGamingSocialSan Francisco, US
Jason Citron(Co-founder)inStanislav Vishnevskiy(Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer)inClint Smith(Executive Officer)Humam Sakhnini(Chief Executive Officer)Tomasz Marcinkowski(Chief Financial Officer)Ben Shanken(VP of Product)
PartnerBrian McNamara· solo GP
Co-investorsAccelAccess IndustriesAcquire FiAcrew CapitalAppWorks VenturesArcane Group+36 more
Lovable is an AI-powered platform that enables users to build web applications and websites through conversational chat interactions with artificial intelligence.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsSaaSDover, US
Fabian Hedin(Executive Officer, Director)inAnton Osika(Executive Officer, Director)inBenjamin Fletcher(Director)Andy Toung(Executive Officer)
BoardMatt Murphy(Director)
PartnerBrian McNamara· solo GP
Co-investors83NorthAccelAIX VenturesAnthropy PartnersBalderton CapitalbyFounders+28 more
Ethos Space develops technology to build and operate spaceports and infrastructure on the Moon using in-situ lunar resources, including construction material (Durandal), onsite propellant production (Prometheus), and materials for space-based data centers.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardwareSpace TechLos Angeles, US
Ross Centers(Founder/CEO)inBrogan BamBrogan(Founder/CTO)in
PartnerBrian McNamara· solo GP
Co-investorsAcequia Capital (AceCap)AIR CapitalAtas VCVibe CapitalY Combinator
PartnerBrian McNamara· solo GP
GarageXYZ is a Web3 membership community for motorsport and automotive enthusiasts, offering blockchain-based membership tokens (NFTs) featuring 1-of-1 digital automotive artwork.
Crypto & Web3SocialSports Tech
PartnerBrian McNamara· solo GP
Co-investorsFJ LabsInitialized CapitalWayfinder VenturesY Combinator
GigFinesse operates a booking platform that connects live entertainment performers with venues such as restaurants, bars, and clubs.
B2B MarketplacesCreator EconomySaaSNew York, US
Mir Hwang(Cofounder)Ryan Kim(Cofounder)Jong Wook Kim(Director)
BoardJohn Mass(Director)
PartnerBrian McNamara· solo GP
Co-investorsBessemer Venture Partners
Goodles produces snacks and gives away at least 1% of products sold to organizations addressing food insecurity, focusing on supporting children's nutrition and well-being.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechImpact & Social GoodSocial
Jen Zeszut(Founder)in
PartnerBrian McNamara· solo GP
Co-investors1st Course CapitalAlumni VenturesAurumBasecamp FundFourward VenturesGingerbread Capital+2 more
Helaina uses precision fermentation to produce human proteins, including lactoferrin and other bioactive nutrients found in human milk, for consumer nutrition products serving athletes, new parents, and health-conscious consumers.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechFoodTechHealthtechNew York, US
Laura Katz(Founder & CEO)in
PartnerBrian McNamara· solo GP
Co-investorsBarrel VenturesIngeborg InvestmentsPlum Alley InvestmentsTrousdale VenturesPrimary Venture PartnersSpark Capital
Invisible Universe is an animation studio that creates original animated characters and launches them on social platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube before expanding into film, TV, publishing, games, merchandise, music, and licensing.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerCreator EconomyMedia & Entertainment
PartnerBrian McNamara· solo GP
Co-investors75 & SunnyDapper LabsSeven Seven Six
Julie sells an FDA-approved over-the-counter emergency contraceptive (levonorgestrel morning-after pill) that reduces pregnancy risk after unprotected sex, available without prescription, ID, or parental consent across all 50 U.S. states.
ConsumerDigital HealthDirect to ConsumerE-commerceFemTechWellness & Fitness
PartnerBrian McNamara· solo GP
Co-investorsFourward VenturesIngeborg InvestmentsWestern Technology InvestmentWorklife VenturesEntrepreneur VentureSIDE-Capital
Mantel is a community platform and mobile app for hobby collectors to connect, share stories about collectibles, and join groups around their interests.
ConsumerSocial
PartnerBrian McNamara· solo GP
London
Kevin Ume(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Christopher Ume(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Thomas Graham(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
PartnerBrian McNamara· solo GP
Co-investorsTectonic Ventures
micro1 operates a data lab that produces expert human data, reinforcement-learning training environments, and contextual evaluations to train frontier AI models and assess AI agents.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureRobotics
PartnerBrian McNamara· solo GP
Co-investors01 AdvisorsActivant CapitalCoho DeeptechCompanyon VenturesConversion CapitalHyperguap+3 more
Mythical Games develops blockchain-enabled games and a platform that allows game developers and publishers to integrate secondary economies (player-to-player trading) into their games.
Crypto & Web3GamingSherman Oaks, US
Jamie Jackson(Director)John Linden(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardSam Englebardt(Director)inAdam Struck(Director)in
PartnerBrian McNamara· solo GP
Co-investorsa16z cryptoAndreessen HorowitzArgonautic VenturesBlock.oneEOS VCEvolution VC Partners+8 more
Nitrode builds AI evaluation, data generation, and post-training infrastructure for game development.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareGamingSan Francisco, US
Ben Kim(Co-Founder)inSejoon Chang(Co-Founder)inBrian La(Co-Founder)in
PartnerBrian McNamara· solo GP
Co-investorsY Combinator
OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company focused on developing artificial general intelligence (AGI) with emphasis on safety and beneficial outcomes for humanity.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US
Sam Altman(Co-founder & CEO)Elon Musk(Co-founder & former Co-chair / board member)Greg Brockman(Co-founder & President)inIlya Sutskever(Co-founder & Chief Scientist)inWojciech Zaremba(Co-founder)inJohn Schulman(Co-founder (departed 2024))
PartnerBrian McNamara· solo GP
Co-investorsA.Capital VenturesA'Z AngelsAdvent InternationalAlpha Wave GlobalAndreessen HorowitzAnti+54 more
Outer is a direct-to-consumer outdoor furniture brand selling modular sofas, dining sets and patio accessories.
Santa Monica, US
Terry Lin(Founder)Jiake Liu(Founder)in
PartnerBrian McNamara· solo GP
Co-investorsFlucas VenturesMantis CapitalMucker CapitalSocial StartsTRAC (Third Round Analytics Capital)Unlock Venture Partners+1 more
PartnerBrian McNamara· solo GP
Packsmith provides technology-driven order fulfillment and logistics services for e-commerce brands, offering customizable fulfillment, greater operational transparency, and faster shipping.
AI & Machine LearningE-commerceLogistics & Supply ChainRetail TechSaaS
PartnerBrian McNamara· solo GP
Co-investorsEvolution VenturesMPG FundSpacecadet VenturesTrust FundVery Serious VenturesInterplay Ventures Early Stage Management Llc+2 more
An AI-powered answer engine providing accurate, trusted, and real-time answers to questions.
San Francisco, US
Andrew D. Konwinski(Executive Officer, Director)Dzianis Yarats(Director)Aravind Srinivas Lakshminarayanan(Director, Executive Officer)Aravind Srinivas(Co-founder & CEO)inDenis Yarats(Co-founder & CTO)
BoardPeter Sonsini(Director)
PartnerBrian McNamara· solo GP
Co-investors359 Capital7BC Venture CapitalAccelAdvaita CapitalAIX VenturesArrington Capital+49 more
Rushir Parikh(Cofounder)
PartnerBrian McNamara· solo GP
Co-investorsFlybridge Capital PartnersNew York Venture PartnersPath VenturesRed Beard VenturesUnanimous Capital
Smash Kitchen makes pantry food products formulated without GMOs, artificial flavors, sweeteners, dyes, high fructose corn syrup, or hydrogenated oils.
ConsumerFoodTech
Sameer Mehta(Founder)in
PartnerBrian McNamara· solo GP
STAND+ makes energy-dissipation recovery footwear that disperses impact laterally to reduce joint stress, along with removable Ortholite recovery insoles and a heat-moldable custom fit.
Direct to ConsumerE-commerceWellness & Fitness
PartnerBrian McNamara· solo GP
Co-investorsBreak Trail VenturesCake VenturesHannah Grey VenturesMidnightThe Family Fund
Stillers Soda makes carbonated soft drinks marketed as all-natural, low-calorie versions of classic soda flavors.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
Ben Stiller
PartnerBrian McNamara· solo GP
Co-investorsGood FriendsRed Swan VenturesMax Ventures
The High Confectionary makes hemp-derived Delta-9 THC gummies, including sleep and daytime "chill" varieties, each dosed at 1 mg of THC for controlled, low-dose consumption.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & Fitness
PartnerBrian McNamara· solo GP
Therabody designs and sells consumer wellness and recovery devices, including percussive massage guns, wireless compression boots, and LED facial treatment masks aimed at muscle recovery, pain relief, sleep, and skincare.
Direct to ConsumerHardwareWellness & Fitness
PartnerBrian McNamara· solo GP
Co-investorsNorth Castle PartnersRx3 Growth PartnersTrust Fund
Throne makes a smart sensor that clips onto a standard toilet bowl and automatically tracks gut health, hydration, and urinary function, delivering daily insights through an app.
Digital HealthHardwareWellness & FitnessAustin, US
Randall Scott Hickle II(Executive Officer, Director)Scott Hickle(Co-founder)inTim(Co-founder)John Capodilupo(Co-founder & Chief Product Officer)
BoardBen Gardner(Director)inTimothy Blumberg(Director)
PartnerBrian McNamara· solo GP
Co-investorsFirst Star VenturesLong Journey VenturesMoxxie VenturesMyelin VCNight CapitalV1 VC+6 more
Verbal is an AI platform that audits healthcare interactions—including calls, video telemedicine, clinical notes, and chat—to ensure compliance with internal protocols and external standards like TJC and URAC.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechSaaSCovina, US
Eric Lee Escobedo WuWaleed Mohsen
PartnerBrian McNamara· solo GP
Co-investors500 GlobalAUTHENTIC VENTURESCivilization Ventures Management, LlcEast Post Road VenturesK20 FundTechstars+1 more
Windmill sells air conditioning units designed for easy installation, featuring a minimalist aesthetic and a companion app.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerHardware
Ryan Figlia(Founder)inDanny Mayer(Founder)in
PartnerBrian McNamara· solo GP
Co-investorsAssembled BrandsDot CapitalNext Play VenturesOpenSky VenturesSuperAngel.FundFounder Collective+3 more
Exits · 1
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioSpaceXNASDAQ: SPCX
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesEthos Space Resources · ycombinator.com · Aug 25, 2026
Micro1 · dataconomy.com · Aug 21, 2026
Julie · suncommercial.com · Aug 21, 2026
Perplexity · cryptonews.com · Aug 20, 2026
Bespoke · intelligence360.news · Aug 20, 2026
Cure · beautyindependent.com · Aug 20, 2026
SpaceX · businessinsider.com · Aug 16, 2026
Edit with · eu-startups.com · Aug 12, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Cosmic Venture Partners made?
- Cosmic Venture Partners has 41 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO.
- What stage does Cosmic Venture Partners invest at?
- Cosmic Venture Partners invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Cosmic Venture Partners's typical check size?
- Cosmic Venture Partners typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
- What sectors does Cosmic Venture Partners focus on?
- Cosmic Venture Partners focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Cosmic Venture Partners located?
- Cosmic Venture Partners is headquartered in Austin, US.
- Does Cosmic Venture Partners lead rounds?
- Cosmic Venture Partners typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
- Who does Cosmic Venture Partners co-invest with?
- Cosmic Venture Partners most often shares deals with Accel, Bessemer Venture Partners, Andreessen Horowitz, among 194 tracked co-investors.
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Co-investors · 5
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9Yards Capital is a growth-stage technology investment firm that specializes exclusively in fintech/financial infrastructure and logistics/supply chain tech, focusing on the foundational systems that enable how the world trades, transacts and interacts rather than broad software or consumer apps. The firm differentiates itself through an unusually heavyweight Strategic Intelligence Council of former heads of state, defense officials, and national security leaders, plus founding partner George Osborne's background as former UK Chancellor, positioning them to help companies navigate policy and compliance in heavily regulated markets.
Ribbit Capital is a venture firm that partners with founders challenging incumbents across areas such as AI, global commerce, infrastructure, wealth management, money movement, identity, data, and energy, with a strong emphasis on brand-building.
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