Cosmic Venture Partners
Venture capitalActively deployingAustin · Pre-Seed–Series A · 3 people tracked
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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 Sep 5, 2026.
Team · 3 people
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What they invest in
from 35 of 47 portfolio companiesConsumer ×17AI & Machine Learning ×11Direct to Consumer ×11SaaS ×8Hardware ×6Wellness & Fitness ×6Creator Economy ×5FoodTech ×5
HQs:United States×22Germany×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 22 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×72 founders×93 founders×44+ founders×2
Where their founders studiedfrom 34 founders with education data
Cornell ×3Harvard University ×3University of California, Berkeley ×3Korea International School ×2KTH Royal Institute of Technology ×2Massachusetts Institute of Technology ×2University of Toronto ×2
What their founders studiedfrom 32 founders with field-of-study data
Computer Science ×11Engineering ×7Business & Management ×6Design & Architecture ×4Economics ×3Mathematics & Statistics ×2
Where their founders worked beforefrom 40 founders with career history
Stanford University ×3Casper ×2DeepMind ×2Supercell ×2
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
6 founders hold a PhD · 2 hold an MBA (of 35 with degree data)
Investments · 47 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 22023 · 32022 · 22021 · 512 dated
Revolutionizing space technology to make life multi-planetary
Hawthorne, US
Elon Musk(Founder, CEO & Chief Engineer)inBret Johnsen(Executive Officer)inGwynne Shotwell(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardAntonio Gracias(Director)inSteve Jurvetson(Director)inDonald Harrison(Director)
PartnerBrian McNamara· solo GP
Co-investors1/1 Capital137 Ventures2080 Ventures4DX Ventures7BC Venture CapitalA*+147 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)inBrian Schimpf(CEO)inTrae Stephens(Founder)in
PartnerBrian McNamara· solo GP
Co-investors137 Ventures1Flourish Capital8VCAltra VentureAndreessen HorowitzAnorak Ventures+83 more
Animation Inc. builds a proprietary on-device AI model (Ani-2) that generates full-body 3D motion in real time to drive lifelike virtual characters and enrich LLM-based interactions.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechMedia & EntertainmentSan Francisco, US
Sergey Gonchar(CEO)inEugene Zatepyakin(CTO)Eugene Nevgen(CSO)inAndrew Yanchurevich(CPO)in
Co-investorsSarah Smith75 & SunnyCoughdrop CapitalDapper LabsDreamers VCFranklin Templeton+5 more
Arrive operates an urban mobility platform that helps cities, fleet operators, and policymakers manage city movement through solutions such as parking, public transport, and mobility data analysis.
GovTechMobility & TransportationSaaS
Co-investorsAlate PartnersBeringeaCNIAlpaca VCBanana CapitalHyde Park Angels+4 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
Dillon Rosenblatt(CEO | Co-Founder)inTom Brady(Co-Founder, Co-Chairman of the Board)inRichard Rosenblatt(Co-Founder, Co-Chairman of the Board)
PartnerBrian McNamara· solo GP
Co-investorsa16z cryptoAndreessen HorowitzHaun VenturesLightspeed Venture PartnersThe Players' ImpactVelvet Sea Ventures+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-investors645 VenturesOutbound 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
Tony Brown(Founder & CEO)Ameer Brown(Founder)in
PartnerBrian McNamara· solo GP
Co-investorsDebut CapitalR/GA VenturesSixty8 CapitalUnknown VenturesAndreessen HorowitzLightspeed Venture Partners+5 more
Caliva is a cannabis producer and retailer that sells vaporizers and cannabis products for adult and medical use.
ConsumerWellness & Fitness
Co-investorsArtemis Growth PartnersJames Beshara FundNext Legacy Partners
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)inJeff Tennery(Chief Commercial Officer)inJamie Henriod(COO)in
BoardMichael Flannery(Director)Oliver Libby(Director)Andrew Bebbington(Director)
PartnerBrian McNamara· solo GP
Co-investorsGrit Capital PartnersMu VenturesCityRock Venture PartnersGrit Capital SeedSugar Capital
CURE operates a booking platform that connects pharmacies with delivery service partners to generate online orders.
B2B MarketplacesHealthtechSaaSBerlin, DE
Manuel Aberle(Founder)in
Co-investorsAbstract VenturesArtis VenturesJ12 VenturesAccompliceCatalyst Health VenturesFELIX CAPITAL+15 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)inHumam Sakhnini(Chief Executive Officer)Tomasz Marcinkowski(Chief Financial Officer)inBen Shanken(VP of Product)in
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PartnerBrian McNamara· solo GP
Co-investorsAccelAccess IndustriesAcrew CapitalAppWorks VenturesArcane GroupArrington Capital+37 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 VCTranspose Platform ManagementVibe CapitalY Combinator
PartnerBrian McNamara· solo GP
Garage XYZ builds a community platform for motorsport fans to engage with drivers and brands, enabling fans to discover, fund, and manage drivers in professional racing series.
ConsumerCrypto & 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)inRyan Kim(Cofounder)inJong 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 LabsDreamers VCFranklin TempletonGaingelsInitialized Capital+3 more
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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
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)inAndy Toung(Executive Officer)
BoardBenjamin Fletcher(Director)Matt Murphy(Director)in
PartnerBrian McNamara· solo GP
Co-investors83NorthAccelAIX VenturesAnthropy PartnersBalderton CapitalbyFounders+30 more
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
Online education subscription platform with pre-recorded tutorials and lectures by experts.
David Rogier(Founder)in
Co-investorsAdvancit CapitalAkkadian VenturesBlackbird GiantsBrighter CapitalCleo CapitalEvolution VC Partners+22 more
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 VenturesS32
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
Ali Ansari(Founder and CEO)in
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)inJohn 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+15 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)inGreg 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-investors7BC Venture CapitalA-Rod CorpA.Capital VenturesA'Z AngelsAdvent InternationalAlpha Wave Global+70 more
Outer sells outdoor and backyard furniture directly to consumers, offering products to help homeowners furnish and transform their outdoor spaces.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceSanta Monica, US
Terry Lin(Founder)inJiake Liu(Founder)in
PartnerBrian McNamara· solo GP
Co-investorsFlucas VenturesMantis CapitalMucker CapitalSocial StartsTRAC (Third Round Analytics Capital)Unlock Venture Partners+5 more
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 clean-label pantry staples including condiments, cooking oils, meal builders, chips, salsas, and sauces, focused on simple ingredients and familiar flavor for everyday home cooks in the United States.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
Sameer Mehta(Co-Founder & CEO)inGlen Powell(Co-Founder)Sean Kane(Co-Founder & President)in
PartnerBrian McNamara· solo GP
STAND+ manufactures specialized footwear designed for professionals and athletes who spend extended periods standing, using proprietary energy-dissipation technology and heat-moldable custom-fit materials.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceHardwareHealthtechSports TechWellness & FitnessNew York, US
Rob Gregg
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
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 makes Theragun Prime, a percussive massage gun designed for athletes and fitness enthusiasts to relieve muscle pain, increase flexibility, and accelerate recovery.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerHardwareSports TechWellness & 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)in
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 designs smart, easy-to-install window air conditioners and other home air-care products, including air purifiers, air filters, and smart fans, built on three generations of HVAC industry experience.
CleantechConsumerDirect to ConsumerHardwareIoT
Ryan Figlia(Founder)inDanny Mayer(Founder)in
PartnerBrian McNamara· solo GP
Co-investorsAssembled BrandsDot CapitalNext Play VenturesOpenSky VenturesSuperAngel.FundFounder Collective+3 more
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
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Exits · 1
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Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Space X · techcrunch.com · Sep 16, 2026
Ethos Space Resources · ycombinator.com · Aug 25, 2026
Outer · trysignalbase.com · Aug 23, 2026
Micro1 · dataconomy.com · Aug 21, 2026
Julie · suncommercial.com · Aug 21, 2026
Perplexity · cryptonews.com · Aug 20, 2026
Cure · beautyindependent.com · Aug 20, 2026
Animation · bernews.com · Aug 20, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Cosmic Venture Partners made?
- Cosmic Venture Partners has 47 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited, including 2 dated in the last 24 months.
- 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 195 tracked co-investors.
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IVP (Institutional Venture Partners) is a venture capital firm that backs breakout companies at critical inflection points, helping them grow into enduring market leaders.
Sequoia Capital is a venture capital firm that partners with founders to build technology companies.
New Enterprise Associates (NEA) is a venture capital firm that invests in and provides long-term support to founders building new companies.
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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