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D.E. Shaw

New York · 1 people tracked

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HQ
New York, US
Last 12 months
4 investments
AUM
$213.4B
Tracked investments
7
Unicorns
2

Team · 1 people

from public directories

What they invest in

from 6 of 7 portfolio companies

AI & Machine Learning ×4Fintech ×3Data & Infrastructure ×2Enterprise Software ×2Hardware ×2SaaS ×2Cloud Computing ×1Creator Economy ×1

HQs:United States×4United Kingdom×1Taiwan×1

Investments · 7 tracked

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By year:2026 · 42025 · 12014 · 16 dated

Blocktempoblocktempo.comin𝕏✓ verified

Polymarket operates a decentralized prediction market platform where users can bet on the outcomes of real-world events such as sports and elections.

Crypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureDeep TechFintechMarketplacesMedia & EntertainmentSpace TechTaipei, TW

Yu-Ting (Mike) Lin(Founder)inJoey Luo(Founder)inShayne Coplan(CEO)Charlie Horowitz(CEO)Tyler Presser(CTO)

Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzDragonflyG SquaredGeneral CatalystSV AngelValor Equity Partners+1 more

ElevenLabselevenlabs.ioin𝕏May 2026

ElevenLabs is an AI research and product company that builds voice generation and audio processing platforms for creating human-like voice interactions with technology.

AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyEnterprise SoftwareSaaSLondon, GB

Mati Staniszewski(Founder & CEO)inPiotr Dabkowski(Co-founder)inHannah C(Founder)Mateusz Jakub Staniszewski(Co-founder)in

BoardJennifer Li(Director)in

Co-investorsAir Street CapitalAlkeon InnovationAndreessen HorowitzAntiAspire11Bond Capital Management+42 more

floxfloxdev.comin𝕏Sep 2025 · $25M

Flox provides tooling to manage software and its dependencies down to individual packages, including SBOMs and provenance, with reproducible environments that work across the software lifecycle.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingCybersecurityDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareNew York City, US

Ron Efroni Rotman(Executive Officer, Director)Michael Brantley(CTO)inRon Efroni(CEO)inBen Futoriansky(Executive Officer)in

BoardAaron Jacobson(Director)inPavel Livshiz(Director)in

Co-investorsHetz VenturesNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)Angel Collective Opportunity FundEssence Venture CapitalFirestreak VenturesMaximilian Stoiber+6 more

Mytramytra.aiJan 2026 · $120M

Mytra builds robotics and AI systems that automate the movement and storage of material for industrial and supply chain operations.

AI & Machine LearningHardwareLogistics & Supply ChainRoboticsBrisbane, US

Chris Walti(Chief Executive Officer)inAhmad Baitalmal(Chief Technology Officer)Gabi Gantus(Chief Financial Officer)Ingrid Cotoros(Chief Development Officer)Michael Duignan(General Counsel)

Co-investorsAbstract VenturesEclipse VenturesHumba VenturesPromus VenturesGreenoaks515 Ventures+5 more

NovaSparksnovasparks.comJan 2026 · $120M

Exegy (formerly NovaSparks) provides low-latency, normalized market data, connectivity, and real-time trading signal solutions for financial firms.

Data & InfrastructureFintechHardware

Co-investorsPartech VenturesAbstract VenturesAvenir Growth CapitalEclipseGreenoaksOffline Ventures+2 more

Rampramp.comin𝕏Jun 2026 · $750M

Ramp offers a finance platform that combines corporate cards, expense management, and AI-driven automation for receipt capture, transaction coding, and reimbursements.

AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaSNew York, US

Karim Atiyeh(Co-Founder & Co-CEO (formerly CTO))inEric Glyman(CEO)inGene Lee(Co-Founder)inScott Bulua(Executive Officer)inRahul Sengottuvelu(Chief Technology Officer)inWilliam (Will) Petrie(Chief Financial Officer)in

Co-investors1/1 Capital137 Ventures8VCA*Alpha Wave GlobalAnti+58 more

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Fund performance · per public LP disclosures · 3

as of Jun 2025
FundVintageCommittedNet IRRTVPIDPI
D.E. Shaw Diopter Fund IILPs: South Carolina Retirement System Investment Commission2024—6.8%——
D.E. Shaw Alkali Fund VI, L.L.C.LPs: Texas Municipal Retirement System——9.1%1.17x0.21x
D.E. Shaw Valence Fund, L.L.C.LPs: Texas Municipal Retirement System———4.25x0.78x

Source: public limited-partner disclosures (CalPERS, CalSTRS). Net IRR / TVPI / DPI as reported by the limited partner; a fund's early-year IRR is an interim estimate (J-curve).

Frequently asked questions

How many investments has D.E. Shaw made?
D.E. Shaw has 7 tracked investments, including 5 dated in the last 24 months.
Where is D.E. Shaw located?
D.E. Shaw is headquartered in New York, US.

Co-investors · 8

Canaan Partners

Canaan Partners is a venture capital firm with over 30 years of history, backing companies across technology and healthcare sectors through close, hands-on partnerships with founders.

$500K – $20M
Tenaya Capital

Tenaya Capital is a venture capital firm that partners with entrepreneurs building enduring companies, focusing on growth-stage investments.

$5M – $10M
Energy Impact Partners

Energy Impact Partners is an investment firm that connects entrepreneurs with major corporate partners to help drive the transformation of the global economy toward a more sustainable future.

$5M – $20M
Cisco Investments

Cisco Systems is a global technology company providing AI infrastructure, secure networking, security, observability, and collaboration software and hardware solutions for enterprises.

G2 Venture Partners

G2 Venture Partners is a venture capital firm that invests in technology companies at their inflection points to help transform traditional industries toward sustainability.

$15M – $25M
National Grid Partners

National Grid Partners is the venture capital unit of National Grid plc, a major investor-owned energy utility company. The firm invests in innovative energy-related technologies and business models.

BioGeneration Ventures

BioGeneration Ventures is a European venture capital firm investing in early-stage biotech, medtech and life sciences companies developing novel therapeutics and medical technologies.

Momenta Ventures

Momenta is an industrial-focused venture capital firm that invests in and advises companies advancing industrial technology, including industrial AI, OT cybersecurity, and supply chain visibility.

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