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Emmett Shear

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Tracked investments
6
Unicorns
1
Acquisitions
1

What they invest in

from 5 of 6 portfolio companies

SaaS ×3AI & Machine Learning ×2B2B Marketplaces ×1Consumer ×1Creator Economy ×1Deep Tech ×1Developer Tools ×1Enterprise Software ×1

HQs:United States×5

Investments · 6 tracked

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By year:2025 · 12021 · 12018 · 12017 · 12015 · 12013 · 16 dated

FlightCarflightcar.comApr 2013Defunct

FlightCar operates a peer-to-peer car rental marketplace connecting arriving travelers with local vehicle owners at major airports.

ConsumerMarketplacesTravel & HospitalitySan Francisco, US

Rujul Zaparde(Founder/CEO)inShri Ganeshram(Founder/CTO)inKevin Petrovic(Founder/President)

BoardHans Tung(Director)inGreg Johnson(Director)

Co-investorsY CombinatorAlexis OhanianAndreessen HorowitzComcast VenturesFirst Round CapitalFlybridge Capital Partners+10 more

Gigstergigster.comin𝕏Jul 2015Acquired

Gigster connects companies with a global network of software developers and digital talent to build custom products and develop digital capabilities.

AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaSAustin, US

Debo Olaosebikan(Founder)inRoger Dickey(Co-Founder & CEO)inChristopher Keene(Chief Executive Officer)inJennifer Pockell Dimas(Chief Marketing Officer)inEllis Ishaya(WW Vice President, Customer Success & Network Operations)inShawn Mohr(Chief Revenue Officer (joined May 2023))in

Co-investorsFelicis VenturesGen CapitalJustin WaldronMarc BenioffNaval RavikantTransmedia Capital+9 more

Next Insurancenextinsurance.comin𝕏Mar 2017

NEXT Insurance (ERGO NEXT) sells small-business insurance online, including general liability policies with product liability coverage for retailers, online sellers, wholesalers, and product makers.

FintechInsurTechSaaSPalo Alto, US

Guy GoldsteinAlon HuriinNissim Tapiro(Founder)in

BoardNick Shalek(Director)inEitan Bek(Director)inMatthew McElhattan(Director)

Co-investorsAllianz XBattery VenturesCapitalGG SquaredGroup 11MS&AD Ventures+33 more

Ongoongolabs.comin𝕏Jan 2021

Ongo is a platform that lets fitness trainers and coaches build and launch their own branded workout and wellness app with custom branding, workout video hosting, community features, progress tracking, and subscription-based monetization.

Creator EconomySaaSWellness & Fitness

Co-investorsAIX VenturesDay One VenturesEarl Grey CapitalHouse

Rare BitsinApr 2018

Rare Bits is a San Francisco peer-to-peer marketplace for buying, selling and auctioning Ethereum-based crypto-collectibles (NFTs).

San Francisco, US

Amitt Mahajan(Executive Officer, Director)inDavid Pekar(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardNabeel Hyatt(Director)in

Co-investorsBlockchain CoinvestorsAccelAditya AgarwalAvichal GargBenchmarkCaffeinated Capital+16 more

Tera AItera-ai.comin𝕏Mar 2025

Tera AI develops foundation models for autonomous systems that enable real-time navigation and mapping on resource-constrained hardware using monocular cameras, applicable across diverse platforms.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechRoboticsSan Francisco, US

Tony Zhang(Founder)in

Co-investorsFelicis VenturesInovia CapitalZypsy Capital8090 IndustriesAfore CapitalAndreessen Horowitz+12 more

Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Emmett Shear made?
Emmett Shear has 6 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
What sectors does Emmett Shear focus on?
Emmett Shear focuses on Crypto & Web3.
Who does Emmett Shear co-invest with?
Emmett Shear most often shares deals with Felicis Ventures, Marc Benioff, Naval Ravikant, among 7 tracked co-investors.

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