Fundraising FoxGFR Fund
Venture capitalSan Francisco · Pre-Seed–Series A · 6 people tracked
Also known as GREE CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC
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Investment thesis
GFR Fund invests in pre-seed, seed, and Series A startups that value the power of community-building. It looks for entrepreneurs who understand the importance of fostering dedicated, digitally-native communities, whether they already have a product with an existing community or are in the early stages of building one. Its focus areas include gaming, generative AI, creator economy and community, media and brands, and consumer tech. While its primary investment focus is the United States, the firm is increasingly exploring emerging markets, with particular attention to South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Africa.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 29, 2026.
Team · 6 people
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What they invest in
from 62 of 94 portfolio companiesConsumer ×28Gaming ×21AI & Machine Learning ×17SaaS ×15Creator Economy ×14Media & Entertainment ×10Social ×9B2B Marketplaces ×7
HQs:United States×33United Kingdom×3Germany×2Nigeria×2Australia×1Bangladesh×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 38 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×162 founders×153 founders×54+ founders×2
Where their founders studiedfrom 52 founders with education data
Stanford University Graduate School of Business ×5Columbia University ×3Obafemi Awolowo University ×3University of California, Berkeley ×3Barnard College ×2Copenhagen Business School ×2Igbinedion University, Okada ×2McGill University ×2
What their founders studiedfrom 49 founders with field-of-study data
Computer Science ×14Business & Management ×12Engineering ×10Economics ×5Finance & Accounting ×4Life Sciences ×3Design & Architecture ×2Humanities ×2
Where their founders worked beforefrom 58 founders with career history
AIM Consultants Ltd. ×2Box ×2Brex ×2Goldman Sachs ×2GREE International, Inc ×2HyC ×2Infrastructure Masons ×2Inter Lagos FC ×2
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
7 founders hold a PhD · 6 hold an MBA (of 55 with degree data)
Investments · 94 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 12025 · 72024 · 32023 · 22022 · 72021 · 72020 · 12019 · 12018 · 22017 · 12015 · 12012 · 134 dated
Final Boss Sour is a sour candy brand that modifies chunks of fruit to create extreme sourness, positioned as an arcade game with increasing difficulty levels.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFemTechFoodTechWellness & Fitness
Rosie Speight(Co-founder)Alice Mackintosh(Co-founder)James Hicks(Co-founder)inTommy Riggs(Co-founder)inLondon Lazerson(Co-founder, Creative Director)in
Co-investorsDMG VenturesF4 FundMelitas Ventures LlcOnstage
Magic Potion Games is a game studio building online social gaming experiences aimed at children, with an emphasis on safety and imaginative virtual worlds.
ConsumerGamingSocialDover, US
Stephen MacDonald(Founder)inSimon Moss(Technical Director)Barry Stephen MacDonald(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Karin King(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Alexander Brian Williams(Executive Officer)Brent Pease(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
Co-investors1AM GamingGoodwater CapitalKonvoy VenturesSQUARE ENIX
Alinea is a digital wealth management platform that provides AI-assisted portfolio management and automated investing for individual investors.
AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaSNew York City, US
Eve Halimi(Founder)inAnam Lakhani(Founder)in
BoardPhylicia Koh(Director)in
Co-investorsDiaspora VenturesEvolution Venturesf7 VenturesFoundersX VenturesKima VenturesPlay Ventures+18 more
Animoca Brands invests in blockchain and digital asset projects across gaming, infrastructure, culture, and real-world asset categories, with a portfolio of 600+ companies and a focus on Web3 ecosystem development.
B2B MarketplacesCrypto & Web3GamingSector Agnostic
Yat Siu(Founder & CEO)Robby Yungin
Co-investors2080 Ventures500 GlobalA'Z AngelsAdit Ventures Management, LlcAlpha Wave GlobalAppWorks Ventures+44 more
Everything Universe (Anything World) offers AI-powered tools for creating 3D content, including generating and animating 3D models, game-ready SDKs, and a 3D model library.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsGamingHorsham, GB
Gordon Midwood(Founder)in
Co-investorsKube VCTechstarsAcequia Capital (AceCap)Acrew CapitalAlumni VenturesFoundry+6 more
Apprentice builds AI agents and cloud manufacturing software for regulated production environments such as pharmaceutical and life sciences manufacturing.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningSaaSJersey City, US
Angelo Stracquatanio(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)in
Co-investorsICONIQ GrowthAlkeon InnovationCerity Partners VenturesHemi Ventures, LlcICONIQInsight Partners+3 more
Atmanity is a platform for creating and discovering AI-generated avatars, offering a library of thousands of avatars that users can browse and make their own.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerCreator Economy
Co-investorsAddin VentureEssence Venture Capital
A mobile app that lets users capture screenshots of items from social media and automatically locates purchasable versions across the internet using image recognition technology.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceSan Francisco, US
Michele Van Ruiten(Founder)inKelsey Pedersen(Founder)in
Co-investorsTDK VenturesY CombinatorGoodwater CapitalPETER FISHMAN
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Chowdeck is a food delivery platform in Africa that connects customers with restaurants and delivery riders.
B2B MarketplacesConsumerFoodTechLogistics & Supply ChainMarketplacesLA, NG
Femi Aluko(Founder)inOlumide Ojo(Founder)inLanre Yusuf(Founder)inBabafemi Aluko(CEO / Co-founder)
BoardBrian Waswani Odhiambo(Director)in
Co-investorsBrighter CapitalHoaQNovastar VenturesPalm Drive CapitalRocketship.vcVelocity Digital+8 more
Collectibles.com is a community platform where collectors can create custom profiles to display and manage their collections, track valuations, and connect with other enthusiasts.
AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesConsumerMarketplaces
Dietrich von Behren(Founder)in
Co-investorsAurum Venture PartnersBlockchange VenturesBlockwall
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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Co-investors1435 CapitalAccelAccess IndustriesAccess Technology VenturesAcrew CapitalAppWorks Ventures+41 more
Samba.tv is a TV recommendation service that aggregates content from streaming services and live TV, personalized based on viewing trends.
ConsumerMedia & EntertainmentSt. Louis, US
Alex Quinn(Executive Officer, Director)Michael Baker(Director)John Lowrey(Director)
Co-investorsAugust CapitalCapital InnovatorsLauder PartnersNelstone VenturesPJCProgress Ventures+3 more
DSTLRY is a publisher focused on comic books and graphic content for creators.
Creator EconomyE-commerceMedia & Entertainment
David Steinberger(Co-founder / Chief Executive Officer)Chip Mosher(Co-founder / Chief Creative Officer)
Co-investors2 Punks CapitalEspt Ventures LlcGOAL VenturesNew York Venture Partners1AM GamingMarch Capital Partners
Edgegap provides distributed cloud hosting infrastructure for game developers, including regionless hosting integrated with game server platforms like Nakama.
Cloud ComputingDeep TechDeveloper ToolsGamingSaint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, CA
Mathieu Duperré(Founder)in
Co-investorsKonvoy VenturesHiro Capital
EGO AI builds conversational AI and voice agents designed to create human-like interactions, with a focus on emotional resonance and user experience.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerDeveloper ToolsSaaSSan Francisco, US
Vishnu Hari(Founder)inVishnu H(Founder)in
Co-investorsOrange CollectiveY Combinator468 CapitalAndreessen HorowitzBalaji RollingBoost VC+12 more
Ellipsus builds a collaborative writing tool designed for creative writers to work together.
ConsumerCreator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentSaaSBerlin, DE
John(Co-founder & CEO)Rex(Co-founder, Community)
Co-investorsCircle & Co.Acrobator Ventures
Final Boss Sour produces sour fruit candy made with real dried fruit and custom sour coatings, sold directly to consumers through their e-commerce site.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
Co-investorsAltered VenturesDMG VenturesEvolution VC PartnersMelitas Ventures LlcUNCOMMON DENOMINATORSimple Food Ventures
Australian app that matches diners with restaurants and menu items suited to their dietary needs and allergies.
Dylan McDonnell(Founder)inErica Anderman(Founder)inTimo Kugler(Founder)in
Co-investorsUntapped VenturesAntlerMendoza Ventures
Future Nostalgia Studios is a consumer app studio behind Pocket Frens, a virtual rescue-dog pet sim with habit tracking.
Co-investorsUlu Ventures
Medal is a free clip-recording app for PC and mobile that runs in the background while gaming to capture and instantly share gameplay clips.
ConsumerGamingMedia & EntertainmentSocial
Co-investorsBessemer Venture PartnersFurther VenturesSummit Partners
The home of mobile gaming's greatest hits
Co-investorsBreakawayGrowth FundCeltic House Asia PartnersCRCM VenturesHarmonix Music SystemsWatertower Ventures Management, Llc
GEEIQ is a data and analytics platform for brands running marketing activations in gaming and virtual worlds such as Roblox, Fortnite, and ZEPETO.
Data & InfrastructureGamingMarketing Tech
Charles Hambro(Founder)in
Co-investorsYFM Equity Partners
Hiber provides end-to-end satellite IoT remote monitoring systems (HiberHilo) for upstream oil and gas operators, enabling energy teams to digitize operations, monitor off-grid assets, and reduce emissions and maintenance trips.
CleantechEnergyHardwareIoTAmsterdam, NL
Co-investorsElevate Innovation PartnersFinch CapitalEQT VenturesKonvoy VenturesLuminar Ventures
Hiberworld was a platform for creating and sharing multiplayer online worlds and games.
ConsumerCreator EconomyGaming
Co-investorsHartenlust GroupDreamcraftEQT VenturesKonvoy VenturesLuminar Ventures
Infinite Objects manufactures and sells framed digital displays that play video art and collectible moving prints for consumers.
ConsumerHardwareBrooklyn, US
Joe Saavedra(Founder)inRoxana Fata(Executive Officer)Alex Chung(Director)Sona Banker(Executive Officer)Nicholas Dangerfield(Executive Officer)
BoardVasudev Kulkarni(Director)
Co-investorsAdvancit CapitalBackstage CapitalBetaworksMaverick VenturesOverton Venture CapitalSerena Ventures+10 more
InsideMaps provides 3D property documentation and virtual tour technology for real estate professionals, vacation rentals, hotels, and event spaces.
PropTechSaaS
Co-investorsColopl NextRET VenturesUlu Ventures
Roblox is a platform where users create and play user-generated games and experiences, serving gamers and developers of various ages.
AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareGamingSan Francisco, US
Mark Stauber(Founder/CEO)inJaeyong Sung(Founder/CTO)in
Co-investorsAAF Management Ltd.Y CombinatorBrightstone Venture CapitaleFundFrialeKhosla Ventures+3 more
Spread is a mobile social app that verifies users are human to unlock access to articles and media from top publications.
Game analytics and monetization technology
Konvoy is a thesis-driven investment firm focused on the video game industry, publishing a weekly newsletter on gaming industry insights and trends.
Gaming
Co-investorsDns CapitalMirana Ventures1AM GamingGoodwater CapitalTaisu VenturesY Combinator
Legends of Learning offers a marketplace of research-driven, curriculum-aligned educational games for K-8 teachers to use in classrooms.
EdTechGamingMarketplacesLaurel, US
Vadim Polikov(Executive Officer, Director)inJoshua M. Goldberg(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsCity LightK Street CapitalMaryland TEDCORembrandt Venture PartnersTEDCOHolly Liu+2 more
Little Umbrella develops social and AI-powered games that combine established game genres with AI mechanics for dynamic stories and personalized gameplay.
AI & Machine LearningGamingSocial
Co-investorsBreakpoint CapitalDisrupt.comA16Z SpeedrunAndreessen HorowitzFounders FundReinvent Capital+1 more
Loftia is a cozy, solarpunk-themed MMO where players farm, craft, explore, socialize, and build homes in a world centered on sustainability and community.
ConsumerGamingSydney, AU
Eric(Founder & Engineering Lead)Mic(Founder & Game Director)Michael Su Gamescom(Founder)Martina Qin(Founder)in
Co-investorsBitkraft Esports VenturesAndreessen HorowitzBITKRAFT VenturesGaingels
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LoomAi builds real-time personalized 3D avatars from a single selfie for video calls, messaging and games; acquired by Roblox in 2020.
Co-investorsDentsu VenturesPresence CapitalSamsung Venture Investment Corporation
Mage is a web platform for generating and editing images and videos with AI, offering access to many base models (such as Stable Diffusion, Flux, and Veo) plus tools like inpainting, upscaling, face swap, and text-to-video.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerCreator EconomyMedia & Entertainment
Roi Lee(Founder)in
Co-investorsFermionProgressionGradient Ventures
Jake Warner(Founder)in
Co-investorsAcequia Capital (AceCap)Mango Capital
Brooklyn-based art collective and product studio that releases numbered "drops" of viral physical goods, apps and stunts.
Consumer
gabe whaley(Founder)inKevin Wiesnerin
Co-investorsRSE VenturesFounders FundPIPELINE CAPITAL PARTNERS
Nevermet is a VR dating and matchmaking app where users match and connect through metaverse avatars instead of photos, then meet up in virtual reality spaces.
ConsumerGamingSocial
Cam Mullen(CEO)inSolaris Nite(Founder)in
Co-investorsAnorak VenturesBoost VC
Nguyen Coffee Supply sells Vietnamese coffee products, including ground espresso, marketed to consumers.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceBrooklyn, US
Sarah Nguyen(President and sole manager.)Sahra Nguyen(Founder)in
Co-investors37 AngelsFlucas VenturesGaingelsGutter CapitalHyphen CapitalListen Ventures
Data intelligence layer providing personalized B2B recommendations.
Data & InfrastructureSan Francisco, US
Falon Fatemi(Executive Officer, Director)in
Co-investors500 GlobalBase Venture Management, Inc.Dreamers VCJetBlue VenturesMS&AD VenturesNewView Capital+13 more
Omeda Studios is a fully remote video game studio developing Predecessor, a third-person action MOBA for PC and console.
Gaming
Co-investorsMoon HoldingsProgressionAream & Co.Haveli InvestmentsPossible Ventures
Marketplace for hourly venue rentals for meetings, productions, and events
San Francisco, US
Eric ShoupinRaymond Chammas(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardPaul Holland(Director)inGeorge Chammas(Director)
Co-investorsCarthona CapitalConvivialité VenturesFull In PartnersGV (Google Ventures)Redbus VenturesSeraph Group+3 more
Phiar develops augmented reality navigation software for smartphones and vehicle displays that uses edge-based artificial intelligence to interpret road conditions and provide real-time directional guidance to drivers.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningMobility & TransportationSan Francisco, US
Chen-Ping Yu(Founder/CEO)in
Co-investorsgumi IncMaC Venture CapitalY CombinatorAnorak VenturesHalf Court VenturesInnolinks Ventures+4 more
PlateJoy creates personalized meal plans and shopping lists based on dietary and lifestyle data, with a focus on preventing chronic diseases through a program covered by health insurers for qualifying members.
ConsumerFoodTechWellness & FitnessSan Francisco, US
Christina Bognet(Founder/CEO)inDaniel Nelson(Founder/CTO)in
Co-investors500 GlobalGotham Gal VenturesRosecliff VenturesY CombinatorAvlok CapitalBullpen Capital+6 more
Playbook is a platform for fitness and active-lifestyle creators — including trainers, yoga and meditation instructors, athletes, coaches, physical therapists, and nutritionists — to build and share content with their audiences.
Creator EconomySports TechWellness & Fitness
Jeff Krahel(Founder)in
Co-investorsAbstract VenturesCleo CapitalHiro CapitalBain Capital VenturesBlank VenturesFounders Fund+2 more
Plura is an event discovery and community platform that helps people attend social events in their city and connect with other attendees before, during, and after events.
B2B MarketplacesConsumerSocialSan Diego, US
Lauren (Luna) Ray Vegter(Founder)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorBehind Genius VenturesGaingelsPrecursor VenturesSequoia CapitalTuesday Capital
Pocket Worlds operates a platform for creators and users with transaction capabilities, supporting millions of registered users and creators in a digital marketplace environment.
ConsumerCreator EconomyGamingMarketplacesSocialAustin, US
Anton Bernstein(Founder/CEO)inJimmy Xu(Founder/CTO)in
Co-investorsBitkraft Esports VenturesY CombinatorBeagle VenturesBessemer Venture PartnersBITKRAFT VenturesBoxGroup+10 more
Carrd is a website builder for creating simple, responsive one-page sites such as personal profiles, landing pages, and email capture pages.
Developer ToolsMarketing TechSaaS
Co-investorsConvergeD1 VenturesShrug CapitalAvalaunchC2 VenturesKeychain Capital+3 more
PriyoShop is a B2B marketplace for micro, small, and medium retailers (MSMEs), combining AI-driven ordering, EV-based logistics, and embedded finance to simplify supply chains and expand financial inclusion.
B2B MarketplacesFintechRetail Tech
Co-investorsCentury Oak VenturesEvolution VenturesITERATIVEAccelerating Asia
On-demand esports training platform
Sam Wang(Cofounder)
Co-investorsAmplify.LAQuest Venture Partners
ProphetX operates a sports prediction market where participants trade event contracts on outcomes across major leagues such as MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL, soccer, tennis, and golf.
FintechMarketplacesSports Tech
Co-investorsChaos VenturesChicago Trading CompanyConnexa CapitalData Point CapitalEmatiqGreenwave Ventures+2 more
Streaming for next-gen video creators in AI, XR, and blockchain
New York City, US
Co-investors645 VenturesColopl NextDG Daiwa VenturesSocial StartsSony Ventures CorporationTechstars
E-commerce platform offering exclusive discounts for products shared with friends and followers
Resolve provides web, iPad, and VR platforms for accessing and collaborating on building information models (BIM) in construction.
AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechPropTechSaaSNew York City, US
Angel Alonso Say(Founder/CEO)inRussell Varriale(Founder)in
Co-investorsMetaplanetY CombinatorAgrolimen VenturesCyberAgent CapitalDST GlobalGreylock Partners+3 more
RTFKT was a digital fashion brand making NFT-based virtual sneakers and collectibles; acquired by Nike in 2021 and wound down in 2024.
Salt Lake City, US
Benoit Pagotto(Executive Officer, Director)inSteven Vasilev(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardSam Englebardt(Director)in
Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzC VenturesDG IncubationGalaxy InteractiveShrug Capital
Provider of television analytics and cross-screen advertising.
Ashwin Navin(Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer)inAlvir Navin(Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer)in
Co-investorsAugust CapitalDisney AcceleratorLauder PartnersMind the Seed - MTS FundRainfall VenturesSand Hill Angels+6 more
Mapbox operates a developer cloud platform that provides maps, navigation, search, and geospatial data services built from continuously updated location data drawn from telemetry, aerial imagery, computer vision, and user contributions.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsMobility & TransportationSaaSWashington, US
Eric Gunderson(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardRandy Glein(Director)Ryan McIntyre(Director)Marc Prioleau(Director)
Co-investorsDBL PartnersEnergize CapitalFelicis VenturesFoundryGen CapitalPremji Invest+7 more
Sanlo provides monetization and payment infrastructure for game developers and publishers, including a D2C web shop builder, web checkout, and native Unity checkout to accept payments across web shops, web games, and alternative app stores.
E-commerceFintechGamingSaaS
Co-investorsIndex VenturesChemistryFin CapitalGokul RajaramLondon Venture PartnersPortag3 Ventures+2 more
Simplified offers Riley, an AI marketing assistant that plans, creates, publishes, and reports on marketing content, with the user approving work before it ships.
AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaSSan Francisco, US
Kd Deshpande(Founder)inKD DESHPANDE(Founder)in
Co-investors8-Bit CapitalEarl Grey CapitalVibe CapitalCraft VenturesForm CapitalGTMfund+3 more
Solsten builds an audience-understanding platform that uses psychometrics and AI to profile the psychological makeup of a company's users, primarily to help game studios and brands design more engaging experiences.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureGamingMarketing TechBerlin, DE
Bastian Bergmann(Co-founder)inJoe Schaeppi(Co-founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesDentsu VenturesInventureKonvoy VenturesMilkbox PartnersPrime Partners+6 more
Indian live social and gaming platform where creators and communities connect through voice rooms, live chat and clubs.
Rahul Singh(Founder)in
Co-investorsBetter CapitalEximius VenturesMaelstromMyAsiaVCSony Ventures CorporationSprint Vc+7 more
Stan is a creator store platform where creators can sell products and services to their audience.
Creator EconomyE-commerceSaaS
Co-investorsForerunner VenturesNorwest Venture PartnersAptos LabsGeneral CatalystKevin HartzMichael Ovitz+2 more
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Streem built an augmented-reality-powered remote video assistance platform that let service professionals see customers' problems through their smartphone cameras and capture spatial data.
B2B MarketplacesConsumerDeveloper ToolsMarketplacesMedia & EntertainmentPropTechSaaSSan Francisco, US
Ritik Malhotra(Founder/CEO)inTanooj Luthra(Founder/CTO)inSamvit Ramadurgam(Founder)in
Co-investors500 GlobalFlying Fish VenturesOregon Venture FundY CombinatorArbor VenturesBetaworks Ventures Management, Llc+4 more
Sturfee provides a Visual Positioning Service (VPS) that enables augmented reality experiences across entire cities.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareSpace Tech
Anil Cheriyadat(CEO & Founder)inHarini Sridharan(CTO & Co-founder)in
Taiyaki Studios provides a new short-form animation format that redefines how audiences consume and discover animation content, particularly appealing to top webtoon brands.
Creator EconomyGamingMedia & EntertainmentTokyo, JP
Co-investorsSoma Capital
Techmate connects IT teams with on-demand technical support professionals who provide on-site troubleshooting and augment overstretched internal staff.
ConsumerDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSNew York City, US
Colin Barceloux(Founder)inScott Hasbrouck(Founder/CTO (YC S16))inAlex(Co-founder and CTO)David Brock(Executive Officer)
Co-investors500 GlobalAllied Venture PartnersBread And Butter Ventures, LlcBrighter CapitalEntrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator (ERA)Horseplay Ventures+5 more
Simulation Inc is building AI-driven virtual beings inhabiting persistent simulated worlds.
Co-investorsBain Capital VenturesGreenoaksIndex Ventures
Theta operates a blockchain and decentralized edge-cloud network providing GPU compute for AI, video and rendering workloads.
Co-investorsBlockchain CoinvestorsColopl NextDCM VenturesDeepTech VenturesHeuristic Capital PartnersNirvana Capital+5 more
A VR platform for viewing, hosting, and socializing at music shows worldwide.
Co-investorsOutpost CapitalPresence CapitalKleiner PerkinsKPCB EdgeRothenberg VenturesRRE Ventures+1 more
Thunderpod provides a no-code engagement management system for workplaces and communities to interact with and mobilize their members.
Enterprise SoftwareSaaSBengaluru, IN
Bhavesh Khandelwal(Founder)inRahul Khanna(Founder)in
Co-investorsY Combinator
Toonstar is an animation studio that produces entertainment content using AI-powered production technology and direct audience engagement.
AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyMedia & Entertainment
John Attanasio(CEO)
Co-investorsManta Ray VenturesSocial Starts
Tovala provides prepared meals delivered weekly that are cooked in a proprietary WiFi-connected smart oven, requiring minimal preparation and cooking time.
ConsumerFoodTechHardwareIoTChicago, US
David Rabie(Founder/CEO)in
Co-investorsBeringeaCaruso VenturesComcast VenturesDYDX CapitalEvolution VC PartnersLeft Lane Capital+18 more
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Vendease is a B2B food and beverage supply marketplace for restaurants, hotels, caterers, and other food service operators in Lagos, Nigeria.
B2B MarketplacesE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareFoodTechLogistics & Supply ChainLagos, NG
Tunde Kara(Founder)inGatumi Aliyu(Founder)inOlumide Fayankin(Founder)inWale Oyepeju(Founder)inOlatunde Kara(Executive Officer, Director)Olumide Fayankin 🐜(Founder)in
Co-investorsFlucas VenturesKube VCTLcom CapitalY CombinatorANIM FundGlobal Founders Capital+5 more
Vinovest offers a platform for building and managing personalized portfolios of fine wine and whiskey as investment assets, handling logistics such as merchants, warehousing, insurance, and export.
ConsumerFintech
Anthony Zhang(Cofounder)inBrent Akamine(Founding team (designer))in
Co-investors2am VCColopl NextElectric Feel Ventures LlcHustle FundInvariantes FundNoveus Capital+3 more
VRChat is a social virtual reality platform where users explore user-generated worlds, use custom avatars, and connect with others across PC, standalone VR headsets (Meta Quest, Pico), and mobile.
Creator EconomyGamingSocialHouston, US
Graham Gaylor(Manager)inJesse Joudrey(Manager)
Co-investorsBrightstone Venture CapitalMakers FundAnthos CapitalHTCRothenberg Ventures
Wally offers a membership-based preventative dental service for $249/year with no insurance required, providing unlimited pain-free Swiss AIRFLOW cleanings, exams, x-rays, at-home whitening, and no-drill cavity treatment.
ConsumerDigital HealthWellness & Fitness
Sarah Eller(Chief Clinical Officer)in
Co-investorsBling CapitalEudemian VenturesFundamental VenturesLoftyInc CapitalMyelin VCRoot and Shoot Ventures+1 more
Wave is an animated virtual-concert company that stages digital live shows with recording artists.
Co-investorsFounders Fundgumi IncLG Technology VenturesMaveronNTT DOCOMO VenturesOMERS Ventures+6 more
YBVR provides a streaming platform that lets audiences watch live events through multiple synchronized feeds, including immersive 360/180 video and traditional 2D, with interactive viewer control.
Deep TechMedia & EntertainmentSaaSSports TechSan Jose, US
Constantino Villar(Founder)inHéctor Prieto(Founder)inVíctor Ernesto García Sánchez(Founder)in
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Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
AlterBloomBloomcommunityDibsFacemojiFreedom GamesGetondibsMapboxPocket FrensProphetSpacesSpreadVShojo
Exits · 11
11 acquisitions · showing 3Jido Mapsacq. by RobloxNodeacq. by SugarCRMStreemacq. by Frontdoor
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesMagic Potion Games · finsmes.com · Aug 20, 2026
Ellipsus · help.ellipsus.com · Jul 15, 2026
GEEIQ · finsmes.com · May 26, 2026
Discord · TechCrunch · May 19, 2026
Alinea · finsmes.com · Feb 5, 2026
Samba TV · finance.yahoo.com · Dec 8, 2025
ego · finsmes.com · Oct 16, 2025
Solsten · thesaasnews.com · Sep 30, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has GFR Fund made?
- GFR Fund has 94 tracked investments, 11 of which have exited, including 10 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does GFR Fund invest at?
- GFR Fund invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What is GFR Fund's typical check size?
- GFR Fund typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
- What sectors does GFR Fund focus on?
- GFR Fund focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Consumer, Creator Economy, Crypto & Web3, Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Social.
- Where is GFR Fund located?
- GFR Fund is headquartered in San Francisco, US.
- Does GFR Fund lead rounds?
- GFR Fund typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
- Who does GFR Fund co-invest with?
- GFR Fund most often shares deals with Y Combinator, 500 Global, Colopl Next, among 222 tracked co-investors.
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