GFR Fund
Venture capitalSan Francisco Β· Pre-SeedβSeries A Β· 6 people tracked
Also known as GREE CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC
Investment thesis
GFR Fund invests at the pre-seed, seed, and Series A stages, supporting founders who build or already have engaged, digitally-native communities. The firm emphasizes the value of community-building and looks for entrepreneurs who understand how to foster dedicated audiences around their products. Its focus areas span gaming, generative AI, the creator economy and community, media and brands, and consumer technology. Alongside its core US investment activity, GFR is expanding into emerging markets, with particular interest in South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Africa, leveraging its global network to help portfolio companies scale internationally.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team Β· 6 people
from public directories
What they invest in
from 26 of 78 portfolio companiesConsumer Γ9AI & Machine Learning Γ8Gaming Γ6Media & Entertainment Γ6SaaS Γ6Creator Economy Γ5FoodTech Γ5B2B Marketplaces Γ4
HQs:United StatesΓ15NigeriaΓ2
Investments Β· 78 tracked
founders shown can be your intro path
AI avatar startup for creators and brands
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)
Apprentice builds an AI agent platform (Apprentice 4.1) designed to automate manufacturing workflows, including the generation of production-ready documents and integration with manufacturing tech stacks like ERP, MES, and QMS.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEnterprise Software
Angelo Stracquatanio(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
Consent-forward social and dating app
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)inBrian Waswani Odhiambo(Director)
SaaS company leading the evolution of data-driven pricing for the fitness and wellness industry
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)
Later rebranded as Alter, an AI avatar startup for creators and brands
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
The home of mobile gaming's greatest hits
Creating games, virtual worlds, and 3D experiences without the need to code
Infinite Objects manufactures and sells framed digital displays that play video art and collectible moving prints for consumers.
ConsumerHardwareBrooklyn, US
Roxana Fata(Executive Officer)Vasudev Kulkarni(Director)Alex Chung(Director)Sona Banker(Executive Officer)Nicholas Dangerfield(Executive Officer)Joseph Saavedra(Executive Officer, Director)
InsideMaps provides 3D property documentation and virtual tour technology for real estate professionals, vacation rentals, hotels, and event spaces.
PropTechSaaS
Game analytics and monetization technology
Legends of Learning provides over 2,000 curriculum-aligned educational games for K-8 students covering math, history, and science; the platform is designed for teachers and districts to use in classrooms and at home.
EdTechGaming
Vadim Polikov(Executive Officer, Director)Joshua M. Goldberg(Executive Officer)
Loftia is a game studio building a cozy online life-sim game, developed by a team of designers, artists, and engineers.
Gaming
Eric(Founder & Engineering Lead)Martina(Founder & Creative Director)Mic(Founder & Game Director)
Collaborative mapping platform for teams to create, edit, and share geospatial data in real time
Gamifying the online shopping experience
Marketplace for hourly venue rentals for meetings, productions, and events
San Francisco, US
Paul Holland(Director)George Chammas(Director)Raymond Chammas(Executive Officer, Director)
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
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
B2B marketplace in Bangladesh that empowers MSMEs
Streaming for next-gen video creators in AI, XR, and blockchain
E-commerce platform offering exclusive discounts for products shared with friends and followers
Salt Lake City, US
Benoit Pagotto(Executive Officer, Director)Sam Englebardt(Director)Steven Vasilev(Executive Officer, Director)
Creating data at the heart of TV, powering a more scientific approach to advertising and a better viewing experience
Developer of location-based VR experiences
Frequently asked questions
- 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 β $5M.
- What sectors does GFR Fund focus on?
- GFR Fund focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Consumer, Creator Economy, 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.
Media Β· Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamHow to Market and Promote your NFT from an Investor | Teppei Tsutsui Managing Partner GFR Fund
Crowdcreate Β· Teppei Tsutsui
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