Good Friends
Venture capitalSan Francisco · 1 people tracked
Also known as Good Friends Affiliates · GOOD FRIENDS, LLC.
Investment thesis
Helps founders develop strong foundations for their businesses.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 1 people
from public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 50 of 106 portfolio companiesSaaS ×17AI & Machine Learning ×16Consumer ×11Healthtech ×11Fintech ×10Enterprise Software ×9E-commerce ×8FoodTech ×7
HQs:United States×28
Investments · 106 tracked
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10Beauty operates robotic manicure stations using single-use pod technology and proprietary nail-strengthening polishes.
ConsumerHealthtechRoboticsWestwood, US
Alex Shashou(Founder & CEO)
PartnerAlexandra Cowie· solo GP
PartnerAlexandra Cowie· solo GP
PartnerAlexandra Cowie· solo GP
PartnerAlexandra Cowie· solo GP
PartnerAlexandra Cowie· solo GP
Air provides a content organization and asset management platform for creative and marketing teams.
AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyMarketing TechSaaS
PartnerAlexandra Cowie· solo GP
Alchemy is a platform layer that enables developers to build applications on blockchain networks.
Cloud ComputingCrypto & Web3Developer ToolsFintechUnknown
Nikil Viswanathan(Co-Founder and CEO)Joe Lau(Co-Founder and President)
PartnerAlexandra Cowie· solo GP
PartnerAlexandra Cowie· solo GP
Archive builds a platform that enables fashion brands to create secondhand marketplaces and embed circular practices into their operations.
AI & Machine LearningCircular EconomyE-commerceRetail TechSaaS
Emily GittinsRyan Rowe
PartnerAlexandra Cowie· solo GP
Arrived enables individuals to invest in residential rental properties by purchasing fractional shares starting at $100.
B2B MarketplacesFintechPropTechSeattle, US
Ryan Frazier(Co-founder & CEO)Kenneth Cason(Executive Officer, Director)Joel Mezistrano(Executive Officer)
PartnerAlexandra Cowie· solo GP
Basis Theory provides a payment vault platform that tokenizes and routes payment data across payment service providers while maintaining PCI compliance.
Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareFintech
PartnerAlexandra Cowie· solo GP
Biologica produces stage-specific effervescent multivitamin drinks formulated for women's hormonal health at different life stages.
ConsumerFemTechHealthtechWellness & Fitness
Radhi Kakarla(Founder, Chief Medical Advisor)
PartnerAlexandra Cowie· solo GP
Black Crow provides AI-powered analytics and personalization software for e-commerce brands to understand customer behavior and deliver tailored shopping experiences.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningE-commerceMarketing TechNew York, US
Shehzad Khan(Director)Richard Harris(Executive Officer, Director)Damon Tassone(Executive Officer, Director)
PartnerAlexandra Cowie· solo GP
Blank Street operates specialty coffee shops with a small-footprint model, serving high-quality specialty coffee and locally-sourced food at affordable prices.
ConsumerFoodTechRetail TechBrooklyn, US
Issam Freiha(Executive Officer, Director)Youngme Moon(Director)Vinay Menda(Executive Officer, Director)Berk Emir Ildiz(Executive Officer)
BoardJason Fiedler(Director)Hisham Elhaddad(Director)
PartnerAlexandra Cowie· solo GP
PartnerAlexandra Cowie· solo GP
PartnerAlexandra Cowie· solo GP
PartnerAlexandra Cowie· solo GP
Builder.io provides visual development tools that enable teams to collaborate on software development through a plug-and-play approach.
Cloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsSan Francisco, US
PartnerAlexandra Cowie· solo GP
Chord provides a unified data layer and AI-powered agents for commerce brands to centralize fragmented data across tools and automate operations.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureE-commerceMarketing Tech
Bryan Mahoney(CEO & Co-Founder)Henry Davis(President & Chairman)
PartnerAlexandra Cowie· solo GP
Climatic Health develops L Max, an inhaled daily lung health solution with all-natural ingredients delivered via precision device technology to clear respiratory buildup and support airflow.
ConsumerHealthtechWellness & Fitness
PartnerAlexandra Cowie· solo GP
PartnerAlexandra Cowie· solo GP
PartnerAlexandra Cowie· solo GP
Daring produces plant-based chicken products made from 100% plant ingredients with a simple ingredient list, designed as a direct replacement for chicken in cooking.
Direct to ConsumerFoodTech
Jeff Learman(Director)Dan Levitan(Director)Andrew Ross Mackay(Executive Officer, Director)Eliott Kessas(Executive Officer, Director)
PartnerAlexandra Cowie· solo GP
PartnerAlexandra Cowie· solo GP
DubClub operates a platform where sports betting content creators ("cappers") can monetize their picks and betting advice, while bettors access reliable predictions and tips from multiple creators.
B2B MarketplacesConsumerMarketplacesSports TechChicago, US
Lewis Burik(Co-Founder)Andrew Daschbach(Co-Founder)Ed Silva(CEO)Ryan Gaertner(Director, CEO, and President)
PartnerAlexandra Cowie· solo GP
EdSights develops a chatbot that helps higher education students navigate college life by providing timely support and collecting student feedback to inform institutional decision-making.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEdTechSaaSNew York City, US
Claudia Recchi(Co-founder)Carolina Recchi(Co-founder)Sid Krommenhoek(Director)
PartnerAlexandra Cowie· solo GP
PartnerAlexandra Cowie· solo GP
Engageli provides a virtual classroom platform designed for online learning that combines live and asynchronous instruction in a social, table-based environment.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechSaaSSan Mateo, US
Dan Avida(CEO and Founder)inDaphne Koller(Co-Founder and Board Member)inSerge Plotkin(Co-Founder and CTO)inAlex Balkanski(Director)Jamie Nacht Farrell(Executive Officer)Eran Barkat(Director)
PartnerAlexandra Cowie· solo GP
PartnerAlexandra Cowie· solo GP
PartnerAlexandra Cowie· solo GP
PartnerAlexandra Cowie· solo GP
PartnerAlexandra Cowie· solo GP
PartnerAlexandra Cowie· solo GP
PartnerAlexandra Cowie· solo GP
PartnerAlexandra Cowie· solo GP
PartnerAlexandra Cowie· solo GP
PartnerAlexandra Cowie· solo GP
Chromatic offers Fortell AI hearing aids paired with in-clinic audiologist care, including hearing evaluations, personalized demos, and fitting adjustments.
AI & Machine LearningHardwareHealthtechNew York, US
PartnerAlexandra Cowie· solo GP
Good Dog operates a marketplace connecting prospective dog owners with reputable breeders, shelters, and rescues, using veterinary and animal welfare standards to screen sources and reduce irresponsible breeding practices.
ConsumerMarketplaces
PartnerAlexandra Cowie· solo GP
GRIN is a creator marketing platform that helps brands discover, manage, and execute partnerships with creators and influencers.
Creator EconomyMarketing TechSaaS
Brandon Brown(Founder)Ryan Brown(Founder)Ryan Debenham(CEO)in
PartnerAlexandra Cowie· solo GP
PartnerAlexandra Cowie· solo GP
Headgum is a Los Angeles-based comedy podcast network that produces and distributes audio comedy shows.
Creator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentLos Angeles, US
Amir BlumenfeldJake Hurwitz(Director)Joshua Abramson(Director)Martin Michael(Executive Officer, Director)Amir Cohen(Executive Officer)Andy Weissman(Director)
PartnerAlexandra Cowie· solo GP
PartnerAlexandra Cowie· solo GP
Hyper (Hypercard) builds AI agents for corporate finance functions, offering products for travel and expense management (Expense-GPT), financial planning and analysis (FP&A-GPT), and corporate travel booking (Travel-GPT).
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintech
PartnerAlexandra Cowie· solo GP
PartnerAlexandra Cowie· solo GP
Imprint builds credit card and underwriting technology for financial institutions and brands to launch customized rewards credit cards.
FintechNew York, US
Daragh Murphy(Executive Officer, Director)Gaurav Ahuja(Director)
PartnerAlexandra Cowie· solo GP
PartnerAlexandra Cowie· solo GP
PartnerAlexandra Cowie· solo GP
PartnerAlexandra Cowie· solo GP
PartnerAlexandra Cowie· solo GP
Knot provides API products that connect cardholders to merchants, enabling financial institutions and fintech platforms to add revenue-generating features for card management and merchant access within their applications.
FintechSaaS
PartnerAlexandra Cowie· solo GP
LANDED is a mobile job matching platform that connects hourly workers in food service, hospitality, and warehouse operations with employers seeking to fill positions quickly.
AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesEnterprise SoftwareHR TechMarketplacesSaaSNew York City, US
Vivian Wang(Founder)in
PartnerAlexandra Cowie· solo GP
Luminopia develops software-based therapeutics for neuro-visual disorders that stem from deficiencies in the brain rather than the eyes, generating therapeutic visual stimuli delivered through a virtual reality headset.
BiotechDigital HealthMedical DevicesAspen, US
DEAN A. TRAVERS(Executive Officer, Director)SCOTT XIAO(Executive Officer, Director)ALEXANDER WENDLAND(Executive Officer, Director)Scott Xiao(Co-Founder & CEO)Dean Travers(Co-Founder)Brion Raymond(CBO)
PartnerAlexandra Cowie· solo GP
Maev produces raw, fresh dog food made with human-grade USDA protein and formulated by PhD veterinary nutritionists.
ConsumerFoodTechHealthtech
PartnerAlexandra Cowie· solo GP
PartnerAlexandra Cowie· solo GP
PartnerAlexandra Cowie· solo GP
PartnerAlexandra Cowie· solo GP
PartnerAlexandra Cowie· solo GP
Frequently asked questions
- What sectors does Good Friends focus on?
- Good Friends focuses on Consumer, Direct to Consumer, E-commerce, Fintech, Healthtech.
- Where is Good Friends located?
- Good Friends is headquartered in San Francisco, US.
- Does Good Friends lead rounds?
- Good Friends typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
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