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James Beshara Fund

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Investment thesis

Founder-operator with an exit (Tilt, acquired by Airbnb) and investments in multi-billion-dollar companies, focused on tech-driven collective health and connection, offering experienced encouragement.

Invests inConsumerDirect to ConsumerFintechHealthtechSaaSSan FranciscoUnited States
HQ
San Francisco, California, US
Leads rounds
Follows
Tracked investments
30

Team · 1 people

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James Beshara· Founderin𝕏

Serial founder-operator who built Tilt (acquired by Airbnb) and Magic Mind (wellness brand), advising B2C and CPG founders on resilience, burnout, purpose; hosts a philosophy podcast and produces electronic music.

What they invest in

from 21 of 30 portfolio companies

SaaS ×7AI & Machine Learning ×5Enterprise Software ×5Consumer ×4Healthtech ×4Developer Tools ×3Fintech ×3HR Tech ×3

HQs:United States×13

Investments · 30 tracked

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Alchemyalchemy.comin𝕏

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)

Asystemasystem.com
Backdrophomebackdrophome.com𝕏
Blisswayblissway.comin𝕏

Blissway provides roadside toll collection and vehicle tracking systems using wireless autonomous devices (WAL-Es) and cloud analytics, replacing traditional gantry and transponder infrastructure for highway management agencies.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingGovTechHardwareIoTMobility & TransportationSaaSDenver, US

Francisco Torrealba(Founder)inFelipe Kettlun(Founder)in

Brightcoinbrightcoin.us
Calivacaliva.com

Caliva is a cannabis producer and retailer that sells vaporizers and cannabis products for adult and medical use.

ConsumerWellness & Fitness

CB Therapeuticscbthera.comin𝕏

CB Therapeutics builds a yeast platform for biosynthesis of molecules including psychedelics, cannabis, and alkaloids that are difficult to source through conventional methods.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechHealthtechSan Diego, US

Sher Butt(Founder/CEO)inJacob Vogan(Founder)inBing Zhu(Resignation effective upon this financing.)Sanjeev Redkar(Appointment effective upon this financing.)Alex Wu(Resignation effective upon this financing.)Jonathan Wang(Appointment effective upon this financing.)

Edeneden.ioin𝕏

Eden builds an all-in-one workplace experience platform that helps companies manage hybrid offices, HR operations, and employee experiences through integrated tools for visitor management, room booking, desk allocation, and ticketing.

Future of WorkHR TechSaaSSan Francisco, US

Joe Du Bey(Founder)Kyle Wilkinson(Founder)

Eligibleeligible.comin𝕏

Eligible provides APIs that healthcare businesses use to manage insurance billing and claims processing.

Developer ToolsHealthtechNew York City, US

Katelyn Gleason(Founder/CEO)

Gilgamesh Pharmaceuticalsgilgameshpharmaceutical.comin𝕏

Gilgamesh Pharmaceutical develops novel chemical entities for psychiatric disorders using medicinal chemistry and AI-powered translational platforms to design rapid-acting therapies targeting neurobiological mechanisms rather than symptom management.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDigital HealthHealthtechNew York City, US

Jonathan Sporn(Founder)inAndrew Kruegel(Founder)inDalibor Sames(Founder)inJONATHAN SPORN(Founder)inThomas Kevin Murphy, Ph.D.(Executive Officer)Andrew Kruegel, Ph.D.(Executive Officer)

Gravitationalgravitational.comin𝕏
Gustogusto.comin𝕏

Gusto provides payroll processing, employee benefits administration, and HR management tools to businesses, offering integrated software alongside support services for these functions.

Enterprise SoftwareHR TechSan Francisco, US

Josh Reeves(Founder/CEO)inEdward Kim(Founder/Empowering Gusto's Engineering Team)inTomer London(Founder/; Empowering Gusto's Product and Design Teams)in

Imageliquiddeath.com

Liquid Death manufactures and sells sparkling energy drinks, iced teas, and flavored sparkling waters branded with horror-themed names and marketing.

ConsumerFoodTech

Joinclubhousejoinclubhouse.com𝕏

Clubhouse is a voice chat application where users join live conversations and discussions.

Social

Matchabarmatchabar.co

Matchabar produces and sells premium instant matcha lattes and matcha powder sourced from Kagoshima, Japan.

ConsumerFoodTechWellness & FitnessBrooklyn, US

MaxGrahamMatthew Fortgang(Executive Officer, Director)Max Fortgang(Executive Officer, Director)Graham Fortgang(Executive Officer, Director)G. Scott Greenburg(Executive Officer, Director)

Mercurymercury.coin𝕏

Mercury is an investor database listing venture capital investors and their sector focus areas.

Data & InfrastructureFintech

Momentusmomentus.spacein𝕏

A space transportation and infrastructure services company providing launch capabilities and orbital logistics for satellites and cargo.

Advanced ManufacturingSpace TechSan Francisco, US

Mikhail Kokorich(Founder)inChris Hadfield(Director)John Rood(Executive Officer)Kimberly Reed(Director)Brian Kabot(Director)Vic Mercado(Director)

Practicepractice.do
Rupa Healthrupahealth.comin𝕏

A platform that enables healthcare providers to order, track, and receive lab test results from multiple laboratory companies through a single dashboard, supporting both in-person and telehealth patients with flexible billing options and EHR integration.

Digital HealthHealthtechSaaS

Tara Viswanathan(Founder)Rosa Hamalainen(Founder)inBen Easton(Founder)

Sourcetablesourcetable.comin𝕏
Stfrankstfrank.com𝕏
Tari Proof-of-work L1 protocoltari.com𝕏

Tari is a cryptocurrency designed for fast, secure transactions with an emphasis on ease of use for mainstream audiences.

Crypto & Web3

Taryntoomeytaryntoomey.com
Thunkablethunkable.comin𝕏

Thunkable provides a no-code mobile app development platform that allows users to build applications without programming expertise.

AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSSector AgnosticSan Francisco, US

Arun Saigal(Founder/CEO)inWeiHua Li(Founder/CTO)inWei

Triplebytetriplebyte.comin𝕏

Triplebyte operates a marketplace connecting software engineers with growing technology companies, using assessments to match candidates with employers seeking technical talent.

Enterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaSSan Francisco, US

Ammon Bartram(Founder/CEO)in

WattBuywattbuy.comin

WattBuy helps homeowners compare and select renewable energy plans that lower their electricity bills and reduce carbon emissions.

CleantechConsumerEnergySaaSBellevue, US

Naman(Co-Founder & CEO)inBen(Co-Founder & CPO)in

Workriseworkrise.comin𝕏

RigUp (operating under Workrise) provides vendor management, staffing and payroll, and bid management software for the energy industry in the US and Canada.

EnergyEnterprise SoftwareSaaSUnknown, US

Writerwriter.comin𝕏

Writer provides an enterprise AI platform with AI agents that execute tasks autonomously, handling marketing automation and content work for large organizations.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareMarketing Tech

May Habib(Founder & CEO)in

ZeroDownzerodown.comin𝕏

Flyhomes provides buy-before-you-sell financial products through a wholesale lending platform, enabling homebuyers to purchase a new home before selling their current one.

B2B MarketplacesFintechPropTechSan Francisco, US

Abhijeet Dwivedi(Founder)inTushar(Co-Founder)Steve(Co-Founder)

Frequently asked questions

What sectors does James Beshara Fund focus on?
James Beshara Fund focuses on Consumer, Direct to Consumer, Fintech, Healthtech, SaaS.
Where is James Beshara Fund located?
James Beshara Fund is headquartered in San Francisco, US.
Does James Beshara Fund lead rounds?
James Beshara Fund typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.

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