James Beshara Fund
San Francisco · 1 people tracked
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.
Team · 1 people
from the firm's websiteSerial 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 companiesSaaS ×7AI & Machine Learning ×5Enterprise Software ×5Consumer ×4Healthtech ×4Developer Tools ×3Fintech ×3HR Tech ×3
HQs:United States×13
Investments · 30 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBlissway 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
Caliva is a cannabis producer and retailer that sells vaporizers and cannabis products for adult and medical use.
ConsumerWellness & Fitness
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.)
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)
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)
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
Liquid Death manufactures and sells sparkling energy drinks, iced teas, and flavored sparkling waters branded with horror-themed names and marketing.
ConsumerFoodTech
Clubhouse is a voice chat application where users join live conversations and discussions.
Social
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)
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)
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)
Tari is a cryptocurrency designed for fast, secure transactions with an emphasis on ease of use for mainstream audiences.
Crypto & Web3
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
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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