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Palm Tree Crew Investments

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New York · 2 people tracked

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894 people in our graph share verified history with the Palm Tree Crew Investments team — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Mason Nystromunlockedknows Brett Shear · together at ConsenSys (overlapped)
×7knows the team · via Northwestern University
×2knows the team · via Fordham Gabelli School of Business
×2knows the team · via Florida State University
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Investment thesis

Palmtree Crew invests in brands and platforms that are disrupting the consumer landscape.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 6, 2026.

HQ
New York, NY, US
Founded
2020
Tracked investments
43

Team · 2 people

from public directories
Brett Shear· Managing Partnerin𝕏

What they invest in

from 36 of 43 portfolio companies

Consumer ×27Direct to Consumer ×20FoodTech ×13Wellness & Fitness ×8E-commerce ×7Media & Entertainment ×5Healthtech ×4SaaS ×4

HQs:United States×19

Who they back

founder profiles across 25 portfolio companies
60%
solo founders
15 of 25 mapped founding teams
71%
repeat founders
of 28 founders with career history

Founding team size:solo founder×152 founders×83 founders×2

Where their founders studiedfrom 25 founders with education data

Duke University ×2Peking University ×2The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) ×2University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business ×2USC Marshall School of Business ×2

Where their founders worked beforefrom 28 founders with career history

Facebook ×2Kabam ×2One Footprint Inc. ×2Ramp Business ×2SpaceX ×2Trendkite ×2

1 founders hold a PhD · 3 hold an MBA (of 26 with degree data)

Investments · 43 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path

By year:2023 · 12022 · 12015 · 13 dated

10Beauty10beauty.coin

10Beauty operates robotic manicure stations using single-use pod technology and proprietary nail-strengthening polishes.

ConsumerHealthtechRoboticsWestwood, US

Willie Litvack(Founder & General Partner)inSean Tolkin(Founder & General Partner)inAlexander Shashou(Founder & CEO)in

Co-investorsAlumni VenturesBasecamp FundBlue Ivy VenturesCentre Street PartnersFemHealth VenturesFormus Capital+8 more

Altiraltir.app

Co-investorsClocktower Ventures

ASRVasrv.comin𝕏

ASRV designs and sells technical performance apparel and activewear for training and athletic use, including graphic capsules and women's collections.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce

Jay Barton(Founder)in

Atmosfyatmosfy.ioin

Atmosfy provides real-time video coverage and data infrastructure for understanding physical-world activity, enabling businesses to access live local context for consumer engagement, model training, and real-world intelligence applications.

AdTechData & InfrastructureSan Francisco, US

Michael Ebel(Founder)in

Co-investorsRedpoint VenturesStreamlined VenturesCanaan PartnersIndustry VenturesProgressionVillage Global

Bijusbetr.app𝕏

Betr is a real money gaming mobile app offering player-stat pick games, a social sportsbook, a social casino, and skill-based arcade games where users can win cash prizes.

ConsumerGamingSports Tech

Joey Levy(Founder)in

Co-investorsAntiElizabeth Street VenturesFlorida FundersFlucas VenturesFuel Venture CapitalGrit Capital Partners+5 more

Bisonbisonpayments.com
chargeFUZEchargefuze.comin𝕏

chargeFUZE operates a network of rentable mobile power bank charging stations that let people rent a battery via an app, charge on the go, and return it to any station.

ConsumerHardwareIoT

Brandon Afari(Cofounder)in

Co-investorsVeridical VenturesBain Capital Ventures

Covecovesoda.com

Cove is a family-founded maker of better-for-you, small-batch craft sodas sold across North America.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech

John(Co-founder)

Co-investorsMorrison Seger Venture Capital Partners

Crown Affaircrownaffair.com

Crown Affair sells clean haircare products, including styling tools and hair formulas designed to restore hair hydration, softness, and shine.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceLos Angeles, US

Dianna Cohen(Executive Officer, Director)inElaine Choi(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardCristina Nunez(Director)Richard Gersten(Director)in

Co-investorsAMBERSTONEPoint King CapitalSelva VenturesStride Consumer PartnersTrue Beauty VenturesMontage Ventures+1 more

Daringdaring.com𝕏

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 ConsumerFoodTechCulver City, US

Andrew Ross Mackay(Executive Officer, Director)Eliott Kessas(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardJeff Learman(Director)Dan Levitan(Director)in

Co-investorsGood FriendsMaveronStray Dog Capital

Eternevaeterneva.comin

Eterneva creates memorial diamonds grown from the cremated ashes of deceased people and pets, offering an interactive process, jewelry collections, and pre-planning options to help families honor loved ones.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerNew MaterialsWellness & FitnessAustin, US

Adelle Archer(Co-founder & CEO)inGarrett Ozar(Co-founder & Co-CEO)in

Co-investorsMark CubanNext Coast VenturesPoint King CapitalCapstar VenturesGoodwater CapitalSoGal Ventures+2 more

Fly By Jingflybyjing.comin𝕏

Fly By Jing produces Sichuan sourced condiments and noodles, along with a cookbook featuring recipes using chili crisp and related ingredients.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechLos Angeles, US

Jing Gao(Founder)in

Co-investorsTechstarsGold House VenturesPrelude Growth Partners

Footprintonefootprint.comin𝕏

Footprint is a unified identity and privacy platform that gives companies tools to verify, authenticate, and secure identity, including one-click KYC backed by a cryptographic data vault.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityFintechSaaS

Alex Grinman(Co-founder, CTO)inEli Wachs(Co-founder, CEO)in

Co-investorsIndex VenturesKhosla VenturesQED InvestorsAnimal CapitalBoxGroupDefinition+2 more

Geniogeniodellapizza.com

Genio della Pizza produces premium frozen pizzas made with artisanal methods and high-quality ingredients like Italian tomatoes and buffalo mozzarella, delivered through retail distribution channels.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechNew York, US

Anthony

Ghiadrinkghia.comin

Ghia makes a non-alcoholic apéritif spirits drink designed as a modern alternative to traditional cocktails and aperitivo culture.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechWellness & Fitness

Mélanie(Founder + CEO)

Co-investorsCleo CapitalConvivialité VenturesReshapeVan Wickle Ventures

Gopuffgopuff.comin𝕏

Philadelphia, US

Rafael Ilishayev(Founder)inYakir Gola(Founder)in

Co-investorsA-Rod CorpAccelAlpha PartnersDarco CapitalHeadlineHeadline Growth Management, LLC+3 more

High Sporthigh-sport.com

High Sport sells women's pants, including cropped and full-length fitted flare and straight-leg styles.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce

Hookhookmusic.com

A social music application for users to share and discover music.

Creator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentSocial

Co-investorsPoint72 VenturesWaverley CapitalKhosla VenturesPoint72

Immiimmieats.com

immi produces ready-to-eat ramen products with high-quality ingredients designed to address nutritional and health concerns.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechHealthtechSan Francisco, US

KevinKevin Lee(Founder)inKevin Chanthasiriphan(Founder)in

Co-investorsCollaborative FundOnevc Venture Partners LlcSiddhi CapitalTouch CapitalAnimal CapitalGold House Ventures+1 more

Medium Raremedium-rare.comin

Medium Rare is an entertainment company that produces live events and festivals in partnership with athletes and celebrities, while also managing talent and executing brand activations for corporate partners.

ConsumerMedia & Entertainment

Joe Silberzweig(Co-founder)inAdam Richman(Co-founder)in

Mona Leemonalee.coApr 2023

Monalee provided residential solar and battery storage installations to homeowners; as of September 2025 it paused all new solar and storage installations to shift its focus toward technology and support, while continuing to service existing customers' systems.

CleantechClimate TechEnergyBoston, US

Walid Halty(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inJonathan Leung(Executive Officer, Promoter)

Co-investorsCoalition OperatorsShrug CapitalLudlow Ventures

Palm Tree Residences Miamipalmtreeresidencesmiami.com

Palm Tree Residences Miami is a branded residential development in downtown Miami by lifestyle brand Palm Tree Crew, offering fully furnished junior suite to three-bedroom condominiums with access to the brand's music, travel, and cultural experiences.

ConsumerPropTechMiami, US

Kygo(Co-founder, Palm Tree Crew)Myles Shear(Co-founder, Palm Tree Crew)in

Passespasses.comApr 2022

Passes is a monetization platform for content creators, offering tools such as memberships, paid DMs, 1:1 calls, livestreams, group chats, pay-per-view content, and merch sales.

ConsumerCreator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentSaaSSocialLos Angeles, US

Lucy Guo(Founder & CEO)inPatrick Zhang(Chief Technology Officer)in

Co-investorsAbstract VenturesBONDCraft VenturesMichael OvitzParis Hilton305 Ventures+4 more

Playgroundhelloplayground.com

Co-investorsAmboy Street VenturesFourward VenturesLaunch NY

Poppidrinkpoppi.com

Poppi is a sparkling beverage brand that combines fruit juices, prebiotics, and sparkling water as a healthier alternative to traditional soda.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechWellness & FitnessDallas, US

Allison Ellsworth(Founder)inStephen Ellsworth(Co-founder)in

Co-investors1/1 CapitalCAVU Consumer PartnersRocana Ventures

Pro Shopproshop.incin

Pro Shop Holdings is the parent company of golf-focused media and lifestyle brands—including Skratch, GolfWRX, Sugarloaf Social Club, Pro Shop Studios, and Paige Co.—producing video content, running online golf communities, and selling merchandise.

ConsumerE-commerceMedia & Entertainment

Chad Mumm(Founder & President)Joe Purzycki(Founder & CEO)David Miller(Founder & COO)Mark Olsen(Founder & EVP, Pro Shop Studios)

Co-investorsCauseway PartnersPhoenix Capital Ventures

Pzazpzaz.com
Quit With Jonesquitwithjones.comin

Quit with Jones is a nicotine replacement therapy brand offering science-backed mints and digital support to help people quit smoking and vaping.

HealthtechWellness & Fitness

Co-investorsDorm RoomFELIX CAPITALFounder CollectiveFoundryGood FriendsNextView Ventures

Rampramp.comin𝕏

Ramp offers a finance platform that combines corporate cards, expense management, and AI-driven automation for receipt capture, transaction coding, and reimbursements.

AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaSNew York, US

Karim Atiyeh(Co-Founder & Co-CEO (formerly CTO))inEric Glyman(CEO)inGene Lee(Co-Founder)inRahul Sengottuvelu(Chief Technology Officer)inWilliam (Will) Petrie(Chief Financial Officer)inGeoff Charles(Chief Product Officer)in

Co-investors1/1 Capital137 Ventures8VCA*Alpha Wave GlobalAnti+46 more

Real Mesarealmesapetfood.com

Co-investorsTorch Capital

Recoverdrinkrecover.com

Recover is an organic sports hydration drink formulated with coconut water, electrolytes, and vitamins designed to help athletes rehydrate and recover before, during, and after training.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechSports TechWellness & Fitness

Rob'seatrobs.com

Rob's makes flavored popcorn sold directly to consumers in varieties such as original, truffle, and Indian spice mix, along with branded merchandise.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech

Co-investorsShrug Capital

Rumortherumor.com

Rumor is an event management platform for hosts to capture RSVPs with branded event pages, manage guest lists, and check guests in at the door.

AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomySaaS

Ryl Teadrinkryl.com

Ryl produces ready-to-drink iced tea beverages in multiple flavors, sold direct to consumers with a focus on functional ingredients like vitamin C and antioxidants.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechWellness & Fitness

Sauzgetsauz.com

Sauz produces artisanal sauces blending nostalgia and innovation for various dining occasions beyond traditional pasta dishes.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechNew York, US

Troy Bonde(Executive Officer, Director)inWinston Alfieri(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardMichael Diaz(Director)Mike Messersmith(Director)

Co-investorsCAVU Consumer PartnersCoefficient Capital

Seat Clubseatclub.com
Senra Systemssenrasystems.usin𝕏

Senra Systems manufactures aerospace wire harnesses using advanced automation and proprietary software for rapid production.

Advanced ManufacturingHardwareRedondo Beach, US

Jordan Black(Founder)inBenjamin Shanahan(Founder)in

Co-investorsCaffeinated CapitalFounders FundGeneral CatalystAdapt VenturesAndreessen HorowitzChampion Hill Ventures+4 more

Sip Margssipmargs.com

SipMARGS makes ready-to-drink canned sparkling margaritas made with tequila and other real ingredients, offered in five flavors.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce

Justin Naboznain

Co-investorsAntiAOKI LABSPress On Ventures

Tellytelly.com𝕏May 2015

Telly builds a television platform designed as a central hub for home entertainment, information, fitness, and social connection.

AdTechConsumerHardwareMedia & EntertainmentSan Francisco, US

Ilya Pozin(Founder)inMohammad Al Adham(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardCameron Lester(Director)Nasser Al-Sabah(Director)Mohammed El Saadi(Director)

Co-investorsEverybody VenturesFourward VenturesGreat Oaks Venture CapitalHawke VenturesLightShed VenturesMech Ventures+3 more

The Long Drinkthelongdrink.com𝕏

The Long Drink produces sparkling canned cocktails made with natural flavors for casual consumption.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceFoodTech

Co-investorsFourward VenturesPLUS Capital

Updatedrinkupdate.com𝕏

UPDATE is a beverage company that produces energy drinks powered by paraxanthine instead of caffeine, offering smooth, sustained energy without jitters, crashes, or sleep disruption.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechHealthtechWellness & Fitness

Wgetw.com

W is a personal care brand that sells antiperspirant, body wash, and body spray products formulated without parabens, sulfates, phthalates, or artificial colors.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce

Jake Paul(Founder)in

Co-investorsAnti305 Ventures

Waterdropwaterdrop.comin

Waterdrop offers gift cards for its product offerings.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & Fitness

Henry Murray(Founder)in

Co-investorsSimon CapitalTemasek

Portfolio news

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Palm Tree Crew Investments made?
Palm Tree Crew Investments has 43 tracked investments.
What sectors does Palm Tree Crew Investments focus on?
Palm Tree Crew Investments focuses on Consumer.
Where is Palm Tree Crew Investments located?
Palm Tree Crew Investments is headquartered in New York, US.
Who does Palm Tree Crew Investments co-invest with?
Palm Tree Crew Investments most often shares deals with Anti, Good Friends, Fourward Ventures, among 129 tracked co-investors.

Co-investors · 5

Andreessen Horowitz

Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) is a venture capital firm founded in 2009 by Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, known for pioneering the platform model with a large team of operators supporting founders across stages.

Both backed · 1
$500K – $50M
Uber

Uber is a technology company operating multisided platforms that connect consumers with ride services, transit, delivery of food and groceries, and freight shipping across more than 70 countries and 15,000+ cities.

Acrew Capital

Acrew Capital is a venture capital firm that emphasizes a team-based approach to investing, offering portfolio companies access to its full team.

$1M – $15M
IVC

IVC is a venture capital firm that has made over 200 investments across Web3, gaming, digital entertainment, AI, infrastructure, and fintech.

$480K – $9M
Presence Capital

Presence Capital is an early-stage investment firm focused on augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) startups, backing entrepreneurs building new ways to communicate, work, and play with these technologies.

$25K – $100K

Firms observed investing alongside Palm Tree Crew Investments, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with Palm Tree Crew Investments's recorded portfolio.

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