Shima Capital
Venture capitalIrvine Β· Pre-SeedβSeed Β· 1 people tracked
Also known as SHIMA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC Β· Shima Capital QP
Investment thesis
Seed-stage web3 investor with 100+ investments, led by a founder blending traditional finance, VC and academia, offering hands-on support via proprietary platform for talent, tokenomics and gaming.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 28, 2026.
Team Β· 1 people
from public directories
What they invest in
from 5 of 5 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning Γ2Data & Infrastructure Γ2Deep Tech Γ2Enterprise Software Γ2Advanced Manufacturing Γ1Cloud Computing Γ1Crypto & Web3 Γ1Cybersecurity Γ1
HQs:CanadaΓ1
Investments Β· 5 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathMagna is one of the world's largest automotive suppliers that provides vehicle systems and manufacturing expertise to automakers in North America, Europe, and China.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareMobility & Transportation<UNKNOWN>, CA
PartnerYida GaoΒ· solo GP
M-SAFE is a user-friendly security or safety product built by engineers from major tech companies.
Cybersecurity
Alejo Pontem(CEO)
PartnerYida GaoΒ· solo GP
Quasar provides a distributed data platform that ingests, stores, and queries high-volume data streams in real-time without delay, serving industrial operations, financial trading, scientific experiments, and aerospace systems that require precision, speed, and historical accuracy.
Data & InfrastructureDeep TechEnterprise Software
PartnerYida GaoΒ· solo GP
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Shima Capital invest at?
- Shima Capital invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What is Shima Capital's typical check size?
- Shima Capital typically writes checks of $5M β $200M.
- What sectors does Shima Capital focus on?
- Shima Capital focuses on Crypto & Web3, Gaming.
- Where is Shima Capital located?
- Shima Capital is headquartered in Irvine, US.
- Does Shima Capital lead rounds?
- Shima Capital typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
Media Β· Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamVenture Capitalist Investing Insights With Yida Gao (Managing General Partner of Shima Capital)
Afropolitan Nation Β· Yida Gao
Web3 Venture Capital Investing w/ Yida Gao, Managing Partner & Founder of Shima Capital
Crypto Coin Show Β· Yida Gao
Advice for Young People to Join Crypto VC - CryptoMeina x Yida Gao (Shima Capital Founder) Clip 3
Crypto Meina Β· Yida Gao
Five Categories to Invest in Web3 - CryptoMeina x Yida Gao (Shima Capital Founder) Interview Clip 1
Crypto Meina Β· Yida Gao
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