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Shrug Capital

Venture capitaloperating company · company profile

Sunnyvale · Seed–Series B · 6 people tracked

Also known as SHRUG, LLC

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A $3M firm combining elite Silicon Valley investors with celebrities to bridge tech and entertainment, focusing on culturally resonant, effortlessly shareable products and obsessive partner-driven personal promotion.

Source: firm website, verified Sep 15, 2026.

Stage
Seed–Series B
Check
$100K – $3M
HQ
Sunnyvale, CA, US
Leads rounds
Follows
Founded
2018
Last 12 months
1 investment
Private fund assets
$142.3M
VC funds
11
Tracked investments
77
Unicorns
4
IPOs
1
Acquisitions
3

Team · 6 people

from public directories
Jeffrey Grimberg· General Partner
Moshe Lifschitz· General Partner
Quinn Rotchford· General Partner
Jeremy Neilson· Executive Officer
Richard Thoms· Executive Officer

What they invest in

from 67 of 77 portfolio companies

Consumer ×23AI & Machine Learning ×20SaaS ×18Enterprise Software ×11E-commerce ×9Fintech ×8FoodTech ×7Healthtech ×7

HQs:United States×40Bulgaria×1Brazil×1Israel×1Sweden×1

Who they back

founder profiles across 42 portfolio companies
45%
solo founders
19 of 42 mapped founding teams
51%
repeat founders
of 57 founders with career history

Founding team size:solo founder×192 founders×153 founders×64+ founders×2

Where their founders studiedfrom 57 founders with education data

Stanford University ×6Brown University ×5Georgetown ×3University of Oxford ×3University of Pennsylvania ×3Arizona State University ×2Duke University ×2Northwestern University ×2

What their founders studiedfrom 47 founders with field-of-study data

Computer Science ×14Economics ×9Engineering ×6Humanities ×6Life Sciences ×4Business & Management ×3Finance & Accounting ×3Mathematics & Statistics ×3

Where their founders worked beforefrom 57 founders with career history

McKinsey & Company ×3NEXT Canada ×3SpaceX ×3Antares Nuclear ×2Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard ×2Google ×2Paretisa ×2Sequoia Capital ×2

Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program

Y Combinator ×8

1 founders hold a PhD · 2 hold an MBA (of 57 with degree data)

Investments · 77 tracked

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By year:2025 · 22024 · 32023 · 22022 · 42021 · 22020 · 22018 · 116 dated

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Defense TechGovTech

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ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech

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AdTechMarketing TechMarketplacesAustin, US

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Co-investorsCalm VenturesEarl Grey CapitalEudemian VenturesOperator StackTeam Ignite VenturesTodd and Rahul’s Angel Fund+3 more

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Digital HealthFuture of WorkHealthtechHR TechImpact & Social GoodMiami, US

Margaret Norris(Founder and CEO)in

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Co-investorsBehind Genius VenturesHDS CapitalPrimetime PartnersScribble Ventures

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Advanced ManufacturingCleantechDeep TechDefense TechEnergyParker, US

Jordan Bramble(Founder)inJulia DeWahl(Founder)inRian Bahran(Chief Nuclear Officer)inMark Massie(Chief Engineer)inDONALD G MACK(Executive Officer, Director)

PartnerNiv Dror· solo GP

Co-investorsAtacama VenturesBalerion Space VenturesBoxGroupCaffeinated CapitalHumba VenturesIndustrious Ventures+8 more

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ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce

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Co-investorsBain Capital VenturesEvolution VC PartnersFlucas VenturesHyperguapAbstract VenturesChemistry+3 more

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Betterleap offers an AI recruiting agent for healthcare organizations that searches a database of 35M+ verified healthcare professionals, confirms state licensing data, and builds candidate pipelines with automated personalized outreach.

AI & Machine LearningHealthtechHR Tech

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Co-investorsReshapeTranspose Platform ManagementActive CapitalAndreessen HorowitzPeak State VenturesStipple Capital+1 more

Bezelgetbezel.com

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Darryl Johnson(Founder)Quaid Walker(Founder)in

PartnerNiv Dror· solo GP

Co-investorsAbstract VenturesNomad Venture Partners, LlcSharp AlphaStreamlined Ventures

Blank Streetblankstreet.comin

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)inBerk Emir Ildiz(Executive Officer)Ignacio Llado Alvarez-Salas(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardJason Fiedler(Director)inHisham Elhaddad(Director)inJoel Cutler(Director)in

PartnerNiv Dror· solo GP

Co-investorsCold Start VenturesGeneral CatalystGood FriendsHOF CapitalLeft Lane CapitalOutbound Ventures+4 more

Blipblip.ai𝕏

Blip provides conversational AI and customer interaction orchestration software for enterprise companies.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Roberto Oliveira(Founder)in

Co-investorsSoftbank Latin America FundWarburg PincusBrowder CapitalDash FundEndeavor CatalystSusa Ventures+1 more

BloxSnacksbloxsnacks.com

Blox Snacks produces fruit-flavored gummy snacks branded as FruitBlox and JuiceBlox, marketed to consumers with themed product lines tied to popular online personalities.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech

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Co-investorsBarrel Ventures

Cabalgetcabal.comin𝕏

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AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSNew York City, US

Fahim Ferdous(Founder)in

PartnerNiv Dror· solo GP

Co-investorsCraft VenturesY CombinatorDay One VenturesFuture AfricaGTMfundMaC Venture Capital

Cameocameo.com

Marketplace enabling users to request personalized video messages or live chats with celebrities and influencers.

Steven Galanis(Co-founder)inMartin Blencowe(Founder)inDevon Spinnler Townsend(Co-founder)in

PartnerNiv Dror· solo GP

Co-investorsChaifetz GroupChicago VenturesCleo CapitalConnect VenturesDigi VenturesDuke Capital Partners+14 more

Canalshopcanal.com

Canal (now Rokt Catalog) is a product curation and distribution platform that helps retailers expand their product assortments with third-party brands and enables brands to reach customers at the point of purchase.

B2B MarketplacesE-commerceRetail Tech

Clay Schubiner(Founder)in

PartnerNiv Dror· solo GP

Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzCoalition OperatorsCoatue ManagementForerunner VenturesReshape

CFO.airunway.comin𝕏

Runway helps founders understand financial data and spreadsheets.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS

Anastasis Germanidis(Founder)inCristóbal Valenzuela(Founder)inSiqi Chenin

BoardDylan FieldHenry Ward

PartnerNiv Dror· solo GP

Co-investors500 GlobalAndreessen HorowitzChamaeleonDreamers VCRain Capital75 & Sunny+7 more

Charthopcharthop.comin𝕏

ChartHop provides a people operations platform that unifies people data and HR workflows including onboarding, compensation management, performance reviews, and employee engagement surveys.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaSBrooklyn, US

Ian White(Executive Officer, Director)in

PartnerNiv Dror· solo GP

Co-investorsAbstract VenturesAndreessen HorowitzCowboy VenturesFiDi VenturesFlybridge Capital PartnersSemperVirens Venture Capital+3 more

Collectiblecollectible.incinNov 2021 · $75M

Collectible operates WatchCheck, a platform for luxury watch owners to service and care for their timepieces remotely, and partners with Sotheby's on watch servicing.

ConsumerE-commerceMarketplaces

Linden Lazarus(Co-Founder & CEO)inWill Haering(Co-Founder)in

Co-investorsColle Capital PartnersAPOLLO PROJECTSBreyer CapitalHyperguapSeven Seven SixVibe Capital

Communitycommunity.comin𝕏

Community is a messaging platform that connects businesses, brands, and creators with their audiences through direct, algorithm-free communication.

Enterprise SoftwareImpact & Social GoodMarketing TechSaaSLos Angeles, US

Guy OsearyAshton KutcherJosh RosenheckinMatthew PeltierinCharlie BuffininMax Levinein

PartnerNiv Dror· solo GP

Co-investors500 GlobalA-Rod CorpDreamers VCHubSpot VenturesSony Ventures CorporationTechstars+2 more

Copilotcopilot.moneyin𝕏

Copilot Money is a personal finance app for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and web that automatically tracks a user's bank accounts, spending, budgets, investments, and net worth.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerFintechChicago, US

PATRICK G. RYAN(CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR)Andres Ugarte(Founder)inROBERT LEVIN(CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER)

PartnerNiv Dror· solo GP

Co-investorsFinancial Venture StudioLudlow VenturesPath VenturesPathlight VenturesRestive Ventures

Crossmint, Inc.crossmint.comin𝕏

Crossmint builds developer tools that let companies, AI agents, and users work with blockchain and stablecoin rails without dealing with the underlying complexity.

Crypto & Web3Developer ToolsFintechSaaSNew York, US

Alfonso Gómez-Jordana Mañas(Founder)inRodri Fernández Touza(Founder)in

PartnerNiv Dror· solo GP

Co-investors6th Man VenturesAbstract VenturesBig Brain HoldingsCommerce VenturesGMO VenturePartnersHash3 Capital+2 more

Diagramdiagram.com

PartnerNiv Dror· solo GP

DoNotPaydonotpay.comin𝕏

DoNotPay uses artificial intelligence to help consumers fight large corporations, appeal disputes like parking tickets and bank fees, cancel unwanted subscriptions, and navigate bureaucratic processes.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerLegalTechMidvale, US

JoshJoshua Browder(Founder & CEO)in

PartnerNiv Dror· solo GP

Co-investorsFounders FundAIX VenturesAndreessen HorowitzAngel Collective Opportunity FundBalaji SrinivasanCoatue Management+11 more

Earth Funeralearthfuneral.com𝕏

Earth Funeral offers soil transformation as an eco-friendly alternative to traditional funerals, operating soil transformation facilities and combining soil science with software to provide end-of-life services.

Circular EconomyClimate TechConsumerImpact & Social Good

PartnerNiv Dror· solo GP

Co-investorsAmerican Family VenturesEarl Grey CapitalMantis Capital

EnduroSatendurosat.comin𝕏Oct 2025 · $104M

EnduroSat develops and operates satellites and avionics systems to democratize access to space intelligence and satellite-based services.

Deep TechHardwareSpace TechSofia, BG

Raycho Raychev(Founder & CEO)in

Co-investorsFounders FundFreigeist CapitalGV (Google Ventures)Riot VenturesEuropean Innovation Council FundLux Capital+1 more

Fieldlyfieldly.comin𝕏Jul 2024 · $14M

Fieldly is a digital project management tool designed for the construction and installation sectors, helping companies streamline administrative workflows from quoting to invoicing and reduce paperwork.

Construction TechPropTechSaaS

Co-investorsLU Innovation305 VenturesQuiet CapitalUpHonest Capital

Fourth Wallfourthwall.com𝕏

Fourthwall is a platform that lets content creators build branded storefronts with video memberships, offering native 1080p video hosting, embedded video support, and subscription tiers for exclusive content.

Creator EconomyE-commerceMedia & EntertainmentSaaS

Will Baumann(Founder)inWalker Williams(Founder)inEli J. Valentin(Founder)in

PartnerNiv Dror· solo GP

Co-investorsElizabeth Street VenturesVibe CapitalInitialized CapitalLightspeed Venture PartnersSeven Seven Six

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Galvanick provides operational security solutions to protect critical infrastructure and industrial systems.

Advanced ManufacturingCybersecurityDefense TechIoT

Joshua Steinman(Co-founder & CEO)inBrandon Park(Co-founder & CTO)inFeliks Pleszczynski(Co-founder & COO)

PartnerNiv Dror· solo GP

Co-investorsChampion Hill VenturesLoup VenturesMaC Venture CapitalRavelin CapitalWinklevoss Capital8090 Industries+4 more

Geniesgenies.com

Genies creates AI personas with visual avatars that can be customized and deployed across various applications, games, websites, and brands, functioning as AI companions, NPCs, and enterprise agents.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerGamingLos Angeles, US

Akash Nigam(Founder)inEvan Rosenbaum(Founder)in

PartnerNiv Dror· solo GP

Co-investorsA.Capital VenturesBase Venture Management, Inc.Breyer CapitalCoinbase VenturesCoinFundCollab+Currency+21 more

Ghstghst.ioin𝕏

Ghost is an AI-native wholesale distribution platform that connects brands with retailers, letting brands list surplus and wholesale inventory with controls over pricing, channels, and geography while buyers source products from vetted suppliers.

AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesRetail Tech

PartnerNiv Dror· solo GP

Co-investorsCoalition OperatorsEniac VenturesEqual VenturesFour Acres CapitalSinai Capital Partners

Giraffe360giraffe360.comin𝕏

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Mikus Opelts(Founder)in

PartnerNiv Dror· solo GP

Co-investorsBADideas.fundChange VenturesCipio PartnersHCVCHoxton VenturesMetaplanet+3 more

Hanghang.xyz

Hang builds an AI-based marketing platform that automates customer segmentation, personalized messaging, loyalty programs, and campaigns for marketers.

AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaS

PartnerNiv Dror· solo GP

Co-investorsGood FriendsGraph VenturesReshapeAramco VenturesRed Sea Ventures

Hellosaurushellosaur.usin𝕏Nov 2020 · $3.5MAcquired

Hellosaurus provides software and a distribution platform that enables children's content creators to produce interactive video shows where kids participate actively rather than passively watch.

ConsumerMedia & EntertainmentSan Francisco, US

James Ruben(Founder)in

Co-investorsY CombinatorBDMIGeneral CatalystGSV Ventures

Homemadehomemade.co

PartnerNiv Dror· solo GP

Hype and Vicehypeandvice.comin

Hype and Vice creates college-branded apparel designed for women that combines fashion with university merchandise.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceLos Angeles, US

Cecilia Gonzalez(Founder)inKimberly Robles(Founder)in

PartnerNiv Dror· solo GP

Co-investorsY CombinatorFounders Fund

Kapwingkapwing.comin𝕏Jun 2018

Kapwing is a web-based video creation and editing platform designed for marketing teams to produce, repurpose, and scale video content across multiple channels.

AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentSaaSSan Francisco, US

Eric Lu(Executive Officer, Director)inJulia Enthoven(Executive Officer, Director)in

PartnerNiv Dror· solo GP

Co-investorsCRV (Charles River Ventures)Elliptic VenturesVillage GlobalShasta Ventures

Layer2layer2financial.comin𝕏

Layer2 Financial provides digital asset infrastructure for regulated financial institutions, offering custody, stablecoin settlement (including RLUSD), and prime brokerage services.

Crypto & Web3Enterprise SoftwareFintech

Bhanu Kohli(Founder)in

PartnerNiv Dror· solo GP

Co-investorsAccompliceAU21 CapitalEarl Grey CapitalPAKA

Levelslevels.techApr 2022

Levels provides operational and succession support for block management businesses, helping established firms transition and grow while preserving their core operations and culture.

Enterprise SoftwarePropTech

Co-investorsBreyer CapitalHeartfelt CapitalOpenOceanAndreessen HorowitzBasecamp FundCommunity+4 more

Levelslevels.fyiApr 2022

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Future of WorkHR TechMarketplacesSaaS

Zuhayeer Musa(Founder)in

Co-investorsAdapt VenturesNFXAndreessen HorowitzBasecamp FundCommunityLong Journey Ventures+3 more

Liquid Deathliquiddeath.com

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

ConsumerFoodTech

Mike Cessario(Founder)inJon-Ryan (J.R.) Riggins(Founder)in

PartnerNiv Dror· solo GP

Co-investorsBatshit Crazy VenturesConvivialité VenturesGroundForce CapitalHinge CapitalJames Beshara FundLauder Partners+3 more

Lower Carbon Capitallowercarboncapital.com

Lowercarbon Capital is a venture capital firm that invests in climate technology companies working to reduce CO2 emissions, remove carbon from the atmosphere, and cool the planet.

CleantechClimate TechImpact & Social Good

Chris Sacca(Founder)in

PartnerNiv Dror· solo GP

Co-investorsClean Energy VenturesFarvatn VentureFoundryLowercarbon CapitalNimble PartnersSwordfish Investments+1 more

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BiotechHealthtechLongevity

Celine Halioua(Founder & CEO)in

PartnerNiv Dror· solo GP

Co-investorsage1Collaborative FundFirst Round CapitalFlucas VenturesInvariantes FundKhosla Ventures+9 more

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AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechSaaSSan Francisco, US

Kesava Kirupa Dinakaran(Founder)inHarsh Gupta(Founder)

PartnerNiv Dror· solo GP

Co-investorsMoxxie VenturesPeak XV PartnersScribble VenturesUnderscore VCWayfinder VenturesY Combinator+4 more

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PartnerNiv Dror· solo GP

Co-investorsMoxxie VenturesRareBreed VenturesReshapeScribble Ventures

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Digital HealthHealthtechLongevityWellness & FitnessLos Angeles, US

S. Cameron Sepah(Founder & CEO)Cameron Sepah(Founder)in

Co-investors10X Capital8VCFounders FundAbstract VenturesCarnrite VenturesChamaeleon+6 more

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Los Altos, US

Kevin Moody(Founder)in

PartnerNiv Dror· solo GP

Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzDreamers VCFloodgateMotive ForceUnusual Ventures

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AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechSan Francisco, US

Manav Sevak(Founder/CEO)inNisarg Patel(Founder/CPO)inKunaal Naik(Founder/CTO)in

PartnerNiv Dror· solo GP

Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzDorm RoomY CombinatorAlleyCorpB CapitalFrist Cressey Ventures+4 more

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AI & Machine LearningDefense TechRobotics

Matthew George(Chief Executive Officer)Timothy Burns(Chief Technology Officer)Krishnan Anand(Chief Program Officer)inRyan Carrithers(Chief Financial Officer)inLeslie Ravestein(Chief Legal Officer)inDavid Lasater(Chief People Officer)in

PartnerNiv Dror· solo GP

Co-investorsBling CapitalFloodgateHarpoon VenturesBoom Capital Ventures

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)

PartnerNiv Dror· solo GP

Co-investorsCoalition OperatorsPalm Tree Crew InvestmentsLudlow Ventures

Moonpaymoonpay.comin𝕏

MoonPay provides infrastructure for buying, selling, and trading cryptocurrencies using standard payment methods such as cards and digital wallets, as well as tools for stablecoin management.

Crypto & Web3FintechDover, US

Ivan Soto-Wright(Founder)inVictor Faramond(Founder)Asiff Hirji(Executive Officer, Director)inMaximilian Crown(Executive Officer, Director)

PartnerNiv Dror· solo GP

Co-investors1/1 Capitalalphabet angelsArchetypeBlossom CapitalBroadLight CapitalChapter One+15 more

Once Upon (Acquired - Chainalysis)onceupon.gg

PartnerNiv Dror· solo GP

Co-investorsArchetypeUDHC

Oncyberoncyber.io

PartnerNiv Dror· solo GP

Co-investorsDivergenceTriblockVariant Fund

Opalopalcamera.com

Opal Electronics Inc. designs and manufactures high-end consumer electronics, having started with webcams, aimed at demanding enthusiasts who want distinctive design, feel, and function.

ConsumerHardware

PartnerNiv Dror· solo GP

Co-investorsCoalition OperatorsKindred VenturesOperator StackSamsung NextSpice Capital

Overtimeovertime.tv𝕏

Overtime creates and operates new sports leagues and media IP — including OTE and OT Select in basketball and OT7 and OT Nationals in football — while producing over 150 weekly pieces of original sports content for its global audience of next-generation fans and athletes.

ConsumerMedia & EntertainmentSports TechBrooklyn, US

Daniel Porter(Executive Officer, Director)Zachary Weiner(Founder)inZack Weiner(Founder)in

PartnerNiv Dror· solo GP

Co-investors359 CapitalAndreessen HorowitzBezos ExpeditionsBlack CapitalSpark CapitalWinslow Capital+15 more

Pipepipe.comin𝕏

Pipe provides working capital and financial tools to small and medium-sized businesses through integrations with software platforms they use daily.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSSan Francisco, US

Claurelle Rakipovic(Chief Executive Officer)inVijay Vachani(Chief Operating Officer)inJin Han(Chief Administrative Officer)inNate Wiger(Chief Product & Technology Officer)inAnna Moghaddam(VP, Head of People)in

PartnerNiv Dror· solo GP

Co-investors1/1 CapitalAltra VentureAngel Collective Opportunity FundAnthemis VentureBeyond CapitalBlue Lion Global+28 more

Playgroundplayground.com𝕏Defunct

An AI-powered design platform that enables users to create custom stickers, merchandise, posters, and other products by describing their ideas, which the AI then generates with professional typography and layouts.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerCreator EconomySan Francisco, US

Suhail Doshi(Founder & CEO)in

PartnerNiv Dror· solo GP

Co-investorsCaffeinated CapitalY CombinatorSciFi VC

Pogojoinpogo.comin

Pogo provides real consumer behavior data and qualitative research for investors and consultants conducting diligence, portfolio strategy analysis, and thought leadership.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureFintechMarketing TechSaaS

Shikhar Mohan(Founder)inDom Wong(Founder)in

PartnerNiv Dror· solo GP

Co-investorsAdapt VenturesEarl Grey CapitalFlucas VenturesMantis CapitalRackhouse Venture Management LpTrust Fund+2 more

Portal Fantasycarrd.co

Carrd is a website builder for creating simple, responsive one-page sites such as personal profiles, landing pages, and email capture pages.

Developer ToolsMarketing TechSaaS

PartnerNiv Dror· solo GP

Co-investorsConvergeD1 VenturesAvalaunchC2 VenturesGFR FundKeychain Capital+3 more

Preemadonnapreemadonna.comin

Preemadonna makes Nailbot, a consumer device that prints nail art, along with a companion Creator Space.

ConsumerHardwareMenlo Park, US

Herpreet Singh Walia(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardJesse Draper(Director)in

Co-investorsCostella KirschGarage CapitalHalogen Ventures Management Company LlcAmazon Alexa FundCleo CapitalSOSV+1 more

Primerprimer.com𝕏

Primer operates a network of microschools blending human instruction with technology to personalize learning for K-12 students, addressing education gaps in math and reading.

EdTechMiami, US

Ryan Delk(Co-Founder and CEO)in

PartnerNiv Dror· solo GP

Co-investorsCubit CapitalEarl Grey CapitalElevate VenturesExpaHyperguapJetstream+4 more

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

PartnerNiv Dror· solo GP

Co-investorsPalm Tree Crew Investments

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

Huddle Labs

Exits · 4

1 IPOs · 3 acquisitions · showing 1

MaximusNYSE: MMS

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Shrug Capital made?
Shrug Capital has 77 tracked investments, 4 of which have exited, including 2 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does Shrug Capital invest at?
Shrug Capital invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B stages.
What is Shrug Capital's typical check size?
Shrug Capital typically writes checks of $100K – $3M.
What sectors does Shrug Capital focus on?
Shrug Capital focuses on Crypto & Web3.
Where is Shrug Capital located?
Shrug Capital is headquartered in Sunnyvale, US.
Does Shrug Capital lead rounds?
Shrug Capital typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
Who does Shrug Capital co-invest with?
Shrug Capital most often shares deals with Andreessen Horowitz, Reshape, Y Combinator, among 272 tracked co-investors.

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Co-investors · 73

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.

$500K – $50M
Flucas Ventures

Flucas Ventures is a solo GP fund led by Ashley Flucas, who simultaneously serves as COO of Summit Ventures while personally investing in 250-275+ startups and deploying over $75M through a syndicate of 2,000+ LPs in less than two years. The fund operates with true stage, sector, and geography agnosticism while democratizing access to top-tier venture deals by inviting diverse, nontraditional LPs to co-invest alongside marquee firms like Sequoia and Andreessen Horowitz.

$100K – $5M
WEEKEND

Weekend Fund is an early-stage venture fund started by Ryan Hoover (founder of Product Hunt) and Vedika Jain, writing checks into consumer and B2B startups globally.

$100K – $300K
Scribble Ventures

Scribble Ventures is an early-stage venture firm run by product and go-to-market leaders from OpenAI, Meta, Twitter, and a16z, backing AI native founders at the pre-seed and seed stages.

Both backed · 4
$750K – $1.5M
Trust Fund

Trust Fund is an early-stage venture capital fund focused on consumer businesses that improve work and personal lives across sectors including healthcare, fintech, CPG, marketplaces, logistics, and sustainability.

$2K – $20K
Streamlined Ventures

Streamlined Ventures is an early-stage venture firm that partners with founders and invests at the seed stage to help build large-scale companies.

Both backed · 3
$100K – $1M
Todd and Rahul’s Angel Fund

Todd and Rahul's Angel Fund is an early-stage investment vehicle run by founders Todd Goldberg and Rahul Vohra, who write $300k-$500k checks into early-stage startups and help with product/market fit, go-to-market, and future fundraising.

$300K – $500K
Worklife Ventures

Worklife Ventures is an early-stage venture firm that backs technical founders, helping them with the non-technical aspects of building a company.

$500K – $2M
Craft Ventures

Craft Ventures is a venture capital firm run by a team of former founders, operators, and investors who partner closely with founders to help build and scale technology companies.

Both backed · 2
$50K – $50M
SV Angel

SV Angel is a firm that has backed startup founders since the 1990s, leveraging a large network of founders, industry leaders, and regulators to support portfolio companies.

Both backed · 2
Afore Capital

Afore Capital is a $500M pre-seed venture fund that invests in pre-traction, early-stage companies, leveraging product and investment expertise to support founders from day zero.

Both backed · 2
$500K – $2M
Floodgate

Floodgate is a venture capital fund that backs founders at the earliest stages, positioning itself as their first true believers.

$500K – $5M
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