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Sunnyvale · Seed–Series B · 6 people tracked
Also known as Shrug · Shrug VC · SHRUG, LLC
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Investment thesis
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 29, 2026.
Team · 6 people
from public directories
Founder mafia
2 people who came through Shrug Capital went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 106 of 122 portfolio companiesConsumer ×41AI & Machine Learning ×32SaaS ×31Enterprise Software ×20E-commerce ×10Fintech ×10FoodTech ×10Healthtech ×10
HQs:United States×71United Kingdom×2Armenia×1Bulgaria×1Brazil×1Canada×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 45 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×122 founders×133 founders×124+ founders×8
Where their founders studiedfrom 56 founders with education data
Stanford University ×7Brown University ×4Georgetown ×3University of Pennsylvania ×3Duke University ×2Northwestern University ×2St. Andrew's Scots School / Escuela Escocesa San Andres ×2Stanford University Graduate School of Business ×2
What their founders studiedfrom 48 founders with field-of-study data
Computer Science ×15Economics ×9Engineering ×6Humanities ×5Business & Management ×4Mathematics & Statistics ×4Finance & Accounting ×3Life Sciences ×3
Where their founders worked beforefrom 56 founders with career history
Google ×8Microsoft ×3NEXT Canada ×3SpaceX ×3LinkedIn ×2McKinsey & Company ×2Paretisa ×2Sequoia Capital ×2
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
1 founders hold a PhD · 2 hold an MBA (of 58 with degree data)
Investments · 122 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 22025 · 22024 · 42023 · 22022 · 72021 · 62020 · 52019 · 22018 · 131 dated
Maximus provides technology, operational services, and human-centered design to government agencies, supporting programs across health, human services, veteran support, citizen experience, defense, and national security.
Defense TechGovTech
Co-investorsBlue Delta CapitalElectric AntWhat If Ventures
Wise is a financial platform offering international money transfers, multi-currency accounts, and debit cards with low fees and competitive exchange rates, serving millions of users globally.
FintechLondon, GB
Kristo Käärmann(Founder)inTaavet Hinrikus(Founder)in
Co-investorsAdventure FundAndreessen HorowitzCDP Venture CapitalFelicis VenturesFirestartrGlynn Capital Management+27 more
1v1Me is a platform that allows users to stake money on esports matches as a legal alternative to esports betting, available across all 50 U.S. states.
Gaming
Alexander Emmanuel(Founder)in
Co-investorsConductive VenturesExpansion CapitalFJ LabsLightShed VenturesVillage GlobalBettor Capital+4 more
AdQuick is a platform and managed-service marketplace for out-of-home (OOH) advertising, connecting advertisers to 1.6M+ placements and 3M+ programmatic DOOH screens across 1,700+ media owners in multiple countries.
AdTechMarketing TechMarketplacesAustin, US
Fahim Ferdous(Founder)inConnor Burden(Founder)inBrian Schwartz(Director)inMatthew O'Connor(Founder)inChristopher Gadek(Executive Officer)Nina Boost(Executive Officer)in
Co-investorsCalm VenturesEarl Grey CapitalEudemian VenturesInitialized CapitalOperator StackTeam Ignite Ventures+3 more
Aidaly operates a software-powered home care agency that trains and pays family members to provide long-term care for their relatives, helping families navigate eligibility programs and reduce system barriers.
Digital HealthFuture of WorkHealthtechMiami, US
Maggie Norris(Founder)in
Co-investorsHDS CapitalPrecursor VenturesTheVentureCityLightspeed Venture PartnersOperator PartnersPrimetime Partners+1 more
Aidaly professionalizes family caregiving by connecting and supporting family caregivers to recognize their economic contribution.
Digital HealthFuture of WorkHealthtechHR TechImpact & Social GoodMiami, US
Margaret Norris(Founder and CEO)inMaggie Norris(Founder)
PartnerNiv Dror· solo GP
Co-investorsBehind Genius VenturesHDS CapitalPrimetime PartnersScribble VenturesSeven Seven Six
Aisle operates a dating app that positions itself toward intentional, serious relationships rather than casual matching, and features user success stories from couples who met through the service.
ConsumerSocial
Co-investorsCallapina CapitalTitan Capital305 VenturesQuiet CapitalUpHonest Capital
Antares Industries develops nuclear reactor technology, with teams spanning nuclear, reactor hardware, and mission engineering as well as manufacturing and regulatory operations.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechDeep TechDefense TechEnergyParker, US
Jordan Bramble(CEO & Co-Founder)inJulia DeWahl(Founder)inRian Bahran(Chief Nuclear Officer)inMark Massie(Chief Engineer)inDONALD G MACK(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardJack Altman(Director)
PartnerNiv Dror· solo GP
Co-investors53 StationsAtacama VenturesBalerion Space VenturesBoxGroupCaffeinated CapitalHeartfelt Capital+22 more
Antares is an Armenian publishing house and printing company that publishes Armenian-language books — including literary fiction, translations of world literature, memoirs, plays, essays, and children's books — and offers authors full self-publishing services.
Media & Entertainment
Armen Martirosyan(Founder)Jordan Bramble(Founder)Julia DeWahl(Founder)
Co-investorsBoxGroupCaffeinated CapitalHeartfelt CapitalHumba VenturesIndustrious VenturesParadigm+3 more
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AppX provides a SaaS platform that enables content creators and educators to build branded websites and mobile applications without requiring technical expertise.
Creator EconomyEdTechSaaSNew Delhi, IN
Sameer Sadana(Founder)inAnuj Gupta
Co-investorsPioneerSprint VcTDV PartnersY CombinatorGlobal Founders CapitalGoodwater Capital+4 more
Atmos provides an online platform for managing the complete homebuilding workflow from start to finish.
PropTechSan Francisco, US
Nicholas Donahue(Founder)inTrent Hedge(Founder)inMatthew Rastovac(Founder)inAustin Kahn(Founder)inAlex Savtchenko(Head of People)
Co-investorsDuke Capital PartnersFjor FoundersNoveus CapitalSilicon VenturesVibe CapitalWayfinder Ventures+19 more
Atoms designs and sells lightweight footwear featuring antimicrobial copper linings, foam midsoles, and stretch laces.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceBrooklyn, US
Sidra Qasim(Co-founder)in
PartnerNiv Dror· solo GP
Co-investorsARA NEA Ventures (Brand: Dmz.Xyz)Bain Capital VenturesEvolution VC PartnersFirst Generation CapitalFlucas VenturesHyperguap+8 more
Aviator provides a GitHub app that automates code review assignment and management for engineering teams.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Francisco, US
Ankit Jain(Founder)inSpriha Tucker(Founder)Alec Stewart(Software Engineer)Brian Neville-O'Neill(Head of Marketing)Alex Zhou(Senior Software Engineer)Erich Kramer(Software Engineer)
Co-investorsY CombinatorAlumni VenturesAirAngelsAndreessen HorowitzCrystal Towers CapitalGlobal Founders Capital+6 more
Beeper is a unified messaging app that consolidates popular messaging services into a single cross-platform interface.
ConsumerSaaSSan Francisco, US
Eric Migicovsky(Founder)inBrad Murray(Founder)inTulir Asokan(Founder)inCaroline Frishman(Chief of Staff)Sarah Mason(Technical Recruiter)Jonathan Lee(Head of Product and Design)
Co-investorsInitialized CapitalY CombinatorAutomatticLiquid VenturesSamsung NextSV Angel+1 more
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
PartnerNiv Dror· solo GP
Co-investorsReshapeTranspose Platform ManagementActive CapitalAndreessen HorowitzPeak State VenturesStipple Capital+1 more
Los Angeles, US
Darryl Johnson(Founder)Quaid Walker(Founder)in
PartnerNiv Dror· solo GP
Co-investorsAbstract VenturesBoxGroupLitquidity VenturesNomad Venture Partners, LlcSharp AlphaStreamlined Ventures
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(Founder)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-investorsBase10 PartnersCapital B Private HoldingsCold Start VenturesFJ LabsGeneral CatalystGood Friends+11 more
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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
BloomTech is an online coding and technology bootcamp that teaches in-demand skills to help students secure well-paying jobs.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechFintechFuture of WorkSaaSAustin, US
Austen Allred(CEO)inBen Nelson(Founder)inZoran(COO)Trevor McKendrick(Chief of Staff)inNamrata Ganatra(CTO)inDavid Head(Data Engineer)
Co-investorsGelt VCGV (Google Ventures)Hemisphere Ventures LLCImagine K12Jude GomilaManhattan West+22 more
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
PartnerNiv Dror· solo GP
Co-investorsBarrel Ventures
Breaker is an app for discovering and listening to podcasts, with plans to offer exclusive premium audio content on a paid subscription basis to listeners and provide publishers with analytics and community engagement tools.
ConsumerMedia & EntertainmentSan Francisco, US
Leah Culver(CTO)inErik Berlin(CEO)
Co-investorsBessemer Venture PartnersMain Sequence VenturesY CombinatorACE & CompanyArena VenturesBetaworks Ventures Management, Llc+7 more
Cabal provides AI-powered relationship intelligence that infers connections from public data for venture capital platform teams, deal sourcing professionals, and sales organizations.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSNew York City, US
Fahim Ferdous(Founder)inBrian Murray(Founder)Sudhanshu Gautam(Senior Software Engineer)Sam Kernan-Schloss(Head of Ops)Payton Biddington(Head of Design)Clyde Marl(Head of Engineering)
PartnerNiv Dror· solo GP
Co-investorsCraft VenturesPioneerSeven Seven SixVerissimo VenturesY CombinatorBackstage Capital+6 more
Marketplace enabling users to request personalized video messages or live chats with celebrities and influencers.
Steven Galanis(Founder)inMartin Blencowe(Founder)inDevon Spinnler Townsend(Founder)inArthur Leopold(Founder)Devon Townsend(Founder)
PartnerNiv Dror· solo GP
Co-investorsChaifetz GroupChicago VenturesCleo CapitalConnect VenturesDigi VenturesDuke Capital Partners+26 more
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)inBennett Carroccio(Founder)Liam Kinney(Founder)
PartnerNiv Dror· solo GP
Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzBoxGroupCoalition OperatorsCoatue ManagementForerunner VenturesReshape+1 more
Sukha is a browser-based "flow state app" that runs in the background while you work, combining website and app blocking (on computer and phone), focus music, a Pomodoro timer, one-click task management, and an AI coach to break down tasks.
Future of WorkSaaSWellness & FitnessNovato, US
Ulf Schwekendiek(Executive Officer, Director)Tony
BoardJyri Engestrom(Director)inStephanie Palmeri(Director)in
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesJLL SparkNextView VenturesUncork CapitalYes VC
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 HorowitzChamaeleonCrosscourt VenturesDreamers VCInitialized Capital+9 more
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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(Founder)in
PartnerNiv Dror· solo GP
Co-investors515 VenturesAbstract VenturesAndreessen HorowitzCowboy VenturesFiDi VenturesFlybridge Capital Partners+6 more
Cocoon provides technology to simplify leave management for employees and employers, handling leave compliance, insurance claims, and payroll administration in the United States.
ConsumerHR TechSaaSSocialSan Francisco, US
Alex Cornell(Founder)inSachin Monga(Founder)inMahima Chawla(Founder)inLauren Dai(Founder)Amber Feng(Founder)inEliot Brooks(Founder)
Co-investorsFirst Round CapitalIndex VenturesLerer HippeauMagnify VenturesSemperVirens Venture CapitalXYZ Venture Capital+16 more
Cohere builds foundational AI models and enterprise solutions that help businesses automate tasks, accelerate workflows, and enhance decision-making.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSToronto, CA
Aidan Gomez(Co-founder & CEO)Ivan Zhang(Founder)inNick Frosst(Founder)inAidan N. Gomez(Founder)Rahul Sengottuvelu(Founder)inYunyu Lin(Founder)in
Co-investors1802 VenturesAccess Ventures (New York)Advaita CapitalAju IB InvestmentAlumni VenturesBasecamp Fund+36 more
Cohere develops customer engagement software that guides users visually on their screens during support and sales interactions, including over voice and text channels like phone or chat.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSNew York City, US
Yunyu Lin(Founder)inRahul Sengottuvelu(Founder)inJason Wang
Co-investorsDe Fi Alliance HoldingsInovia CapitalRadical VenturesSalesforce VenturesY CombinatorBoxGroup+7 more
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 SixSpearhead+1 more
Command E was a San Francisco startup that built a cross-app desktop search tool, letting users search files and data across apps like Slack, Google Drive, and GitHub via a keyboard shortcut.
Co-investorsAbstract VenturesAmplify PartnersBain Capital VenturesCraft VenturesUpside Partnership
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 Rosenheck(Chief Product Officer)inMatthew PeltierinDiankha Linear(President and CEO)inCourtney Saye(CFO)in
PartnerNiv Dror· solo GP
Co-investors500 GlobalA-Rod CorpDreamers VCHubSpot VenturesMana VenturesSony Ventures Corporation+4 more
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)Gabriel Dieguez(Founder)
PartnerNiv Dror· solo GP
Co-investorsFinancial Venture StudioLudlow VenturesPath VenturesPathlight VenturesRestive VenturesSiesta Ventures+2 more
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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 ToolsEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSNew York, US
Alfonso Gómez-Jordana Mañas(Founder)inRodri Fernández Touza(Founder)inAlfonso Gomez-Jordana(Founder)Rodri Fernandez(Founder)Rodrigo Fernandez Touza(Founder)
PartnerNiv Dror· solo GP
Co-investors6th Man VenturesAbstract VenturesBig Brain HoldingsCommerce VenturesFactionFinancial Venture Studio+15 more
PartnerNiv Dror· solo GP
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)in
PartnerNiv Dror· solo GP
Co-investorsFounders FundAIX VenturesAndreessen HorowitzAngel Collective Opportunity FundBalaji SrinivasanCoatue Management+10 more
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-investorsAlumni VenturesAmerican Family VenturesBascom VenturesConstruct CapitalDAO JonesEarl Grey Capital+2 more
Eight Sleep manufactures a smart bed system called the Pod that provides personalized temperature control, elevation adjustment, and integrated sound for sleep optimization.
ConsumerHardwareIoTWellness & FitnessNew York City, US
Matteo Franceschetti(CEO)inMassimo Andreasi Bassi(CTO)inAlexandra Zatarain(CMO)inAndrea Ballarini(COO)Brian Chen(Advisor)Keith Myers(Recruiting Manager)
Co-investorsAltra VentureAntiAzure Capital PartnersBlue Scorpion InvestmentsCapital B Private HoldingsComcast Ventures+73 more
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)in
Co-investorsFounders FundFreigeist CapitalGV (Google Ventures)Riot VenturesAtreides ManagementEndeavor Catalyst+4 more
Feastables is a consumer snack brand selling chocolate bars, cups, gummies, chocolate milk, and branded apparel through its direct-to-consumer online store.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
Jim Murray(Founder)inJimmy Donaldson(Founder)inMrBeast(Founder)
Co-investorsAlpha Wave GlobalColor CapitalMastryReshapeSeven Seven SixSpringdale Ventures+1 more
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
FitnessAI is an AI-powered workout app that programs personalized strength training routines with automatic progression based on user performance.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerHealthtechNew York City, US
Co-investorsY CombinatorAltaclub VCAltaIR CapitalCalm VenturesShaans All AccessZachary Ginsburg Funds
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)inEli Valentin(Founder)
PartnerNiv Dror· solo GP
Co-investorsElizabeth Street VenturesInitialized CapitalSeven Seven SixVibe CapitalLightspeed Venture Partners
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-investorsAlumni VenturesChampion Hill VenturesDeepwater Asset ManagementLoup VenturesMaC Venture CapitalRavelin Capital+8 more
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)inAkash Nigam Evan Rosenbaum(Founder)
PartnerNiv Dror· solo GP
Co-investorsA.Capital VenturesBase Venture Management, Inc.Bond Capital ManagementBreyer CapitalCoinbase VenturesCoinFund+28 more
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 VenturesFJ LabsFour Acres CapitalSinai Capital Partners
Giraffe360 sells a subscription 360° camera and AI software that turn one property scan into a full real estate listing media kit.
Mikus Opelts(Founder)inMadars Opelts(Founder)
PartnerNiv Dror· solo GP
Co-investorsBADideas.fundChange VenturesCipio PartnersHCVCHoxton VenturesKreos Capital+8 more
Hang builds an AI-based marketing platform that automates customer segmentation, personalized messaging, loyalty programs, and campaigns for marketers.
AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaS
Matt Smolin(Founder)
PartnerNiv Dror· solo GP
Co-investorsGood FriendsGraph VenturesReshapeAramco VenturesParadigmRed Sea Ventures+1 more
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)inJared Silver(Founding Full Stack Engineer)John Verticchio(Founding Unity Engineer)Zack Davenport(Founding Designer)
Co-investorsY CombinatorBDMIGeneral CatalystGSV Ventures
Here offers a digital space where friends can interact through real-time video and voice, enabling activities like watching, gaming, decorating, and drawing together regardless of distance.
ConsumerSocialNew York City, US
Seth Harris(Founder)inJesse Boyes(Founder)inNatalie Smith(Chief of Staff)
Co-investorsFirstMark CapitalY CombinatorAnimal CapitalAvlok CapitalCanaan PartnersCompany Ventures+6 more
PartnerNiv Dror· solo GP
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)inJonathan Tang(Investor)in
PartnerNiv Dror· solo GP
Co-investorsSoma CapitalY CombinatorBackend CapitalFounders FundGaingelsThirty Five Ventures (35V)
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June Homes offers flexible short- and long-term rental housing with streamlined digital leasing and move-in support for individual renters.
ConsumerMarketplacesPropTech
Sergii Starostin(CEO, Co-founder)inOleksandr Prykhodko(CPO, Co-founder)
Co-investorsEvolution VC PartnersFJ LabsOlive Tree CapitalReshapeTq Ventures LlcPhenomen Ventures+1 more
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(Founder)inJulia Enthoven(Founder)inJulia Enthoven Eric Lu(Founder)
PartnerNiv Dror· solo GP
Co-investorsCRV (Charles River Ventures)Elliptic VenturesStartXVillage GlobalAndreessen HorowitzShasta Ventures+2 more
A brand of protein snacks made with real ingredients.
Direct to ConsumerFoodTechLos Angeles, US
Khloe Kardashian(Director, Promoter)
BoardBryan Baum(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inMichael Kives(Director, Promoter)inKristen Jenner(Director, Promoter)
Co-investorsAntiK5 GlobalSerena VenturesWME
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 CapitalEureka CapitalPAKA
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-investorsActia PartnersBreyer CapitalHeartfelt CapitalOpenOceanAndreessen HorowitzBasecamp Fund+3 more
Levels.fyi provides salary and compensation data for tech workers, including tools for exploring pay by company and job title.
Future of WorkHR TechMarketplacesSaaS
Zuhayeer Musa(Founder)in
Co-investorsAdapt VenturesNFXAndreessen HorowitzBasecamp FundLong Journey VenturesSupernode Ventures+2 more
Levels is a metabolic health app that helps users monitor how diet and lifestyle affect their body through glucose tracking, meal logging, and personalized health data analysis.
Digital HealthHealthtechWellness & FitnessNew York, US
Sam Corcos(Founder)inJoshua Clemente(Director)Andrew Conner(Founder)Casey Means(Founder)David Flinner(Founder)Josh Clemente(Founder)
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesAndreessen HorowitzBreyer CapitalCleo CapitalDeepwater Asset ManagementFounder Collective+11 more
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 VenturesCapital B Private HoldingsConvivialité VenturesFeldsmith CapitalGroundForce CapitalHinge Capital+9 more
Living Carbon develops precision-bred tree varieties and reforestation techniques to convert marginal land into carbon-sequestering ecosystems.
Advanced ManufacturingAgTechBiotechClimate TechSan Francisco, US
Maddie Hall(Founder)inMadeline Hall(Founder)Patrick Mellor(Founder)Laurel Mills(Chief of Staff)Maxx Echt(Ops Manager)Jennifer Everett(Ops director)
Co-investorsC3 VenturesCapital B Private HoldingsCongruent VenturesConstructor Capital USDarco CapitalFloodgate+27 more
A marketplace for buying and selling secondhand goods with same-day pickup and delivery service in New York City.
ConsumerLos Angeles, US
Noah Elion(Founder)inDick Fickling(Founder)inMargot Bushnaq(Founder)Lauren Williams(Director of Engineering)Kelsey Nelson(HR)Jake Flohr(Recruiter)
Co-investorsY CombinatorBessemer Venture PartnersBoxGroupContraryFuel CapitalImmeasurable+2 more
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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 PartnersPlanet 9 Capital+2 more
Loyal develops longevity drugs for dogs, targeting the biological processes of aging to extend healthy lifespan and reduce age-associated disease.
BiotechHealthtechLongevity
Celine Halioua(Founder)in
PartnerNiv Dror· solo GP
Co-investorsage1Bain Capital VenturesBoxGroupCollaborative FundFirst Round CapitalFlucas Ventures+17 more
Matthew Vega-Sanz(Founder)Michael Vega-Sanz(Founder)
Co-investorsReshapeAccion Venture LabRET Ventures
Luminai builds an AI-native operating system that unifies fragmented healthcare operational work streams to automate administrative and operational tasks across health systems.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechSaaSSan Francisco, US
Kesava Kirupa Dinakaran(Founder)inHarsh Gupta(Founder)Dmitry Dolgopolov(Founder)Kesavakirupa Dinakaran(Founder)Brian Law(Senior Software Engineer)inAshmeet Singh Rekhi(EPD Team)
PartnerNiv Dror· solo GP
Co-investorsavraGeneral CatalystMoxxie VenturesPeak XV PartnersScribble VenturesUnderscore VC+16 more
MainStreet was a San Jose startup helping companies claim R&D tax credits; it was acquired by Employer.com in May 2025.
Dan Lindquist(Founder)Daniel Griffin(Founder)Doug Ludlow(Founder)
PartnerNiv Dror· solo GP
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesMoxxie VenturesRareBreed VenturesReshapeScribble VenturesTusk Venture Partners+4 more
Massless builds Massless Space, a platform for real-time collaboration on 3D scenes across Unity, Blender and the web.
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesColopl NextEntrepreneur FirstSuper Ventures
Matter is a read-later app for iPhone, iPad, and web that saves articles, newsletters, threads, PDFs, and video/podcast content with parsing and search capabilities.
ConsumerMedia & EntertainmentSaaSSan Francisco, US
Ben Springwater(Founder)inRobert Mackenzie(Founder)inNicolas Machado(Designer)in
Co-investorsAdapt VenturesGV (Google Ventures)Outliers VCY CombinatorAndreessen HorowitzARCH Venture Partners+12 more
Maximus is an online telehealth clinic offering clinically-validated, personalized prescription protocols and lab testing focused on health optimization ("performance medicine") for men and women, covering areas like testosterone optimization, medical weight loss, hair regrowth, and stress/sleep support.
Digital HealthHealthtechLongevityWellness & FitnessLos Angeles, US
Saviz Sepah(Executive Officer, Director)S. Cameron Sepah(Founder & CEO)Cameron Sepah(Founder)in
Co-investors10X Capital8VCFounders FundAbstract VenturesCarnrite VenturesChamaeleon+9 more
Mem is an AI note-taking and personal-agent app that captures notes, meetings and research and resurfaces them as context.
Los Altos, US
Kevin Moody(Founder)inDennis Xu(Founder)
PartnerNiv Dror· solo GP
Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzDreamers VCFloodgateMotive ForceUnusual VenturesOpenAI Startup Fund
Memora Health develops a conversational AI assistant for healthcare that handles routine patient messages and triages complex clinical concerns to care teams.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechSan Francisco, US
Manav Sevak(CEO)inNisarg Patel(CPO)inKunaal Naik(CTO)inOmar Nagji(Senior Vice President, Growth)Alisha Potter(Technical Recruiter)Shao Fang(Vice President, Engineering)
PartnerNiv Dror· solo GP
Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzC3 VenturesDorm RoomGeneral CatalystGrant Park VenturesY Combinator+19 more
Merlin develops autonomy software for crewed and uncrewed aircraft for military and civil applications.
AI & Machine LearningDefense TechRobotics
Matthew George(Founder)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 CapitalBoxGroupFirst Round CapitalFloodgateHarpoon VenturesBoom Capital+2 more
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 OperatorsFJ LabsPalm Tree Crew InvestmentsLudlow Ventures
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+24 more
Odys designs and builds long-range, hybrid-electric VTOL aircraft for defense, logistics, and civil applications.
Advanced ManufacturingClimate TechDefense TechLogistics & Supply ChainSpace TechLos Angeles, US
James Dorris(Founder)inAxel Radermacher(Founder)inNatalie Estrella(Recruiter)Nima Bahrami(Argus Lead)Uwe Kiesewetter(Chief Engineer)Cole Galbraith(Test Engineer)
Co-investorsGiant Ventures Global LlpOlive Tree CapitalOUTBOUND CAPITALSoma CapitalY CombinatorZillionize+13 more
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
Veeraj Chugh(Founder)inStefan Sohlstrom(Founder)
PartnerNiv Dror· solo GP
Co-investorsCoalition OperatorsKindred VenturesOperator StackRogue CapitalSamsung NextSeven Seven Six+1 more
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.
ConsumerCreator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentSports TechBrooklyn, US
Zachary Weiner(Founder)inZack Weiner(Founder)inDan Porter(Founder)
PartnerNiv Dror· solo GP
Co-investors359 CapitalAndreessen HorowitzBezos ExpeditionsBlack CapitalSpark CapitalWinslow Capital+31 more
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)inHarry Hurst(Founder)
PartnerNiv Dror· solo GP
Co-investors1/1 Capital515 VenturesAltra VentureAngel Collective Opportunity FundAnthemis VentureBeyond Capital+42 more
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)inJavier Buitrago(Technical Recruiter)Justin Lau(COO)
PartnerNiv Dror· solo GP
Co-investorsCaffeinated CapitalHumans Of The InternetY Combinator8VCAmboy Street VenturesDay One Ventures+12 more
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)inDom Wong. Dom Wong(Founder)Oskar Melking(Founder)
PartnerNiv Dror· solo GP
Co-investors20VCAdapt VenturesEarl Grey CapitalFlucas VenturesMantis CapitalRackhouse Venture Management Lp+11 more
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
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 LlcVersion One VenturesAmazon Alexa FundCleo Capital+1 more
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.
ConsumerEdTechMiami, US
Ryan Delk(Founder)inGabriel Le Roux(Founder)John Bohannon(Founder)Maksim Stepanenko(Founder)Paul Anthony(Founder)Sean Gourley(Founder)
PartnerNiv Dror· solo GP
Co-investorsCubit CapitalDesigner FundEarl Grey CapitalElevate VenturesExpaHyperguap+22 more
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Rally Tennis operates a mobile app that connects tennis players to local leagues, practice partners, and competitive play opportunities.
ConsumerDenver, US
Mat Vogels(CEO)inJeff Peterson(CTO)
Co-investorsY CombinatorBessemer Venture PartnersBoxGroupDay One VenturesKokopelli CapitalMatchstick Ventures+1 more
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Relationship Hero connects people with professional relationship coaches for one-on-one guidance via chat, phone, or video.
ConsumerMarketplacesSocialWellness & FitnessSaratoga Springs, US
Liron Shapira(CEO)inSabby Choudhary(Marketing Director)inLior Gotesman(COO)
Co-investorsFundersClubMetaplanetY CombinatorBlue Field CapitalFCVCFoundation Capital+4 more
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 InvestmentsThe Lab Private Equity Fund 2, LPUTA Ventures
RTFKT was a digital fashion brand making NFT-based virtual sneakers and collectibles; acquired by Nike in 2021 and wound down in 2024.
Salt Lake City, US
Benoit Pagotto(Founder)inSteven Vasilev(Founder)inChris Le(Founder)in
BoardSam Englebardt(Director)in
Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzGFR FundC VenturesDG IncubationGalaxy Interactive
Runway builds AI models that simulate the world by merging art and science, pioneering general-purpose multimodal simulators focused on applications in robotics, scientific discovery, and disease modeling.
AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyDeep TechMedia & EntertainmentNew York, US
Cristóbal Valenzuela(Founder)inAnastasis Germanidis(Founder)inAnastasios Germanidis(Director)Alejandro Matamala-Ortiz(Founder)Arya Asemanfar(Founder)Cristobal Valenzuela(Founder)
Co-investorsAmplify PartnersavraCoatue ManagementCompoundFelicis VenturesFirebolt Ventures Management Company, Llc+21 more
Sandbox VR operates location-based virtual reality entertainment centers where groups of up to six people experience immersive multiplayer games using proprietary full-body motion capture and haptic technology.
ConsumerGamingHardware
Steve Zhao(Founder)in
PartnerNiv Dror· solo GP
Co-investorsAbstract VenturesAEF Greater Bay Area FundAndreessen HorowitzATEL VenturesBragiel BrothersCraft Ventures+14 more
Seated is a customer acquisition platform for restaurants that fills empty seats and drives foot traffic without requiring new technology or staff training, generating revenue through introducing diners to restaurants for dining, takeout, and private events.
MarketplacesRetail Tech
PartnerNiv Dror· solo GP
Co-investorsFlucas VenturesGMG VenturesGreat Oaks Venture CapitalInsight PartnersLong Venture PartnersMercuri.vc+3 more
Seis offers banking services conducted entirely in Spanish for Hispanic customers in the US.
FintechSalt Lake City, US
Trevor McKendrick(Founder)inJoshua HowlandinCraig Beirdneau(Recruiter)
PartnerNiv Dror· solo GP
Co-investorsPeterson VenturesRolling Fun GPY CombinatorAlbum VCAlturas Capital, LLCBroom Ventures+17 more
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
PartnerNiv Dror· solo GP
Co-investorsGeneral CatalystCaffeinated CapitalFounders FundAdapt VenturesAlumni VenturesAndreessen Horowitz+8 more
Seso offers HR, payroll, and H-2A visa filing and compliance software plus managed worker services for U.S. agricultural employers to hire, onboard, and retain farm labor.
AgTechHR TechSaaSSan Francisco, US
Michael Guirguis(Founder)inJordan Taylor(Founder)inDuring Zhang(Founder)
PartnerNiv Dror· solo GP
Co-investorsIndex VenturesNFXFounders Fund137 VenturesBond Capital ManagementFormus Capital+10 more
Shape uses natural language processing to make data exploration and analytics more accessible by answering specific data questions without requiring traditional dashboard interfaces.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareLondon, GB
Namit Chadha(Founder)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorC5 CapitalEBRDEPIC VENTURESHPE GrowthKleiner Perkins+3 more
Shinkei deploys robotics and computer vision hardware on commercial fishing vessels to process seafood at sea, improving quality and traceability while reducing America's seafood import reliance.
Advanced ManufacturingAgTechAI & Machine LearningFoodTechHardwareRoboticsLos Angeles, US
Saif Khawaja(Founder)inReed Ginsberg(Vice President, Engineering)Grant Gregory(Investor)Imani Moody(Operations)Zhifei Shen(Engineering)Adam Edelhauser(Engineering)
Co-investorsCantos VenturesDorm RoomGlobal BrainHumba VenturesImpatient VenturesMantis Capital+17 more
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Snackpass is an all-in-one point-of-sale and restaurant management platform that enables restaurants to accept orders through kiosks, mobile apps, and tablets while managing kitchen operations, loyalty programs, and delivery.
ConsumerE-commerceFoodTechMarketplacesRetail TechSaaSSan Francisco, US
Kevin Tan(CEO)inJamie Marshall(Founder)inJonathan Cameron(Founder)Sejun Park(Head of Hardware)inShawn Magee(Engineering / Product)inNathan Lee(Recruiter)
PartnerNiv Dror· solo GP
Co-investorsAbstract VenturesAndreessen HorowitzBAM VenturesBoxGroupCraft VenturesDorm Room+10 more
Snappr produces and delivers photography, videography, and AI-generated images for clients with high-volume or individual project needs.
AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyEnterprise SoftwareMarketplacesMedia & EntertainmentSan Francisco, US
Matt Schiller(CEO)inEd Kearney(Head of Operations and Marketing)inRafat Khan(Head of Operations)Faith Garcia(Recruiting Manager)Paolo Cruz(Assistant to the CEO)Rjay Almira(Recruitment Specialist)
PartnerNiv Dror· solo GP
Co-investorsAirTree VenturesAltaIR CapitalAlumni VenturesBasis Set VenturesFirstrock CapitalFoundry+14 more
SpacePharma develops pharmaceutical research and manufacturing systems designed to operate in microgravity environments aboard satellites and spacecraft.
BiotechDeep TechMedical DevicesSpace Tech
Yossi(Co-Founder & CEO)Martin(Co-Founder, General Manager)
Co-investorsState of Mind VenturesAlso CapitalCaffeinated CapitalFounders FundKhosla VenturesLux Capital
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SquadApp is a platform that helps people connect with friends, family, and collaborators in real-time to reduce loneliness and isolation.
ConsumerSocialWellness & FitnessSan Francisco, US
Ethan Sutin(CTO)inEdwin van Vliet(Creator & Developer)Anthony Adamovich(Founder)inEsther Crawford(CEO)Chris Messinain
Co-investorsDream MachineThe Chernin Group (TCG Crypto)Y CombinatorAgrolimen VenturesBasis Set VenturesBBG Ventures+7 more
Summer Health provides text-based, on-demand pediatric care that connects parents with doctors within minutes for their children's non-scheduled health needs.
ConsumerDigital HealthHealthtech
Ellen D.(Founder)inEllen DaSilva(Founder)Matthew Woo(Founder)
PartnerNiv Dror· solo GP
Co-investors7wire VenturesCoalition OperatorsCorewell Health VenturesIngeborg InvestmentsLux CapitalSequoia Capital+8 more
Sundays for Dogs produces human-grade, vet-formulated dog food designed for dog parents who prioritize their pet's nutrition and wellbeing.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceFoodTechWellness & FitnessWalnut, US
Michael Waxman(Executive Officer, Director)inDr. Tory(Founder)
PartnerNiv Dror· solo GP
Co-investorsAvenir Growth CapitalBAM VenturesBoxGroupGreat Oaks Venture CapitalImaginary Venture CapitalNat Turner+2 more
Supergreat operated an online community platform focused on beauty and product reviews; the service has since wound down and directs its community to Whatnot.
ConsumerE-commerceSocial
PartnerNiv Dror· solo GP
Co-investorsTq Ventures LlcArriveBenchmarkGreenoaksK5 GlobalShopify+2 more
Supermedium provides 3D content creation tools and generative AI workflows for creators, building on the A-Frame open-source framework.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerCreator EconomySan Francisco, US
Diego Marcos Segura(Founder)inDiego Marcos(Founder)inDiego Goberna(Founder)Kevin Ngo(Founder)Kevo Ngo
Co-investorsOutpost CapitalY CombinatorAnorak VenturesBoost VCCantos VenturesColopl Next+4 more
SUPERPLASTIC creates animated synthetic characters — including Janky, Guggimon, and Dayzee — with a large social media following, and builds entertainment, music, gaming, vinyl collectible toys, fashion, and live experiences around them.
ConsumerE-commerceGamingMedia & Entertainment
Paul Budnitz(Founder)in
Co-investorsARA NEA Ventures (Brand: Dmz.Xyz)Bollinger Investment GroupEvolution VC PartnersScribble VenturesSpacecadet VenturesTRAC (Third Round Analytics Capital)+5 more
Superwall provides a no-code platform for mobile app developers to design, A/B test, and optimize in-app paywalls and subscription flows.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSNew York City, US
Brian Anglin(Founder)inJake Mor(Founder)inBrian AnglininJustin HilliardJomari Espiritu(EA)Lanre Akinyemi(Head of Sales)
Co-investorsAcurio VenturesFJ LabsHawk Hill VenturesY CombinatorAdjacent Ventures LlcBlueprint For The Culture
Tandem provides software that gives remote teams visibility into each other's availability and current work context, with integrated communication tools for instant messaging, screen sharing, and video calls.
Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaSSan Francisco, US
Rajiv Ayyangar(Founder)inBernat Fortet Unanue(Founder)inTim Su(Founder)inVivy Chao(Technical Recruiter)Akash Kashyap(Senior Software Engineer / Product Manager)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorAbstract VenturesAccelAndreessen HorowitzFirebolt Ventures Management Company, LlcGeneral Catalyst+10 more
The Network is building infrastructure for human connection, developing new ways to discover and understand people.
AI & Machine LearningSocialSan Francisco, US
Andres Kupervaser-GouldinTomas CerdeirainPedro Sotomayorin
PartnerNiv Dror· solo GP
Co-investorsBedrockHF0Script Capital
thirdweb provides a developer platform for building web3 applications, offering tools for creating and managing tokens, bridging and swapping across blockchain networks, and wallet infrastructure.
Crypto & Web3Developer Tools
PartnerNiv Dror· solo GP
Co-investorsBitDAODraft Ventures LlcFelicis VenturesFoundersHaun VenturesMantle Network+7 more
Varda industrializes low Earth orbit by manufacturing pharmaceuticals and other specialized products in space, then returning them to Earth via reusable reentry capsules.
BiotechDeep TechSpace TechEl Segundo, US
Will Bruey(Founder)inDelian Asparouhov(Founder)inDaniel Marshall(Founder)Trae Stephens(Director)Josh Wolfe(Director)
Co-investorsAlso CapitalCaffeinated CapitalFounders FundGeneral CatalystKhosla VenturesLux Capital+36 more
Voiceflow provides a platform for building AI agents that handle customer interactions, starting with customer support.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Tyler Han(Cofounder)inBraden Ream(Founder)inAndrew Lawrence(Founder)inMichael Hood(Founder)in
PartnerNiv Dror· solo GP
Co-investorsAbstract VenturesFelicis VenturesGood News VenturesJetstreamKhosla VenturesMaC Venture Capital+6 more
Warp is a software platform that automates operational tasks including payroll, tax compliance, and administrative work for fast-growing companies.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaSNew York City, US
Ayush Sharma(Founder)inAdam Rankin(Founder)
Co-investorsBattery VenturesHOF CapitalHomebrewY CombinatorA*Abstract Ventures+6 more
Windsor produces software that generates individualized video messages by using AI to synthesize variations of a single recorded video with unique recipient details, enabling mass personalization at scale.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Francisco, US
Pranay Prakash(CEO)inAndrew Faust(Founder)inNathan Nuñez(Head of Growth)
Co-investors7percent VenturesY CombinatorAfore CapitalFour CitiesGeneral AdvanceKearny Jackson+7 more
Astrid is an AI personal shopping app that learns a user's style and handles product search, filtering, and outfit curation, including image-based search from photos or screenshots.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerE-commerceGreenwich, US
Katherine Fitzgibbon(Executive Officer)John D Maresco(Executive Officer)Philip Krim(Founder)inLindsay Ferstandig(Founder)Gabriel Flateman(Founder)JD Maresco(Founder)
Co-investorsA*Afore CapitalLightspeed Venture PartnersRaven One Ventures
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Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Shrug Capital made?
- Shrug Capital has 122 tracked investments, 13 of which have exited, including 4 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, BoxGroup, Reshape, among 362 tracked co-investors.
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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.
BoxGroup is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in startups at their earliest stages.
Alumni Ventures (AV) is a venture capital firm that co-invests alongside lead VCs in startups, backing founders with capital and access to a large investor and operator community.
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.
SV Angel is a San Francisco-based firm that invests long-term in founders, supporting them with advice, introductions, and network access at key business inflection points.
Worklife is a venture capital firm focused on the future of work and creator economy, backing technical teams and founders often before they leave their prior jobs.
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.
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.
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.
Trust Fund is an early-stage venture fund that invests in tech-enabled products helping people start and build businesses. It writes small checks into pre-seed and seed companies without leading rounds or taking board seats.
Sound Ventures is a venture capital firm that seeks to invest in the technology sector.
Quiet Capital is an early-stage venture firm run by builders who back founders from day zero.
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FloodgateWEEKENDVibe CapitalMetaplanetBessemer Venture PartnersStreamlined VenturesAfore CapitalParadigmBanana CapitalKearny JacksonLudlow VenturesAntiBasecamp FundAngel Collective Opportunity FundTechstarsLong Journey VenturesPrecursor VenturesNot Boring CapitalBetaworks Ventures Management, LlcBrainchild HoldingsMoxxie VenturesContraryRavelin CapitalJLL SparkNotable CapitalUberGradient VenturesChemistryUnusual VenturesFuel CapitalClimate CapitalBasementBoost VCImmeasurableColor CapitalAnimal CapitalPositive Sum CapitalBackend CapitalGround Up VenturesSocially FinancedCoVentureUnion Square Ventures (USV)RRE VenturesC2 InvestmentsStride VCUlu VenturesGustoCostanoa VenturesAwesome People VenturesPioneer Square LabsHummingbird VenturesConvective CapitalAthletico VenturesBackedFactorial CapitalOperator VenturesProton EnterprisesDouble DownWave CapitalGrit Capital PartnersZag Capital
Firms observed investing alongside Shrug Capital, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with Shrug Capital's recorded portfolio.
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