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Brian McNamara

Investor

General Partner at Cosmic Venture Partners

Austin, Texas

Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M

About

Brian McNamara applies Jefferies derivatives and public-markets risk expertise to seed through Series B consumer and Web3 investments, having founded The Seed Project Angel Group and operating from Austin.

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningConsumerCrypto & Web3Direct to ConsumerMedia & Entertainment

Experience

  1. Cosmic Venture PartnersGeneral Partnercurrent2021 — presentUnited States
  2. The Seed Project | Angel GroupFoundercurrent2020 — present
  3. Moonshots CapitalMBA Associate2020Austin, Texas, United States
  4. VGC PartnersMBA Associate2019Greater London, England, United Kingdom
  5. JefferiesEquity Derivatives2013 — 2018New York, New York
  6. Jefferies & CompanySummer Equities Analyst2012New York City
  7. Knight Capital GroupSummer Equities Analyst2011
  8. duPont PublishingAccount Executive2010 — 2011
  9. College of CharlestonAcademic Writing Consultant2010 — 2011

Deals · 42

ThroneSolo GP

via Cosmic Venture Partners · filed May 2026

ChptrSolo GP

via Cosmic Venture Partners · filed Nov 2023

PerplexitySolo GP

via Cosmic Venture Partners · filed Mar 2023

MetaphysicSolo GP

via Cosmic Venture Partners · filed Nov 2021

AndurilSolo GP

via Cosmic Venture Partners

Autograph.ioSolo GP

via Cosmic Venture Partners

BespokeSolo GP

via Cosmic Venture Partners

BreakrSolo GP

via Cosmic Venture Partners

CandytrailSolo GP

via Cosmic Venture Partners

D'Amelio BrandsSolo GP

via Cosmic Venture Partners

DiscordSolo GP

via Cosmic Venture Partners

Edit withSolo GP

via Cosmic Venture Partners

Ethos Space ResourcesSolo GP

via Cosmic Venture Partners

GarageSolo GP

via Cosmic Venture Partners

GigFinesseSolo GP

via Cosmic Venture Partners

GoodlesSolo GP

via Cosmic Venture Partners

HelainaSolo GP

via Cosmic Venture Partners

Invisible UniverseSolo GP

via Cosmic Venture Partners

JulieSolo GP

via Cosmic Venture Partners

Micro1Solo GP

via Cosmic Venture Partners

Mythical GamesSolo GP

via Cosmic Venture Partners

NitrodeSolo GP

via Cosmic Venture Partners

OpenAISolo GP

via Cosmic Venture Partners

OuterSolo GP

via Cosmic Venture Partners

Packsmith Micro-Fulfillment from HomesSolo GP

via Cosmic Venture Partners

Smash KitchenSolo GP

via Cosmic Venture Partners

SpaceXSolo GP

via Cosmic Venture Partners

Stiller's SodaSolo GP

via Cosmic Venture Partners

The High ConfectionarySolo GP

via Cosmic Venture Partners

VerbalSolo GP

via Cosmic Venture Partners

WindmillSolo GP

via Cosmic Venture Partners

12 TidesSolo GP

via Cosmic Venture Partners

ArriveSolo GP

via Cosmic Venture Partners

ConjureSolo GP

via Cosmic Venture Partners

CuddleSolo GP

via Cosmic Venture Partners

CuddlesleephealthSolo GP

via Cosmic Venture Partners

Festival PassSolo GP

via Cosmic Venture Partners

MantelSolo GP

via Cosmic Venture Partners

PacksmithSolo GP

via Cosmic Venture Partners

PopchewSolo GP

via Cosmic Venture Partners

Stand+Solo GP

via Cosmic Venture Partners

TherabodySolo GP

via Cosmic Venture Partners

Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters. Some rows are inferred. Not right? Tell us.

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Producer @ Tricky Knot at Cosmic Venture Partners
Matthew Rutler
EVP @ MasterClass at Cosmic Venture Partners

Network1

Theo OsborneScout
Managing Partner at 9Yards Capital

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Brian McNamara?
Brian McNamara applies Jefferies derivatives and public-markets risk expertise to seed through Series B consumer and Web3 investments, having founded The Seed Project Angel Group and operating from Austin.
Where does Brian McNamara work?
Brian McNamara is General Partner at Cosmic Venture Partners.
What does Brian McNamara invest in?
Brian McNamara invests in AI & Machine Learning, Consumer, Crypto & Web3, Direct to Consumer, Media & Entertainment.
What check size does Brian McNamara write?
Brian McNamara typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
Where did Brian McNamara go to school?
Brian McNamara studied at Columbia Business School (Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business); College of Charleston.

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Also attended Columbia Business School668

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Also attended College of Charleston15

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Shared employers

Also worked at Moonshots Capital10

Doug SillsPartner at Anthem Venture Management, LlcSarah RomankoAssociate at Geek VenturesKristyn JonesFormer Acting Undersecretary, U.S. Air Force at NEW VISTA CAPITALKelly PerdewCo-Founder and Managing General Partner at Moonshots CapitalCraig CummingsCo-Founder and General Partner at Moonshots CapitalFarah DaouPrincipal at Moonshots Capital

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Also worked at VGC Partners3

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Also worked at Jefferies149

Jake StormDeal Partner at Felicis VenturesSteve AbbottPartner, Capital Markets at Sapphire VenturesMatthew StoneCOO at FJ LabsJoanne ChenInvestor at Foundation CapitalBrett BrowmanInvestor at Khosla VenturesBen WirzFounding Partner at Brighteye Ventures

+ 143 more

Also worked at College of Charleston2

Casey TierneyInvestor at LegalTechDavid TraylorSenior Managing Director at Golden Eagle