Craig Cummings
InvestorDirector, Military and Veteran Affairs at Capital Factory · General Partner at Moonshots Capital · Board director at Ghostdog · Board director at Modular · Board director at Proteus Space
Austin, Texas
Writes $750K – $3M checks · typically $1.8M
About
Craig Cummings, former Army intelligence officer and Bronze Star recipient and ex-COO/cofounder of RideScout (acquired by Daimler), evaluates founders' leadership under pressure, prioritizes veteran founders and coaches military transitions.
Contact· self-published, not guessed
Likely email· guessed from name + firm domain, not firm-published
- c•••@moonshotscapital.comreveal100% confident
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningConsumerCybersecurityDefense TechFintechMobility & Transportation
Board director at Ghostdog
Intro paths
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In turn, Craig can intro founders to Ghostdog's investors below.
Ghostdog's investors · 1
Co-founders at Ghostdog
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Carlton Trent FoxCOO, Co-Founder
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Sean L LaneCEO, Co-Founder
Board director at Modular
Intro paths
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In turn, Craig can intro founders to Modular's investors below.
Modular's investors · 12
Acorn Pacific VenturesSan Mateo · since 2020Blockchange VenturesNew York · since 2020Firestreak Venturessince 2020General CatalystSan Francisco · $30M checks · since 2020Greylock PartnersSan Francisco · $100K – $200M checks · since 2020GV (Google Ventures)Mountain View · $250K – $50M checks · since 2020Moonshots CapitalAustin · $5K – $2.5M checks · since 2020SAV (Scale Asia Ventures)Palo Alto · since 2020Sherpalo VenturesMenlo Park · since 2020SV AngelSan Francisco · since 2020US Innovative TechnologyCoraopolis · since 2025Valkyrie Ventures Management, LlcPark City · since 2020
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Co-founders at Modular
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Chris LattnerCo-Founder & CEO (Modular); EVP, Advanced AI Software and Platforms at Qualcomm post-acquisition
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Tim DavisCo-Founder & President (Modular); SVP & GM of Modular at Qualcomm post-acquisition
Board director at Proteus Space
Intro paths
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In turn, Craig can intro founders to Proteus Space's investors below.
Proteus Space's investors · 7
ACADEMY INVESTORArlington · since 2024AIN VenturesNew York · $500K – $1M checks · since 2024Crosscut VenturesLos Angeles · $250K – $750K checks · since 2024Industrious VenturesDenver · since 2024Lavrock VenturesWashington · since 2024Moonshots CapitalAustin · $5K – $2.5M checks · since 2024The Veteran FundSan Francisco · $500K – $2M checks · since 2024
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Co-founders at Proteus Space
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David KervinExecutive Officer, Director
Experience
- Moonshots CapitalCo-Founder and General Partnercurrent2014 — presentAustin, Texas Area
- Capital FactoryDirector, Military and Veteran Affairscurrent2016 — presentAustin, Texas Metropolitan Area
- The Aspen InstituteHenry Crown Fellowcurrent2016 — presentWashington DC-Baltimore Area
- Brumley Institute for Graduate EntrepreneurshipAdvisorcurrent2021 — presentAustin, Texas, United States
- Mission SciencesInvestor and Board Membercurrent2024 — present
- Proteus Space, Inc.Investor and Board Membercurrent2023 — present
- MatchdayInvestorcurrent2023 — present
- ReturnLogicInvestorcurrent2022 — present
- ClearyInvestor and Board Membercurrent2022 — present
- Outpost SpaceInvestor and Board Membercurrent2022 — present
- nxyzInvestorcurrent2022 — present
- CartwheelInvestor and Board Membercurrent2022 — present
- AziboInvestorcurrent2022 — present
- REALLYInvestorcurrent2022 — present
- GrubMarket Inc.Investorcurrent2021 — present
- AfterpartyInvestorcurrent2021 — present
- GroundswellInvestorcurrent2021 — present
- SGNLInvestorcurrent2021 — present
- VersusGameInvestorcurrent2021 — present
- Realize MeInvestor and Board Membercurrent2021 — present
- NextCar Holding Company, Inc. (“NXCR ”)Investorcurrent2021 — present
- PacasoInvestorcurrent2021 — present
- AbleInvestor and Board Observercurrent2021 — present
- Cart.comInvestorcurrent2021 — present
- CartaInvestorcurrent2021 — presentPalo Alto, California, United States
- hiQ LabsInvestorcurrent2016 — present
- X2 PERFORMANCE®Investorcurrent2021 — presentEnglewood Cliffs, New Jersey, United States
- RobinhoodInvestorcurrent2021 — presentMenlo Park, California, United States
- TransmuteInvestorcurrent2020 — presentAustin, Texas, United States
- Copper LabsInvestorcurrent2019 — present
- Copper LabsInvestor and Board Member2019 — 2022Boulder, Colorado
- LiteratiInvestorcurrent2019 — presentAustin, Texas
- Nokking IncInvestorcurrent2019 — presentNew York, New York
- Earny Inc.Investorcurrent2020 — presentSanta Monica, California, United States
- Gretel.aiInvestorcurrent2019 — presentSan Diego, California
- SteereoInvestorcurrent2019 — presentLos Angeles, California
- BioThreadInvestorcurrent2019 — present
- Wildfire Systems, IncInvestorcurrent2019 — presentSan Diego, California
- Backtracks, Inc.Investorcurrent2019 — presentAustin, Texas Metropolitan Area
- RED 6Investorcurrent2019 — presentLos Angeles, California
Skills & more
Management30Intelligence26Leadership99Team Leadership8Strategic Planning35Strategy19Analysis10Start-ups99Entrepreneurship70Military58Operational Planning3Program Management99
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DoDSystems EngineeringIntegrationBudgetsVenture CapitalOrganizational LeadershipSecurity ClearanceSecurityNational SecurityIntelligence AnalysisBusiness DevelopmentInternational RelationsFrom Craig's professional profile.
Deals · 5
GR DispatchBoard seat
via Moonshots Capital · filed Jul 2024 · $1.5M raise
GhostdogBoard seat
via Moonshots Capital · filed Jan 2024 · $4M raise
ModularBoard seat
via Moonshots Capital · filed Mar 2020 · $2.5M raise
Copper Labs, IncBoard seat
via Moonshots Capital · filed Nov 2019 · $2.5M raise
Compl.ai Inc.Board seat
via Moonshots Capital · filed Feb 2018 · $1.2M raise
Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.
Other disclosed investments
Board seats
BTSOutpost SpaceProteus SpaceProteus SpaceShepThreatcareZabo
Sources: the firm's website · SEC Form D filings.
Colleagues at Capital Factory
Anil Shetty
Life Science Committee Chair at Houston Angel Network
Bryan Chambers
Co-Founder & President at Capital Factory
Eric Bear
Partner at Capital Factory
Gordon Daugherty
Co-Founder & Chairman at Capital Factory
Jamie Serio
Vice President, Ventures at Capital Factory
Jeff Cardenas
CEO, Co-founder at Capital Factory
Joshua Baer
Founder & CEO at Capital Factory
Luis Martinez
Venture Principal at Capital Factory
Network7
Jackson MosesScout
Venture Partner at Afore Capital
Stephen HaysScout
Investor at What If Ventures
Vlad VahromovsScout
Partner at Venture Development Partners
Kelly Perdew
Co-Founder and Managing General Partner at Moonshots Capital
Marlon Ramirez
Managing Partner at Blue Impact
Minnie Ingersoll
Partner at TenOneTen Ventures
Steve Smoot
Managing Partner at Lavrock Ventures
Investors connected to Craig in public investor directories — a warm-intro map.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Craig Cummings?
- Craig Cummings, former Army intelligence officer and Bronze Star recipient and ex-COO/cofounder of RideScout (acquired by Daimler), evaluates founders' leadership under pressure, prioritizes veteran founders and coaches military transitions.
- Where does Craig Cummings work?
- Craig Cummings is Director, Military and Veteran Affairs at Capital Factory and Board director at Ghostdog and Board director at Modular and Board director at Proteus Space.
- What does Craig Cummings invest in?
- Craig Cummings invests in AI & Machine Learning, Consumer, Cybersecurity, Defense Tech, Fintech, Mobility & Transportation.
- What check size does Craig Cummings write?
- Craig Cummings typically writes checks of $750K – $3M.
- What boards does Craig Cummings sit on?
- Craig Cummings holds tracked board seats at BTS, Compl.ai Inc., Copper Labs, Inc, Ghostdog, GR Dispatch, Modular, Outpost Space, Proteus Space, Proteus Space, Shep.
- Where did Craig Cummings go to school?
- Craig Cummings studied at Columbia University (M.A, M.Phil); United States Military Academy at West Point (B.S., Political Science and Civil Engineering).
Founder mafias
Columbia University mafia282
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Ben HorowitzBAFounded OpswareChris DixonMaster of Arts - MAFounded Hunch +1Kai-Fu LeeA.B.Founded 01Robin ChanB.A.Founded Operator +2Kevin M. SlawinB.A.Founded Perseus SENOLYTIX +2Joey LevyBachelor of Arts (B.A.)Founded Draftpot +2
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United States Military Academy at West Point mafia22
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Ian FolauBachelor's DegreeFounded GitLinks +1Thomas HendrixBachelor of Science (B.S.)Founded Decisive Point +1Emily McMahanBachelors of ScienceFounded Academyinvestor +1Brian ElliottB.S.Founded Blitzy +1Bret BoydBachelor's degreeFounded Sustainment +1Scott PainterPolitical ScienceFounded Truecar +1
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Carta mafia19
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Arjun SethiBoard MemberFounded Termina +3Dr. Manu KumarCo-founder, Investor & Board ObserverFounded K9 Ventures +2James O'DwyerSoftware EngineerFounded Metal +1Josh MerrillFounding Chief Product OfficerFounded Mogotix +1Alex CheeInvestorFounded TerminaAndrew PalmerSeed InvestorFounded Tamr
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Capital Factory mafia14
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Ben LammPartner & Board MemberFounded Breaking +3Joah SpearmanStartup Mentor on Communications, Community & FundraisingFounded SXSW +2Steve SemelsbergerInvestorFounded YouEarnedIt +1Matt AllisonMentor & LPFounded Trendkite +1Jason CohenMentorFounded WP Engine +1Kevin DamoaInvestorFounded Glidrail +1
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Pacaso mafia6
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Same school
Also attended Columbia University944
Ben HorowitzCo-founder & General Partner at Andreessen HorowitzDoug LeonePartner at Sequoia Capital; former Global Managing PartnerChris DixonFounder & Managing Partner of a16z crypto at Andreessen HorowitzKai-Fu LeeChairman of Sinovation Ventures and CEO of 01.AIGabriella GiglioHR & Executive Talent at General CatalystScott BillerInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)
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Also attended United States Military Academy at West Point98
A.J. BertoneExecutive Vice President, Investments at In-Q-TelLes CraigInvestor at Next Frontier CapitalRichard ClarkeInvestor at IVP (Institutional Venture Partners)Aaron StachelPartner at FirstMile VenturesPatrick HenshawManaging Director at Render CapitalBen FawEntrepreneur-in-Residence at Context Ventures
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Shared employers
Also worked at Brumley Institute for Graduate Entrepreneurship3
Also worked at Mission Sciences1
Also worked at Azibo7
Jeffrey BermanGeneral Partner, Camber Creek at Commonweal VenturesOleg RogynskyyStrategic Advisor at DniproKelly PerdewCo-Founder and Managing General Partner at Moonshots CapitalGregor WatsonManaging Partner at 1Sharpe VenturesRich BoyleInvestor at Canaan PartnersKyle MaloneyFounder at Proper
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