Craig Lifschutz
InvestorManaging Director at Lytical Ventures Β· Board director at SmartCareOS
New York City Metropolitan Area
Writes $100K β $5M checks
About
Craig Lifschutz, Founding Partner of a focused cyber/AI fund and Managing Director at a larger multi-asset firm, brings a rare creative-media perspective via documentary production (New York Street Games).
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Board director at SmartCareOS
Intro paths
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In turn, Craig can intro founders to SmartCareOS's investors below.
SmartCareOS's investors Β· 1
Experience
- Lyrical Partners, L.P.Senior Managing Directorcurrent2015 β presentGreater New York City Area
- Lytical Ventures, LLCFounder & Managing Partnercurrent2018 β present
- Lyrical Asset ManagementSenior Managing Director & Management Committee Chaircurrent2015 β presentNew York City Metropolitan Area
- Channel 1Board Membercurrent2025 β presentLos Angeles Metropolitan Area
- Avocation EntertainmentFounder / Producercurrent2006 β presentNew York, NY
- Stova, formerly MeetingPlayBoard Member2016 β 2021
- SmartCareBoard Member2016 β 2020
- ZiipRoomBoard Member2017 β 2019
- GoodMouth, Inc.Founder / CEO2013 β 2016Greater New York City Area
- DG Capital Management, LLCPrincipal, COO & CFO2009 β 2012Greater New York City Area
- Prosper AdvisorsSVP & Director of Investment Strategy2006 β 2009
- Neuberger Berman, LLCVice President1997 β 2006
- BloomingdalesCentral Assistant Buyer1996 β 1997
- Expressive Threads, IncPresident & Co-Founder1995 β 1996
Skills & more
Strategic Planning11Negotiation5Strategy40Alternative Investments30Media & Entertainment2Wealth Management4Investment Advisory4Entrepreneurship16Start-ups8Marketing Strategy4Investment Strategies28Sales Management1
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SalesBusiness StrategyConsultingAsset ManagmentHedge FundsStrategic NegotiationsAsset ManagementInvestmentsInvestor RelationsPortfolio ManagementCorporate DevelopmentVenture CapitalFrom Craig's professional profile.
Colleagues at Lytical Ventures
Alex Stamos
Chief Security Officer Corridor at Lytical Ventures
Allie Miller
Global Head of Machine Learning BD, Startups & VC, Amazon Web Services at Lytical Ventures
Bob Hammer
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer at Commvault at Lytical Ventures
Brad Arkin
Chief Trust Officer Salesforce at Lytical Ventures
Brett Goldstein
Former Director, Defence Digital Service U.S. Department of Defense at Lytical Ventures
Charles Henderson
Executive Vice President of Cyber Security Services Coalfire at Lytical Ventures
Charles Tango
Chief Information Security Officer, Sysco at Lytical Ventures
Charles Tango
Venture Partner at Bloccelerate VC
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Craig Lifschutz?
- Craig Lifschutz, Founding Partner of a focused cyber/AI fund and Managing Director at a larger multi-asset firm, brings a rare creative-media perspective via documentary production (New York Street Games).
- Where does Craig Lifschutz work?
- Craig Lifschutz is Managing Director at Lytical Ventures and Board director at SmartCareOS.
- What does Craig Lifschutz invest in?
- Craig Lifschutz invests in AI & Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Data & Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, SaaS.
- What check size does Craig Lifschutz write?
- Craig Lifschutz typically writes checks of $100K β $5M.
- Where did Craig Lifschutz go to school?
- Craig Lifschutz studied at NYU Stern School of Business (MBA, Finance); The George Washington University (BA, Sociology).
Founder mafias
NYU Stern School of Business mafia50
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Tushar JainFinance and Political ScienceFounded ePatientFinder +1Alex LyashokMBAFounded WorkFusion +1Mattan GriffelBachelor of Science (BS)Founded One Month +1Ben ColmanMBAFounded Realitydefender +1Brian LongMBAFounded Adaptive Security +1Danny BrowneBS in Business with Concentration in FinanceFounded Station F
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The George Washington University mafia28
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Kevin MandiaMaster of Science (M.S.)Founded Mandiant +1Tom CorteseBAFounded Peloton Interactive +1Kam GhaffarianMaster's degreeFounded Quantum Space +1Jeffrey ChangBSFounded Doblet +1Rodger BermanMaster of Business Administration - MBAFounded The Zoe Report +1Zach CollinsBachelor of Science - BSFounded Cavalry Biosciences
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Same school
Also attended NYU Stern School of Business430
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+ 424 more
Also attended The George Washington University186
RustyAdvisor at Clear VenturesDonna HoyleVice President & Controller at RevolutionMathew KayeAccounting Manager at RevolutionMeghan FahyDirector of Marketing at GreycroftMaurice RussoInvestor at Lerer HippeauZach CollinsPartner at Mission Biocapital
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Shared employers
Also worked at Lyrical Partners, L.P.1
Also worked at DG Capital Management, LLC1
Also worked at Neuberger Berman, LLC27
Jacqueline de SanctisManaging Director & Head of Investor Relations at ClearSkyAdam KerrSenior Partner at Mendoza VenturesAlex CeperoVP of Finance and Sr Controller at Upper90Brendan RogersCo-Founder & Partner at 2am VCAndrew BoszhardtFounder and Managing Partner at Great Oaks Venture CapitalDoug BenowitzPrincipal at Colle Capital Partners
+ 21 more
Also worked at Bloomingdales8
Megan NobleExecutive Assistant & Office Coordinator at Lerer HippeauLindsay UllmanRetail Strategy Partner at True Beauty VenturesIlana SternPartner at Peterson VenturesKarissa JhangianiVice President at The Chernin Group (TCG Crypto)Mitch GreenMD at Clairvest Group IncPhuong MaiPartner at Quiet Capital
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