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Jason Shuman

Investor

Partner at Primary Venture Partners

New York City Metropolitan Area

Writes $100K – $5M checks

30 Under 30 2020 · Venture Capital

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Jason: together at Realm
Jason: together at Bobyard

About

Jason Shuman is a Partner at the seed fund Primary, where he sources and leads new investments across consumer healthcare, fintech, proptech and marketplaces. Originally from Boston and a graduate of the University of Miami, he began his career founding a direct-to-consumer footwear company before spending roughly eight years moving between operating and investing roles. He has been named to Forbes' 30 Under 30 list for venture capital and included among Venture Capital Journal's 40 rising stars in the industry.

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Invests in

AI & Machine LearningClimate TechCloud ComputingConstruction TechConsumerCrypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureDeep TechDeveloper ToolsDirect to ConsumerE-commerceEdTechEnterprise SoftwareFintechFuture of WorkGamingHardwareHealthtechInsurTechIoTMarketplacesMedia & EntertainmentMedical DevicesPropTechRoboticsSaaSSocial

Experience

  1. Primary Venture PartnersPartnercurrent2018 — presentNew York City Metropolitan Area
  2. DandyLead Seed Investorcurrent2019 — presentNew York, United States
  3. LightTableBoard Membercurrent2025 — present
  4. BobyardBoard Membercurrent2023 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
  5. Marker LearningBoard Membercurrent2021 — presentNew York, United States
  6. PlyBoard Membercurrent2023 — present
  7. FuseBoard Membercurrent2021 — present
  8. Flock HomesBoard Observercurrent2020 — presentNew York, United States
  9. RealmBoard Membercurrent2020 — presentNew York, United States
  10. Standard BotsSeed Investorcurrent2017 — present
  11. Jeffrey Modell FoundationBoard Membercurrent2016 — presentGreater New York City Area
  12. Julius Influencer Marketing SoftwareChief Of Staff2017 — 2018Greater New York City Area
  13. US Investment PartnersPrincipal2017 — 2018Greater New York City Area
  14. Table22Advisor and Board Observer2016 — 2018Greater New York City Area
  15. University of Miami, SBA Entrepreneurship Advisory BoardBoard Member2014 — 2017Coral Gables, FL
  16. Corigin VenturesAssociate2015 — 2017Greater New York City Area
  17. Corigin VenturesVenture Fellow2015Greater New York City Area
  18. Category FiveCo-Founder and CEO2011 — 2015Miami, FL
  19. Startup ConsultantStartup Consultant2013 — 2015
  20. Luxury Residential Group, LLCSales and Leasing Specialist2010 — 2012
  21. University of Miami School of BusinessTeaching Assistant and Athlete Peer Advisor2010 — 2011Coral Gables, FL

Skills & more

MarketingEntrepreneurshipBusiness DevelopmentSalesLeadershipSocial MediaMarketing StrategySocial Media MarketingPublic SpeakingStrategyMicrosoft OfficeIntegrated Marketing
+12 moreMicrosoft ExcelPowerPointAdvertisingRetailOnline AdvertisingResearchTime ManagementPhotoshopNetworkingVenture CapitalDue DiligenceE-commerce

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Investments

Investor

DandyFlock HomesHelainaLatchLiliPerry HealthRealm

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Colleagues at Primary Venture Partners

Adam Piasecki
Senior Associate, Vertical AI at Primary Venture Partners
Alex Giles
Market Development Associate at Primary Venture Partners
Alex Horne
Associate, People & Networks at Primary Venture Partners
Alexandra Lappas
Office Manager at Primary Venture Partners
Amber Braman
Executive Assistant at Primary Venture Partners
Anna Floyd
Assistant Controller at Primary Venture Partners
Annabelle Kim
Analyst, People and Networks at Primary Venture Partners
Antonio Lepore
Investor at Canaan Partners

Frequently asked questions

Who is Jason Shuman?
Jason Shuman is a Partner at the seed fund Primary, where he sources and leads new investments across consumer healthcare, fintech, proptech and marketplaces. Originally from Boston and a graduate of the University of Miami, he began his career founding a direct-to-consumer footwear company before spending roughly eight years moving between operating and investing roles. He has been named to Forbes' 30 Under 30 list for venture capital and included among Venture Capital Journal's 40 rising stars in the industry.
Where does Jason Shuman work?
Jason Shuman is Partner at Primary Venture Partners.
What does Jason Shuman invest in?
Jason Shuman invests in AI & Machine Learning, Climate Tech, Cloud Computing, Construction Tech, Consumer, Crypto & Web3, Data & Infrastructure, Deep Tech, Developer Tools, Direct to Consumer, E-commerce, EdTech, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Future of Work, Gaming, Hardware, Healthtech, InsurTech, IoT, Marketplaces, Media & Entertainment, Medical Devices, PropTech, Robotics, SaaS, Social.
What check size does Jason Shuman write?
Jason Shuman typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
What companies has Jason Shuman invested in?
Investments tracked here include Dandy, Flock Homes, Helaina, Latch, Lili, Perry Health, Realm.
Where did Jason Shuman go to school?
Jason Shuman studied at University of Miami (B.B.A., Entrepreneurship and Marketing); University of Miami Business School (Bachelors of Arts in, Entrepreneurship and Marketing).

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