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Masha Bucher

Investor

General Partner at Day One Ventures

New York, New York

Writes $500K – $5M checks

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About

Tambov-born, Masha Drokova Bucher—one of the youngest solo female GPs to close a venture fund—uses her PR–VC background to help underdog founders craft strategic narratives and build diversity-based antifragile portfolios.

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningConsumerCrypto & Web3Enterprise SoftwareSaaS

Experience

  1. Day One VenturesFounder and General Partnercurrent2018 — presentSan Francisco, California
  2. M&A PR StudioFounder2014 — 2018
  3. .Angel Investor2016 — 2018
  4. AcronisVP of Communications2013 — 2014
  5. Runa CapitalPR Director2011 — 2013
  6. Legend Media AgencyCo-Founder2010 — 2011

Skills & more

Strategy8Public Relations34Start-ups18Business Strategy18Entrepreneurship10Strategic Partnerships4Social Media13

Languages english · spanish

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Deals · 16

NeticSolo GP

via Day One Ventures · filed Jun 2025

FiledSolo GP

via Day One Ventures · filed May 2025

WordwareSolo GP

via Day One Ventures · filed Apr 2024

You.comSolo GP

via Day One Ventures · filed Jul 2022

Invisible TechnologiesSolo GP

via Day One Ventures · filed Jul 2019

MoonhubSolo GP

via Day One Ventures

SNAFU RecordsSolo GP

via Day One Ventures

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Masha Bucher?
Tambov-born, Masha Drokova Bucher—one of the youngest solo female GPs to close a venture fund—uses her PR–VC background to help underdog founders craft strategic narratives and build diversity-based antifragile portfolios.
Where does Masha Bucher work?
Masha Bucher is General Partner at Day One Ventures.
What does Masha Bucher invest in?
Masha Bucher invests in AI & Machine Learning, Consumer, Crypto & Web3, Enterprise Software, SaaS.
What check size does Masha Bucher write?
Masha Bucher typically writes checks of $500K – $5M.
What companies has Masha Bucher invested in?
Investments tracked here include Artisan, Chatfuel, Delphia, Handl, Hofy, lvl5, Reby, Remote, Sauna by Wordware, Starpath Robotics, Stealth Worker, Truebill, and 1 more.
Where did Masha Bucher go to school?
Masha Bucher studied at Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU) (Master of Public Administration (MPA), Management); Stanford University (Venture Capital Unlocked Program); Singularity University (Executive Program).

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