Mo Koyfman
InvestorFounder and General Partner at Shine Capital · Board director at Polimorphic · Board director at Imvela Corp. · Board director at TryNow
New York, New York, United States
Writes $1M – $10M checks
About
Mo Koyfman is an investor associated with Spark Capital, where he focused heavily on financial services investments across both early and expansion stages. He led Spark Capital's Series A investment in Bond Street, a small business lending startup, and was involved in the firm's broader fintech portfolio spanning infrastructure and consumer brands. His stated investment thesis centers on the unmet demand for U.S. small business credit and the potential for internet-enabled data to modernize underwriting.
Contact· published on Mo's own website
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningCrypto & Web3Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS
Board director at Polimorphic
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Polimorphic's investors · 5
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Co-founders at Polimorphic
Board director at Imvela Corp.
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Imvela Corp.'s investors · 1
Board director at TryNow
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In turn, Mo can intro founders to TryNow's investors below.
TryNow's investors · 3
Co-founders at TryNow
Experience
- Shine CapitalFounder & General Partnercurrent2020 — presentGreater New York City Area
- VimeoMember Board Of Directors2021 — 2025New York, United States
- MOKO BRANDSManaging Member2017 — 2020Greater New York City Area
- ResyAdvisor2018 — 2019Greater New York City Area
- Flight ClubAdvisor2017 — 2018Greater New York City Area
- Spark CapitalGeneral Partner2008 — 2016Greater New York City Area
- Connected Ventures (Vimeo/CollegeHumor/BustedTees)Chief Operating Officer2007 — 2008Greater New York City Area
- IACVice President2002 — 2007Greater New York City Area
- Bear StearnsInvestment Banker2000 — 2002Greater New York City Area
- Bear StearnsSummer Analyst1999Greater New York City Area
Skills & more
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From Mo's professional profile.
Deals · 3
Blackbird Labs, Inc.Board seat
via Shine Capital · filed Dec 2022 · $11M raise
Imvela Corp.Board seat
via Shine Capital · filed Nov 2021 · $28.4M raise
PolimorphicBoard seat
via Shine Capital · filed Sep 2021 · $4.1M raise
Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.
Other disclosed investments
Sources: the investor's own website · SEC Form D filings.
Colleagues at Shine Capital
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Mo Koyfman?
- Mo Koyfman is an investor associated with Spark Capital, where he focused heavily on financial services investments across both early and expansion stages. He led Spark Capital's Series A investment in Bond Street, a small business lending startup, and was involved in the firm's broader fintech portfolio spanning infrastructure and consumer brands. His stated investment thesis centers on the unmet demand for U.S. small business credit and the potential for internet-enabled data to modernize underwriting.
- Where does Mo Koyfman work?
- Mo Koyfman is Founder and General Partner at Shine Capital and Board director at Polimorphic and Board director at Imvela Corp. and Board director at TryNow.
- What does Mo Koyfman invest in?
- Mo Koyfman invests in AI & Machine Learning, Crypto & Web3, Enterprise Software, Fintech, SaaS.
- What check size does Mo Koyfman write?
- Mo Koyfman typically writes checks of $1M – $10M.
- What boards does Mo Koyfman sit on?
- Mo Koyfman holds tracked board seats at 10Beauty, Blackbird Labs, Inc., Imvela Corp., Polimorphic, TryNow.
- What companies has Mo Koyfman invested in?
- Investments tracked here include Bond Street, Affirm, Orchard, Plaid, Wealthfront.
- Where did Mo Koyfman go to school?
- Mo Koyfman studied at The Wharton School (BS, Finance); University of Pennsylvania (BA, English); King's College London (English Literature & Theatre).
- Does Mo Koyfman lead rounds?
- Yes — Mo Koyfman has led 1 tracked investment.
Same school
Also attended The Wharton School1,559
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Also attended University of Pennsylvania827
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Also attended King's College London233
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Shared employers
Also worked at Vimeo13
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Also worked at MOKO BRANDS1
Also worked at Resy3
Also worked at Spark Capital40
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