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Ryan Foss-Skiftesvik

Investor

Partner at Animal Capital

New York, New York

Writes $100K – $5M checks Β· typically $1.5M

About

Ryan Foss-Skiftesvik is co-founder and CEO of Cozy and managing partner of Skifte Ventures, where he provides investment and consulting services across M&A, venture capital, fundraising, and go-to-market strategy. Previously, he co-founded and scaled the venture-backed startup Wallplay and built Honey House to one million followers before its acquisition. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Finance and Entrepreneurship from Fordham University and has worked as an XIR at Brex and as a business consultant at Knotel.

Experience

  1. It's A Cozy WorldCo-Founder, CEO @Cozycurrent2024 β€” presentNew York, New York, United States
  2. Skifte VenturesFounder, Managing Partnercurrent2020 β€” presentNew York, New York, United States
  3. Waterfall CapitalPartnercurrent2021 β€” present
  4. Rose Street CapitalLP & Advisorcurrent2021 β€” presentNew York, New York, United States
  5. Animal CapitalLimited Partercurrent2021 β€” present
  6. KnotelBusiness Consultant2022
  7. BrexXIR = "X" in Residence2021 β€” 2022New York, New York, United States
  8. Honey HouseExecutive Producer2020 β€” 2021
  9. WallplayCo-Founder, COO2018 β€” 2020Greater New York City Area
  10. Private Family OfficeInvestment Associate2018Greater New York City Area
  11. ONEtoONE Corporate Finance GlobalM&A Analyst2017 β€” 2018Greater New York City Area
  12. Praetorium LtdM&A Analyst2016 β€” 2017Greater New York City Area
  13. B-99 GalleryFounder2015 β€” 2016Greater New York City Area
  14. Tru, Inc.Employee #12015 β€” 2016New York, New York, United States
  15. Food-XCohort Startup2015
  16. AXA Investment ManagersSummer Analyst2014Greater New York City Area
  17. Investment Banking InstituteStudent2014Greater New York City Area

Education

  1. Fordham UniversityBachelor's Degree, Finance and Entreprenuership
  2. Southern Methodist UniversityBachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Finance
  3. IMG AcademyHigh School
  4. Pomfret SchoolHigh School
  5. Fairfield Country Day School

Skills & more

Talking Points19Sensitive Information17Social Influence12Pinterest4Strategic Leadership2Operational Strategy3End-to-End Project Management3C-Level2Business-to-Business (B2B)23Go-to-Market Strategy24Sales23New Business Development4
+12 moreCorporate Real EstateEvent PlanningCorporate EventsEarly-stage StartupsCommunity DevelopmentInfluencer MarketingVenture CapitalEntrepreneurshipFlexible ApproachDelegationProcess ImprovementStrategy
  • Bloomberg Market Concepts β€” Bloomberg

From Ryan's professional profile.

Colleagues at Animal Capital

Ajay Mishra
Partner at Animal Capital
Dylann Berger
Partner at Animal Capital
Dylann Sands
Partner at Animal Capital
Griffin Johnson
General Partner at Animal Capital
Josh Richards
Co-Founder & Operating Partner at Animal Capital
Marshall Sandman
Managing Partner at Animal Capital
Michael Gruen
General Partner at Animal Capital
Noah Beck
Partner at Animal Capital

Network2

Ajay Mishra
Partner at Animal Capital
Dylann Berger
Partner at Animal Capital

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Frequently asked questions

Where does Ryan Foss-Skiftesvik work?
Ryan Foss-Skiftesvik is Partner at Animal Capital.
What check size does Ryan Foss-Skiftesvik write?
Ryan Foss-Skiftesvik typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.

Same school

Also attended Fordham University60

Joseph R. SavianoFounder and Managing Member at Dot CapitalMatthew StoneCOO at FJ LabsMark SancrantPartner, M&A Advisory at eGateway CapitalVeronica DaiglePresident, National Security Practice at Red Cell IncubationMargaret BarrientosDirector of Finance & CCO at StripesDanielle DavisChief of Staff at Gingerbread Capital

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Also attended Southern Methodist University81

Minh DoAnalyst at Golden Gate VenturesJim DoehrmanAdvisor at Sierra VenturesTroy A. LeMaile-StovallCEO at Maryland TEDCOThomas MallakSenior Financial Analyst at AlleyCorpAlex GrasPrincipal at Mercury FundBeau BarnesCFO at JStar Capital Investments

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Also attended IMG Academy6

Victor Bunoust-RoquerePrincipal at Manhattan Venture PartnersChristian GarrettInvestment Partner at 137 VenturesWilliam TanInvestor at Alpine InvestorsSamy RamadaneAnalyst at Atlas VentureMike MelbyInvestor at FitLab VCJānis KrūmsVenture and Advisory Partner; Serial Entrepreneur and Angel Investor at Change Ventures

Shared employers

Also worked at Knotel9

Ron ZoriVenture Partner at Lerer HippeauLauren LeeInvestor at FJ LabsGleb ChuvpiloManaging Partner at Thundermark CapitalPatrick MorselliOperations at Thundermark CapitalColin CantyAccount Executive at Hum CapitalShivam PatelPrincipal at Boathouse Capital

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Also worked at Brex53

Katie BiberChief Operating Officer at ParadigmAyesha AroraVenture Partner at S32Jake SeidGeneral Partner at Ballistic VenturesMatt MocharyInvestor at Fortius VenturesCarmen CollynsHead of Investor Relations at CAVU Consumer PartnersHadley CallawaySoftware Engineer at Asymmetric Capital Partners

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