Collaborative Fund
Overview
Founded in 2010 by Craig Shapiro, Collaborative Fund is a New York-based venture capital firm that provides seed and early-stage funding to consumer industry and climate technology companies. With approximately $1 billion in assets under management, the firm has invested in over 300 companies, achieving nearly 60 successful exits, including Kickstarter, Lyft, Blue Bottle Coffee, and Reddit. Their investment approach focuses on backing companies that are 'doing good' while achieving returns, with early investments often yielding exponential growth. Notable investments include Sweetgreen, Beyond Meat, and Scopely, which was acquired by Savvy Games Group for $4.9 billion. In 2022, Collaborative Fund launched the Shared Future Fund, focusing on climate technology investments. The firm has also partnered with organizations like the Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard University, committing $15 million to create a Laboratory for Sustainable Materials Research and Innovation to support research into transformational technology with strong commercial potential.
Investment Focus
- Companies with strong growth potential
- Alignment with firm's values of social impact
- Innovative business models
- Experienced management teams
- Scalable operations
- Clear path to profitability
- Ability to manage rapid growth
- Rational valuation based on a compelling business plan
- Potential for significant market share
- Commitment to sustainability and positive social impact
Portfolio Companies
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Unlock full contacts →Frequently asked questions about Collaborative Fund
What sectors does Collaborative Fund invest in?
Collaborative Fund invests in Technology, Healthcare, Consumer Goods, FoodTech, FinTech and E-commerce, and is based in Albany, United States. Collaborative Fund is listed as a venture capital in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Collaborative Fund invest at?
Collaborative Fund backs companies at Seed, Early Stage, Series A, Series B, Growth and Late Stage, writing cheques of 1M - 10M.
Which regions does Collaborative Fund invest in?
Collaborative Fund invests across United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, Japan and Australia.
Who are the partners at Collaborative Fund?
Team members listed for Collaborative Fund include Craig Dalton (VP, Portfolio | Founder in Residence) and Jeff Ullrich (CFO, Ventures and Growth).
What companies has Collaborative Fund invested in?
Collaborative Fund's portfolio includes Beyond Meat, Reddit, Good Eggs, Lyft, Kickstarter, Blue Bottle Coffee, Sweetgreen and Scopely.
How do I contact Collaborative Fund?
Collaborative Fund's contact details — including phone and LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.
Last updated · Source: ConnectSafely investor database
