Michael Shor

Overview

Michael Shor is an angel investor based in Miami, Florida, specializing in early-stage technology investments. He is the founder and managing partner of Shor Capital, an early-stage venture fund and syndicate that focuses on backing 'ruthlessly iterative founders' at pre-consensus stages. Shor Capital invests in founders before the broader market recognizes the opportunity, emphasizing individuals who demonstrate exceptional ability to iterate quickly, navigate complex challenges, and maintain unwavering dedication to their vision. The fund's investment thesis centers on supporting founders who excel in combining idea maze mastery, iteration velocity, and radical resourcefulness. Shor Capital's portfolio includes companies such as Texts.com, FriendlyApps.co, and WeStrive.com. The firm is known for being helpful to founders by providing product feedback, inviting new users, and engaging with users even before securing an allocation. Shor Capital is becoming a premier 'emerging manager' and specializes in partnering with persistent founders with impressive execution cadence. The fund operates both as a traditional fund and offers a syndicate option for deal-by-deal investing through AngelList. Prior to his venture capital career, Michael Shor had a decade-long experience in commercial real estate. He transitioned into early-stage venture capital to help institutions, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals gain access to exclusive early-stage venture deals. As a solo general partner, Michael makes all investment decisions and works directly with portfolio founders, enabling fast decision-making without partnership bureaucracy and fostering a direct relationship between founder and general partner.

Investment Focus

• Persistent founders with impressive execution cadence
• Exceptional ability to iterate quickly
• Unwavering dedication to their vision

Portfolio Companies