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Shawn 'Jay-Z' Carter

Venture Capital California, United States ·Founded 2018

Overview

Shawn 'Jay-Z' Carter is an American rapper, entrepreneur, and investor known for his diverse business ventures. He co-founded Marcy Venture Partners, a venture capital firm focusing on consumer, technology, and culture investments. The firm closed its second fund with $325 million in capital commitments in October 2021, bringing its total assets under management to $600 million. Through Marcy Venture Partners, Jay-Z has invested in various companies, including Rihanna's lingerie brand Savage X Fenty, sneaker marketplace StockX, Therabody, Simulate, and Partake Foods. In addition to his venture capital activities, Jay-Z has been involved in other business ventures, such as acquiring the technology company Aspiro and leading the expansion of its media streaming service Tidal. Jay-Z's investment philosophy emphasizes diversification and strategic partnerships, leveraging his influence and resources to support innovative companies across various industries.

Investment Focus

Consumer-focused companies
Technology-driven businesses
Culturally relevant brands
Innovative startups with growth potential
Companies founded or led by women or people of color

Portfolio Companies

Savage X FentyPartake FoodsStockXTherabodySimulate

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What sectors does Shawn 'Jay-Z' Carter invest in?

Shawn 'Jay-Z' Carter invests in Technology, Consumer Goods, Real Estate, Media, E-commerce and Hospitality, and is based in California, United States. Shawn 'Jay-Z' Carter is listed as a venture capital in the ConnectSafely investor database.