Collaborative Fund

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.

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