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Chris Messina

North America, California, United States, San Francisco

Description

Ever-curious product designer and technologist. Hashtag inventor. Previously: Molly.com (YC W18), Uber, Google.

Investor Profile

Chris Messina has backed more than 3 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Pre Seed, Seed rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States.
  • Strong thematic focus on Audio, Internet Radio, Podcast.

Stage Focus

  • Pre Seed (67%)
  • Seed (33%)

Country Focus

  • United States (100%)

Industry Focus

  • Audio
  • Internet Radio
  • Podcast
  • Social Media
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Machine Learning
  • Training
  • Baby
  • E-commerce
  • Health Care
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Chris Messina frequently co-invest with?

K50 Ventures
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
LAUNCH
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 1
AP
North America, Minnesota, United States, Saint Paul
Co-Investments: 1
irrvntVC
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
Loup Ventures
North America, Minnesota, United States, Minneapolis
Co-Investments: 1
Active Capital
North America, Texas, United States, San Antonio
Co-Investments: 1
Laurion Capital Management
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
Foundation Capital
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 1
Greycroft
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
LightShed Ventures
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1

Which angels does Chris Messina often collaborate with?

AL
North America, District of Columbia, United States, Washington
Shared Deals: 1
DS
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Shared Deals: 1
CG
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Shared Deals: 1
NR
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
RD
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
AM
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
HS
North America, California, United States, Redwood City
Shared Deals: 1
RN
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
IA
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
AP
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Chris Messina?

VMind AI

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Technology company in stealth mode.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Machine LearningTraining
Pre SeedOct 29, 2023
Amount Raised: $1,400,000
Racket

Los Angeles, California, United States

Racket develops an audio recorder platform designed to share audio content on the internet.

AudioInternet RadioPodcastSocial Media
Pre SeedNov 16, 2021
Amount Raised: $3,000,000
Babylist

Oakland, California, United States

Babylist is the leading marketplace and commerce destination for baby

BabyE-CommerceHealth CareInternetMarketplaceParenting
SeedJun 25, 2013
Amount Raised: $650,000