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Colin Carrier

North America, California, United States, Los Angeles

Description

Colin Carrier is a prominent angel investor and venture partner based in Los Angeles, known for his deep expertise in the gaming, creator economy, and Web3 sectors. His career includes a significant tenure as Chief Strategy Officer at Twitch, where he played a pivotal role in the platform's growth and strategic direction. This experience provided him with invaluable insights into scaling digital communities and monetization models, which he now leverages in his investment activities. He is also actively building new ventures, currently serving as CEO at Oooh and PinataFarms, further grounding his investment perspectives in operational realities.

Investor Profile

Colin Carrier has backed more than 21 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 3 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Denmark.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Information Technology.
  • Typical check size: $50K – $500K.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (62%)
  • Series A (14%)
  • Series Unknown (5%)
  • Series B (5%)
  • Pre Seed (5%)
  • Convertible Note (5%)
  • Angel (5%)

Country Focus

  • United States (95%)
  • Denmark (5%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Information Technology
  • Gaming
  • Robotics
  • Food And Beverage
  • Apps
  • Machine Learning
  • Music
  • Internet
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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 Colin Carrier frequently co-invest with?

CS
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Co-Investments: 1
Y Combinator
North America, California, United States, Mountain View
Co-Investments: 2
Rosecliff Ventures
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
AME Cloud Ventures
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 2
SV Angel
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
BITKRAFT Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 1
Anorak Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
Slow Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
Counterview Capital
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
Founders Fund
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2

Which angels does Colin Carrier often collaborate with?

SH
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2
TB
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2
KL
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2
AP
North America, Minnesota, United States, Minneapolis
Shared Deals: 1
JF
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
IS
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
ES
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2
JK
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2
Dave Morin
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
KC
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Colin Carrier?

Alt

San Francisco, California, United States

Alt is an alternative asset platform that allows people to buy, sell, and store sports cards.

Asset ManagementFinancial ServicesFinTechSports
Series BNov 8, 2021
Amount Raised: $75,000,000
MetaMap

San Francisco, California, United States

MetaMap is a customer identity platform that helps merchants discover untapped potential by customizing to any data and workstream need.

Computer VisionConsultingIdentity ManagementInformation TechnologyInternetReputationSaaSSoftware
SeedMay 26, 2020
Amount Raised: $3,000,000
Empirical

Copenhagen, Hovedstaden, Denmark

Empirical Spirits manufactures distilled spirits with innovative flavors.

Food and BeverageManufacturingProduct Research
SeedNov 1, 2019
Rogue Games

Los Angeles, California, United States

Rogue Games is a subscription games (Apple Arcade, Google Play Pass) and cross-platform digital games publisher (mobile, console, PC).

Developer PlatformGamingPublishingSoftwareVideo Games
SeedMar 6, 2019
Amount Raised: $1,250,000
Dash Radio

Los Angeles, California, United States

Dash Radio is a digital radio broadcasting platform that reinvents radio for the digital world.

BroadcastingDigital MediaInternet RadioMusic
SeedOct 24, 2018
Amount Raised: $10,877,210
Superplastic

Burlington, Vermont, United States

Superplastic is a character-based product and entertainment company that creates limited edition art toys, apparel, games, and animation.

AnimationApparelArtMedia and EntertainmentToys
SeedOct 17, 2018
Cargo

New York, New York, United States

Cargo helps rideshare drivers earn more money and better ratings by providing products to passengers.

AppsLogisticsSupply Chain ManagementTransportation
Series ASep 24, 2018
Amount Raised: $22,499,997
Jammcard

Los Angeles, California, United States

Jammcard is a private network for musicians, producers, directors, and composers that work with artists in the world.

AppsMusicSocial Media
SeedSep 11, 2018
Amount Raised: $1,000,000
Team SoloMid

Santa Monica, California, United States

Team Solomid is successful gaming organizations.

GamingInternetMedia and EntertainmentPublic Relations
Series AJul 24, 2018
Amount Raised: $37,000,000
Players' Lounge

Brooklyn, New York, United States

Players’ Lounge is an online platform where gamers can compete for cash.

eSportsGamingVideo Games
SeedMar 15, 2018
Amount Raised: $120,000