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Machine Shop Ventures

North America, California, United States, Los Angeles

Description

Consumer focused early-to-growth stage VC fund founded by Linkin Park

Investor Profile

Machine Shop Ventures has backed more than 7 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 1 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.
  • Strong thematic focus on Logistics, Transportation, Communities.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (29%)
  • Series A (29%)
  • Series Unknown (14%)
  • Series B (14%)
  • Series E (14%)

Country Focus

  • United States (100%)

Industry Focus

  • Logistics
  • Transportation
  • Communities
  • Esports
  • Professional Services
  • Mobile Apps
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Travel
  • Delivery
  • Shipping
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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 Machine Shop Ventures frequently co-invest with?

ACME Capital
North America, Florida, United States, Boca Raton
Co-Investments: 2
Crosscut Ventures
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Co-Investments: 2
Caspian VC Partners
Europe, Limassol, Cyprus, Limassol
Co-Investments: 1
137 Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 1
Empower Investment
Asia, Shanghai, China, Shanghai
Co-Investments: 1
Cherry Tree Investments
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Co-Investments: 2
GE Ventures
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 1
Bold Capital Partners
North America, California, United States, Santa Monica
Co-Investments: 1
Astarc Ventures
Asia, Maharashtra, India, Mumbai
Co-Investments: 1
Formation 8
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 1

Which angels does Machine Shop Ventures often collaborate with?

JM
North America, United States
Shared Deals: 1
AY
North America, California, United States, Westlake Village
Shared Deals: 1
AD
North America, California, United States, West Hollywood
Shared Deals: 2
BL
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Shared Deals: 1
JH
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
GM
North America, California, United States, Santa Monica
Shared Deals: 1
KS
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 2
SP
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2
KR
North America, Oregon, United States, Portland
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Machine Shop Ventures?

Wavedash Games

Oakland, California, United States

Wavedash Games is an independent game publisher.

Mobile AppsOnline GamesVideo Games
Series AMay 2, 2017
Amount Raised: $6,000,000
Immortals Gaming Club

Los Angeles, California, United States

Leading eSports franchise, professionally owned, passionately run

CommunitieseSportsProfessional Services
SeedJan 10, 2017
Rad

New York, New York, United States

Rad is a online entertainment platform.

Augmented RealityBlockchainContent Delivery NetworkCryptocurrencyDigital EntertainmentVideo on DemandVideo StreamingVirtual Reality
Series AMay 24, 2016
Amount Raised: $5,242,207
Virgin Hyperloop

Los Angeles, California, United States

Virgin Hyperloop is a developer of a transportation technology used to deliver fast, direct, and sustainable transportation at scale.

Industrial EngineeringLogisticsTransportationTravel
Series UnknownOct 9, 2015
Immortals Gaming Club

Los Angeles, California, United States

Leading eSports franchise, professionally owned, passionately run

CommunitieseSportsProfessional Services
SeedOct 7, 2015
Lyft

San Francisco, California, United States

Lyft designs, markets, and operates a mobile application that matches drivers with passengers who request rides.

AppsMobile AppsRide SharingSoftwareTransportation
Series EMay 15, 2015
Amount Raised: $150,000,000
Shyp

San Francisco, California, United States

Shyp provides shipping services that ranges from picking-up the package to delivering it to the destination.

DeliveryLogisticsShipping
Series BApr 21, 2015
Amount Raised: $50,000,000