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Collaborative Fund
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Collaborative Fund backs entrepreneurs pushing the world forward, operating on the principle that the best investment opportunities sit at the intersection of for-profit and for-good. Founded in 2010 by Craig Shapiro, the firm focuses on seed and early-stage companies in next-generation consumer brands, climate solutions, industrial transformation, food innovation, and precision health technologies — backing companies that combine profitability with positive social impact. The firm's portfolio spans five core themes: values-aligned consumer brands that can define a generation; climate and energy solutions (renewable energy, sustainable materials, electrification); health and wellness; AI and consumer intelligence; and financial access/marketplaces. Collaborative Fund believes that companies doing the most social good over the next generation will also attract the most talent, loyalty, and ultimately deliver the strongest financial returns.
Notable quotes
“Collaborative Fund has always believed that the most transformative companies are those that marry profit with purpose.”
“At Collaborative Fund, we back companies that make the world better while delivering strong financial returns.”
“This is the largest check I've ever been responsible for. I believe Phaidra is a winner and so it wasn't a hard check to write.”
Team
Recent investments
| Company | Round | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| WHOOP | Series G | $575m | 2026-03-31 |
| Phaidra | Series B | $50m | 2025-10-01 |
| Copper | Series A | $28m | 2025-08-28 |
| Haiqu | Seed | $11m | 2026-01-13 |
| Beyond Meat | Series E | — | — |
| Lyft | Seed | — | — |
| Seed | — | — | |
| Sweetgreen | Series A | — | — |
| Kickstarter | Seed | — | — |
| Commonwealth Fusion Systems | Series B | — | — |
Frequent co-investors
| VC firm | Deals together |
|---|---|
| SV Angel | 15 |
| Y Combinator | 12 |
| Index Ventures | 8 |
| Union Square Ventures | 7 |
| Upfront Ventures | 6 |
| Maveron | 5 |
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