Craft Ventures

Craft Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in San Francisco, founded in 2017. The firm focuses on investing in innovative companies across various sectors, including e-commerce, SaaS, cryptocurrency, and blockchain, as well as business and consumer products and services. It is managed by a team of 15 experienced investors and operators, who bring a blend of entrepreneurial expertise and investment insight. The partners have collectively built and invested in numerous iconic companies over the past two decades and are dedicated to identifying the next generation of transformative businesses while honoring the vision of their founders.

Sarah Blanchard

Operating Partner, Community and Executive Briefing Center

Zao Chen

Senior Associate

Margarita Del Coto

Chief of Staff to Jeff Fluhr and General Partner

Jeff Fluhr

Co-Founder and Partner

Kevin Gabura

Vice President

Jessica Hoffman

Operating Partner and Head of Platform

Ryan Hrabak

Principal

Bill Lee

Co-Founder and Venture Partner

Kindle Van Linge

Investor

Arra Malekzadeh

Principal

Mike Marg

Partner and Investor

Lainy Painter

Partner

Elena Painter

Partner

Sitara Ramesh

Associate, Investments

Bryan Rosenblatt

Partner

Ethan Ruby

Partner, Analytics

J Zac Stein

Venture Partner

Jennifer Sui

Principal, Investment

Sean R. Whitney

Principal

Andrew Ziperski

Associate

Past deals in Collaboration

Bubbles

Seed Round in 2022
Bubbles is a contextual collaboration tool that enables users to communicate asynchronously by tagging content directly on their screens. The platform facilitates discussions in-context through screen, video, and audio messages, allowing team members to capture, comment, and share information without the need for account creation or installation. Bubbles promotes organic growth and viral engagement rather than relying on paid advertising. It is actively engaged on various social media platforms, including Medium, Twitter, and Product Hunt, to enhance its visibility and user interaction.

Logseq

Seed Round in 2022
Logseq is an open-source knowledge management tool that works on top of local plain-text Markdown and Org-mode files and can be used to write, organize, and share thoughts, and keep to-do lists. There is no data lock-in, no proprietary formats, and users can use any tool to edit the same Markdown/Org-mode file at the same time. Logseq also includes a query system to assist users in gaining insights and developing their own workflow.

Secoda

Seed Round in 2021
Developer of a collaborative knowledge management tool designed to make data teams share metadata, queries, charts, and documentation. The company's platform helps employees find and understand the right information in a few time, and track the relationships between people and data to help users visualize all the interactions between the different collaborators of the enterprise, enabling users to implement data discovery efficiently.

Simplified

Seed Round in 2021
Simplified is the all-in-one design platform where freelancers and entrepreneurs can collaborate, scale, and grow their content— effortlessly and beautifully.

Fellow

Series A in 2021
Fellow Insights, Inc. is a Canadian company founded in 2017 that specializes in cloud-based employee management software. The platform is designed to support managers, team leaders, and employees in planning and managing various work interactions, including one-on-one meetings, team meetings, performance reviews, and feedback sessions. By offering personalized recommendations, Fellow aims to enhance team collaboration and bonding. Its tools facilitate effective communication and goal-setting, making it suitable for teams of all sizes. The software serves as a lightweight application that empowers leaders to optimize their management practices and foster a productive work environment.

Callin

Series A in 2021
Callin is a social podcasting app that allows users to create, discover, and enjoy both live and recorded audio content. The platform seamlessly integrates social audio with podcasting, providing an accessible environment for users to record, edit, publish, and share their audio creations. By focusing on quality audio experiences, Callin caters to those interested in a unified space for engaging with diverse audio content.

Hop

Seed Round in 2021
Hop is a developer of a multiplayer browser designed to facilitate online collaboration for team meetings and video streaming. Its platform features a real-time shared browser that allows users to create or join portals remotely. This enables fast and secure connections through screen sharing, voice, and video chat, enhancing the experience of sharing content and collaborating with peers. By offering a dedicated space for users to interact, Hop aims to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of virtual teamwork.

Simplified

Seed Round in 2021
Simplified is the all-in-one design platform where freelancers and entrepreneurs can collaborate, scale, and grow their content— effortlessly and beautifully.

Pair Team

Seed Round in 2020
Pair Team provides an end-to-end operations platform to automate clinical operations and provide high-touch patient support. The platform monitors health plan and system data to trigger automated workflows that engage patients to schedule clinically impactful visits. Pair Team was founded in 2019 and based in San Francisco, California.

Minerva

Seed Round in 2020
Minerva is a Brooklyn-based company founded in 2019 that develops a process-sharing platform designed to capture and share dynamic workflows across any website. The platform enables users to create clickable instructions for various online properties, including those they do not own. Additionally, it offers a software development kit and a browser extension that facilitate the efficient creation of documentation. By streamlining the process of generating instructional content, Minerva aims to enhance user experience and improve workflow management for businesses.

Lunchclub

Venture Round in 2020
Lunchclub is an AI-driven platform founded in 2018 by Vladimir Novakovski, Hayley Leibson, and Scott Wu, headquartered in San Francisco, California. The service specializes in facilitating one-on-one meetings, such as lunches and coffee chats, by connecting users with potential business partners, team members, or investors. Through its innovative approach, Lunchclub enables clients to make meaningful introductions that support their professional objectives, fostering collaboration and advancement within various fields. The platform emphasizes the importance of personalized connections to enhance networking opportunities and help users achieve their goals.

Pair Team

Seed Round in 2019
Pair Team provides an end-to-end operations platform to automate clinical operations and provide high-touch patient support. The platform monitors health plan and system data to trigger automated workflows that engage patients to schedule clinically impactful visits. Pair Team was founded in 2019 and based in San Francisco, California.

Yammer

Seed Round in 2008
Yammer is an enterprise social network designed to enhance team collaboration, empower employees, and facilitate business transformation. Established in 2008 and now a part of Microsoft, Yammer allows employees to connect and communicate in real time across various departments and locations. Users can create project-specific groups, share and edit documents, and exchange information through a platform accessible via web, desktop, and mobile devices. This flexibility supports a "virtual office" environment, allowing employees to remain engaged while on the move. Yammer also integrates seamlessly with other systems, such as Microsoft SharePoint, providing a cohesive social layer across enterprise applications. With over 7 million users, including staff from 85 percent of Fortune 500 companies, Yammer significantly contributes to improving employee productivity and engagement through efficient communication and collaboration.
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