Animal Capital

Animal Capital is a venture capital firm established in 2020 and based in New York, New York. The firm focuses on investing in companies within the consumer and financial technology, health, wellness, and media sectors. By utilizing proprietary marketing channels, Animal Capital aims to drive growth and enhance consumer awareness for its portfolio companies.

Michael Gruen

General Partner

Ajay Mishra

Partner

Marshall Sandman

Founder and Managing Partner

Dylann Sands

Partner

15 past transactions

One More Game

Series A in 2022
One More Game is an online game company that operates a gaming studio focused on creating genre-defining online games. The studio develops games for home video consoles and smartphones, along with other forms of interactive content. By emphasizing social interactions and rapid iterations, One More Game aims to enhance the gaming experience for players.

Routable AI Inc.

Series A in 2022
Routable AI Inc., founded in 2019 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializes in fleet management software designed for on-demand transportation services, including shuttles and buses. The company aims to address the evolving mobility landscape, targeting the high-capacity mobility-as-a-service market, which is projected to be worth $30 billion. By leveraging advanced AI and patent-pending routing algorithms developed from extensive research at MIT, Routable AI provides a platform that significantly enhances operational efficiency for fleet operators. This technology enables dynamic routing of transportation services, leading to reductions in fleet sizes by up to 80% while offering a cost-effective and convenient alternative for commuters and corporations alike.

Relief

Series A in 2022
Developer of a mobile application designed to make financial relief accessible through debt-elimination commitment. The company's platform automates the credit-card debt collection process for users, negotiating with lenders and collectors to settle outstanding balances on their behalf, enabling customers to settle multiple debts with lenders at once.

Parallel Learning

Seed Round in 2021
Parallel Learning is a pioneering provider of learning assessments and treatment solutions for students with learning differences. The company focuses on virtual neurodevelopmental assessments and evidence-based instruction and therapy for conditions such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and executive dysfunction. By diagnosing these learning disabilities, Parallel Learning empowers students to understand the root of their challenges and equips them with the necessary resources and strategies to succeed academically. The approach emphasizes building confidence and strength, enabling students to navigate their weaknesses effectively and thrive in the classroom.

Hai

Seed Round in 2021
Hai is a manufacturer of innovative smart spa showers designed to enhance the home spa experience while promoting sustainability. The company's showers feature built-in Bluetooth technology and color-coded LEDs that track and display water usage, enabling users to monitor their consumption over time. Additionally, these devices provide a spa-like mist that can be easily controlled, offering a more luxurious experience compared to traditional showerheads. Hai is committed to environmental responsibility by offsetting its carbon footprint and providing tools for users to reduce water and energy waste. The company also emphasizes sustainable packaging by utilizing post-consumer materials that are reusable and recyclable, further supporting eco-friendly practices.

Chptr

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Developer of a memorialization platform designed to create lasting legacies for the ones they love and for their stories to inspire generations to come. The company features the ability to let users hand-pick personality traits and interests, and send questionnaires to family and friends so they can contribute their memories, enabling individuals to tell stories about their special ones and memorialize every part of their world.

Noops

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Noops, Inc. manufactures and sells plant-based oat milk pudding products. The company offers mocha, cocoa, French toast, sticky bun, and related flavors of oat milk pudding products. It sells its products through its online platform. Noops, Inc. was formerly known as SuperBox Brands, Inc. and changed its name to Noops, Inc. in October 2019. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Roslyn, New York.

Syng

Series A in 2021
Syng is an audio company dedicated to changing how people interact with sound. It develops a smart audio system that emphasizes high sound quality and innovative design. By offering a range of hardware and software products, Syng empowers both creators and listeners to engage with, explore, and share sound in transformative ways. The company's focus on the intersection of design and technology allows it to deliver a unique audio experience that enhances the overall relationship individuals have with sound.

Dogdrop

Venture Round in 2021
Dogdrop, Inc. is a dog daycare service based in Los Angeles, founded in 2018 by Shaina Denny and Greer Wilk. The company aims to provide accessible dog care through its physical locations, designed for recreation and socialization, as well as a direct-to-consumer line of essential products for dog owners. Dogdrop offers members the convenience of dropping off and picking up their pets at any time and location, catering to the needs of busy dog parents. The facilities are designed to be intimate and tech-enabled, allowing dogs to engage in training and play while providing a productive environment for their owners.

Immi

Seed Round in 2021
Immi is a food product manufacturer focused on creating instant ramen that is low in net carbohydrates and high in protein. The company offers a range of Asian-American food products designed to be guilt-free and nutritious, featuring options that are low in sodium, plant-based, and keto-friendly. By prioritizing better ingredients and crafted flavors, Immi aims to provide consumers with a healthy and delicious quick meal alternative that meets modern dietary preferences.

Whoop

Series F in 2021
Whoop, Inc. specializes in developing wearable fitness sensors designed for athletes to monitor their heart rate and movements during workouts. Founded in 2012 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the company offers a performance optimization system that tracks key metrics such as recovery, training intensity, and sleep patterns. This data allows athletes, coaches, and trainers to maintain a better balance in training, minimize injuries, and enhance overall performance. The Whoop Strap 3.0 continuously collects physiological data to provide users with detailed insights into their bodies, enabling them to avoid over-training and maximize their potential. In addition to its wearable technology, Whoop sells various apparel and accessories online, further supporting the fitness community.

Deux

Seed Round in 2021
Deux Foods operates as a functional cookie dough startup.

WonderFi

Series A in 2021
WonderFi is a technology company focused on enhancing user engagement with decentralized finance (DeFi) by simplifying complex interactions that hinder mainstream adoption. Operating through three segments—Trading, Payments, and Corporate—the company primarily generates revenue from its Trading segment, which includes the cryptocurrency exchange platforms Bitbuy, Coinsquare, and CoinSmart. By providing accessible solutions, WonderFi aims to facilitate digital access and promote broader participation in the evolving financial landscape.

Whatnot

Series B in 2021
Whatnot Inc. is an online marketplace established in 2019, based in Marina Del Rey, California, that specializes in the buying and selling of authenticated collectibles, including Funko Pops and other limited-edition items. The platform offers a live stream feature that facilitates social shopping experiences, allowing users to engage in live auctions and connect with fellow collectors. Whatnot verifies every product sold to ensure authenticity, providing a safe environment for enthusiasts to trade their collectibles.

Parallel Learning

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Parallel Learning is a pioneering provider of learning assessments and treatment solutions for students with learning differences. The company focuses on virtual neurodevelopmental assessments and evidence-based instruction and therapy for conditions such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and executive dysfunction. By diagnosing these learning disabilities, Parallel Learning empowers students to understand the root of their challenges and equips them with the necessary resources and strategies to succeed academically. The approach emphasizes building confidence and strength, enabling students to navigate their weaknesses effectively and thrive in the classroom.
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