Moonshots Capital

Moonshots Capital, founded in 2014 and based in Austin, Texas, is a venture capital firm that focuses on seed stage investments in technology startups. The firm targets exceptional founders who are creating innovative products in large and growing markets, aiming to "re-imagine" work and personal life. Moonshots Capital adopts a disciplined investment approach to identify companies with significant growth potential, often referred to as "moonshot" opportunities. The firm invests across various sectors, including dual-use technology, fintech, cybersecurity, consumer internet, and web3. Additionally, it operates as a Registered Investment Adviser (RIA).

Craig Cummings

Co-Founder and General Partner

Farah Daou

Senior Associate

Aliya Friedman

Associate

Kelly Perdew

Co-Founder and Managing General Partner

John Zietzke

Investor

Past deals in Texas

Cart.com

Series D in 2022
Cart.com is an integrated ecommerce platform that supports brands and distributors in enhancing their online operations. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services, including business planning, merchant financing, order fulfillment, and marketing solutions. By providing these tools, Cart.com enables clients to effectively manage their online businesses, fostering growth and improving the fulfillment of customer commitments. This unified approach to commerce and logistics helps businesses of all sizes scale their operations and increase revenue.

Cart.com

Series B in 2021
Cart.com is an integrated ecommerce platform that supports brands and distributors in enhancing their online operations. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services, including business planning, merchant financing, order fulfillment, and marketing solutions. By providing these tools, Cart.com enables clients to effectively manage their online businesses, fostering growth and improving the fulfillment of customer commitments. This unified approach to commerce and logistics helps businesses of all sizes scale their operations and increase revenue.

Cart.com

Series A in 2021
Cart.com is an integrated ecommerce platform that supports brands and distributors in enhancing their online operations. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services, including business planning, merchant financing, order fulfillment, and marketing solutions. By providing these tools, Cart.com enables clients to effectively manage their online businesses, fostering growth and improving the fulfillment of customer commitments. This unified approach to commerce and logistics helps businesses of all sizes scale their operations and increase revenue.

Backtracks

Seed Round in 2021
Backtracks, Inc. is a podcast analytics and hosting platform established in 2016 and based in Austin, Texas. The company provides podcast publishers and advertisers with actionable data and insights that help them refine and target their content more effectively. Backtracks offers verified and standardized analytics compatible with any podcast, a customizable audio player, and continually updated rankings. This enables audio publishers and advertisers to better understand and expand their audience and revenue streams while maintaining user privacy. The team at Backtracks combines extensive technical expertise, having previously worked on significant projects, including Grammy-nominated albums and NASA software, to modernize the podcasting landscape.

Transmute

Seed Round in 2020
Transmute Industries, Inc. specializes in digital identity management by developing a platform that streamlines trade documentation through cryptographic verification and traceability. Founded in 2017 and based in Austin, Texas, the company focuses on enhancing customs and border protection for the importation of raw materials such as steel, timber, and diamonds in the United States. By integrating decentralized identifiers, verifiable credentials, and blockchain technology with existing cloud systems, Transmute eliminates the complexities of paper documentation and offers enhanced visibility into supply chains. This innovative approach allows businesses to securely store, share, and verify data, facilitating pre-arrival import processes and improving decision-making with reliable information.

Backtracks

Convertible Note in 2020
Backtracks, Inc. is a podcast analytics and hosting platform established in 2016 and based in Austin, Texas. The company provides podcast publishers and advertisers with actionable data and insights that help them refine and target their content more effectively. Backtracks offers verified and standardized analytics compatible with any podcast, a customizable audio player, and continually updated rankings. This enables audio publishers and advertisers to better understand and expand their audience and revenue streams while maintaining user privacy. The team at Backtracks combines extensive technical expertise, having previously worked on significant projects, including Grammy-nominated albums and NASA software, to modernize the podcasting landscape.

Backtracks

Convertible Note in 2020
Backtracks, Inc. is a podcast analytics and hosting platform established in 2016 and based in Austin, Texas. The company provides podcast publishers and advertisers with actionable data and insights that help them refine and target their content more effectively. Backtracks offers verified and standardized analytics compatible with any podcast, a customizable audio player, and continually updated rankings. This enables audio publishers and advertisers to better understand and expand their audience and revenue streams while maintaining user privacy. The team at Backtracks combines extensive technical expertise, having previously worked on significant projects, including Grammy-nominated albums and NASA software, to modernize the podcasting landscape.

Zabo

Seed Round in 2020
Zabo is a financial technology company that integrates traditional banking with cryptocurrency services. It offers a comprehensive banking solution that includes checking and savings accounts, a debit card, and direct deposit capabilities. The platform allows users to easily exchange cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin and Ether, directly from their bank accounts. Zabo's application is built on an API framework, enabling seamless connection of cryptocurrency accounts with minimal coding required. Additionally, it supports hardware wallet integration, facilitating the buying, selling, and transferring of cryptocurrencies for its clients.

Literati

Series A in 2019
Literati, Inc. is a subscription-based book club service tailored for children ages 0-12 in the United States. Founded in 2016 and based in Austin, Texas, the company offers a variety of themed book clubs, such as Club Neo, Club Sprout, Club Nova, and Club Sage. In addition to its subscription service, Literati provides gifting options, allowing customers to gift books or redeem them for others. The company's innovative approach includes a try-before-you-buy model and curated selections by notable figures, enhancing the reading experience for young audiences. With a focus on fostering a love for literature, Literati aims to engage children and families through thoughtfully curated reading materials.

Threatcare

Seed Round in 2019
Threatcare’s automated Breach and Attack Simulation solutions provide real-time insights and actionable recommendations that enable organizations to build, measure, and maintain strong cybersecurity programs.

Steereo

Venture Round in 2019
Steereo Inc. operates a music discovery platform specifically designed for rideshare drivers. Founded in 2017 and based in New York, the platform allows artists to gain exposure while providing passengers with a means to discover new music during their rides. By broadcasting fresh tracks through an application tailored for rideshare vehicles, Steereo facilitates the marketing of emerging artists and helps them connect with potential fans. The company's services are currently available in New York and Austin, Texas, enhancing the travel experience for both drivers and passengers.

Steereo

Seed Round in 2019
Steereo Inc. operates a music discovery platform specifically designed for rideshare drivers. Founded in 2017 and based in New York, the platform allows artists to gain exposure while providing passengers with a means to discover new music during their rides. By broadcasting fresh tracks through an application tailored for rideshare vehicles, Steereo facilitates the marketing of emerging artists and helps them connect with potential fans. The company's services are currently available in New York and Austin, Texas, enhancing the travel experience for both drivers and passengers.

Shep

Convertible Note in 2019
Shep’s browser extension-based tool provides travel programs with an easy way to capture employee bookings made on consumer travel sites, messaging employees about the travel policy, while capturing those off-channel bookings for the travel team.

Backtracks

Seed Round in 2019
Backtracks, Inc. is a podcast analytics and hosting platform established in 2016 and based in Austin, Texas. The company provides podcast publishers and advertisers with actionable data and insights that help them refine and target their content more effectively. Backtracks offers verified and standardized analytics compatible with any podcast, a customizable audio player, and continually updated rankings. This enables audio publishers and advertisers to better understand and expand their audience and revenue streams while maintaining user privacy. The team at Backtracks combines extensive technical expertise, having previously worked on significant projects, including Grammy-nominated albums and NASA software, to modernize the podcasting landscape.

Literati

Venture Round in 2019
Literati, Inc. is a subscription-based book club service tailored for children ages 0-12 in the United States. Founded in 2016 and based in Austin, Texas, the company offers a variety of themed book clubs, such as Club Neo, Club Sprout, Club Nova, and Club Sage. In addition to its subscription service, Literati provides gifting options, allowing customers to gift books or redeem them for others. The company's innovative approach includes a try-before-you-buy model and curated selections by notable figures, enhancing the reading experience for young audiences. With a focus on fostering a love for literature, Literati aims to engage children and families through thoughtfully curated reading materials.

Literati

Venture Round in 2019
Literati, Inc. is a subscription-based book club service tailored for children ages 0-12 in the United States. Founded in 2016 and based in Austin, Texas, the company offers a variety of themed book clubs, such as Club Neo, Club Sprout, Club Nova, and Club Sage. In addition to its subscription service, Literati provides gifting options, allowing customers to gift books or redeem them for others. The company's innovative approach includes a try-before-you-buy model and curated selections by notable figures, enhancing the reading experience for young audiences. With a focus on fostering a love for literature, Literati aims to engage children and families through thoughtfully curated reading materials.

Shep

Convertible Note in 2018
Shep’s browser extension-based tool provides travel programs with an easy way to capture employee bookings made on consumer travel sites, messaging employees about the travel policy, while capturing those off-channel bookings for the travel team.

PreFix

Convertible Note in 2018
PreFix Inc. is a preventive maintenance service provider based in Austin, Texas, focusing on a range of household systems including appliances, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems. Established in 2013, the company offers various services such as flushing sediment from water heaters, cleaning dryer vents, inspecting toilets for leaks, maintaining ovens, and ensuring the cleanliness of AC drain lines. Additionally, PreFix addresses issues like unclogging drains, sanitizing dishwashers, and checking smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. By servicing both homeowners and landlords, PreFix aims to alleviate maintenance worries and help clients save 30-50% on annual maintenance costs.

Yonder

Series A in 2018
Yonder is defining the authentic internet category. We believe in the internet and are still sold on its promise to democratize the flow of information. Our mission is to add cultural context to every piece of information as it moves across the internet. Without that context, information is dehumanized. This leads to fake accounts, fake news, and disinformation. We do not want to live in a world of information gatekeeping, mistrust, and close mindedness.

Yonder

Seed Round in 2018
Yonder is defining the authentic internet category. We believe in the internet and are still sold on its promise to democratize the flow of information. Our mission is to add cultural context to every piece of information as it moves across the internet. Without that context, information is dehumanized. This leads to fake accounts, fake news, and disinformation. We do not want to live in a world of information gatekeeping, mistrust, and close mindedness.

Shep

Seed Round in 2018
Shep’s browser extension-based tool provides travel programs with an easy way to capture employee bookings made on consumer travel sites, messaging employees about the travel policy, while capturing those off-channel bookings for the travel team.

Shep

Seed Round in 2018
Shep’s browser extension-based tool provides travel programs with an easy way to capture employee bookings made on consumer travel sites, messaging employees about the travel policy, while capturing those off-channel bookings for the travel team.

Yonder

Seed Round in 2018
Yonder is defining the authentic internet category. We believe in the internet and are still sold on its promise to democratize the flow of information. Our mission is to add cultural context to every piece of information as it moves across the internet. Without that context, information is dehumanized. This leads to fake accounts, fake news, and disinformation. We do not want to live in a world of information gatekeeping, mistrust, and close mindedness.

Threatcare

Seed Round in 2018
Threatcare’s automated Breach and Attack Simulation solutions provide real-time insights and actionable recommendations that enable organizations to build, measure, and maintain strong cybersecurity programs.

PreFix

Convertible Note in 2017
PreFix Inc. is a preventive maintenance service provider based in Austin, Texas, focusing on a range of household systems including appliances, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems. Established in 2013, the company offers various services such as flushing sediment from water heaters, cleaning dryer vents, inspecting toilets for leaks, maintaining ovens, and ensuring the cleanliness of AC drain lines. Additionally, PreFix addresses issues like unclogging drains, sanitizing dishwashers, and checking smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. By servicing both homeowners and landlords, PreFix aims to alleviate maintenance worries and help clients save 30-50% on annual maintenance costs.

Art Craft Entertainment

Venture Round in 2016
Art Craft Entertainment is a game development company that builds and publishes games on multiple platforms. The company is popularly known for its game “Crowfall”.

Kasita

Series A in 2016
Kasita, Inc. manufactures and sells modular buildings that can sit by themselves or stack to form apartments. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Austin, Texas.

PreFix

Convertible Note in 2016
PreFix Inc. is a preventive maintenance service provider based in Austin, Texas, focusing on a range of household systems including appliances, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems. Established in 2013, the company offers various services such as flushing sediment from water heaters, cleaning dryer vents, inspecting toilets for leaks, maintaining ovens, and ensuring the cleanliness of AC drain lines. Additionally, PreFix addresses issues like unclogging drains, sanitizing dishwashers, and checking smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. By servicing both homeowners and landlords, PreFix aims to alleviate maintenance worries and help clients save 30-50% on annual maintenance costs.

Kasita

Convertible Note in 2016
Kasita, Inc. manufactures and sells modular buildings that can sit by themselves or stack to form apartments. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Austin, Texas.

Art Craft Entertainment

Seed Round in 2015
Art Craft Entertainment is a game development company that builds and publishes games on multiple platforms. The company is popularly known for its game “Crowfall”.
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