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Machine Shop Ventures
Venture CapitalModerateConsumer focused early-to-growth stage VC fund founded by Linkin Park
Los Angeles, United StatesFounded 2008
8
Investments
2
Exits
$250M
AUM
25.0%
Exit Rate
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Investment Thesis & Strategy
Machine Shop Ventures invests in early-to-growth stage, consumer-focused media and entertainment companies. They are particularly interested in companies that resonate with a broad audience.
Investment Activity
Deals per year over the last 9 years
1
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20201
2021Portfolio Companies
Selected investments from their portfolio of 8 companies
O
Obsidian Security
Cybersecurity · Series B, 2021
A
Aether
Consumer · Seed, 2019
L
Lime
Transportation · Series B, 2017
N
Nuro
Robotics · Series A, 2017
H
Hyperloop One
Transportation · Series B, 2016
G
GOAT
E-commerce · Series A, 2016
C
Chime
Fintech · Series A, 2014
R
Ring
Consumer · Series B, 2014
H
Headspace
Healthcare · Series A, 2014
K
Klaviyo
SaaS · Series A, 2014
R
Robinhood
Fintech · Series B, 2014
O
Oculus VR
Gaming · Series A, 2013
Notable Exits
CompanyTypeYearValue / Acquirer
Velo3DIPO2022$1.6B
Desktop MetalIPO2020$2.7B
Frequently Asked Questions
Machine Shop Ventures focuses on Series A, Series B, Series C+ stage investments.
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