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VCMatch tracks Smash Capital as an investor focused on Enterprise SaaS, AI/ML, and Fintech companies, Growth and Late Stage rounds, and New York and Los Angeles markets. Upload your deck to compare your startup against the full private matching profile.

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Stages

Growth, Late Stage

Focus Areas

Enterprise SaaS, AI/ML, Fintech

Geography

New York and Los Angeles

Investment Thesis

Smash Capital is a growth equity firm that invests in world-class founders building generational brands in technology. The firm approaches founders with ‘enormous respect and a bit of awe’ for the enormity of their work, understanding the personal stakes and sacrifice involved. Their philosophy centers on discovering incredible technology companies and teams, then helping those great people and consequential companies succeed over time. The firm views founder success as the ultimate measure of their own performance.

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Investment Focus

Who should take a closer look

Smash Capital is most relevant for founders raising Growth and Late Stage rounds in Enterprise SaaS, AI/ML, Fintech, and Consumer, especially across New York and Los Angeles.

Focus statement

We invest in growth stage technology companies that have the potential to redefine their markets, with focus areas including enterprise software, AI, fintech, consumer internet, healthcare technology, and sports & gaming.

Value Add

  • Unparalleled capabilities in brand and media strategy for category-defining technology companies
  • Founders-first approach with deep respect for the entrepreneur journey, explicitly rejecting traditional VC 'product'
  • Partnership of experienced operators and investors with over $4 billion in venture capital investments and over $100 billion in control transactions collectively
  • Team with high-level experience at The Walt Disney Company, Insight Partners, and Live Nation
  • Smaller, entrepreneurial team structure emphasizing speed, real-time communication, and flat organizational hierarchy
  • Partner-like relationship with portfolio companies rather than traditional investor stance

Stage And Sector Fit

Portfolio Highlights

Ambience

Healthcare Technology

Benji Bananas

Consumer Internet

Blockchain.com

Fintech

BYJU'S

Consumer Internet

Coda

Enterprise Software

DraftKings

Sports Gaming

DuckDuckGo

Consumer Internet

ElevenLabs

Ai Ml

+ 24 more companies in their portfolio

Investment Team

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