Smash Capital
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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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