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Craig Shapiro

Managing Partner at Collaborative Fund

New York, New York

Overview 

Craig Shapiro is the Founder & Managing Partner at Collaborative Fund in New York, investing in various sectors like Impact, Parenting/Families, and Education. He has successfully invested in companies like MeliBio and Dandelion Energy, showcasing a strong track record in seed and Series A funding rounds. Shapiro's career highlights include founding Collaborative Fund and making impactful investments in companies such as Neutral and Kula Bio, demonstrating a keen eye for innovative startups in sectors like Consumer Health and Marketplaces.

Work Experience 

  • Founder & Managing Partner

    2010 - Current

    Collaborative Fund is a leading source of capital for entrepreneurs pushing the world forward. Based in New York City and managing over $1 billion across multiple funds, the firm is known for its early investments in category-defining companies, including Kickstarter, Reddit and Lyft, innovative food brands such as Sweetgreen and OLIPOP, health-focused platforms like WHOOP, and renewable energy leader Dandelion Energy.

Collaborative Fund is an investment fund that provides funding to companies based on creativity and collaborative consumption.

  • EVC Chair

    2023

    Advising researchers on the spin-out process

  • Board Member of D.C. United Foundation

    2024

    Supporting D.C. United Foundation's mission to empower youth and strengthen communities through the power of soccer.

  • Board Observer

    2024

    The largest privately held recycling company in the U.S. With a $700M investment from Brookfield, Circular Services is expanding circular economy infrastructure and services to municipalities and businesses.

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