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Learn which startups ANIM Fund invests in, what size check sizes they write, and who their partners are (e.g. Jason Scott).
Key people at ANIM Fund.
ANIM Fund operates as a global, digital-first venture capital fund dedicated to helping entrepreneurs scale from inception. It provides investment and strategic guidance to early and growth-stage companies, leveraging a distinctive integration with the broader technology ecosystem. The fund's approach focuses on identifying and nurturing promising ventures by offering direct support and access to critical networks.
The fund emerged in 2021, rooted in the understanding that digital-first companies benefit significantly from deep integration with established technology platforms and developer communities. This insight underpins ANIM Fund's close ties to Google for Startups, a relationship facilitated by key partner Jason Scott, who also leads Google’s startup developer ecosystems. This unique structure allows the fund to tap into a rich pipeline of innovative companies and provide nuanced, operationally-informed investment.
ANIM Fund targets founders across a spectrum of stages and geographies, with a particular emphasis on supporting entrepreneurship in frontier and undercapitalized markets, including Africa and Latin America. Its long-term vision centers on fostering a robust global digital economy by empowering diverse founders. The fund aims to be a strategic co-investor, guiding its portfolio companies toward sustainable growth and impactful innovation.
Key people at ANIM Fund.
ANIM Fund operates as a global, digital-first venture capital fund dedicated to helping entrepreneurs scale from inception. It provides investment and strategic guidance to early and growth-stage companies, leveraging a distinctive integration with the broader technology ecosystem. The fund's approach focuses on identifying and nurturing promising ventures by offering direct support and access to critical networks.
The fund emerged in 2021, rooted in the understanding that digital-first companies benefit significantly from deep integration with established technology platforms and developer communities. This insight underpins ANIM Fund's close ties to Google for Startups, a relationship facilitated by key partner Jason Scott, who also leads Google’s startup developer ecosystems. This unique structure allows the fund to tap into a rich pipeline of innovative companies and provide nuanced, operationally-informed investment.
ANIM Fund targets founders across a spectrum of stages and geographies, with a particular emphasis on supporting entrepreneurship in frontier and undercapitalized markets, including Africa and Latin America. Its long-term vision centers on fostering a robust global digital economy by empowering diverse founders. The fund aims to be a strategic co-investor, guiding its portfolio companies toward sustainable growth and impactful innovation.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2023 | Stuf | $11.0M Series A | Altos Ventures, Robert Prostko | Jenny Fielding, Scott Hartley, Gutter Capital, Harlem Capital, Khosla Ventures, Andrew Schoen, Owl Ventures, Playground Global, Wilshire Lane Capital, Anim Fund, Good Friends, Palm Tree Crew |
| May 3, 2022 | Upgrade | $1.0M Seed Extension | Samantha Lewis, The Artemis Fund | Bracken Darrell, Anim Fund |
| Sep 1, 2021 | Juno | $20.0M Series A | Sheena Jindal, RET Ventures | 645 Ventures, Abstract Ventures, Cantos Ventures, Credo Ventures, Foundamental, Future Ventures, Merus Capital, Slack Fund, Social Capital, Mo El-Bibany, Anim Fund, Green D Ventures, JLL Spark, K50 Ventures, Evan Moore, Vertex Ventures |