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Key people at Shaper Capital.
Shaper Capital operates as a venture builder, partnering with founders to establish new companies. The firm specializes in addressing data fragmentation across diverse industries, developing solutions that integrate disparate information. Its approach involves creating standalone ventures focused on complex data integration challenges at their core.
Travis May founded Shaper Capital in 2023, driven by the insight that significant value emerges from systematically building companies to resolve widespread data fragmentation. As a family office principal, May applies his experience to guide the strategic development and operational oversight of these new enterprises from concept to market.
The firm collaborates with exceptional founders, providing the essential framework and support to translate innovative concepts into robust businesses. Shaper Capital’s vision is to foster the creation of companies that effectively solve data fragmentation issues and fundamentally shape industries through advanced data-driven innovation.
Key people at Shaper Capital.
Shaper Capital has 4 tracked investments across 3 companies. The latest tracked deal is $30.0M Series A Extension in Protégé in January 2026.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 8, 2026 | Protégé | $30.0M Series A Extension | Daisy Wolf | Bloomberg Beta, CRV, Flex Capital, Footwork |
| Aug 1, 2025 | Protege | $25.0M Series A | Footwork | Kevin Hartz, CRV, Energize Ventures, Flex Capital, Gradient Ventures, Greylock, InterWest, Stellar Capital, Techstars, Adam D'angelo, Akshay Kothari, Allison Pickens (Allison Pickens Ventures), Dylan Field, ED Baker, Julia Hartz, Scott Belsky, Travis MAY, Bloomberg Beta, Liquid 2 Ventures, Shaper Capital |
| Jul 1, 2025 | Arbital Health | $31.0M Series B | Mike Spadafore | Sandbox Industries, Travis MAY, Healthy Ventures, Transformation Capital |
| Jan 4, 2024 | Arbital Health | $10.0M Series A | Scott Rosen | Flex Capital, Healthy Ventures, Underdog Labs |