Animal Capital
Overview
Animal Capital is a venture capital firm that invests in pre-seed, seed, and Series A stage companies operating in the consumer, financial technology, health and wellness, and media sectors.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whatnot | May 2021 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Colossal | Sep 2025 | Series C Extension | Co-investor |
| Whoop | Aug 2021 | Series F | Co-investor |
| Whop | Jul 2023 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Americana Technologies | Jul 2023 | Series A | Co-investor |
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Key People
Griffin Johnson
Co-Founder & Operating Partner
Josh Richards
Co-Founder & Operating Partner
Marshall Sandman
Managing Partner
Dylann Sands
Partner
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Animal Capital based?
Animal Capital is headquartered in New York City, New York, United States.
When was Animal Capital founded?
Animal Capital was founded in 2020.
How many portfolio companies does Animal Capital have?
Animal Capital has 39 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Animal Capital's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Whatnot, Colossal, Whoop, Whop, Americana Technologies.
What was Animal Capital's most recent investment shown here?
Animal Capital's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Colossal in 2025.
What sectors does Animal Capital focus on?
Animal Capital focuses on FinTech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Consumer & Commerce, FinTech, Consumer & Commerce, Crypto & Web3, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, FinTech, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Cybersecurity, FinTech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Crypto & Web3, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Cybersecurity, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, FinTech, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Real Estate & PropTech.
What company stages does Animal Capital focus on?
Animal Capital typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Animal Capital's AUM?
Animal Capital's assets under management are estimated between $50.0M and $100.0M.