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Hinge Capital

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Thesis

Backing the brave & curious, leaning into the [non]obvious ideas that edit entire industries or create new categories. We put our time, energy and capital behind courageous founders solving hard technological problems. Platform-driven approach combining capital with operational support.

Likely not a fit for

Not explicitly stated, but focus suggests they avoid: incremental innovations, non-tech businesses, and companies that don't fit their vertical technology focus.

How they invest

Lead or follow
Usually leads
Involvement
Takes a board seat
Fund status
Between funds
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

2 contacts on file

BZ

Brandon Zeuner

PartnerPartner · Primary contact

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b•••@hi•••.com

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Ryan Swagar

PartnerPartner

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r•••@hi•••.com

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Portfolio

RippleFintech Payments

Ripple is a financial technology company that provides blockchain-based solutions for cross-border payments and digital asset custody. It is known for its enterprise crypto services and the XRP digital asset.

Dollar Shave ClubEcommerce Marketplaces

Dollar Shave Club is a men’s grooming brand offering quality, affordable razors, delivered straight to the consumer’s door. It is a multinational, omni-channel, lifestyle brand with retail presence across the USA, aiming to provide simple shaving and grooming solutions at a great price.

GoFundMeEcommerce Marketplaces

GoFundMe is the #1 crowdfunding platform that allows individuals to raise money for personal causes, charitable organizations, and community projects.

Liquid DeathFood Beverage

Liquid Death offers a range of premium low-calorie beverages in infinitely recyclable cans, including mountain water, flavored sparkling water, iced tea, and energy drinks. The brand emphasizes sustainability by donating a portion of proceeds to combat plastic pollution.

eToroFintech Payments

eToro is a leading social trading platform that allows users to invest in a variety of assets including stocks, cryptocurrencies, and ETFs, while also enabling features like CopyTrader to replicate the trades of successful investors.

ClassPassConsumer Apps Social

ClassPass is revolutionizing the fitness and wellness industry by bringing together the world’s best classes and experiences into one app. Our mission? To motivate people to live inspired lives every day by introducing and seamlessly connecting them to soul-nurturing experiences.

Life360Consumer Apps Social

Life360, a family connection and safety company, keeps people close to the ones they love. The category leading mobile app and Tile tracking devices empower members to stay connected to the people, pets, and things they care about most, with a range of services, including location sharing, safe driver reports, and crash detection with emergency dispatch.

ClassyEnterprise Software

Classy provides a comprehensive fundraising platform for nonprofits, offering tools for direct appeals, events, community activations, and payment solutions to enhance fundraising efforts.

Hinge HealthHealthcare Digital

Hinge Health is focused on scaling and automating the delivery of health care, starting with musculoskeletal conditions. Leveraging an AI-powered care model, wearable device, and access to expert clinicians, Hinge Health delivers personalized, evidence-based care that helps people move beyond pain, improving member outcomes and experiences and reducing costs for clients.

MediumMedia Entertainment

Medium is an online publishing platform that allows users to share and discover stories and ideas. It operates on a subscription model, focusing on quality writing and reader engagement rather than advertising.

HONK TechnologiesLogistics Supply Chain

HONK Technologies provides fleet and enterprise roadside assistance solutions, redefining the roadside assistance experience through technology.

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Hinge Capital Research Document Investment Thesis Hinge Capital (formerly Venture51) is an Austin, Texas-based venture capital firm that has been investing since 2010. Their core philosophy is "backing the brave & curious, leaning into the [non]obvious ideas that edit entire industries or create new categories." They position themselves as a platform-driven firm that is "1/2 Startup, 1/2 VC," comb

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