What is the collaborative fund?

The Collaborative Fund is a venture capital firm that operates under the belief that the traditional, centralized hub-and-spoke model of economic value creation is being replaced by a more decentralized, network-driven model. This model emphasizes collaboration, peer-to-peer interactions, and direct connections between smaller firms or individuals facilitated by the internet 1.

The fund is particularly focused on investing in companies that align with values of impact and authenticity, seeking out brands that use collaboration as a competitive advantage and that aspire to create positive social and environmental outcomes 1. The firm’s brand and mission of supporting entrepreneurs and fostering collective action help attract like-minded partners and investments 2.

Founded by Craig Shapiro, the Collaborative Fund has invested in notable companies like Lyft, Kickstarter, and Reddit. Its approach blends finding thematic changes and building portfolios around those themes, with a strong emphasis on brand development and supporting meaningful, value-driven companies 3 4.