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Tapestry VC

San Francisco, CA · Invests in US; UK; Europe · Website

Pre-SeedSeedSeries AConsumer Apps & SocialMedia & EntertainmentB2B SaaSAI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareDeveloper Tools & InfrastructureFintech & PaymentsSecurity & CybersecurityRobotics & AutomationLogistics & Supply Chain

Thesis

Repeat founders have an unfair advantage. We specialize in supporting experienced operators launching their next venture with operational partnership, patient capital, and optimized founder networks.

Likely not a fit for

First-time founders, founders seeking hands-off capital, narrow thematic specialists

How they invest

Lead or follow
Usually leads
Typical decision
~2 weeks
Warm intro
Preferred
Involvement
Takes a board seat
Fund status
Actively deploying
Assets under mgmt
$100M
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

4 contacts on file

PM

Patrick Murphy

General PartnerManaging Partner · Primary contact

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p•••@ta•••.vc

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AM

Audrey Miller

PartnerPartner

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DK

David Kelly

PartnerPartner

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RD

Robert Dobie

Platform & OpsVP, Finance & Operations

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Portfolio

NothingConsumer Apps Social

Nothing is a technology company that designs and sells consumer electronics, including smartphones and audio devices, with a focus on minimalist design and high-quality sound.

JoinladderConsumer Apps Social

Joinladder is a fitness app that provides personalized workout plans and coaching for strength training, designed for busy individuals who want to maximize their workout efficiency.

Sunrise Robotics
Fin AIEnterprise Software

Fin AI is the leading AI agent for customer service, designed to handle complex queries across multiple channels with high accuracy and efficiency. It utilizes a patented AI architecture to continuously improve its performance through a feedback loop.

KeycardEnterprise Software

Unified Identity Infrastructure for AI Agents, enabling secure and trusted access for AI applications.

CloudsmithEnterprise Software

Cloudsmith is a powerful, cloud-scale artifact management platform that enables organizations to secure and manage their software supply chain, offering advanced security, observability, and integration features, making it a crucial part of CI/CD pipelines and software distribution.

ZappEcommerce Marketplaces

Zapp is an app that offers quick delivery services, promising delivery within 20 minutes and providing incentives such as free delivery and credit rewards.

Ichi PlanEnterprise Software

Ichi provides AI-powered solutions for architects, engineers, and jurisdictions to streamline code compliance, automate manual reviews, and enhance project efficiency.

PitchEnterprise Software

Pitch is the AI presentation platform that helps professionals collaborate on, create, and deliver winning slide decks — all while staying on brand.

CrossbeamEnterprise Software

Crossbeam is the first and largest Ecosystem-Led Growth platform, used by over 30,000 companies to attract, convert, and grow customer relationships using their partner ecosystems.

CornerProptech Real Estate

Corner Companies is a family office and investment management firm focused on real estate and other sectors. It has a small team and operates in North America and Latin America. The firm has over five decades of investment experience.

NorthflankDeveloper Tools Infra

Northflank is a deployment platform that empowers developers to ship workloads and manage applications without the complexity of infrastructure. It supports the deployment of AI workloads, databases, and applications across multiple cloud environments.

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Tapestry VC - Comprehensive Research Profile Investment Thesis Tapestry VC was founded in 2018 on a focused thesis: repeat founders have an unfair advantage. The firm specializes exclusively in backing experienced entrepreneurs launching subsequent ventures. Rather than chasing first-time founders, Tapestry recognized that founders with prior startup experience bring deeper expertise, stronger net

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