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Third Kind Venture Capital

New York, New York · Invests in US; Europe; MENA · Website

Pre-SeedSeedSeries AConsumer Apps & SocialMedia & EntertainmentB2B SaaSAI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsFintechEnterprise SoftwareFintech & PaymentsDeveloper Tools & InfrastructureEdTechHealthcare & Digital HealthRobotics & Automation

Thesis

We seek extraordinary founders building transformational products. Product-obsessed founders with deep market understanding, exceptional execution ability, and the drive to build lasting companies create the most value.

Likely not a fit for

We avoid pure hardware plays, undifferentiated SaaS, and teams without strong technical leadership

How they invest

Lead or follow
Usually leads
Typical decision
~1 week
Warm intro
Preferred
Involvement
Takes a board seat
Fund status
Actively deploying
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

3 contacts on file

AB

Alex Binkley

PartnerPartner · Primary contact

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a•••@3k•••.com

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SF

Shana Fisher

PartnerPartner

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s•••@3k•••.com

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SF

Shana Fischer

General PartnerCo-Founder and Managing Partner

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Portfolio

Media KitEnterprise Software

Media kits are professional documents showcasing brand assets; Notion offers various templates for creating them.

PinterestMedia Entertainment

Pinterest is a visual search and discovery platform where people find inspiration, curate ideas and shop products—all in a positive place online. Headquartered in San Francisco, Pinterest has 600 million monthly active users worldwide.

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.

BubbleEnterprise Software

Bubble is a visual no-code platform for building web and mobile apps without coding. It combines AI and visual tools to launch real apps.

PietraEcommerce Marketplaces

Pietra is an AI-driven platform for small businesses to automate e-commerce operations, including sourcing, supply chain, and marketing. It offers a comprehensive service to set up and manage online stores.

HomemadeSecurity Cyber

Homemade.co is a company providing services related to password recovery.

ArchitectConsumer Apps Social

Architect is a company that provides adaptive landing pages designed to enhance conversion rates by utilizing a central Knowledge Hub for content and automating page creation. The platform delivers role-aware pages that match ad copy in real-time, enabling businesses to create targeted landing experiences without the manual burden of page-building.

TransakFintech Payments

Transak provides a fiat on/off ramp integration for Web3 and crypto applications, enabling users to buy and sell cryptocurrencies using fiat currencies.

Era Finance
StripeFintech Payments

Stripe builds programmable financial services. Millions of companies—from the world’s largest enterprises to the most ambitious startups—use Stripe to accept payments, grow their revenue, and accelerate new business opportunities.

MakerBotEdtech

MakerBot offers a complete 3D printing education ecosystem, providing educators and students with the tools and resources they need to successfully 3D print in the classroom.

FiftyThreeMedia Entertainment

FiftyThree is known for its innovative design tools, including the Paper app and the Pencil stylus, which transform the iPad into a creative workspace.

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Third Kind Venture Capital Research Investment Thesis Third Kind Venture Capital is led by Shana Fischer, a renowned venture investor with deep experience in spotting breakout companies early. The firm is named after the Close Encounter of the Third Kind (actual contact with alien life), reflecting its philosophy of seeking extraordinary, transformational companies. Fischer's track record includes

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