Shine Capital

General contacts
Investor type

VC

Founded

2020

AUM

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Location

New York, New York, United States

Investment Ticket

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Investment Stage

Pre-seed Seed Series A

Region of investment

North America
Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Shine Capital is a venture capital firm based in New York, founded in 2020 by Mo Koyfman, an ex-Spark GP with experience in companies like Plaid and Warby Parker. The firm has a team of 8 professionals, including 3 partners, and focuses on partnering with creative and relentless entrepreneurs to build iconic businesses. Shine Capital is distinguished by its expertise in AI/ML, crypto infrastructure, and experimental consumer models.

The firm primarily invests in early-stage companies, focusing on sectors such as AI, fintech, SaaS, and Web3/crypto. Shine Capital typically writes checks ranging from $1 million to $10 million and invests in pre-seed, seed, and Series A stages. The firm is active in the United States, with a portfolio that includes 80 investments and 10 exits.

Notable portfolio companies include Walden Robotics - robotics solutions, Turnout - business productivity software, Mother Games - entertainment software, Zenskar - business productivity software, and Gizmo - educational software. Shine Capital has co-invested with firms like BoxGroup and has seen successes with companies like Notion and Flashtract.

Industry

Web3 Fintech SaaS AI

Contacts

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Mo Koyfman Founder and General Partner
Founder and General Partner
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Alex Hartz General Partner
General Partner
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LinkedIn
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FAQs about Shine Capital

Shine Capital is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Pre-seed, Seed and Series A.
Shine Capital is located in New York, New York, United States.
Shine Capital was founded in 2020.
Shine Capital invests in companies and startups in Web3, Fintech, SaaS, AI.
Shine Capital invests in companies and startups in North America.
Shine Capital invests in companies and startups at Pre-seed, Seed, Series A.
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