Brooks Hosfield

Brooks Hosfield is a Partner at SciFi VC, an early-stage venture capital firm based in San Francisco.12 Prior to joining SciFi VC in July 2023, he had a significant tenure at Affirm, Inc., where he held multiple roles over 6.5 years13:

1. Chief of Staff (January 2017 - June 2023)
2. Head of Affirm Ventures (August 2021 - June 2023)

During his time at Affirm, Hosfield worked closely with CEO Max Levchin, helping to scale the company from about 200 employees through its IPO.2 He also played a key role in launching Affirm's corporate venture arm, Affirm Ventures.2

Education and Early Career

Hosfield has a strong educational background:

• Bachelor's Degree from Princeton University (2006-2010)
• MBA from Stanford University Graduate School of Business (2014-2016)1

Before his MBA, Hosfield worked as a strategy consultant for four years, focusing on mobile-enabled startups in sub-Saharan Africa. He contributed to the launch of TYME Bank, a fast-growing digital challenger bank in Africa.2

Current Role and Expertise

As a Partner at SciFi VC, Hosfield focuses on early-stage investments in:

• Fintech
• Artificial Intelligence
• Marketplaces
• Science-based startups2

SciFi VC, which evolved from Max Levchin's startup studio HVF, has invested in notable companies such as Uber, Unity, Coinbase, Stripe, and Pinterest.2

Brooks Hosfield's diverse experience in both operational and investment roles, combined with his educational background, positions him as a valuable partner in the venture capital ecosystem, particularly in the tech and fintech sectors.