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Jonathan Shriftman

Partner & Growth-Stage Investor at Expanding Capital

Jonathan Shriftman is a prominent entrepreneur and venture capitalist based in New York City. He serves as a partner at Expanding Capital, a growth-stage venture capital fund that has invested in notable companies such as Coinbase, Postscript, and Cameo.12

Professional Background

  • Expanding Capital: Shriftman has been with Expanding Capital since August 2021, focusing on investments that drive significant outcomes in health, economic, and social systems across North America.2

  • Humin: Prior to his venture capital career, he founded Humin, an AI-powered address book that was acquired by Tinder. Humin gained recognition as one of the "100 Best Innovations of the Year" by Popular Science and was featured as one of the "100 Greatest Apps of All Time" by Business Insider.12

  • Sole Bicycles: Shriftman is also known for co-founding Sole Bicycles, a direct-to-consumer bicycle brand that has achieved significant sales milestones.3

  • Snaps: He held the position of Head of Business Development at Snaps, a generative AI company that was later acquired by Quiq.12

Education and Recognition

Jonathan graduated from the University of Southern California's Marshall School of Business and completed an Executive Program at Singularity University, focusing on exponential technologies like AI and robotics.12 He has received various accolades, including recognition as a young leader at international forums and features in prominent publications like Inc. Magazine and Entrepreneur Magazine.12

Personal Background

Originally from Miami Beach, Florida, Shriftman now resides in New York City. He is also a founding member of The Kairos Society, which supports young entrepreneurs.12

Highlights

500 Startups has a new name and $140M to invest from a new fund - Silicon Valley Business Journal - Silicon Valley Business Journal
Sep 15 · AlleyWatch
The NYC Venture Capital Firm News Digest: 9/15/2021 - AlleyWatch
May 16 · starterstory.com
How We've Generated $10M In Sales With Our Online Bicycle ...

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Location

New York, New York, United States