Collab Fund

Collaborative Fund, founded in 2010 by Craig Shapiro, is a venture capital firm focused on supporting entrepreneurs and ideas that push the world forward. The firm primarily invests in early-stage companies across various sectors, including next-gen consumer products, climate solutions, industrial transformation, food innovation, and precision health. Some of their notable investments include Beyond Meat, Lyft, Impossible Foods, and Sweetgreen. The firm recently raised $200 million for two new funds: Collaborative V and Collaborative Growth. Collaborative V focuses on early-stage investments, while Collaborative Growth targets more established startups looking to scale​. Collaborative Fund's investment philosophy emphasizes sustainability, social impact, and innovative solutions that address global challenges.