Collaborative Fund

Founded in New York in 2010 by Craig Shapiro, Collaborative Fund is an investment firm focused on creative fields within technology and media. It invests based on the growth of the creative class and collaborative consumption.

Tejinder Gill

Principal

Past deals in Peer to Peer

Flourish Labs

Seed Round in 2022
Flourish Labs is a healthcare company dedicated to addressing the youth mental health crisis by leveraging technology to enhance professional peer support. The organization focuses on expanding the mental health workforce by employing and training young adults with diverse backgrounds who have experienced mental illness or addiction, enabling them to become certified Peer Support Specialists. Through its HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform, Peers.net, Flourish Labs provides teenagers and young adults aged 13 to 30 with the opportunity to engage in one-on-one peer support sessions with specialists of their choice. By combining mental health science with innovative technology, the company aims to empower individuals to understand their mental health better and access the support they need to foster emotional well-being.

Nebulous

Seed Round in 2020
Nebulous, Inc. is a technology company focused on developing blockchain hardware and software infrastructure for the decentralized internet. Founded in 2014 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the company is known for its flagship product, Sia, a decentralized cloud storage platform that utilizes blockchain technology to create a data storage marketplace. Additionally, Nebulous offers Skynet, a decentralized content delivery network (CDN) and file-sharing platform tailored for developers, along with SiaStream, which provides affordable storage solutions for media files, enabling fast streaming. As a core contributor to the open-source Skynet project, Nebulous plays a significant role in advancing the decentralized web ecosystem.

Nebulous

Seed Round in 2019
Nebulous, Inc. is a technology company focused on developing blockchain hardware and software infrastructure for the decentralized internet. Founded in 2014 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the company is known for its flagship product, Sia, a decentralized cloud storage platform that utilizes blockchain technology to create a data storage marketplace. Additionally, Nebulous offers Skynet, a decentralized content delivery network (CDN) and file-sharing platform tailored for developers, along with SiaStream, which provides affordable storage solutions for media files, enabling fast streaming. As a core contributor to the open-source Skynet project, Nebulous plays a significant role in advancing the decentralized web ecosystem.

Livepeer

Series A in 2019
Livepeer develops an open platform for decentralized live video broadcasting. It combines blockchain technology, economic incentives, and open media servers to enable peer-to-peer networks for live streaming.

Lendit

Venture Round in 2018
Lendit is a South Korean fintech company operating an online peer-to-peer lending platform. It connects investors with borrowers seeking personal loans, offering competitive interest rates for both parties. Lendit uses advanced risk-ranking algorithms and efficient operational processes to facilitate these transactions. Borrowers can access APRs ranging from 4.5% to 18.0%, while investors enjoy an average return of approximately 10.66%. The company's platform is fully automated, using a credit scoring model for personalized interest rates based on various data points. Lendit aims to disrupt traditional banking systems by providing accessible financial solutions for both borrowers and investors.

RADAR

Seed Round in 2017
Radar Relay, LLC is a technology company established in 2017 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado. It specializes in an Ethereum-based trading platform that facilitates wallet-to-wallet transactions through the 0x Protocol. The platform operates an order book, allowing users to trade tokens directly between their wallets without the need for accounts, sign-ups, or custody of assets. This approach ensures that users maintain control over their assets throughout the trading process, enhancing security and user autonomy. By eliminating traditional barriers such as deposits and withdrawal limits, Radar Relay offers a streamlined trading experience for cryptocurrency users.

Poolus

Series A in 2017
Poolus Inc. is a South Korean company founded in 2016 that specializes in designing and developing a ride-sharing application. This application facilitates real-time carpool matching services for both passengers and drivers, enhancing the efficiency of local transportation. In addition to connecting drivers with passengers, Poolus offers a driver certification program to ensure safety and reliability. The platform also provides users with access to discount coupons and promotions, enabling cost-effective travel while promoting environmentally friendly commuting practices.

Lendit

Series B in 2017
Lendit is a South Korean fintech company operating an online peer-to-peer lending platform. It connects investors with borrowers seeking personal loans, offering competitive interest rates for both parties. Lendit uses advanced risk-ranking algorithms and efficient operational processes to facilitate these transactions. Borrowers can access APRs ranging from 4.5% to 18.0%, while investors enjoy an average return of approximately 10.66%. The company's platform is fully automated, using a credit scoring model for personalized interest rates based on various data points. Lendit aims to disrupt traditional banking systems by providing accessible financial solutions for both borrowers and investors.

Upstart

Series C in 2015
Upstart is a fintech company that operates an AI-driven lending platform. Founded in 2012, it connects consumers with banks and investors through its platform, offering personal loans, automotive financing, home equity lines of credit, and small-dollar loans. Upstart's proprietary underwriting model considers various factors to assess borrowers' creditworthiness, enabling higher approval rates and lower loss rates.

Upstart

Series A in 2013
Upstart is a fintech company that operates an AI-driven lending platform. Founded in 2012, it connects consumers with banks and investors through its platform, offering personal loans, automotive financing, home equity lines of credit, and small-dollar loans. Upstart's proprietary underwriting model considers various factors to assess borrowers' creditworthiness, enabling higher approval rates and lower loss rates.
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