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Picks and Shovels is an operator-led investment firm based in the United States, focusing on pre-seed and seed stage startups. The firm typically invests $100,000 and has backed 17 companies to date. Their portfolio includes notable exits such as Skip, which was acquired by ICF.
The firm targets early-stage companies, specifically in the idea, pre-seed, and seed stages. Investments are directed towards startups that provide tools and infrastructure, particularly those that identify clear market gaps and understand their customer demographics.
Notable companies in Picks and Shovels' portfolio include Anon, Assistiv Labs, Cedar, Concrete, Daydream, Eventual, Glowstick, Ion Protocol, Litvue, Masava, Morph AI, Olympix, Openlytics, Osiris, Skip, Slingshot, Stell, Switchboard, and Vaporware.
Submit your pitch through their form at picksandshovelsvc.com or email josh@picksandshovelsvc.com with your deck.
Picks and Shovels typically participates in early-stage rounds, often leading investments in their target sectors.
The firm is open to follow-on investments, particularly if the startup demonstrates significant growth and market traction.
The firm has not publicly disclosed the size of its current fund.
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