Last updated 2026-07-20
- Raised $200M Undisclosed Round, Aug 2022
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About
Shima Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm that focuses on investing in disruptive blockchain and Web3 technology companies, primarily at the pre-seed and seed stages. The firm was founded in 2021 by Yida Gao and is headquartered in Irvine, California. Shima Capital aims to be the first institutional capital for promising startups in sectors such as decentralized finance (DeFi), gaming, metaverse, and infrastructure. They provide not only capital but also strategic guidance, technical support, and community building to their portfolio companies. Shima Capital launched its inaugural fund, Shima Capital Fund I, in August 2022, raising $200 million from investors including Bill Ackman, Dragonfly Capital, and Animoca Brands.
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Education & Knowledge Technologies1
Q&A
- What is Shima Capital's primary investment focus?
- Shima Capital is an early-stage VC firm that invests in disruptive Web3 and blockchain technology companies.
- Has Shima Capital made any notable investments recently?
- In April 2023, Shima Capital invested in TinyTap, an educational marketplace for kids, which was later acquired.
- What is Shima Capital's investment stage preference?
- Shima Capital focuses on early-stage investments.
- What is the typical check size for Shima Capital?
- Shima Capital's investment range is between $8.5M and $8.5M.
- In which sector has Shima Capital made investments?
- Shima Capital has made investments in the Education & Knowledge Technologies sector, as seen with TinyTap.
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| Legal name | Shima Capital Management LLC |
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| Founded | 2021 |