Machine Shop Ventures

About The Fund

Machine Shop Ventures is a consumer-focused venture capital firm based in Beverly Hills, California. They operate with a global investment approach and primarily target early to growth-stage companies. The firm's investment strategy is closely tied to the Linkin Park brand, which emphasizes the connection of people and innovation through the realms of technology and design. They seek to leverage this brand to identify and support companies that are poised to disrupt their respective industries or are actively developing groundbreaking products and services. Machine Shop Ventures believes that its engagement does not stop at just providing financial resources, but extends to facilitating strategic industry relationships and offering creative inputs from a standpoint that combines entertainment and tech-savviness. The investment size of the firm ranges from a minimum of approximately $5,242,207 to a maximum of $150,000,000, indicating a relatively broad spectrum of funding capabilities to accommodate various stages of business development. Moreover, the firm's specialty in aligning with the early stage investments signifies its commitment to nurturing emerging ventures, particularly those that share their line of business and creative philosophy. As the venture arm of Machine Shop Entertainment located in Los Angeles, they utilize their unique position to bridge the gap between entertainment and innovation, which are principal components of their investment thesis.