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Mischief Capital Management

Mischief is a venture firm based in San Francisco, investing $1-5M in early stage software companies. It is a collection of operators who collaborate with...

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Mischief Capital Management

Mischief is a venture firm based in San Francisco, investing $1-5M in early stage software companies. It is a collection of operators who collaborate with early-stage founders. The firm is intentionally small, with four partners, and invests as generalists across many industries.

General information

Firm type

Venture Capital

Year founded

2021

Location

Region

North America

Country

United States

City

San Francisco

Corporate office

San Francisco, CA, United States

Principals

Dustin

Partner

Lauren

Partner

Nate

Partner

Zach

CEO/founder Plaid; Partner

Sector focus

FinTechEnterprise SoftwareHealthcare ServicesClimateTechCryptoAI/ML

Frequently asked questions

How does Mischief source proprietary deal flow?

Mischief's website explicitly states a referral preference: "Please get in touch through someone we know — that always works best." The partners' deep operator networks — spanning Plaid, Cash App, Front, and Dote Shopping — serve as the primary sourcing channel, filtering for warm introductions inside early-stage software circles.

Does Mischief participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?

The firm invests directly into early-stage software companies, writing initial checks of $1 million to $5 million. There is no public indication of fund-of-fund commitments, secondary activity, or participation in commingled vehicles. The portfolio and website description align with a direct-investment model.

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