Common Metal
Overview
Common Metal invests in visionary founders tackling some of the world's most important challenges. They specialize in assembling world-class engineering teams, drawing from their 20 years of recruiting experience with industry giants like Apple, Google, Meta, and Pinterest. They invest across venture capital, hedge fund, and private equity vehicles and provide pattern recognition across every type of business at every stage.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lila Sciences | Oct 2025 | Series A Extension | Co-investor |
| Together AI | May 2023 | Seed | Co-investor |
| A Vinyl Bar in Shibuya | Sep 2026 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
| Alien | Apr 2026 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
| Power | Feb 2024 | Series A | Co-investor |
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Key People
Tim Kendall
Co-Founder
Aubrey Kendall
Partner
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Common Metal based?
Common Metal is headquartered in Burlingame, California, United States.
When was Common Metal founded?
Common Metal was founded in 2021.
How many portfolio companies does Common Metal have?
Common Metal has 16 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Common Metal's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Lila Sciences, Together AI, A Vinyl Bar in Shibuya, Alien, Power.
What was Common Metal's most recent investment shown here?
Common Metal's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in A Vinyl Bar in Shibuya in 2026.
What sectors does Common Metal focus on?
Common Metal focuses on Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Crypto & Web3, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Healthcare & Life Sciences, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Consumer & Commerce, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Crypto & Web3, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Cybersecurity, Consumer & Commerce.
What company stages does Common Metal focus on?
Common Metal typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Common Metal's AUM?
Common Metal's assets under management are estimated between $50.0M and $100.0M.