Mischief
Overview
Mischief is a venture firm based in San Francisco, investing $1-5M in early stage software companies. Mischief is the firm we always wanted on our own cap tables: a collection of operators whose diverse experiences enable us to empathize with and collaborate on the challenges early-stage founders face. Whatever issue you're facing, one of us has likely been there before. We are generalists – we've successfully built companies in many different industries and know every market has its season - from healthcare to climate to consumer marketplaces to crypto we have done it all.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owner.com | Aug 2021 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Merkle Manufactory, Inc. | Jul 2022 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Town.com | Mar 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Perl | Jul 2022 | VC Round | Co-investor |
| Propel | Mar 2022 | Series B | Co-investor |
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Key People
Lauren Farleigh
Co-founder & GP
Zachary Perret
Co-Founder
Dustin Moring
General Partner
Nate Abbott
General Partner
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Mischief based?
Mischief is headquartered in San Francisco, California, United States.
When was Mischief founded?
Mischief was founded in 2021.
How many portfolio companies does Mischief have?
Mischief has 44 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Mischief's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Owner.com, Merkle Manufactory, Inc., Town.com, Perl, Propel.
What was Mischief's most recent investment shown here?
Mischief's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Town.com in 2025.
What sectors does Mischief focus on?
Mischief focuses on Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Crypto & Web3, Energy & Sustainability, Crypto & Web3, Energy & Sustainability, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Crypto & Web3, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Cybersecurity, FinTech, Enterprise Software, FinTech, FinTech, FinTech, Crypto & Web3, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, FinTech, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, FinTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, FinTech, FinTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Crypto & Web3, FinTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, FinTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Real Estate & PropTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Real Estate & PropTech, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Crypto & Web3, FinTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software.
What company stages does Mischief focus on?
Mischief typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Mischief's AUM?
Mischief's assets under management are estimated between $50.0M and $100.0M.