Gordon Crawford
Angel Investor
Gordon Crawford is a well-known investor, affiliated with the Capital Research and Management group.
- Total investments:
- 14
- Last investment:
- Lead investor:
- 0%
Last updated:
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Industries Gordon Crawford invests in
Social MediaNewsPublishingVideoEnergy
Stages Gordon Crawford invests in
SeedSeries BSeries ASeries CFunding Round
Countries Gordon Crawford invests in
United StatesSwitzerlandUnited Kingdom
Round sizes
Seed $1.6M–$4MSeries A $6.5M–$16MSeries B $1.8M–$20M
Contacts
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Round size
- Seed
- $1.6M–$4M
- Series A
- $6.5M–$16M
- Series B
- $1.8M–$20M
Investment Focus
Industry
- Social Media 5 (36%)
- News 4 (29%)
- Publishing 3 (21%)
- Video 2 (14%)
- Energy 2 (14%)
Stage
- Seed 5 (36%)
- Series B 4 (29%)
- Series A 2 (14%)
- Series C 1 (7%)
- Funding Round 1 (7%)
Country
- United States 12 (86%)
- Switzerland 1 (7%)
- United Kingdom 1 (7%)
Investments
| Company | Description | Round | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy Vault SA offers an energy storage technology utilizing fundamental principles of science to deliver a storage solution that's as compassionate to the planet as it is efficient to build and operate. The Energy Vault solution utilizes the same fundamentals of physics and kinetic energy as pumped hydro but replaces the water with custommade cylindrical blocks utilizing an extremely innovative use of low-cost materials.The system is modular and can be designed with a capacity of between 10 and 35MWh and a power output of up to 5MW. The system has been designed for a 30+ year life with no degradation in storage capacity. | $100M / Series C / Aug 25, 2021 | ||
| Heliogen is a renewable energy technology company focused on eliminating the need for fossil fuels in heavy industry and powering a sustainable future. The company’s AI-enabled, modular concentrated solar technology aims to cost-effectively deliver near 24/7 carbon-free energy in the form of heat, power, or green hydrogen fuel at scale – forthe first time in history. Heliogen was created at Idealab, the leading technology incubator founded by Bill Gross in 1996. For more information about Heliogen, please visit heliogen.com. | $83M / Corporate Round / Jun 15, 2021 | ||
| Aspiration is an online financial firm that offers retail banking and investing services built for everyone. Aspiration delivers the financial products that people need in a consumer-focused model that empowers people to choose their fee and aligns the interests of Aspiration and its customers. The company donates a dime of every dollar it earns tohelp Americans that work to climb the ladder of opportunity while making it possible for its customers to choose to give a portion of their profits to a charitable cause of their choice. | $15.5M / Series A / Sep 17, 2015 | ||
| Since 2011, our award-winning content has inspired millions of you to chase your travel dreams. Now, we’re taking you there with our immersive, small-group adventures.Curated by experts and led by Local Insiders, our trips bring together like-minded travellers to share new experiences, and make unforgettable memories. Say goodbye to thewell-trodden path, and hello to one-of-a-kind, premium adventures designed to reignite a sense of wonder for the world – and an appetite for the unfamiliar.And it couldn’t be easier. From curating authentic experiences to hand-picking unique accommodations, we’ve done all the hard work for you – so all you need to do is book. With 24-hour response time, your own dedicated travel expert and flexible booking policies as standard, we make exploring the world hassle free.We’re also committed to doing travel right. Looking after our planet is more essential than ever, which is why we’re on our way to becoming a fully carbon neutral travel company – just a part of how we help people explore the world while being good to it. For us, travel is about making connections – with a place, its people and its culture. Our small-group trips are an invitation to connect with a destination, to dive beneath the surface and experience it authentically. So whether on your own or with a group of friends, join us, and discover the world the Culture Trip way. | $2M / Seed / Jun 26, 2015 | ||
| Whip Media is transforming the global content licensing ecosystem with a market-leading enterprise software platform that centrally connects data, processes and teams throughout the digital distribution journey. Powered by proprietary data and predictive insights, we enable the world’s top entertainment organizations including Disney, Warner Bros.,Hulu, NBCU, Paramount, Sony, Lionsgate, BBC, HBO, AT&T, T-Mobile, Liberty Global, Discovery, and Pluto TV to efficiently distribute, control and monetize their TV and movie content to drive revenue and direct-to-consumer growth. The company’s newest innovation, the Whip Media Exchange is a next-generation content marketplace that makes global film and TV content licensing faster and more efficient. | $20M / Series B / Dec 03, 2014 | ||
| Doppler Labs was founded in 2013 with the mission to make computing more immersive and human. Here Active Listening, Doppler Lab’s first digital product, was named TIME magazine’s Best Invention of 2015. In February 2017, Doppler Labs released Here One, the evolution of Here Active Listening and the first 3-in-1 wireless smart headphone,delivering premium sound quality, Smart Noise Cancellation, and Speech Enhancement | $6.5M / Series A / Sep 01, 2014 | ||
| Nuzzel is a professional news discovery service used by many of the top influencers in media, technology, and finance.Nuzzel was named one of the best apps of the year by Google Play, the New York Times, Fast Company, and Time Magazine.Nuzzel is backed by top Silicon Valley investors including Andreessen Horowitz, CRV, Homebrew, LowercaseCapital, Uncork Capital, Marc Benniof, and Max Levchin. | $1.7M / Seed / Jun 12, 2014 | ||
| UberMedia’s diverse suite of products process billions of social, demographic, and location signals daily to understand and influence modern consumers with the most accurate business decision science. Targeted mobile advertising campaigns reach beyond generic visibility to solve real-world business objectives, including customer conquests, improvedin-store visits, and increased sales. UberMedia delivers dynamic advertising solutions for Fortune 500 companies across retail, automotive, entertainment, and consumer markets. Recognized as a pioneer in targeted mobile advertising, UberMedia was listed as Fast Company’s “50 Most Innovative Companies” and The Wall Street Journal’s Top “50 Startups.”UberMedia is headquartered in Pasadena, CA as a network company of Idealab, a world-renowned operator of leading technology businesses. For more information, visit www.ubermedia.com. | $8M / May 05, 2014 | ||
| theSkimm is the daily newsletter that simplifies the headlines for the educated professional who knows enough to know she needs more. They do the reading for you and explain it with fresh editorial content, breaking down what you need to know to start the conversation. | $1.6M / Seed / Apr 14, 2014 | ||
| ClassPass is a membership program for fitness classes across multiple gyms and studios, making working out more accessible. With over 25,000 studio, gym, and wellness partners across the globe, ClassPass connects members to a variety of classes and appointments including yoga, cycling, Pilates, boxing, massage, acupuncture, and more. It facilitatesthe discovery process, using machine learning to surface the most relevant recommendations to its members from a catalog of more than 5 million classes a month. In addition, ClassPass helps to lift the fitness industry daily, working directly with studio partners around the globe to merchandise their excess inventory, find new customers, and generate new streams of revenue. | $4M / Seed / Mar 31, 2014 | ||
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FAQ
What does Gordon Crawford invest in?
Gordon Crawford invests primarily in Social Media, News and Publishing startups, most often at Seed and Series B stage. Most of the 14 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in United States. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.
What is Gordon Crawford's check size?
Gordon Crawford typically joins rounds of $1.6M–$4M at Seed, $6.5M–$16M at Series A and $1.8M–$20M at Series B. These ranges are 10th–90th percentile round sizes calculated from confirmed public funding rounds, so they are a realistic guide to the rounds Gordon Crawford participates in.
How do I contact Gordon Crawford?
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When did Gordon Crawford last invest?
The most recent investment recorded for Gordon Crawford closed in Aug 2021. Shizune tracks 14 investments in total for this profile, including round sizes, stages and portfolio companies, all sourced from confirmed public funding rounds and refreshed monthly.
Is Shizune's investor data accurate?
Yes — every stat on this profile is calculated from confirmed public funding rounds monitored across hundreds of sources since 2020. This profile was last refreshed in Sep 2026 and is updated monthly. Spotted something off? Use the “Suggest an edit” link near the top of the page.
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