# Josh Nussbaum

> Josh Nussbaum is a Series A investor at Compound (Manhattan) backing Blockchain and Internet. See 2 investments, check sizes, portfolio. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: Angel Investor
- Fund: [Compound](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/metamorphic-ventures-llc)
- Location: Manhattan, United States
- Total investments: 2
- Last investment: Mar 2018
- Lead investor: 0%
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-nussbaum-58235550
- X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/josh_nussbaum

Josh Nussbaum is a Series A investor at Compound in Manhattan focused on Blockchain and Internet. Josh joined Metamorphic Ventures in 2013.Prior to Metamorphic, Josh worked in Business Development for startup, JustDecide, a social decision-making company. Prior to JustDecide, Josh worked in digital marketing and branding at Bayard Advertising.Josh is also a member of the executive board at Tech@NYU, New York City’s largest studenttechnology organization. For multiple semesters he was in charge of “Startup Week” where he helped organize events with top entrepreneurs and venture capitalists in New York City.

## Round sizes

| Stage | Round size |
| --- | --- |
| Series A | $12M–$13M |

## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Blockchain | 2 | 100% |
| Internet | 1 | 50% |
| Software | 1 | 50% |
| Mobile Apps | 1 | 50% |
| Collectibles | 1 | 50% |

10 industries tracked in total.

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| CryptoKitties | CryptoKitties is a mobile game that enables users to collect and breed virtual cats on the blockchain. The collectible, breedable, and adorable CryptoKitties aim to make blockchain technology accessible to everyday consumers by putting a furry face on the concept of digital collectibles.With each CryptoKitties unique 256-bit genome empower nearly4-billion potential genetic combinations. | $12M | Series A | Mar 21, 2018 |  |
| Dapper Labs | Dapper Labs, the company behind NBA Top Shot, uses blockchain technology to bring NFTs and new forms of digital engagement to fans around the world. Since it was founded in 2018, Dapper Labs has given consumer enthusiasts a real stake in the game by bringing them closer to the brands they love, building engaged and exciting communities for them tocontribute to, and producing new pathways for them to become creators themselves. | $12.9M | Series A | Mar 20, 2018 |  |

2 of 2 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [Caffeinated Capital](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/caffeinated-capital) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [Yes VC](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/yes-vc) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [Andreessen Horowitz](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/andreessen-horowitz) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Graph Ventures](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/graph-ventures) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Green Bay Ventures](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/green-bay-ventures) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Compound](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/metamorphic-ventures-llc) — VC Fund, 1 deal together

## About Compound

VC Fund · New York, United States

Compound is a venture capital firm that invests in bleeding-edge technology built by outliers. They have partnered with elite operators that understand the intricacies of many different industries and various components of businesses, that help them navigate the complex systems in which each startup lives by removing roadblocks and compoundinggrowth.Compound is based in New York City.

5 contacts available at Compound.

| Name | Title | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dan Zigmond | Board Partner | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/dan-zigmond |
| David Hirsch | Managing Partner | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/david-hirsch |
| Josh Nussbaum | EIR | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/josh-nussbaum |
| Maddy Mestman | Contracted | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/maddy-mestman |
| Michael Dempsey | General Partner; Partner | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/michael-dempsey |

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## FAQ

### What does Josh Nussbaum invest in?

Josh Nussbaum invests primarily in Blockchain, Internet and Software startups, most often at Series A stage. Most of the 2 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in Canada. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### What is Josh Nussbaum's check size?

Josh Nussbaum typically joins rounds of $12M–$13M at Series A. These ranges are 10th–90th percentile round sizes calculated from confirmed public funding rounds, so they are a realistic guide to the rounds Josh Nussbaum participates in.

### When did Josh Nussbaum last invest?

The most recent investment recorded for Josh Nussbaum closed in Mar 2018. Shizune tracks 2 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 Aug 2026 and is updated monthly. Spotted something off? Use the “Suggest an edit” link near the top of the page.

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