# Not Boring

> Not Boring is a VC fund in New York backing Software and E-Commerce. See 25 investments, check sizes, portfolio and contact details. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: VC Fund
- Location: New York, United States
- Total investments: 25
- Last investment: Nov 2023
- Lead investor: 4%
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- Website: https://www.notboring.co/

Not Boring is a VC fund in New York focused on Software and E-Commerce. Not Boring offers strategy and investing from small to big companies.

## Contacts

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## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Software | 5 | 20% |
| E-Commerce | 5 | 20% |
| Enterprise Software | 4 | 16% |
| Artificial Intelligence | 4 | 16% |
| FinTech | 3 | 12% |

63 industries tracked in total.

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Seed | 10 | 40% |
| Series A | 10 | 40% |
| Pre-Seed | 4 | 16% |
| Series B | 1 | 4% |

### Country

| Country | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| United States | 20 | 80% |
| Canada | 1 | 4% |
| Sweden | 1 | 4% |

## Team

| Name | Title | Investments | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Packy McCormick | Founder | 73 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/packy-mccormick |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Summer | Summer's flagship technology, SummerOS, is the first asset intelligence tool in the short-term rental space, allowing users to find top vacation rental markets, accurately forecast revenue, and optimize performance. | $18M | Series A | Nov 07, 2023 |  |
| Atomic AI | Atomic AI is a developing the cutting-edge fusion of machine learning and structural biology to unlock RNA drug discovery. | $35M | Series A | Jan 25, 2023 |  |
| Anima | Anima is a gaming and interactive technology company that uses AI and AR to make the imaginary real. Anima was founded in 2021 by veterans of Epic Games, Nintendo, and Tumblr and are known for their AI companions Onlybots. | $3M | Seed | Dec 15, 2022 |  |
| Anima | Anima is a gaming and interactive technology company that uses AI and AR to make the imaginary real. Anima was founded in 2021 by veterans of Epic Games, Nintendo, and Tumblr and are known for their AI companions Onlybots. | $3M | Pre-Seed | Dec 15, 2022 |  |
| Column Tax | Column Tax is a platform enabling mobile banks and Fintech companies to offer top-tier tax features to their end-users. | $21.7M | Series A | May 17, 2022 |  |
| Boost | The future of commerce is everywhere. | $3.5M | Pre-Seed | Apr 07, 2022 |  |
| TAGS | The future of commerce is everywhere. | $3.5M | Pre-Seed | Apr 07, 2022 |  |
| GOALS | Goals is a provider of an online football game. Goals is a multiplayer-first football game primarily for PC and consoles that offers a way for gamers to own in-game digital assets as they play. | $15M | Seed | Apr 05, 2022 |  |
| Swaypay | At Swaypay, we believe the most powerful force in the universe is putting money into the hands of people who have not typically been financial decision-makers. We're on a mission to skyrocket Gen Z's social purchasing power by rerouting the billions of advertising dollars brands spend into their social savvy shoppers' pockets. | $4.2M | Seed | Mar 28, 2022 |  |
| SwayID | SwayID's next-gen identity verification platform revolutionizes how brands engage with the modern consumer -- the creator-consumer -- an emerging category of consumer spawned by the pandemic comprising 200M+ (and rapidly growing) content creators spanning every platform from TikTok and Instagram to YouTube and Twitch. By leveragingauthoritative data sources, SwayID offers real-time verification of these creators, ensuring that exclusive brand offers and experiences are both authentic and financially empowering.Our proprietary instant verification process not only boosts the integrity of brand promotions but also integrates seamlessly within an organization’s existing brand experience, enhancing creator-customer loyalty and advocacy while minimizing churn. The result? A significant increase in lifetime value from a brand's most valuable customers.At the heart of SwayID's value proposition is a universal ecosystem that empowers verified creators with unprecedented access to exclusive discounts and streamlined monetization opportunities from a growing network of leading brands. This ecosystem isn't just expansive; it's designed to be mutually beneficial, fostering a vibrant community where each new creator and brand accelerates economic equity for all.The magic of SwayID lies in its network effect: as the community of creators and brands expands, the ecosystem becomes increasingly rich with opportunities, driving a self-reinforcing cycle of engagement, loyalty, and mutual growth. Through SwayID, brands and creators alike find a common ground to thrive, pushing the boundaries of traditional marketing and loyalty programs and setting a new standard where brands and creators grow stronger, together. | $4.2M | Seed | Mar 28, 2022 |  |

10 of 25 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [Not Boring](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/not-boring-capial) — VC Fund, 23 deals together
- [Revolution](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/revolution) — VC Fund, 5 deals together
- [Gaingels](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/gaing) — VC Fund, 4 deals together
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## FAQ

### What does Not Boring invest in?

Not Boring invests primarily in Software, E-Commerce and Enterprise Software startups, most often at Seed and Series A stage. Most of the 25 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in United States. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### How do I contact Not Boring?

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### Who are the partners at Not Boring?

The team at Not Boring includes Packy McCormick (Founder). The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.

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