# The Newcastle Network

> The Newcastle Network is a VC fund in Boston backing Fashion and Toys. See 3 investments, check sizes, portfolio and contact details. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Boston, United States
- Total investments: 3
- Last investment: Jul 2023
- Lead investor: 100%
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-newcastle-network/
- Website: https://thenewcastlenetwork.com/

The Newcastle Network is a VC fund in Boston focused on Fashion and Toys. The Newcastle Network invest in passionate leaders who have built performing consumer brands with strong, engaged communities.

## Contacts

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## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fashion | 2 | 67% |
| Toys | 1 | 33% |
| Shoes | 1 | 33% |
| E-Commerce | 1 | 33% |

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Series B | 1 | 33% |
| Private Equity | 1 | 33% |

## Team

| Name | Title | Investments | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Christopher Casgar | Managing Partner | 2 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/christopher-casgar |
| Matthew Hertz | Network Collaborator | 1 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/matthew-hertz-e549 |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Super7 | Super7 is the premier pop-culture design house and producer of lifestyle-oriented collectibles, toys and apparel. | $12M | Private Equity | Jul 19, 2023 |  |
| Kizik | Kizik is a pair of hands-free shoes that will catapult you into the forefront of fashion. | $20M | Series B | Jul 18, 2022 |  |
| Kizik | Kizik is a pair of hands-free shoes that will catapult you into the forefront of fashion. | $20M | Series B | Jul 18, 2022 |  |

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## Co-investors
- [Frazier VC](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/fraziervc) — VC Fund, 2 deals together

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## FAQ

### What does The Newcastle Network invest in?

The Newcastle Network invests primarily in Fashion, Toys and Shoes startups, most often at Series B and Private Equity stage. Most of the 3 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 The Newcastle Network?

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### Who are the partners at The Newcastle Network?

The team at The Newcastle Network includes Christopher Casgar (Managing Partner) and Matthew Hertz (Network Collaborator). The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.

### Is Shizune's investor data accurate?

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