# Tyler Gaffney

> Tyler Gaffney is a Series A investor in Austin backing Software and Blockchain. See 3 investments, check sizes, portfolio. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: Angel Investor
- Location: Austin, United States
- Total investments: 3
- Last investment: Feb 2022
- Lead investor: 0%
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/tyler-gaffney/1/4b0/95
- X (Twitter): http://twitter.com/tyler_gaffney
- Website: https://x.com/tyler_gaffney

Tyler Gaffney is a Series A investor in Austin focused on Software and Blockchain. Tyler is VP Sales. He was an Account Manager in GE's Healthcare Division selling high-end medical equipment. He is also our resident EMT.

## Round sizes

| Stage | Round size |
| --- | --- |
| Series A | $12M–$15M |

## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Software | 2 | 67% |
| Blockchain | 2 | 67% |
| Internet | 1 | 33% |
| Mobile Apps | 1 | 33% |
| Collectibles | 1 | 33% |

12 industries tracked in total.

### Country

| Country | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Canada | 2 | 67% |
| United States | 1 | 33% |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Waldo | Waldo.io is your mobile QA process in one tool. We create software to help iOS and Android mobile application teams deliver mobile UX perfection.The Waldo cloud service removes UX doubt, disconnects, and delays from the software delivery process so you can ensure users get the UX you intended…every release, every device, every time. WithWaldo.io, you can create, test, and visualize all your user flows in one place.We’re headquartered in Brooklyn, NY with a second development office in Paris, France. | $15M | Series A | Feb 02, 2022 |  |
| 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 |  |

3 of 3 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
- [First Round Capital](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/first-round-capital) — 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

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## FAQ

### What does Tyler Gaffney invest in?

Tyler Gaffney invests primarily in Software, Blockchain and Internet startups, most often at Series A stage. Most of the 3 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in Canada. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### What is Tyler Gaffney's check size?

Tyler Gaffney typically joins rounds of $12M–$15M 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 Tyler Gaffney participates in.

### When did Tyler Gaffney last invest?

The most recent investment recorded for Tyler Gaffney closed in Feb 2022. Shizune tracks 3 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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