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Josh Richards
Founder of Animal Capital
Los Angeles, California
Overview
Josh Richards is a seasoned investor, advisor, and entrepreneur based in Los Angeles, California. He has founded CrossCheck Studios, co-founded Animal Capital, and made impactful investments in companies like Whop, Karat Financial, and AON3D. Richards is also known for his role as a co-creative director and investor at Fan Controlled Football, showcasing his diverse expertise in media, finance, and entrepreneurship.
Work Experience
Founder & Chair
2021 - Current
Operating Partner and cofounder
2021
Our $15M venture fund
Contributor and Forbes Business Council Member
2021
Forbes Magazine is a business magazine that is focused on business news and financial information.
Raised $200,000,000.00 from Binance.
Investor
2021
Super Coffee manufactures and sells coffee energy drinks.
Investor & Advisor
2021
Pearpop is a creator marketing and collaboration platform.
Raised $34,000,000.00 from Seven Seven Six, C2 Ventures, Blizzard Fund, Sound Ventures, Peak State Ventures, Blockchange Ventures and Foresight Ventures.
Co-Creative Director and Investor
2021
Partner
2021
Investor and Advisor
2021
Breakr connects artists and influencers to break new music through the culture.
Raised $6,900,000.00 from Slow Ventures.
Radio Personality
2021
Investor
2021
Powering Organizations to Build Trust
Raised $2,600,000.00 from RevTech Labs, Conscious Venture Lab, Old Line Capital Partners and 37 Angels.