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Shafin Damani
Managing Partner at PuffinVC
Los Angeles, California
Overview
Shafin Damani is the Managing Partner at PuffinVC in Los Angeles, California, specializing in investing in seed and pre-seed stages within sectors like Angel, Scout, and Solo-Capitalists. With a background including roles at Sentinel Growth Capital and as Vice President of Technology at Ultra Group of Companies, Shafin brings a wealth of experience in venture capital and technology to his current position at PuffinVC.
Work Experience
Managing Partner
2021 - Current
Managing Principal
2017
MBA Intern
2017 - 2017
Elk Capital Partners is a privately held partnership of executives, operators, entrepreneurs, and investors.
Vice President of Technology
2015 - 2016
Accenture Mobile
2013 - 2015
Consulted in cutting-edge AI/ML development for DARPA and FinTech adoption for legacy white shoe firms.
Accenture Ventures is a venture capital firm arm of Accenture, delivers innovative solutions with strategic partnerships and investments.
Growth Hacker
2011 - 2013
Analyzed and implemented growth strategies to achieve traction metrics to successfully raise Series-B financing.
Scoutmob is a curated lifestyle ecommerce company that surfaces the handcrafted goods of America's independent makers.
Raised $7,890,000.00 from Cox Enterprises, PROOF, Aol Ventures, Capitol Broadcasting Company and Lerer Hippeau.