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Welcoming Caper to the Lux Family
Talks about Caper, Startup and Venture Capital
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Zack Schildhorn
Founder of Series Z
Brooklyn, New York
Overview
Zack Schildhorn is the Founder of Series Z and a Venture Partner at Lux Capital, with a strong background in venture capital, entrepreneurship, and strategic investments. His career highlights include leading investments in successful companies like Shapeways and Pawp, showcasing expertise in due diligence, financial analysis, and business development.
Currently based in Brooklyn, New York, Zack has played key roles in the growth and success of various startups, including serving as a Board Director for Pawp and Moment, and as a Board Observer for Shapeways and Sols Systems.
Work Experience
Founder
2021 - Current
Series Z provides funds and investment services for tech companies.
Venture Partner
2021
Partner
2014 - 2021
Vice President & Director, Operations
2011 - 2014
Associate
2007 - 2011
Lux Capital is a NY-based venture capital firm helping entrepreneurs build lasting businesses around early stage, emerging technologies in the physical and life sciences.
Lux Capital is an investment firm that invests in counter-conventional, seed-stage science and technology ventures.
Board Director
2021
Lead Series A investor
Pawp is a digital health clinic and telehealth platform for pet owners and their pets that connects them with veterinary professionals.
Raised $27,500,000.00 from TRAC, HOF Capital, Reshape and Lux Capital.
Board Observer
2021
Led Lux's investment in every round from Seed through Series C
AimLabs is a gamer-designed platform for FPS aim training, featuring AI-driven feedback and tools.
Board Director
2016 - 2021
Board Director
2019 - 2021
Led Series A investment and served on Board through acquisition by Instacart for $350M
Board Observer
2012 - 2021
Led Series B investment and served as Board Observer through company's public listing (NYSE: SHPW)
Shapeways offers 3D technology solutions to enable the automation, innovation, and digitization of product development.
Raised $182,500,000.00 from XN, Inkef, Andreessen Horowitz, Union Square Ventures, Miller Value Partners, Desktop Metal and Lux Capital.
Board Director
2016 - 2021
Led Series A investment and served on Board through company's public listing (Nasdaq: LTCH)
Latch provides integrated hardware and software solutions.
Raised $342,120,000.00 from BlackRock, ArrowMark Partners, Lux Capital, The Spruce House Partnership, Avenir, Wellington Management, D1 Capital Partners, Fidelity, Chamath Palihapitiya and Durable Capital Partners.
Board Director
2014 - 2017
SOLS is a software platform and mobile application that enables users to design and purchase customized orthotics for their feet.
Raised $23,698,503.00 from Avant Global.
Expedition Photographer
2004 - 2004
Deer Hill Expeditions is a tour company that provides camps, leisure, events, travel and entertainment programs.
Education
Investments
Latest Articles
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Holograms Are Here, And I Holoported Myself To Prove It
Talks about Virtual Reality, Hologram and 3d
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Shapeways 2.0: Empowering creators at scale
Talks about 3D Printing, Shapeways and Product Design
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Virtual, Meet Reality: AR Will Change The Way We Experience The World
Talks about Augmented Reality, Arkit and Apple