TF

Tod Francis

Founder Shasta Ventures

Menlo Park, California

Skills

Venture Capital
Strategic Partnerships
Start-ups
Business Strategy
Entrepreneurship
Strategy
Corporate Development
Mergers & Acquisitions
Product Management
Business Development
Private Equity

Work Experience

  • Founder, Managing Director

    2003

    Shasta Ventures invests in early stage technology enabled companies. My focus is consumer services companies.

2014

  • Seed Investor

    2014

2017

  • Investor

    2017

    Led Shasta Series A investment in Tonal, a connected strength fitness company

2016

  • Investor

    2016

    Zwift is an immersive indoor training platform initially focused on cycling

2017

  • Investor and Board Member

    2017

  • Board Member

    2019

    SOS provides mentorship and curriculum to help under privileged kids gain confidence and improve their life path. Programs are conducted on the mountain to provide a richer connection between mentors and the kids.

  • Board Member

    2022

  • Board Member

    2014

    ClassDojo is one of the world's fastest growing education technology companies: currently used by teachers in 1 in 3 schools in the US, and growing fast in another 150 countries. They're scaling from tens of millions to 100 million+ users - and they're hiring (careers@classdojo.com) The product is a feedback platform used by 50 million+ teachers, parents & students to help students develop the character skills and behaviors they need for success in life - things like grit, leadership, creativity and curiosity. It is an important mission and we're proud to be investors alongside Paul Graham, Jeff Clavier, Ron Conway, Matt Ocko, Mitch Kapor, General Catalyst and others.

2014 - 2023

  • Board Member

    2014 - 2023

    Stance is building a new action sports brand by creating high performance socks with innovative design.

LiquidSpace

2011 - 2023

  • Board Member

    2011 - 2023

    LiquidSpace is the leading marketplace for temporary office space. Shasta Ventures led the Series A round.