Tom Shields
Investing Profile
AgFunder thesis
JEN KEANE CO-FOUNDER, MODERN SYNTHESIS Modern Synthesis is developing a new class of natural materials from cellulose. Invest with Us Progress in food, agriculture, and human health lags other sectors. We bring innovation to these critical systems by investing in technologies that remove structural constraints to sustainable scale. Whether you're thesis-agnostic – or focused on AI, agrifood, biotech or climate – our narrowly expansive approach is worth a conversation. Invest in our Funds ANAND PARIKH FOUNDER, FAETH Faeth develops clinical-grade foods to starve tumors, making diet the fifth pil
Sector and stage focus
- Seed: Advertising, Social Networks, AI, Enterprise
- general: San Francisco Bay Area
Recent investments by Tom Shields
Tom Shields has 5 named past investments in the public record. The most recent:
| Company | Stage | Date | Round size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eion | Series A | Sep 2024 | $3M |
| Votizen | Series Unknown | Sep 2010 | $2M |
| Hwy Haul | Series A | May 2021 | $10M |
| Nium | Seed | Jun 2023 | $3M |
| Neatleaf | Seed | Jan 2024 | $4M |
Frequent co-investors
Tom Shields has co-invested with: Randy Haykin, Lawrence Braitman, David Jeske, Ron Conway, Ashton Kutcher, Mark Goines.
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