The Casper Mafia
Casper was founded in 2014 by Philip Krim, Neil Parikh, T. Luke Sherwin, Jeff Chapin, and Gabe Flateman as an innovative sleep startup. Dedicated to revolutionizing the sleep industry, Casper aims to provide high-quality, cutting-edge sleep products.
Philip Krim, renowned for his entrepreneurial vision, assembled a team with diverse expertise in e-commerce, design, and technology. Since its inception, Casper has rapidly expanded, becoming a well-known name in the mattress and sleep product market. The company's offerings include mattresses, pillows, bedding, and sleep accessories, all meticulously designed to enhance the sleep experience.
Casper's mission is to transform the way people perceive sleep by offering products that are both luxurious and affordable. The company remains committed to innovation, continually developing new sleep solutions to meet the needs of modern consumers. From its startup origins, Casper has emerged as a leading player in the sleep industry, celebrated for its inventive approach and contributions to better sleep.
The Casper Mafia
The Casper Mafia has founded 32 companies and raised $932M.
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List of all the amazing companies covered
Away
Founder: Steph Korey Goodwin
Casper Role: Consultant, Merchandise Strategy and Supply Chain
Capital Raised: $181M
Investors: Global Founders Capital
Stage: Series D
Away is a modern travel and lifestyle brand designed with thoughtful features that solve real travel problems
Chief
Founder: Lindsay Kaplan
Casper Role: VP, Communications & Brand
Capital Raised: $140M
Investors: BoxGroup
Stage: Series B
Chief is a private membership network focused on connecting and supporting women executive leaders.
Block Renovation
Founder: T. Luke Sherwin
Casper Role: Co-founder
Capital Raised: $104M
Investors: BoxGroup
Stage: Series C
Block Renovation provides a platform for homeowners, designers, and contractors for home renovation projects.
Tomorrow Health
Founder: Gabriel Flateman
Casper Role: Co-founder & Chief Technology Officer
Capital Raised: $92.5M
Investors: BoxGroup
Stage: Series B
Tomorrow Health is a technology-driven home healthcare company that provides on the way home-based care.
Summer
Founder: Gabriel Flateman
Casper Role: Co-founder & Chief Technology Officer
Capital Raised: $81.5M
Investors: Lightspeed Venture Partners
Stage: Debt Financing
Summer provides full-service property management service for finding vacation homes.
Outer
Founder: Terry Lin
Casper Role: VP, Product Management/Consultant
Capital Raised: $65M
Investors: Upfront Ventures
Stage: Venture - Series Unknown
Outer is a direct-to-consumer outdoor furniture brand.
Jinx
Founder: Sameer Mehta, Terri Rockovich, Michael Kim
Casper Role: VP Strategic Partnerships, VP, Senior Director
Capital Raised: $51.5M
Investors: Initialized Capital
Stage: Series B
Jinx is a dog wellness brand that primarily sells dog foods online.
Outer
Founder: Terry Lin
Casper Role: VP, Product Management/Consultant
Capital Raised: $65M
Investors: Upfront Ventures
Stage: Venture - Series Unknown
Outer is a direct-to-consumer outdoor furniture brand.
Hive Brands
Founder: Katie Tyson Higdon
Casper Role: Director Of Integrated Marketing & Strategy
Capital Raised: $15.6M
Investors: —
Stage: Venture - Series Unknown
Hive Brands is an online marketplace of great natural and organic products while doing good for the world
Haven Energy
Founder: Jeff Chapin, Philip Krim
Casper Role: Co-Founder, Chief of Product, Co-Founder & CEO
Capital Raised: $11.2M
Investors: Giant Ventures
Stage: Series A
Haven Energy a climate technology firm that is hastening the adoption of home battery systems
Yaysay
Founder: Gabriel Flateman, Philip Krim
Casper Role: Co-founder & Chief Technology Officer, Co-Founder & CEO
Capital Raised: $10.3M
Investors: Lightspeed Venture Partners
Stage: Seed
Yaysay is a first-of-its-kind shopping software that mixes AI-powered customization with gamification to enhance the off-price shopping experience.
Montauk Climate
Founder: Philip Krim
Casper Role: Co-Founder & CEO
Capital Raised: $8.5M
Investors: Amplo
Stage: Venture - Series Unknown
Montauk Climate is an incubator that creates technology firms at the vanguard of climate, infrastructural, and energy transformations.
Shipup
Founder: Romain Ogiela
Casper Role: Data Analyst
Capital Raised: $7.9M (€7.3M)
Investors: Elaia
Stage: Series A
Shipup creates a unique post-purchase experience for online retailers.
Ranger Insurance
Founder: Gabriel Flateman, Philip Krim
Casper Role: Co-founder & Chief Technology Officer, Co-Founder & CEO
Capital Raised: $5.3M
Investors: Global Founders Capital
Stage: Seed
Ranger aims to elevate the agents in the insurance industry.
Talentspace
Founder: Jason Reich
Casper Role: Business Development & Special Projects Lead, International
Capital Raised: $4M
Investors: 468 Capital
Stage: Seed
Where the world’s most interactive virtual & hybrid career fairs and hiring events are hosted.
Character
Founder: Suzanna Schumacher
Casper Role: Integrated Marketing Director
Capital Raised: $4M
Investors: Untapped Capital
Stage: Seed
Character is a modern home improvement brand for the next generation of home dwellers.
FANtium
Founder: Christoph Kock
Casper Role: Freelance Creative Director EU
Capital Raised: $2.17M (€2M)
Investors: FunFair Ventures
Stage: Seed
Shipup creates a unique post-purchase experience for online retailers.
Sator
Founder: Isla Perfito
Casper Role: Data Analyst
Capital Raised: $2M
Investors: Momentum 6
Stage: Seed
Sator is an open-source P2P platform for the international television market.
Runway
Founder: David Filion
Casper Role: Senior Software Engineer
Capital Raised: $2M
Investors: Y Combinator
Stage: Seed
Runway is a mobile release management platform that helps teams better coordinate and automate app releases.
Liv Labs
Founder: Carly Price
Casper Role: VP, Product Design & Development
Capital Raised: $2.6M
Investors: Y Combinator
Stage: Grant
Liv Labs develops self-care tools and easy-access services for convenient management of urinary incontinence.
Ahead App
Founder: Kai Koch
Casper Role: Vice President
Capital Raised: $1.2M (€1.1M)
Investors: Speedinvest
Stage: Seed
Ahead is a personalized pocket coach that provides bite-sized, science-driven tools to boost emotional intelligence.
Stealth Startup
Founder: Halli Sigel
Casper Role: CX Account Executive
Capital Raised: —
Investors: —
Stage: —
Stealth
Founder: Woodie Hillyard
Casper Role: Head of eCommerce
Capital Raised: —
Investors: —
Stage: —
Stealth Startup
Founder: Kyle Rush
Casper Role: Vice President Of Engineering
Capital Raised: —
Investors: —
Stage: —
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