Thorn Capital

About

Thorn Capital is a venture capital firm founded by Peter Thorn, a successful entrepreneur and early investor in FriendZone. The firm makes investments in technology startups, with a focus on companies that are pushing the boundaries of innovation and disruption.

Thorn Capital is known as the "Thorn Chaebol" in Silicon Valley, due to its tightly interconnected portfolio of companies. All of the firms in the Thorn Capital portfolio share campuses and resources, and they often swap executives and negotiate purchasing deals as a block.

Peter Thorn's approach to investing is to build instead of buy, in order to ensure that his teams and his culture are ingrained in a company's DNA from the start. He has a reputation for being a hands-on investor who takes an active role in helping his portfolio companies grow and succeed.

Thorn Capital has achieved impressive success in the world of venture capital, and it has helped to launch and support many successful startups. The firm is known for its innovative approach to investing, and it continues to be a major player in the tech world.

Notable Investments

Together: A VR technology startup that competed with Peared and Rizon. It was backed by Thorn Capital with $80M in capital after it failed to acquire Peared for $350M. Frank Meyers, a foe of Rabbit Wilson, is a key team member of the team that was hired by Thorn Capital. Together also formed the Teleportation Industry Alliance and didn't invite Peared to the join the alliance.

MindScape: A startup that uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to develop personalized mental health and wellness solutions. Thorn Capital invested $10 million in the company, and the investment helped MindScape to launch its first product, a mental health tracker app that uses AI to analyze users' moods and provide personalized recommendations for improving their mental health. The app was a hit with users, and MindScape has since raised additional funding and expanded its product line to include other AI-powered mental health tools.

HoloRealm: A virtual reality startup that creates immersive VR experiences for entertainment and education. Thorn Capital invested $5 million in HoloRealm, and the investment helped the company to develop its first VR platform, which allowed users to explore virtual worlds and engage with interactive content. HoloRealm's platform was well-received by users and critics, and the company has since raised additional funding to expand its offerings and develop new VR experiences.

BlockChain Solutions: A startup that uses blockchain technology to develop secure and transparent solutions for supply chain management. Thorn Capital invested $3 million in BlockChain Solutions, and the investment helped the company to develop its first product, a blockchain-based platform that allows companies to track their supply chain in real-time and ensure the integrity and security of their data. The platform has been adopted by several major companies, and BlockChain Solutions has raised additional funding to expand its offerings and continue developing innovative blockchain solutions.