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Primary marries NYC market expertise with early-stage rigor. They back homegrown founders from Seed through Series A, planting key local traction. With operational support and deep ecosystems, they help build companies that scale from NYC to national prominence.
Fund Size:
~$400M across Funds I–IV
Average Check:
$500K–$5M (Seed → Series A)
Location:
New York, NY
Stage Focus:
Seed and Series A in NYC-focused tech
Household Brands:
Casper, Common, Pressed Juicery, Tamara Mellon, Collective
Contact:
Jason Shuman (Partner) jason@primary.vc
Cassie Young (Partner) cassie@primary.vc
Brad Svrluga (Co-founder and General Partner) brad@primary.vc
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Here's their Linkedin:
Jason Shuman (Partner)
Cassie Young (Partner)
Brad Svrluga (Co-founder and General Partner)