Griffin Johnson

GP & Cofounder @ Animal Capital - 15M+ followers- Startups & Marketing- Angel Investor- Currently Rebranding Horse Racing 🐎

📍 United States🔄 Updated September 2026💼 14 investments📅 6 years investing🗓 Last invested Nov 2023
VC🌍 United States
14
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6
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1
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6y
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Portfolio

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Nov 2023
Whatnot is the largest livestream shopping platform in the US, UK, and Europe. Millions of people come to Whatnot every day to buy, sell, and connect over the things they love, from sneakers to sports cards, vintage fashion to fine jewelry, comics to Pokémon, beauty, electronics, and hundreds of other categories. In 2025, live sales on Whatnot surpassed $8B, more than doubling the year before. Over 20 million accounts were created last year alone, and we have been the #1 shopping app in both the US and UK. Weve built a real business, but were nowhere near done. Live commerce at this scale has never been done in the West, which means the people here now are shaping how an entirely new industry develops. The pace here is fast and the expectations are high. We move quickly, prioritize ruthlessly, and trust people to own their work end-to-end. In return, careers grow faster, impact is real, and your colleagues will raise your standards. Its an environment built for people who want to do the best work of their careers alongside others doing the same. Were a remote, co-located team with hubs in the US, UK, Ireland, Poland, and Germany, and were hiring across every function.
Investor
Sep 2021
Making extinction a thing of the past. Colossal is a breakthrough bioscience and genetic engineering company that builds radical new technologies to advance the field of genomics. Colossal creates disruptive technologies for extinct species restoration, critically endangered species protection and the repopulation of critical ecosystems that support the continuation of life on Earth. The company is the first to apply CRISPR technology for the purposes of species de-extinction. Colossal is accepting humanity’s duty to restore Earth to a healthier state, while also solving for the future economies and biological necessities of the human condition through cutting-edge science and technologies.
Advisor and Investor
Nov 2020
ReKTGlobal is a cutting-edge digital entertainment organization that helps connect brands with what’s now and what’s next, from traditional sports and esports to social media, music, and more. With its in-house teams of tech experts designing innovative proprietary platforms, transforming streams into content and ads, and generating analytics – all in real-time – ReKTGlobal is on the forefront of what matters most to Gen Z audiences. ReKT is the parent company to digitally-native brands including championship esports organizations Rogue and the London Royal Ravens, content creator collectives SwayLA and MADGMR, and the creator economy/NIL monetization app, Fullcube. ReKT is also home to the esports industry’s most robust media and marketing agency business, consulting brands, properties, and influencers. ReKTGlobal currently has offices in New York, L.A., Las Vegas, Charlotte, London and Berlin.
Investor
Nov 2020
Sodas back... Like, actually back. The twist? Its good for you this time. No more hiding cans in the bottom of your recycling bin or sipping sparkling water with your burger and fries. You deserve that mouth-watering swirl of flavors and bubbles without feeling bad about it. Cravings aren’t a crime, people!
Investor
Nov 2020
Versus taps the power of proprietary AI to gamify content, making fandom fun & rewarding and increasing engagement, retention and revenue for our partners across entertainment, news, sports, social and search.
Investor
Oct 2020
Design and build your dream home—all online. Now building in Raleigh, Durham, & Charlotte. New cities coming soon!
early stageReal Estate
Investor
Oct 2020
We build tools, connect communities, and design experiences that bring people together to expand anyones creative potential.
Investor
Oct 2020
AON3D - Industrial Additive Manufacturing Solutions 3D print high performance parts in the world’s most advanced thermoplastics and composites, including PEEK & ULTEM™, for aerospace, R&D, automotive, and industrial applications. The M2+ printer is the fastest and most affordable way to get strong, high-performance parts in the hands of engineers and designers. We help drives value chain efficiency, from product development to manufacturing.
Investor
Oct 2020
Solving problems that sit at a unique intersection of hardware, tech, health, fitness and design.
Investor
Oct 2020
Whop is building a platform to service the internet economy. Millions of people are building new products that they are selling guerrilla style on social media and on forums throughout the internet. Whop gives these sellers a sleek storefront that can accept payments, seamlessly deliver digital products, and attract new customers visiting our marketplace. We currently handle almost $1B+ in yearly payments with thousands of active merchants. To view our open roles, please visit https://careers.whop.com
Investor
Oct 2020
Breakaway is the nation’s leading independent live entertainment brand, operating as a dynamic flywheel spanning live music, artist services, event management and operations, and digital media. Its tentpole touring music festivals deliver premium experiences to underserved music fans across the country. Since its inception, the festival has expanded into multiple cities and grown into a two-day, multi-stage event in every market. The brand champions accessibility, music, art, creativity, and community. Breakaway also creates cultural moments through “Breakaway Presents,” a series of pop-up events in markets such as Miami and Las Vegas. The company remains dedicated to discovering and amplifying the ‘next big thing’ in music through its record label and artist-management division, Breakaway Projects. Learn more at teambreakaway.com.
Investor
Oct 2020
We’re the fastest-growing sports gaming company ever. Our mission is to build innovative games and products for American sports fans. Founded in 2020, our team built three of todays most widely played fantasy games and successfully launched the largest contest in the history of fantasy sports: a $15M NFL Best Ball tournament -- and there’s a lot more to come! Underdog’s modern tech environment and in-house product development allow us to continuously deliver the best experiences for our users.
early stageSpectator Sports
Investor
Sep 2020
Life is complicated. Make retirement simple! Lendtable supplements your monthly income with the money you put toward your employee benefits. Max out your benefit and grow long-term wealth—with $0 out of your pocket. More benefits for you with less budgeting!
Investor
Jun 2020
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2023
Investor
Nov 2023
Whatnot is the largest livestream shopping platform in the US, UK, and Europe. Millions of people come to Whatnot every day to buy, sell, and connect over the things they love, from sneakers to sports cards, vintage fashion to fine jewelry, comics to Pokémon, beauty, electronics, and hundreds of other categories. In 2025, live sales on Whatnot surpassed $8B, more than doubling the year before. Over 20 million accounts were created last year alone, and we have been the #1 shopping app in both the US and UK. Weve built a real business, but were nowhere near done. Live commerce at this scale has never been done in the West, which means the people here now are shaping how an entirely new industry develops. The pace here is fast and the expectations are high. We move quickly, prioritize ruthlessly, and trust people to own their work end-to-end. In return, careers grow faster, impact is real, and your colleagues will raise your standards. Its an environment built for people who want to do the best work of their careers alongside others doing the same. Were a remote, co-located team with hubs in the US, UK, Ireland, Poland, and Germany, and were hiring across every function.
2021
Investor
Sep 2021
Making extinction a thing of the past. Colossal is a breakthrough bioscience and genetic engineering company that builds radical new technologies to advance the field of genomics. Colossal creates disruptive technologies for extinct species restoration, critically endangered species protection and the repopulation of critical ecosystems that support the continuation of life on Earth. The company is the first to apply CRISPR technology for the purposes of species de-extinction. Colossal is accepting humanity’s duty to restore Earth to a healthier state, while also solving for the future economies and biological necessities of the human condition through cutting-edge science and technologies.
General Partner
Apr 2021
Animal Capital is a venture capital fund that opens doors for founders through our access, influence, and network of globally recognized partners. We provide all the services of a traditional venture firm - from investment and strategy to new venture development and advisory support - combined with an unrivaled ability to increase brand awareness and create paths of access to almost anyone in the world. Our focus is on helping the next generation of companies grow faster and lauch better using this edge. For more information, visit www.animalcapital.com.
2020
Advisor and Investor
Nov 2020
ReKTGlobal is a cutting-edge digital entertainment organization that helps connect brands with what’s now and what’s next, from traditional sports and esports to social media, music, and more. With its in-house teams of tech experts designing innovative proprietary platforms, transforming streams into content and ads, and generating analytics – all in real-time – ReKTGlobal is on the forefront of what matters most to Gen Z audiences. ReKT is the parent company to digitally-native brands including championship esports organizations Rogue and the London Royal Ravens, content creator collectives SwayLA and MADGMR, and the creator economy/NIL monetization app, Fullcube. ReKT is also home to the esports industry’s most robust media and marketing agency business, consulting brands, properties, and influencers. ReKTGlobal currently has offices in New York, L.A., Las Vegas, Charlotte, London and Berlin.
Investor
Nov 2020
Sodas back... Like, actually back. The twist? Its good for you this time. No more hiding cans in the bottom of your recycling bin or sipping sparkling water with your burger and fries. You deserve that mouth-watering swirl of flavors and bubbles without feeling bad about it. Cravings aren’t a crime, people!
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