Sharf Ventures Portfolio

I’m an early-stage angel investor who prefers to invest as early as possible. I bet on people above all else. I’m industry-agnostic but focus on consumer (CPG), wellness more broadly, and businesses that simply make my life easier.

Companies I Backed Early

I invest as early as possible and be a value-add partner every step of the way.

My investing framework is simple:

Do I think the founder is a winner? Are they obsessed?
Can I leverage my network, distribution, and access to help give the company an unfair advantage?
Would I use the product/service?
Is it a market opportunity that excites me?

Ben and a man sitting and smiling in an office setting with a table holding water bottles in front of them.

Dog is Human

Dog is Human is a pet health company that specializes in clean, effective, and vet-formulated dog health innovations.

Atomic Industries is a computational manufacturing company building an AI-powered tool and die maker.

Aura is a creative tool to share workouts on social media.

Rocco is a financial wellness app that lets users access small advances on earned wages, monitor spending, and receive alerts to help avoid overdraft fees.

What Founders Say About Working With Me

"From day one, Ben has been in the trenches with us - always a call away, opening doors we need, and constantly asking how he can help. Whether it’s a strategic intro, a brand collaboration, or a late-night brainstorm, he shows up every single time.”

Max Siegelman

Founder, Siegelman Stable

"Ben is an amazing investor and even better friend. Always there. Always to the point. Always tells you what you need to hear, but might not want to hear."

Zach Pogrob

Founder, Aura

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Sharf Ventures Portfolio

Companies I Backed Early

What Founders Say About Working With Me

Entrepreneur. Investor. Superconnector.

Entrepreneur. 
Investor. 
Superconnector.