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Positive Sum

Positive Sum is a new venture capital firm led by Patrick O’Shaughnessy and Sam Cates. Positive Sum's mission is to capture and openly share the world’s best knowledge on building great businesses.

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Founded
2020
Headcount
13
Open roles
0
Last raised
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SECTION I · THE BRIEF

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Brief #96249Updated 18 JUN 2026STAMFORDVENTURE CAPITAL FIRMS
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Positive Sum

Positive Sum is a new venture capital firm led by Patrick O’Shaughnessy and Sam Cates. Positive Sum's mission is to capture and openly share the world’s best knowledge on building great businesses.

Founded
2020
Headcount
13
Open roles
0
Last raised
—
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  • 02Tech stack & infrastructure choicesLocked
  • 03Culture & day-to-day work styleLocked
  • 04Why join now vs. 6 months from nowLocked
  • 05Hiring focus & open headcount by teamLocked
  • 06Comp philosophy and band contextLocked
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LEADERSHIP

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Patrick O'ShaughnessyPatrick O'Shaughnessy
Alison Davis RiddellAlison Davis Riddell
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Stamford, CT United States, Stamford, CT, 06901-2012

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