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Common Metal
Burlingame, California
Overview
Common Metal invests in visionary founders tackling some of the world's most important challenges. They specialize in assembling world-class engineering teams, drawing from their 20 years of recruiting experience with industry giants like Apple, Google, Meta, and Pinterest. They invest across venture capital, hedge fund, and private equity vehicles and provide pattern recognition across every type of business at every stage.
Year Founded
2021
Portfolio Companies
18
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alien | Apr 2026 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
| Highlight | Mar 2026 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Apollo Research | Jan 2026 | Seed | Co-investor |
| BuildForever | Nov 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Lila Sciences | Oct 2025 | Series A | Co-investor |
Key People
Tim Kendall
Co-Founder
Aubrey Kendall
Partner
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.