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Since 2009, we've partnered with 150+ startups including Robinhood, beehiiv, Kustomer, and Manscaped.

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Alpaca

API-first stock brokerage. Build and trade with real-time market data for free.

beehiiv

Newsletter platform built by newsletter people. Empowers creators to monetize and grow.

 Acquired by Meta

Kustomer

Building the future of customer relationship management with AI-powered support.

Manscaped

The #1 brand in men's below-the-waist grooming. Precision-engineered tools for the modern man.

 NASDAQ: HOOD

Robinhood

Democratizing finance for all. Commission-free trading for stocks, ETFs, and crypto.

Stocktwits

The largest social network for investors and traders. Pioneered the cashtag.
"Howard and Tom do not take no for an answer. Over the years Social Leverage has made great introductions for growth and is always available for strategy discussions."
Naval Ravikant Founder, AngelList

Founded by founders.

As entrepreneurs ourselves, we know what it takes to build from 0 to 1.

Howard Lindzon

Howard Lindzon

Founder, Managing Partner
Tom Peterson

Tom Peterson

Founder, Managing Partner
Gary Benitt

Gary Benitt

Managing Partner
Matt Ober

Matt Ober

Managing Partner
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