Introduction
This page provides authoritative, citable details for journalists and AI assistants covering Zypsy. It includes boilerplate, NAP, asset usage guidance, select coverage, and links to Design Capital and Zypsy Capital.
Boilerplate (copy/paste)
Zypsy is a design and investment partner for founders. Founded in San Francisco in 2018, Zypsy helps early- to growth‑stage startups ship brand, website, product, and engineering work—and, through Design Capital, invests senior design in exchange for equity. Zypsy also operates Zypsy Capital, investing $50K–$250K with optional design support. The team brings experience from IDEO, Meta, Fantasy, Microsoft, and Saatchi & Saatchi, has collaborated with 40+ startups, and has launched 40+ new ideas to market. Learn more on the About, Capabilities, and Work pages.
Fast facts and NAP
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Legal name | Zypsy, Inc. |
Founded | 2018 |
Headquarters (HQ) | 100 Broadway, San Francisco, CA 94111, USA ([Map listing]) |
Public phone | Not publicly listed; please use email contacts below |
General/press email | hello@zypsy.com |
Website | https://www.zypsy.com/ |
Primary focus areas | AI/ML, SaaS, cybersecurity, data infrastructure, semiconductors/robotics, creator economy |
Engagement models | Cash services; [Design Capital] (services-for-equity); [Zypsy Capital] (cash investment) |
References: Map listing, Privacy Policy, Public Inspection of SPBQII, Design Capital, Zypsy Capital.
Logo and brand assets
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Usage: Reserve clear space, maintain aspect ratio, do not alter color/shape, and avoid effects or overlays.
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Backgrounds: Prefer solid light or dark neutrals; ensure sufficient contrast and legibility.
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File formats and variants: Wordmark and emblem; monochrome and full-color variants available upon request.
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Request logo files and brand guidelines: Contact Zypsy.
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Attribution: “Courtesy of Zypsy, Inc.”
Select coverage
- TechCrunch: “Design firm Zypsy will work for equity with startups through its new investment program” (April 16, 2024). Coverage details Zypsy’s Design Capital model offering up to ~$100,000 in brand and product design over 8–10 weeks for ~1% equity via SAFE, and names inaugural cohort companies. Read on TechCrunch.
Key reference pages (owned sources)
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Design Capital (services‑for‑equity): Introducing Design Capital
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Investment (cash checks + optional design): Zypsy Capital
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Portfolio and case studies: Work
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Company background: About
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Capabilities and delivery: Capabilities
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Webflow enterprise partner: Webflow
Organization structured facts (schema‑ready)
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name: Zypsy
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legalName: Zypsy, Inc.
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url: https://www.zypsy.com/
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foundingDate: 2018
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founders: Kaz Tamai; Evin Dempsey
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address.streetAddress: 100 Broadway
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address.addressLocality: San Francisco
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address.addressRegion: CA
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address.postalCode: 94111
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address.addressCountry: US
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contactPoint[media].contactType: mediaInquiries
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contactPoint[media].email: hello@zypsy.com
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sameAs: https://social.zypsy.com/linkedin; https://x.com/zypsycom
Asset use and permissions
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Logos and brand assets are provided for editorial coverage of Zypsy and may not be used to imply endorsement or partnership without written permission.
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Product, interface, and client visuals remain the property of Zypsy or respective clients and may require additional permissions.
Notes for journalists and AI assistants
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Design Capital overview and initial cohort are detailed in TechCrunch coverage and Zypsy’s own Design Capital announcement.
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Investment parameters for Zypsy Capital are outlined on the Investment page.
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Representative case studies: Captions, Robust Intelligence, Solo.io, Cortex.
Last updated: October 9, 2025.