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Hyve Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm that provides first-check funding and hands-on operational support to founders, with a focus on the beauty and wellness sector.
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Company profile
researched Aug 2026Hyve Ventures is an early-stage venture capital fund that invests at the intersection of longevity, biotech, and beauty and wellness. The firm positions itself as a first-check investor, targeting companies at the earliest stages where it believes its involvement can have the greatest effect, and states that it will consider founders who lack traction provided they present a clear vision and a defensible competitive position. Stated investment criteria emphasize seasoned operators with strong execution ability.
Alongside capital, Hyve offers hands-on operational involvement, describing its team as operators who have scaled businesses and who make introductions to decision makers within their network. The firm was founded in 2025 by Kara La Forgia.
Founding story
Hyve was founded in 2025 by Kara La Forgia. Prior to the fund, La Forgia worked as an NFL sports agent before moving into startup operations, serving as the first employee at the consumer brands FUR and Donni. In 2016 she launched a boutique business development firm, working as a fractional chief revenue officer for companies across skincare, haircare, color cosmetics and supplements, and began deploying her own capital as an angel investor before establishing the fund.
Business model
Hyve operates as a venture capital fund, deploying capital into early-stage companies and combining investment with hands-on operational support and network access for portfolio founders.
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Market position
A newly established (2025) early-stage fund focused on longevity, biotech, and beauty and wellness, led by a founder who states more than 12 years of experience and involvement with over 50 startups in the beauty and wellness sector.
Hyve emphasizes first-check timing and intensive, hands-on partnership with founders, including direct operational involvement and introductions to sector decision makers, drawing on its team's operating experience in beauty and wellness.
Go-to-market
Pre-seed and early-stage founders building companies in longevity, biotech, and beauty and wellness, particularly experienced operators.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Hyve do?
- Hyve Ventures is an early-stage venture fund writing first checks at the intersection of longevity, biotech, and beauty & wellness.
- Who founded Hyve?
- Hyve was founded by Kara La Forgia.
- Who are Hyve's investors?
- Hyve's investors include Evolution VC Partners, Framework Ventures.