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14W

Venture capital

New York · Seed–Series A · 3 people tracked

Also known as 14W VENTURES GP LLC

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Investment thesis

14W is a venture capital firm that invests in consumer internet, marketplace, ecommerce, consumer packaged goods, and media companies.

Source: firm website, verified Sep 29, 2026.

Stage
Seed–Series A
HQ
New York, New York, US
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2010
Private fund assets
$618.7M
VC funds
6
Tracked investments
17
IPOs
1
Acquisitions
2

Team · 3 people

from public directories
Alya Randall Kahn· Operating Partner
Ally Tam· Principal

What they invest in

from 11 of 17 portfolio companies

Marketplaces ×4Consumer ×3AI & Machine Learning ×2Healthtech ×2Media & Entertainment ×2Travel & Hospitality ×2B2B Marketplaces ×1Cybersecurity ×1

HQs:United States×7Spain×1United Kingdom×1South Korea×1Mexico×1

Investments · 17 tracked

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By year:2025 · 12023 · 12022 · 32021 · 12020 · 22019 · 12018 · 32017 · 22015 · 12014 · 116 dated

ReformationNYSE: REFSeries B · Dec 2017 · $25Macquired by Permira · Jul 2019

Reformation designs and sells sustainable women's fashion, including dresses and apparel made from eco-conscious materials, through retail, e-commerce, and wholesale channels.

New York, US

Yael Aflalo(Director)inShreya Kadaba(Executive Officer, Director)Hali Borenstein(Executive Officer, Director)inJohn Coyle(Executive Officer, Director)David Brisske(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardBrigitte Kleine(Director)in

Co-investorsStripesPermira

Co-Starcostarastrology.comApr 2019 · $5MAcquired

Co–Star is a New York astrology and social networking app that generates NASA-data-based natal charts and daily horoscopes.

Banu Guler(Founder)in

Co-investorsImagination CapitalMaveronAcrew CapitalFemale FoundersGingerbread CapitalGolden Gate Ventures+1 more

Exoticcaexoticca.comSeries C · Jul 2021 · $30M

Exoticca offers curated travel packages to exotic destinations across multiple continents, partnering with local providers to create balanced itineraries with expert-designed experiences and 24/7 traveler support.

Travel & Hospitality

Jesús Rodríguez Fernández(Founder)Martí Guasch Mercadé(Founder)

Co-investorsAcurio VenturesBonsai Partners SGEIC, SABStartupEncomenda VCKibo VenturesMangrove Capital Partners+3 more

Food52food52.comAcquired

Food52 is a food, home and lifestyle digital media and e-commerce platform sold in a 2026 Chapter 11 auction.

New York, US

Merrill Stubbs(Executive Officer, Director)Amanda Hesser(Executive Officer, Director)inAlex Zubillaga(Director)in

BoardSim Blaustein(Director)inArt Berliner(Director)in

Co-investorsGotham Gal VenturesLerer HippeauLocalGlobeThe Chernin Group (TCG Crypto)Vocap PartnersBDMI+1 more

Hum Nutritionhumnutrition.com𝕏Series A · Nov 2017 · $5M

HUM Nutrition is a direct-to-consumer supplement brand offering third-party-tested vitamins and supplements paired with a personalization quiz and free access to registered dietitian nutritionists.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & FitnessLos Angeles, US

Christopher Coleridge(Executive Officer, Director)Walter Faulstroh(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardGreg Richter(Director)

Co-investorsImaginary Venture CapitalSonoma Brands CapitalCircleUp Partners

Job Todayjobtoday.comin𝕏Sep 2018 · $16M

JOB TODAY is a hiring app that connects job seekers directly with employers for fast recruitment, allowing candidates to apply and hear back within a short time.

Future of WorkHR TechMarketplaces

Eugene Mizin(Founder)inPolina Montano(Founder)in

Co-investorsAccelChannel 4 VenturesFELIX CAPITALMangrove Capital PartnersFlint CapitalGerman Media Pool

K Healthkhealth.aiAug 2020 · $42M

HealthtechNew York, US

Ran Shaul(Founder)Allon Bloch(Founder)inAshok Balakrishnan(Executive Officer)Chen Yehudai(Executive Officer)inYaron Savoray(Executive Officer)Adam Singolda(Founder)

Co-investorsComcast VenturesLerer HippeauMangrove Capital PartnersNat TurnerNotable CapitalPartners Resolute+11 more

K Healthk-health.comNov 2020 · $42M

K-Health is a Korean health news and medical information platform that publishes articles about diseases, medical treatments, healthcare policy, and wellness topics for general readers and patients.

HealthtechMedia & Entertainment

Allon Bloch(Founder)in

Co-investorsNotable CapitalAtreides ManagementBoxGroupComcast VenturesLerer HippeauMangrove Capital Partners+4 more

Kaufmann Mercantilekaufmann-mercantile.comMay 2014 · $3.2M

Kaufmann Mercantile is an affiliate review site for real-money online casinos aimed at U.S. players, with a particular focus on $1-minimum-deposit casinos.

ConsumerMedia & EntertainmentBrooklyn, US

Sebastian Kaufmann(Executive Officer, Director)Dominik Gyllensvaerd(Director)

BoardAlejandro Zubillaya(Director)

Co-investorsSlow Ventures

Lystlyst.com𝕏Series C · Apr 2015 · $40M

Lyst is an online fashion shopping platform that aggregates clothing and accessories, including designer brands such as Saint Laurent, for consumers to browse and buy.

ConsumerE-commerceMarketplaces

Chris Morton(Founder)Devin Hunt(Founder)inSebastjan Trepca(Founder)

Co-investorsAccelAglae VenturesBalderton CapitalMolten VenturesDFJDraper Esprit

Mantramantrachain.ioJan 2022 · $22M

MANTRA is a modular, compliance-oriented Layer 1 blockchain built for DeFi and real-world asset (RWA) tokenization.

Co-investorsLvna CapitalShorooq PartnersWWVenturesAlumni VenturesBaleon CapitalBlackPine+8 more

Mantramantra.msinJan 2022 · $22M

Mantra provides cybersecurity awareness and phishing training designed to turn employees into an active line of defense against attacks that exploit human error.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Gaspard Droz(Founder)in

Co-investorsAxeleo CapitalOneRagtimeAlumni VenturesBaleon CapitalCanaan PartnersCity Light+2 more

Mavenmaven.comin𝕏Sep 2018 · $27M

Maven provides cohort-based online courses and lightning lessons on investing, hiring, and business management topics, primarily for tech leaders and emerging investors.

AI & Machine LearningEdTechAustin, US

Gagan Biyani(Founder)inAndrew Chen(Director)Brandon Boehme(Founder)inShreyans Bhansali(Founder)Wasi Ahmed(Founder)inWes Kao(Co-founder of Maven)

Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzBackstage CapitalChapter OneFirst Round CapitalLAUNCHLong Journey Ventures+16 more

Resortpassresortpass.comin𝕏Series B · Nov 2022 · $26M

ResortPass operates a marketplace where hotels list their amenities for day-use bookings by locals and travelers.

B2B MarketplacesMarketplacesTravel & HospitalitySanta Monica, US

Amanda Szabo(Founder)inMichael Wolf(CEO)inTaylor Bayouth(Founder)

BoardSaar Gur(Director)in

Co-investorsFJ LabsK5 GlobalConvivialité VenturesCRV (Charles River Ventures)Declaration PartnersMucker Capital+1 more

Simple Feastsimplefeast.comSeries A · Aug 2018 · $12M

Co-investorsBalderton Capital

Spotahome Limitedspotahome.comin𝕏May 2025

Spotahome is an online booking platform for unfurnished and furnished apartments, rooms, and studios for medium-term stays of 30 days or longer.

MarketplacesPropTechMadrid, ES

Alejandro Artacho(Founder)inHugo Monteiro(Founder)inBruno Bianchi(Founder)Bryan McEire(Founder)

Co-investorsAcurio VenturesFJ LabsHOWZAT PartnersKleiner PerkinsLifeX VenturesMundi Ventures+12 more

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

Bank of London

Exits · 3

1 IPOs · 2 acquisitions · showing 1

ReformationNYSE: REF

Portfolio news

latest coverage across their companies

Frequently asked questions

How many investments has 14W made?
14W has 17 tracked investments, 3 of which have exited, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does 14W invest at?
14W invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
What sectors does 14W focus on?
14W focuses on Consumer, Data & Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Healthtech, Media & Entertainment, Retail Tech.
Where is 14W located?
14W is headquartered in New York, US.

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Accel

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Both backed · 2
$500K – $100M
Balderton Capital

Balderton Capital is a European venture capital firm that backs technology startups.

Both backed · 2
LystSimple Feast
$5M – $50M
Acurio Ventures

Acurio Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm that backs founders from idea to exit, combining investment expertise with operational know-how.

$810K – $3.2M
BoxGroup

BoxGroup is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in startups at their earliest stages.

Both backed · 1
$250K – $1M
CRV (Charles River Ventures)

CRV is a venture capital firm that backs founders at the seed and Series A stages, focusing on those with deep conviction and unique insights.

Both backed · 1
$250K – $5M
Passion Capital

Passion Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm that backs European founders building technology companies, with a focus on AI, FinTech and Risk.

Both backed · 1
Gotham Gal Ventures

Joanne Wilson is an early-stage angel investor and entrepreneur with a portfolio of over 140 companies, with emphasis on supporting female founders and mission-aligned businesses.

Both backed · 1
Marcy Venture Partners

Led by investors including Larry Marcus, Marcy Venture Partners is a venture capital firm investing in consumer, culture, and positive impact.

Both backed · 1
Molten Ventures

Molten Ventures invests in European technology companies across sectors including fintech, AI, climate and quantum, with a portfolio spanning over 100 companies.

Both backed · 1
$2.5M – $63M
GV (Google Ventures)

GV (Google Ventures) is a venture capital firm that has invested in AI and machine learning since its early days, backing more than 100 AI companies across infrastructure, life sciences, and applications.

$250K – $50M
Greylock Partners

Greylock Partners is an early-stage venture capital firm that partners with founders building companies from inception. Its partners make only one or two new investments per year to focus deeply on each partnership.

$100K – $10M
▶36 more co-investors

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