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Aspect Ventures

San Francisco · Seed–Series A · 9 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Aspect Ventures partners with exceptional entrepreneurs through multiple stages of company growth, emphasizing long-term collaboration and founder success. The firm believes in surrounding entrepreneurial teams with diverse insights, experiences, and networks across seed to maturity stages. Drawing from experience across multiple market cycles, the team has backed founders who created enduring, billion-dollar generating companies. The firm is not constrained by check size or ownership percentage and prioritizes assembling the right stakeholders around entrepreneurs at every growth phase.

Invests inSector AgnosticSan Francisco

Source: firm website, verified Jul 17, 2026.

Stage
Seed–Series A
HQ
San Francisco, US
Founded
2014
Tracked investments
7

Team · 9 people

from the firm's website
Jennifer Fonstad· Co-founder

Serial entrepreneur and veteran venture investor with over two decades of experience in mobile, enterprise technology, and healthcare IT. Co-founder of Aspect Ventures in 2014. Previously a Managing Director at Draper Fisher Jurvetson for 17 years, where she invested in 22 software and healthcare companies with multiple exits.

Theresia Gouw· Co-founder

Co-founder of Aspect Ventures with expertise in cybersecurity, enterprise software, and digital health. Previously a Managing General Partner at Accel, leading investments in companies including Imperva, Trulia, and others that achieved IPO or acquisition exits. Named to Forbes' 100 Most Powerful Women and recognized eight times on the Forbes Midas List.

Chad Herrin· Investor

Technology investor and software executive with 20+ years in cloud software applications and services. Previously VP at SuccessFactors responsible for M&A and corporate strategy, and VP Corporate Development at SAP. Also served as investment professional at TPG and Austin Ventures.

Lauren Kolodny· Investor

Experienced marketer, product manager, and early stage investor focused on SaaS, fintech, and emerging technologies. Previously worked in product marketing at Google leading suite launches. Named to Forbes 30 Under 30 for Venture Capital in 2016.

Mark Kraynak· Investor

Technology executive and company builder who joined as Entrepreneur in Residence and converted to full-time investor in 2017. Spent nearly 13 years at Imperva in various marketing, product, and strategy roles. Also serves as advisor to multiple portfolio companies.

Vishal Lugani· Investor

Leads investments in fintech, digital health, and logistics sectors across enterprise and consumer segments. Previously spent several years at Greycroft Partners supporting portfolio companies, and prior experience at Bain & Company in strategy consulting.

Asad Khaliq· Investor

Investor focused on sourcing opportunities and supporting portfolio companies, with particular interest in AI, software infrastructure, blockchain, and mobility. Previously advised clients on platform strategy at PwC and studied Management Science & Engineering at Stanford.

Kamil Saeid· Investor

Member of the investing team sourcing opportunities and supporting portfolio companies. Previously an Associate Consultant at Bain & Company advising on strategy and growth. Graduated from Stanford with a degree in Biomechanical Engineering.

Rebecca Hu· Investor

Investment team member with particular focus on healthcare technology. Early employee at Earlybird Health-Tech Fund in Berlin and previously worked in healthcare banking at UBS and consulting at Bain & Company. Holds degrees from Harvard College and École Normale Supérieure de Cachan as a Fulbright Scholar.

Investments · 7 tracked

  • Cato Networks
  • Chime
  • Crew
  • Exabeam
  • Forescout
  • Grokker
  • The Muse

Frequently asked questions

What stage does Aspect Ventures invest at?
Aspect Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
What sectors does Aspect Ventures focus on?
Aspect Ventures focuses on Sector Agnostic.
Where is Aspect Ventures located?
Aspect Ventures is headquartered in San Francisco, US.

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