BAM Ventures
Venture capitalActively deployingLos Angeles · Pre-Seed–Series A · 5 people tracked
Also known as BAM VENTURES M ANAGEMENT, LLC · BAM Ventures Partners
Investment thesis
BAM Ventures backs resilient, ambitious founders building early-stage companies that introduce the next generation of technologies, products, and services aimed at connecting with consumers and transforming commerce. Composed of seasoned and successful Southern California entrepreneurs, the firm looks for teams with the vision to launch and scale category-defining businesses that break conventional molds.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 11, 2026.
Team · 5 people
from public directories
What they invest in
from 43 of 108 portfolio companiesConsumer ×17SaaS ×13Direct to Consumer ×12B2B Marketplaces ×6E-commerce ×6Fintech ×6FoodTech ×5Healthtech ×5
HQs:United States×37New Zealand×1
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ConsumerFintechSan Francisco, US
Tim Chen(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardJules Maltz(Director)Thomas Loverro(Director)
Starco Brands invents and acquires consumer products with behavior-changing technologies across multiple categories including alcoholic beverages, food technology, body care, and beauty.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerLos Angeles, US
David Dreyer(Executive Officer)Darin Brown(Executive Officer, Director)Ross Sklar(Executive Officer, Director)
TextAisle provides SMS and MMS marketing tools for retail merchants, enabling cashback incentives, location-aware features, and customer data collection to drive sales and repeat purchases.
Marketing TechRetail TechSaaS
Arro is a fintech platform that offers a credit-building credit card with cash back rewards and an AI-powered money coach to help users build credit, earn financial rewards, and improve their financial habits.
Fintech
Away Travel sells luggage and travel accessories directly to consumers online.
Direct to ConsumerTravel & Hospitality
TradeBuddy is a technology platform for the scrap metal trading and recycling industry, serving metal processors, traders, and exporters.
B2B MarketplacesCircular EconomyLogistics & Supply ChainNew Zealand, NZ
Wellness & FitnessNew York City, US
Henry Vigil(Director)Adam Valkin(Director)Michael Farello(Director)Payal Kadakia(Executive Officer, Director)Richard Lanman(Executive Officer, Director)Zach Apter(Executive Officer)
Who What Wear is a fashion media and consumer brand that publishes trend and style content and sells size-inclusive clothing, accessories, and skincare products.
Direct to ConsumerMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentLos Angeles, US
Hillary Kerr
BoardKatherine Power
Utah, US
Daily Harvest manufactures and delivers frozen prepared meals made from organic fruits and vegetables, including smoothies, oat bowls, and elixirs.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
Daps makes dissolvable oral strips that deliver 45mg of natural green-tea caffeine plus a B-vitamin trio (B12, B6, B7) as an alternative to coffee and energy drinks.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & Fitness
Dropoff is a same-day delivery and courier service that uses a logistics platform for electronic ordering, real-time tracking, and delivery performance reporting, with vetted professional drivers and 24/7 customer service.
Logistics & Supply ChainSaaSAustin, US
Jason Klann(Executive Officer)Paul Bricault(Director)Sean Spector(Executive Officer, Director)
Evite is a free online invitation and event planning platform that allows users to create and send digital invitations with RSVP tracking, reminders, and guest messaging for various occasions including birthdays, weddings, and celebrations.
ConsumerSaaS
Factored Quality provides a technology platform that connects consumer goods brands and importers with trusted factories worldwide for manufacturing high-quality products.
Advanced ManufacturingB2B MarketplacesEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSNew York City, US
Prince Ghosh(Founder)inLucas Fridman(Executive Officer)Lucas Lappe(Executive Officer)Justin Seidenfeld(Executive Officer)
Firstleaf sources and delivers curated wines to consumers based on their taste preferences, using technology to match bottles to individual palates.
B2B MarketplacesConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceMarketplaces
Philip James(Founder & CEO)Erik Steigler(Cofounder & Chief Architect)Carolin Meier(Chief Wine Officer)Greg Kryder(President and Chief Financial Officer)Kevin Jessen(Sr. Vice President, Technology & Product)
Los Angeles, US
Eric Greenspan(Director)Giada De Laurentiis(Executive Officer, Director)Ana Carolina Grabowsky Seiler C Guerra(Executive Officer)Lindsey Galey(Executive Officer)
BoardDerek Norton(Director)Neil Sequeira(Director)
Philadelphia, US
Jane Fisher(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Jenna Kerner(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
Hirevue provides AI-powered screening interviews for enterprise recruiting, designed to automate high-volume candidate shortlisting while maintaining human oversight and compliance.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHR TechSanta Monica, US
Scott Christopher Parish(Executive Officer, Director)Joel Daniel Young(Executive Officer, Director)
Honor is a home care technology platform that combines centralized operations, digital tools, and local care networks to deliver in-home care for aging adults.
Digital HealthHealthtechSaaS
Seth Sternberg(Co-founder)inSandy Jen(Co-founder)inCameron Ring(Co-founder)inMonica Doss(Co-Founder)Monica Lo(Co-founder)in
Houwzer is a real estate brokerage that reduces commission costs for home buyers and sellers by employing salaried agents and proprietary transaction software.
B2B MarketplacesConsumerFintechMarketplacesPropTechNew York, US
Mike Maher(Founder)Ted Mucellin(Executive Officer)Jay Minkoff(Executive Officer, Director)Greg Phillips(Executive Officer)Kevin Baird(Executive Officer, Director)
El Segundo, US
Shaan Sethi(Executive Officer, Director)Christopher Linden(Director)John Kenney(Director)
Jacob makes a snack or nutrition bar using ingredients such as grass-fed beef tallow, organic berries, organic honey, and grass-fed protein, positioned as a clean, nutrient-rich food product.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
New York, US
Amanda E. Johnson(Executive Officer, Director)Alison Ryu(Director)Kristen Jones Miller(Executive Officer, Director)
Exits · 6
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioFuboTVNYSE: FUBONerd WalletNASDAQ: NRDSStarco BrandsOTC: STCBComparablyacq. by ZoomInfoScopely, Inc.acq. by Savvy Games GroupVersedacq. by Belle Brands
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesArrofinance · fortuneindia.com · Jul 17, 2026
Honor · valleynewslive.com · Jul 16, 2026
Scopely, Inc. · biometricupdate.com · Jul 16, 2026
Zola · fortune.com · Jul 15, 2026
Noat · ionanalytics.com · Jul 13, 2026
Buddy · healthcare.digital · Jul 13, 2026
Versed · axios.com · Jul 11, 2026
Away · bloomberg.com · Jul 11, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does BAM Ventures invest at?
- BAM Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What is BAM Ventures's typical check size?
- BAM Ventures typically writes checks of $100K – $1M.
- What sectors does BAM Ventures focus on?
- BAM Ventures focuses on Consumer, E-commerce, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is BAM Ventures located?
- BAM Ventures is headquartered in Los Angeles, US.
- Does BAM Ventures lead rounds?
- BAM Ventures typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamShamin Walsh - BAM Ventures
LA Venture Podcast · Shamin Walsh
Brian Lee, Co-Founder of BAM Ventures | Business Rockstars was live. | By Business Rockstars
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