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Blue Collective

Venture capital

Brooklyn · Pre-Seed–Seed · 7 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Blue Collective operates on the belief that phenomenal people build phenomenal businesses. The firm positions itself as people-first, values-driven, multi-strategy, and always accessible to the founders it works with. Its approach emphasizes backing strong teams across multiple strategies rather than a narrow, single-stage or single-sector focus.

Invests inSector AgnosticBrooklynUnited States

Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Seed
Check
$250K – $2M
HQ
Brooklyn, New York, US
Leads rounds
Follows
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2015
Last 12 months
1 investment
Tracked investments
93
Unicorns
2
IPOs
1
Acquisitions
5

Team · 7 people

from the firm's website & public directories
Brian Stafford· Partner / Founderin𝕏

Brian Stafford blends an unusually diverse operating background with CEO experience scaling Diligent from under $100M to over $600M and is a top-100, published authority on board-level governance.

JJ Kasper· Founder and Partnerin𝕏

JJ Kasper, a self-described previously disgruntled academic, failed attorney, reformed consultant, retired turnaround guy and wistful musician, evaluates founders using consulting-style case interviews that probe reasoning under uncertainty.

John Joseph Kasper· General Partner
Jay Trickett· Partner / CAOin

A former minister-in-training and lawyer, now serving as an elected member of the Falmouth Town Council. Lives in Maine.

Nicole Friedman· Principalin𝕏

Nicole Friedman, a former Williams varsity squash player and the only teammate born in New York, invests broadly in early-stage startups—from cowboy boots to no-code—backing exceptional founders over trends.

Niki Liechtenstein· Analystin

Joined Blue as an Analyst after studying business in Spain. Not American-born; enjoys skiing, tennis, and football.

Josh Berns· Senior Associatein𝕏

Josh Berns is a Senior Associate at Blue Collective, a seed-stage fund, where he invests as a generalist from New York City. Before joining the firm, he founded and ran a venture-backed food-tech startup.

What they invest in

from 62 of 93 portfolio companies

Consumer ×22SaaS ×14AI & Machine Learning ×13Direct to Consumer ×12Enterprise Software ×12E-commerce ×9FoodTech ×8Healthtech ×8

HQs:United States×40Canada×2Bangladesh×1United Kingdom×1

Who they back

founder profiles across 48 portfolio companies
42%
solo founders
20 of 48 mapped founding teams
40%
repeat founders
of 52 founders with career history
~2 yrs
old at investment
median across 8 dated deals

Founding team size:solo founder×202 founders×173 founders×54+ founders×6

Where their founders studiedfrom 51 founders with education data

The Wharton School ×5Harvard University ×4New York University ×4Massachusetts Institute of Technology ×3University of California, Berkeley ×3American University ×2American University of Beirut ×2Columbia Business School ×2

What their founders studiedfrom 48 founders with field-of-study data

Computer Science ×11Economics ×10Engineering ×8Business & Management ×7Humanities ×5Finance & Accounting ×3Mathematics & Statistics ×3Law ×2

Where their founders worked beforefrom 52 founders with career history

McKinsey & Company ×9Goldman Sachs ×4Google ×3Barclays ×2Cushman & Wakefield ×2LinkedIn ×2Massachusetts Institute of Technology ×2Teach For America ×2

Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program

Y Combinator ×3

4 founders hold a PhD · 12 hold an MBA (of 53 with degree data)

Investments · 93 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path

By year:2026 · 12025 · 12024 · 12023 · 12022 · 22018 · 22015 · 19 dated

Pelotononepeloton.comNASDAQ: PTON

Peloton develops connected fitness equipment and a digital fitness app that delivers personalized workout classes and training guidance to home exercisers.

ConsumerHardwareWellness & FitnessNew York, US

Graham Stanton(Founder)John Foley(Founder)inHisao Kushi(Founder)inPeter Stern(Chief Executive Officer and President)inElizabeth Coddington(Chief Financial Officer)Nick Caldwell(Chief Product Officer)in

Co-investorsAnsa CapitalBullishCade VenturesCoatue ManagementFELIX CAPITALGrace Beauty Capital+23 more

AllyOallyo.comAcquired

Palo Alto-based maker of end-to-end conversational AI recruiting automation software, acquired by HireVue in October 2020.

Co-investorsCervinGradient VenturesSapphire VenturesScale Venture PartnersBain Capital VenturesCERVIN VENTURES

Aroggaarogga.comin

Arogga is an online pharmacy in Bangladesh selling prescription and OTC medicines, healthcare devices, beauty, baby care, and wellness products, with prescription verification by licensed pharmacists and nationwide home delivery.

Digital HealthE-commerceHealthtechDhaka, BD

Yawar Mehboob(Founder)inFahad Hossain(Founder)Rosina Mazumder(Founder)Shamim Hasan(Founder)

Co-investorsEpic AngelsITERATIVEStartup BangladeshThe Venture CollectiveVerge HealthTech FundHyperchain Capital

ASPENNAVaspennav.com

AspenNav develops a software platform for navigation systems that separates algorithms from hardware, enabling modular and adaptable solutions for autonomous systems and mission-critical applications.

Deep TechDefense TechEnterprise SoftwareRoboticsDenver, US

Avantosavantos.aiinFeb 2026 · $25M

Avantos is an AI-native operating system for client management that uses AI agents to handle onboarding, servicing, and growth workflows while integrating with existing enterprise technology stacks.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintech

Rabih Ramadi(Founder)inBassam Chaptini(Founder)in

Co-investorsBessemer Venture PartnersM13The E14 Fund

AWAYCOawayco.cominJun 2018

Awayco is an omnichannel retail platform that uses AI to deliver personalised product recommendations across store, website, and mobile app, along with mobile POS, appointments, and custom retail apps.

AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechRetail TechSaaSSan Francisco, US

Gideon Gut-Silverman(Founder)inAlasdair Hamilton(CEO)inShahrad Jamshidi(Chief Data Scientist)inFrancesco Nerieri(Director)

BoardDaniel Gulati(Director)

Co-investorsSuperSeed Ventures

Beebee.computerin𝕏

Bee builds personal AI that learns from and adapts to individual users' lives, relationships, and values to function as a trusted ambient intelligence companion.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerHardware

Alex Gasner(Founder)Maria de Lourdes Zollo(Founder)Max Gasner(Founder)Vinay Patel(Founder)

Co-investorsBanana Capital

Bookclubsbookclubs.comin𝕏

Bookclubs is a book club management app that handles logistics such as scheduling and RSVPs, personal reading tracking, and curated book recommendations.

ConsumerSaaSSocialPhiladelphia, US

Ian Campbell(Co-founder & Chief Technical Officer (CTO))inNancy Brown(Co-founder & Advisor)in

BoardAjay Kori(Director)Matthew Douglas(Director)

Co-investorsK Street CapitalLighthouse Network Ventures Llc

Breathwrkbreathwrk.comin

Breathwrk develops breathing technology to promote wellness.

ConsumerHealthtechMental HealthWellness & Fitness

Max Gomez(Founder)in

Co-investors359 CapitalBAM VenturesCity LightDCM VenturesGaingels

Bridgetown Researchbridgetownresearch.comin

Bridgetown Research provides AI-driven market research and due-diligence support for private equity and institutional investors, delivering outside-in market analyses, competitor assessments, and value-creation research at lower cost than traditional commercial due diligence.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Harsh Sahai(Founder)in

Co-investorsAccelLightspeed India PartnersLightspeed Venture Partners

CATALINACRUNCHcatalinacrunch.comin

Catalina Crunch is a consumer food brand that sells low-carb, zero-sugar keto cereal and keto-friendly sandwich cookies.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech

Krishna Kaliannan(Founder)in

Co-investorsPrehypeTouch Capital

CHICHIchichifoods.comin

ChiChi Foods produces instant protein hot cereal in single-serve cups made with chickpeas, whole grains, and simple ingredients for on-the-go breakfast consumers.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechHealthtechWellness & Fitness

IzzyChiara

CIRCcircbites.comin

Circ makes gluten-free, non-GMO snack bites containing 10g of protein per pack, sold direct to consumers with a subscription option.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech

Theresa(Founder)

Co-investorsEvolution VC Partners

CODITOSenjoycoditos.com

CODITOS is a snack brand offering crunchy macaroni-based snacks inspired by Miami's Cuban culture and a family recipe.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechMiami, US

Yezmin Leon(Creator & Founder)

Craftablecraftable.comin𝕏

Craftable makes back-office management software for hospitality businesses, covering food and beverage, supplies, labor, and finance operations for restaurants and bars.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechFoodTechSaaSFarmers Branch, US

Sam Zats(Co-founder)inMax Zats(Co-founder)inJay Villafana(Co-founder)in

Co-investorsCleveland AvenueNext Play Ventures

Domosjoindomos.com

Domos provides an AI system for property management companies that automates leasing, maintenance, collections, and renewals across phone, email, text, and chat.

AI & Machine LearningPropTechSaaSNew York City, US

Arthur Attal(Founder)in

Co-investorsKima VenturesVertical Venture PartnersRed Bike Capital

Extraextra.app𝕏

Extra offers a debit card paired with a "Spend Power" line of credit (provided by Lead Bank) that lets consumers build credit through everyday debit purchases without a traditional credit card, credit check, or security deposit.

ConsumerFintech

Co-investorsaVentureB3 CapitalNat TurnerReshape

Extraextra.pe

Cyrus Summerlin(Founder)Maximillian Hellerstein(Founder)

Fair Warrantyfairwarranty.comin

Fair Warranty provides insurance pricing and risk management solutions for the automotive sector.

Enterprise SoftwareInsurTechSaaSSilicon Valley, US

William Betteridge(Founder, CEO)Stephen Bates(Founder, Chief Risk Officer)inWill B(Founder)

Co-investorsAntlerCopper Sky CapitalIdealabRender CapitalTruStage VenturesBMW i Ventures+2 more

FARMTOGETHERfarmtogether.comin

FarmTogether operates a digital investment platform providing access to US farmland, offering products such as crowdfunding fractional ownership, a sustainable farmland fund, bespoke offerings, separately managed accounts, and 1031 exchanges.

AgTechFintechPropTechLewes, US

Artem Milinchuk(Executive Officer, Director)Oleksiy Shevchenko(Director)

BoardDavid Gould(Director)John Kasper, Jr.(Director)

Co-investorsVentureSouqBlue {Seed} Collective

Featherlivefeather.comin𝕏SeedAcquired

Feather was a furniture rental service that has joined and become part of Fernish, a company offering staging and furniture rentals for businesses.

Circular EconomyConsumerMarketplacesNew York City, US

Jay Reno(CEO)inAahan Sawhney(Founder)inSaurabh Jain(Founder)inJake Malone(CTO)Christine Chung(Recruiting Coordinator)Madison Olson(Recruiting Consultant)

Co-investorsFlucas VenturesFundersClubY CombinatorBain Capital VenturesCobalt CapitalFuel Capital+12 more

Green Project Technologiesgreenprojecttech.cominJan 2022 · $1.8M

Green Project offers an enterprise platform for supply chain decarbonization, combining supplier engagement tools, audit-grade Scope 1–3 carbon accounting, and a global Energy Attribute Certificate (EAC) marketplace for renewable energy procurement.

CleantechClimate TechSaaSNew York, US

Sam Stark(Executive Officer, Director)inJacob Cameron Stark(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsBlue {Seed} Collective

Guardhatguardhat.comin𝕏

Aatmunn provides a platform that unifies disconnected safety devices and systems in industrial environments, integrating data from multiple manufacturers and legacy systems into a single real-time view.

Construction TechEnterprise SoftwareIoTSaaS

Co-investorsGeneral CatalystHuron River VenturesMESHRTP GlobalAnnox CapitalDetroit Venture Partners+2 more

HALDIhaldi.com

Haldi offers a personalized skin care routine service that pairs customers with a dedicated skin coach, and sells gift cards for the service.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceWellness & FitnessDallas, US

Simran Kalra(Co-founder)inJulia Huang(Co-founder)

Headliner Labsheadlinerlabs.com𝕏

Caroline Klatt(Cofounder)

HeadSpinheadspin.ioin𝕏

HeadSpin provides audio and video testing with performance KPIs and analytics for teams delivering streaming and media experiences.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareMedia & EntertainmentSaaSPalo Alto, US

Brien Colwell(Founder)inJonathan Kaplan(Executive Officer)Rajeev Butani(Executive Officer, Director)inManish Lachwani(Founder)

BoardKarim Faris(Director)inNikesh Arora(Director)

Co-investorsAmino CapitalAtlassian VenturesFirst Generation CapitalGreat Oaks Venture CapitalGV (Google Ventures)ICONIQ+10 more

HEARTWORKheartwork.cominMay 2015

Heartwork manufactures modular steel storage and furniture units designed for flexible workspace configuration in offices, educational institutions, and healthcare facilities.

Advanced ManufacturingConstruction TechEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHardwareWellness & FitnessPortland, US

Karen John(Founder)in

BoardSteven Anderson(Director)

Co-investorsBaseline VenturesCowboy VenturesMontage CapitalWestern Technology Investment

HireVuehirevue.comin𝕏

HireVue provides hiring software that combines AI-powered assessments, Virtual Job Tryouts, structured video interviews, and self-scheduling automation to help talent acquisition teams evaluate candidates and reduce bias.

AI & Machine LearningHR TechSaaS

Jeremy Friedman(Chief Executive Officer)inSmitha Venugopal(Chief Financial Officer)inAlberto Silveira(Chief Technology Officer)inMarcy Daniel(Chief Product Officer)inMike Hudy(Chief Science Officer)inSibyl McCarley(Chief People Officer)in

Co-investorsDelta-v CapitalKickstartPeterson VenturesRose Park AdvisorsSilver Lake PartnersTCV+2 more

Joinmarblejoinmarble.ai

Marble (formerly Truffle) is an AI-native back-of-house operating system for hospitality and restaurant businesses, automating inventory counting, procurement, food prep, demand forecasting, and employee scheduling.

AI & Machine LearningFoodTechSaaS

Aakar Khanna(Founder)inAdi Sundar(Founder)Alexey Sytnikov(Founder)Arjun Chaliha(Founder)inCharles Peurois(Founder)Iuliia Shnai(Founder)

Co-investorsVela PartnersCrosslink CapitalEntrepreneur FirstGolden VenturesY Combinator

Juniper Genomicsjunipergenomics.cominJul 2025

Juniper Genomics provides genomic testing for IVF, including enhanced PGT-A that analyzes both DNA and RNA from a single embryo biopsy to assess chromosome status and embryo viability, and PGT-G that expands analysis across nearly the full genome from the same sample.

BiotechDigital HealthFemTech

Co-investorsAmboy Street VenturesDria VenturesCompany VenturesInnospark VenturesMBX Capital

KAPTA SPACEkaptaspace.com

Kapta develops an electronically scanned (metasurface-based) synthetic aperture radar sensor deployed on satellites to provide large-area, low-latency geospatial intelligence and InSAR change-detection data.

Deep TechDefense TechSpace TechSeattle, US

Milton Perque(Co-founder & CEO)inAdam Bily(Co-founder & CTO)

BoardCHRIS ALLIEGRO(Director)

Co-investorsEntrada VenturesGaingelsWashington Harbour PartnersMetaVC Partners

Kreverakrevera.com

All-in-one AI vision system enabling autonomous operation and quality control in plastic injection molding.

Edward Schneeweiss(Founder)inSebastian G Schneeweiss(Founder)in

Co-investorsArgon VenturesGlasswing VenturesFounder CollectiveInnospark Ventures

LEMONADAlemonadamedia.comin𝕏

Lemonada Media produces podcasts, including "Don't Listen to Us," an advice show hosted by Mandy Patinkin, Kathryn Grody, and their son Gideon.

Media & EntertainmentMental HealthMinneapolis, US

Jessica Cordova(Executive Officer, Director)inStephanie Wittels Wachs(Executive Officer, Director)in

Co-investorsOwl Capital

MARBLEmarblepay.com

Marble is a platform that helps customers manage and optimize their insurance policies by comparing quotes from multiple insurance providers and reducing costs.

ConsumerFintechInsurTechSaaSNew York City, US

Co-investorsAlumni VenturesDistributed VenturesFinTech VenturesMS&AD VenturesIA Capital Group

Media Mathmediamath.com

Infillion is a demand-side platform (DSP) with composable, API-first architecture powered by AI optimization and privacy-safe identity technology, serving advertisers across video, CTV, audio, display, and DOOH channels.

AdTechAI & Machine LearningMarketing TechNew York, US

Joseph Zawadzki(Executive Officer, Director)Ari Buchalter(Executive Officer)Jeffrey Davis(Executive Officer)Jeannie Mun(Executive Officer)Brian Miller(Executive Officer)Daniel Bisgeier(Executive Officer)

Co-investorsProgress VenturesQED InvestorsSJF VenturesHyde Park AngelsSearchlight Capital Partners

Mented Cosmeticsmentedcosmetics.comin𝕏

Mented Cosmetics sells beauty and makeup products directly to consumers, including bundles and individual "hero" items for everyday routines.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceNew York, US

Amanda E. Johnson(Executive Officer, Director)inKristen Jones Miller(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardAlison Ryu(Director)

Co-investorsBAM VenturesCorazon CapitalNew VoicesOutbound VenturesCircleUp PartnersVisible Ventures

Misfits Marketmisfitsmarket.com𝕏

Misfits Market is an online grocery delivery service that rescues and delivers surplus produce and other food products that would otherwise be wasted due to cosmetic imperfections or supply chain inefficiencies.

Circular EconomyE-commerceFoodTechPhiladelphia</hq_country> <parameter name="hq_country">US

Abhi Ramesh(Founder)in

Co-investorsAccelChapter OneNat TurnerPROOFSoftBank Vision FundSoma Capital+5 more

Powwaterpowwater.comin𝕏Jun 2022

PowWater is a water tanker delivery service that uses technology to provide clean water to communities in Nairobi, Kenya.

CleantechImpact & Social GoodLogistics & Supply ChainMarketplacesJackson, US

Jack Hartpence(Cofounder)Ellie O'Neill(Cofounder)

Co-investorsR7 Partners

PULSEDATApulsedata.ioin

PulseData builds patented machine learning and AI predictive analytics models that help healthcare organizations identify chronic diseases earlier and predict disease progression, with a focus on kidney disease and end-stage renal disease.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechNew York, US

Hai Po Sun(Co-founder)inTeddy Cha(Co-Founder)inHai PoinDean Panovich(Chief Executive Officer)in

BoardMICHAEL GOGUEN(Director)inDANIELLE WANG(Director)

Co-investorsAlumni VenturesArba LLCBloomberg BetaChicago VenturesMilkbox PartnersRed Dog Capital+3 more

PURTECpurtec.com

PūrnetIQ (Purtec) offers EQ360, a building-monitoring platform that collects and models data on air quality, ventilation, thermal conditions, moisture, occupancy, noise, and physical security to assess the experiential quality and environmental biorisks of buildings.

Climate TechIoTPropTech

REVEL TRANSITgorevel.cominDec 2018Acquired

Revel operates a fast electric vehicle charging network built for urban drivers, with charging stalls that can recharge vehicles in as little as 15 minutes.

CleantechEnergyMobility & TransportationBrooklyn, US

Frank Reig(Executive Officer, Director)inPaul Suhey(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardMichael Granoff(Director)in

Co-investorsBroadscaleEvolution VC PartnersGaingelsGoodyear VenturesIbex InvestorsManiv Mobility+2 more

SANCTUARYsanctuaryworld.co𝕏

Sanctuary is a mystical products and services company that offers astrology, tarot, numerology, and crystal experiences through a digital app, including live readings with psychics, daily horoscopes, birth charts, and compatibility analysis.

ConsumerMarketplacesMedia & EntertainmentWellness & Fitness

Co-investorsAdvancit CapitalKEC VenturesAble PartnersFive Four VenturesFlucas VenturesUNCOMMON DENOMINATOR+1 more

Sanctuary AIsanctuary.aiin𝕏

Sanctuary AI develops general-purpose humanoid robots and physical AI aimed at industrial applications, with a focus on dexterous robotic manipulation.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeep TechRoboticsVancouver, CA

Olivia Norton(Founder)inAjay Agrawal(Founder)inJames G. WellsinDaniel Friedmann(Chief Executive Officer & Chairman of the Board)inGeordie Rose(Founder)inSuzanne Gildert(Founder)

Co-investorsBlueLake.vcDCVC (Data Collective)Evok InnovationsFoothill VenturesInBC Investment Corp.Intrepid Growth Partners+6 more

Scriptcoscriptco.com𝕏

ScriptCo is a membership-based pharmacy that provides generic medications to members at wholesale cost, eliminating markups between the pharmacy and patient.

Healthtech

Mark McCormick(Founder)in

Co-investorsGeekdom

SHAREitushareit.comin𝕏

SHAREit is a mobile application that enables users to share files, apps, games, videos, and photos with others without using mobile data, while also offering phone cleanup and optimization features.

AdTechConsumerGamingMedia & Entertainment

SketchDecksketchdeck.comin𝕏Acquired

SketchDeck provides embedded teams of creative, marketing, and digital talent that integrate into client organizations to handle marketing operations and creative work.

Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkMarketing TechSaaSSan Francisco, US

Chris Finneral(CEO)inDavid Mack(CTO)inChristopher Finneral(Founder)Todd Goldberg(Marketing and demand generation (contract))inJoe Teibel

Co-investorsY CombinatorAvlok CapitalBDC Capital CorporationBKR CapitalBlue Venture FundsBoreal Ventures+6 more

SOAPBOXsoapboxsoaps.com

Soapbox makes clean, vegan, cruelty-free hair and skin care products, including the ProGRO Density+ scalp and hair serum and biotin-based shampoos and conditioners.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerImpact & Social GoodWellness & FitnessAlexandria, US

David Simnick(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inDaniel Doll(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)in

BoardMichael McNinch(Director)

Co-investorsSWaN & Legend Venture Partners

SPOKENLAYERspokenlayer.com

New York-based company that produces, distributes and monetizes short-form spoken-word audio for major publishers.

New York City, US

Will Mayo(Founder)in

Co-investorsGMG VenturesMercuri.vcNorth Base Media

SPROUT FAMILYsproutfamily.cain

Sprout is Canada's end-to-end family-building platform that connects users with fertility clinics, expert care, and support resources for fertility treatments, surrogacy, and adoption.

Digital HealthFemTechHealthtechCanada, CA

Not explicitly named on page(Co Founder & COO)

Co-investorsMaRSMaRS Investment Accelerator Fund (IAF)Stand Up VenturesThe 51 Ventures

Squire Solutionssquiresolutions.comin

Squire Solutions develops a smart digital assistant platform for military and first responders that improves information flow and communication in field operations.

Defense TechEnterprise SoftwareGovTech

Brett Whitsitt(Founder/CEO)in

Co-investorsDifferential Ventures

Squire Technologiesgetsquire.comin𝕏

Squire operates a two-sided platform where customers can book appointments with barbers while shop owners gain access to integrated booking, payment processing, inventory, and payroll tools to manage their operations.

ConsumerNew York City, US

Songe LaRon(CEO)inDave Salvant(President)inBrett Whitsitt(Founder)Yas TabasamTroy Payne(Head of Engineering)Aliyah Farard(Head of People)

Co-investors645 VenturesAltaIR CapitalAurumCRV (Charles River Ventures)Debut CapitalICONIQ+15 more

Starcitystarcity.comSeedAcquired

A co-living housing operator that provided shared residential spaces; the company was acquired by Common in 2021.

PropTechSan Francisco, US

Jon Dishotsky(CEO)inJosh Lehman(CTO)inMo Sakrani(CPO)Jesse Suarez(COO)inStephen Ripley(Vice President of Engineering)Lorraine Dorrow(Director of Talent)

Co-investorsBullpen CapitalTransition Level InvestmentsY CombinatorAvlok CapitalComcast VenturesDeciens+11 more

STUDIO 3E8studio3e8.comin

Studio 3e8 builds a desktop metal 3D printing system with an integrated hardware, software, and materials platform that runs on a standard outlet.

Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardwareCambridge, US

Casey Johnson(Cofounder & CEO)inCassie Lowell(Cofounder & CPO)inCassandra Elizabeth Lowell(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsDraper Associates

SUBTLE SNACKSsubtlesnacks.com

Subtle Snacks (operated by Thix Snax, Corp.) makes low-calorie snack foods, including potato chips, cookies, and chocolate- and peanut-flavored bites, sold direct to consumers.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech

Sundaesundae.school

Sundae School is a direct-to-consumer fashion retailer that sells clothing items such as jeogori tie-shell jackets.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceSocialNew York, US

Co-investorsSoma CapitalFifth WallFounders FundGeneral Global CapitalNavitas CapitalPrudence+2 more

TAPTAPtaptapsend.comin𝕏

Taptap Send is a money transfer application that enables users to send remittances to over 70 destinations across Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, and Latin America at lower costs and faster speeds than traditional services.

FintechImpact & Social GoodNew York, GB

Michael Faye(Founder)inMitchell Riley(Executive Officer)Paul Niehaus(Founder)

BoardBrendan Dickinson(Director)inChristopher Schroeder(Director)

Co-investorsOmidyar NetworkBalderton CapitalBreyer CapitalCanaan PartnersFinbergFJ Labs+10 more

Tecovastecovas.com

Tecovas is a Western-style apparel and accessories brand selling products such as boots and eyewear directly to consumers.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceAustin, US

Paul Hedrick(Executive Officer, Director)inDavid Lafitte(Executive Officer, Director)inJames Mann(Executive Officer)in

BoardAndrew Hunt(Director)inChristine Day(Director)Bill McComb(Director)

Co-investorsM13PLUS CapitalElephant Partners

The Sillthesill.com𝕏

The Sill sells houseplants and gardening products directly to consumers, offering plants suited to a customer's taste and space along with workshops, events, and customer support.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce

Eliza Blank(Founder)in

Co-investorsAurumColor CapitalHawke VenturesMaywic Select InvestmentsThe Chernin Group (TCG Crypto)Brand Foundry Ventures

Thermabandthermaband.com

Thermaband makes a wearable device that personalizes temperature control by learning individual body patterns to deliver on-demand cooling or warming relief.

Digital HealthFemTechHardwareHealthtech

Tinkergartentinkergarten.com

Northampton, US

Brian Fitzgerald(Executive Officer, Director)inMeghan Fitzgerald(Director)

BoardIsabelle Hau(Director)

Co-investorsCity LightOutbound VenturesOwl VenturesVista Venture Partners500 GlobalBlue {Seed} Collective+5 more

Other

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

24 Seven3DBIOAppurifyAUPPURIFYCrown Agents BankForwardPMXGUIDEVINEHAPPYTREEHeadlinerLabsMATERIALLNARRATIVNPL MarketsOUTBOUND AEROSPACEPodX GroupPush for PizzaROYAL PALMSSCOUT ROBOTICSSEGOVIASir Kensington'sTestTURTLEHEALTHUnilever

Exits · 6

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Blue Collective made?
Blue Collective has 93 tracked investments, 6 of which have exited, including 2 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does Blue Collective invest at?
Blue Collective invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
What is Blue Collective's typical check size?
Blue Collective typically writes checks of $250K – $2M.
What sectors does Blue Collective focus on?
Blue Collective focuses on Sector Agnostic.
Where is Blue Collective located?
Blue Collective is headquartered in Brooklyn, US.
Does Blue Collective lead rounds?
Blue Collective typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
Who does Blue Collective co-invest with?
Blue Collective most often shares deals with Alumni Ventures, Gaingels, Western Technology Investment, among 212 tracked co-investors.

Media · Podcasts & interviews

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How Blue Collective Analyzes An Opportunity, With JJ Kasper of Blue Collective

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Traits In A Founding Team Which May Be A Negative To Investors, With JJ Kasper of Blue Collective

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