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San Francisco · Pre-Seed–Series A · 1 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Focuses on companies addressing needs arising from massive demographic changes, differentiated by its thematic expertise in demographic-driven markets.
Team · 1 people
from public directories
What they invest in
from 22 of 32 portfolio companiesDigital Health ×10Healthtech ×9AI & Machine Learning ×8Consumer ×7Wellness & Fitness ×7E-commerce ×3Fintech ×3Future of Work ×3
HQs:United States×13Canada×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 10 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×52 founders×5
Where their founders studiedfrom 10 founders with education data
Harvard Business School ×2University of Minnesota Duluth ×2
Where their founders worked beforefrom 10 founders with career history
Rethink ×2
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
Investments · 32 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 12025 · 12024 · 12023 · 32022 · 39 dated
Aster develops autonomous research systems designed to accelerate scientific discovery by automating open-ended research tasks.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSan Francisco, US
Emmett Bicker(CEO)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorCornerstone VCGaingelsIVP (Institutional Venture Partners)PioneerSequoia Capital
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Aster provides patient management software and agentic AI voice tools for healthcare providers.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtech
PartnerMonique Woodard· solo GP
Co-investorsCornerstone VCEverywhere VenturesOctopus VenturesCambrian VenturesIVP (Institutional Venture Partners)Sequoia Capital+2 more
Bright provides solar energy systems and battery storage (BESS) solutions for industrial, manufacturing, and commercial businesses in Mexico, along with flexible financing options including PPAs, leasing, and direct purchase to facilitate renewable energy adoption.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechClimate TechEnergyFintechNew York City, US
Jonah Greenberger(Founder)inJB StraubelAna Cardoso(Head of People Ops)Fanny Wenzel(Talent Acquisition)Diana Garcia(Head of Recruiting)Kathya Hernandez(Lead Recruiter)
Co-investorsY CombinatorCollaborative FundFirst Round CapitalSoma Capital10x GroupCaffeinated Capital+17 more
Culina Health connects patients with registered dietitians for personalized, virtual nutrition care that is in-network with major insurance plans.
Digital HealthHealthtechWellness & FitnessNew Jersey, US
Vanessa Rissetto(Co-founder)inTamar Samuels(Co-founder)in
PartnerMonique Woodard· solo GP
Co-investorsAlpine MeridianBacchus Venture CapitalGraham Walker VentureIcebook Investments Corp.MGV.VCREDO Ventures+5 more
Death Clock is a preventive health platform that uses AI to identify early markers of chronic disease and provide actionable health protocols.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerDigital HealthLongevity
Brent Franson(Founder)in
PartnerMonique Woodard· solo GP
Co-investorsBreak Trail Venturesf7 Ventures
EasyMate is a modular AI customer engagement platform designed for small and medium-sized service businesses such as coaches, consultants, trainers, and therapists.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSales Tech
Aihui Ong(Co-founder)inMike Han(Co-founder)
PartnerMonique Woodard· solo GP
Co-investors500 GlobalConvergeFirst Generation CapitalRogue Womens Fund
Eli develops and manufactures at-home hormone level tests that collect longitudinal data on daily hormonal patterns.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerDeep TechDigital HealthFemTechWellness & FitnessMontréal, CA
Thomas Cortina(Founder)inMarina Pavlovic Rivas(Founder)
PartnerMonique Woodard· solo GP
Co-investors2048 VenturesBDC Thrive Venture Fund for WomenForeground CapitalGarage CapitalIKJ CapitalMuse Capital+8 more
Frame provides personalized fertility care coordination and guidance for individuals at various stages of their fertility journey, including evaluation, expert care teams, and access to vetted medical providers and products.
Digital HealthFemTech
Jessica Bell van der Wal(Founder & CEO)inCorey van der Wal(Founder)in
PartnerMonique Woodard· solo GP
Co-investorsAd Astra VenturesCity LightFlare Capital PartnersKli CapitalStone Mountain VenturesThe MBA Fund+5 more
Guaranteed Hospice provides in-home hospice care combined with technology for around-the-clock communication with care teams, serving dying and grieving patients and their families.
Digital HealthHealthtechWellness & FitnessLos Angeles, US
Jessica McGlory(Executive Officer, Director)inAndrew Black(Director)
PartnerMonique Woodard· solo GP
Co-investorsEverywhere VenturesKaya VenturesLakehouse Venture PartnersBrandProject Capital
Joshin provides a workplace support platform offering personalized coaching, trained Navigators, and company-wide education to help employers support employees through accommodations, diagnosis support, caregiving, and disability/neurodivergence needs.
Future of WorkHR TechWellness & FitnessNorth Oaks, US
Melissa Danielsen(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inMelanie Fountaine(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inMatthew Jones(Director)Alexander Hansen(Executive Officer)
BoardRobert Sarrazin(Director)in
PartnerMonique Woodard· solo GP
Co-investorsAIFClaritas CapitalM25Service Provider Capital
Bright provides an immersive learning platform using AI and software simulations for corporate training and workforce development.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechFuture of WorkSaaS
PartnerMonique Woodard· solo GP
Co-investorsJHH vcRiptide Ventures
Lotus makes a wearable ring that controls devices in the home by pointing, using magnetically attachable switch covers and requiring no app, WiFi, or setup.
HardwareHealthtechIoT
PartnerMonique Woodard· solo GP
Co-investors1843 CapitalBehind Genius VenturesSidecut VenturesCRV (Charles River Ventures)Kleiner Perkins
Lotus makes a wearable ring that controls smart home devices through pointing gestures, requiring no app, WiFi setup, or complex installation.
Advanced ManufacturingConsumerHardwareHealthtechIoTPropTechSan Jose, US
Anjali Nennelli(Founder)in
PartnerMonique Woodard· solo GP
Co-investors1843 CapitalTechstars
A luxury fashion boutique that curates designer collections from established labels and emerging global designers for individual shoppers.
ConsumerE-commerceRetail TechSan Francisco, US
Sherri McMullen(Founder and CEO)
PartnerMonique Woodard· solo GP
Co-investorsSand Hill AngelsUrban Innovation
Death Clock is a preventive health platform powered by AI that identifies early markers of chronic disease before symptoms appear, helping users take action to prevent illness.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthLongevityWellness & Fitness
PartnerMonique Woodard· solo GP
Co-investorsKing River CapitalOrigin VenturesService Provider CapitalSpringTime VenturesFreestyle CapitalHarrison Metal+2 more
Participated in NextWork's US$4.45M seed round.
Amber Winton(Founder)inAmber Joseph(Founder)
Co-investorsBlackbird VenturesGD1Icehouse VenturesPhase One VenturesSHAKTI
Guaranteed is an AI growth platform for healthcare organizations that unifies referral, eligibility, ADT, and HIE data into a single operating view.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtech
PartnerMonique Woodard· solo GP
Co-investorsAble PartnersHDS CapitalKaya VenturesBlack Tech Nation VenturesBrandProject CapitalPrimetime Partners+1 more
Pamper Nail Gallery handcrafts reusable, collectible press-on nail art sets using vegan and cruelty-free products, including limited-edition themed drops and custom commissions.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
PartnerMonique Woodard· solo GP
Co-investorsFearless Fund
Rares operated an investment platform that allowed a community of investors to fund and invest through Rares wallets.
Fintech
Gerome Sapp(Founder)in
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesGaingelsRareBreed VenturesSand Hill AngelsUrban Capital NetworkMaC Venture Capital
PartnerMonique Woodard· solo GP
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesGaingelsSprint VcVibe Capital
Sol Health is an online therapy platform that connects clients with therapists-in-training who are supervised by licensed clinicians and trained on the company's care model.
Digital HealthHealthtechMental Health
Melinda Gong(Founder)inGun Young Lim(Founder)in
PartnerMonique Woodard· solo GP
Co-investorsBAM VenturesGaingelsFullCircle
STAND+ manufactures specialized footwear designed for professionals and athletes who spend extended periods standing, using proprietary energy-dissipation technology and heat-moldable custom-fit materials.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceHardwareHealthtechSports TechWellness & FitnessNew York, US
Rob Gregg
PartnerMonique Woodard· solo GP
Co-investorsBreak Trail VenturesCosmic Venture PartnersHannah Grey VenturesMidnightThe Family Fund
tendercare is a free platform that helps family caregivers organize medical information, coordinate care, and connect with vetted eldercare professionals.
Digital HealthHealthtechMarketplacesWellness & Fitness
Shauna Sweeney(Founder & CEO)
PartnerMonique Woodard· solo GP
Co-investorsEquitage Ventures, L.L.C.Hannah Grey Ventures
TenYour offers a financial product that gives professionals and middle-class Americans a payout and savings plan to cover income gaps during job loss and layoffs.
ConsumerFintechInsurTech
Joah Spearman(Founder & CEO)in
PartnerMonique Woodard· solo GP
Co-investorsCity LightGrowth Factory VenturesSwizzle VenturesFullCircle
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
Eli HealthFrame FertilityFrame Your FutureKoobzPamperShop McmullenTender Care
Exits · 1
1 acquisitionsAsteracq. by Elation
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
NextWork · blog.nextwork.ai · Aug 11, 2026
Aster · ycombinator.com · Jun 13, 2026
Eli · eli.health · Jun 10, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Cake Ventures made?
- Cake Ventures has 32 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited, including 2 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Cake Ventures invest at?
- Cake Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Cake Ventures's typical check size?
- Cake Ventures typically writes checks of $200K – $750K.
- What sectors does Cake Ventures focus on?
- Cake Ventures focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, Consumer, EdTech, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Healthtech, Retail Tech, SaaS.
- Where is Cake Ventures located?
- Cake Ventures is headquartered in San Francisco, US.
- Does Cake Ventures lead rounds?
- Cake Ventures typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
- Who does Cake Ventures co-invest with?
- Cake Ventures most often shares deals with 1843 Capital, Everywhere Ventures, Hannah Grey Ventures, among 58 tracked co-investors.
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Co-investors · 13
Everywhere Ventures is an early-stage venture firm that writes pre-seed checks and is backed by a community of founder and operator LPs.
BrandProject Capital is an early-stage venture firm that partners with founders to build consumer brands, investing in pre-seed and seed stage consumer product, service, and technology companies.
Muse Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm backing consumer technology companies in overlooked markets across the future of how people care, play, and live.
BAM Ventures is an early-stage investment firm made up of experienced entrepreneurs based in Southern California, backing founders building consumer-focused technologies, products, and services that transform commerce.
MaC Venture Capital is an early-stage, seed-focused venture capital firm that backs founders building culture-defining companies.
Sterling Road is an early-stage investor that provides first-check capital and hands-on coaching to founders, typically starting with a $50k day-one investment and following on in later rounds.
Cornerstone VC is an early-stage venture capital firm backing ambitious tech founders from diverse backgrounds, investing from pre-seed through to pre-Series A and following on as companies scale.
Kindred Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in San Francisco that backs visionary founders building the future through technology and science.
7percent Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm that backs breakthrough deep tech and moonshot companies at pre-seed and seed stages.
Coelius Capital provides entrepreneurial early-stage capital to technology startups, generally investing in B2B or B2B2C companies.
125 Ventures is a New York City-based venture capital firm investing in early-stage women's sports, media, and entertainment companies at the intersection of technology.
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Firms observed investing alongside Cake Ventures, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with Cake Ventures's recorded portfolio.
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