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CHC Venture Partners

Accelerator

Cincinnati · Seed–Late Stage · 2 people tracked

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Investment thesis

H Ventures builds consumer brands grounded in microbiome science, recognizing that the microbiome underpins health, sustainability, and product efficacy across multiple categories. The firm incubates companies addressing urgent consumer needs—from infant nutrition and clean beauty to sustainable food and preventive healthcare—by combining patented microbiome technologies with commercial expertise and brand-building talent.

Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.

Stage
Seed–Late Stage
HQ
Cincinnati, US
Leads rounds
Follows
Instruments
Equity
Tracked investments
20

Team · 2 people

from the firm's website
Elizabeth Edwards· Founder and Managing Partner

Founder and Managing Partner with 17 years of investment experience across over 45 companies, including notable exits like Peloton and Bill.com. Named to Venture Capital Journal's 40 VCs Under 40 list.

Betsy Bluestone· Managing Director of the H Venture Studioin

Managing Director of H Venture Studio with 30 years of commercial experience, including five years as Managing Director of P&G Ventures leading commercial teams.

What they invest in

from 1 of 20 portfolio companies

Enterprise Software ×1SaaS ×1

Investments · 20 tracked

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Aqua Cultured

Sustainable seafood alternative maker using biomass fermentation to create whole muscle-cut products without overfishing.

Avaline

Organic, clean wine brand without artificial additives, pesticides, or added sugars.

Better Booch

Premium small craft kombucha with proprietary accelerated brewing process and extended shelf life.

Better Not Younger

Haircare brand addressing aging and thinning hair in women over 40 using patent-pending scalp health technology.

Cerebelly

Targeted nutrition for developing brains with patented whole food formulas for infants and toddlers.

Cora
Daily Harvest
Felix

Telemedicine platform delivering preventative healthcare medications like birth control and allergy treatments directly to consumers.

Hazel

Premium incontinence brand offering discretely designed, high-performance personal care products.

Kindra

Science-backed menopause wellness brand providing topical treatments, supplements, and community support.

Kinship

Clean skincare for Gen Z using proprietary microbiome technology to treat acne without benzoyl peroxide.

Mad Rabbit

Leading tattoo aftercare brand using natural, vegan ingredients to enhance tattoo vibrancy and longevity.

Mother Science

Skincare company offering clinically-proven, patented hyperpigmentation treatment using microbiome-based technology.

Novel oral care formulation

Oral care technology that removes tartar without mechanical scaling, addressing dental access gaps globally.

Parsley

Holistic primary care combining functional medicine with nutrition, lifestyle coaching, and preventative health management.

Prima

Wellness company offering plant-based, science-driven therapeutics infused with broad-spectrum CBD for skin, body, and mind.

RiverVestsharefile.com

ShareFile provides secure file sharing, document collection, e-signature capabilities, and automated workflow management for teams collaborating with clients, partners, and vendors. The platform serves professional services firms, accounting practices, legal firms, and financial services organizations seeking to streamline client onboarding, document management, and compliance workflows.

Enterprise SoftwareSaaS

Sourse

Vitamin-infused chocolate brand using patented bioavailability process to deliver benefit-specific nutrition for sleep, skin, and mood.

Sustainable personal care brand

Novel sustainable personal care products using patent-pending technology as an alternative to paper-based products.

Textured hair care brand

Hair care products and salon experience designed for women with textured hair.

Frequently asked questions

What stage does CHC Venture Partners invest at?
CHC Venture Partners invests at the Seed, Series A, Late Stage stages.
What sectors does CHC Venture Partners focus on?
CHC Venture Partners focuses on AgTech, Consumer, FoodTech, Healthtech, Wellness & Fitness.
Where is CHC Venture Partners located?
CHC Venture Partners is headquartered in Cincinnati, US.
Does CHC Venture Partners lead rounds?
CHC Venture Partners typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.

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