Curate Capital
Venture capitalActively deployingHouston · Pre-Seed–Series B · 6 people tracked
Investment thesis
Curate Capital focuses on early-stage, female-founded consumer brands, aiming to propel their growth through what it calls Influential Investing — combining capital with mentorship, resources, and a large social influencer network. Its first fund backed 16 companies with over $18M invested, and six portfolio companies raised at least one additional round. The firm is raising a larger second fund targeting 40+ new female-founded startups, with plans to scale operations, expand the team, and adopt more rigorous diligence frameworks. Based in Houston, Texas, the firm emphasizes supporting female entrepreneurs and regions often overlooked by the traditional venture ecosystem.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 17, 2026.
Team · 6 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 7 of 20 portfolio companiesConsumer ×6Direct to Consumer ×4E-commerce ×3Advanced Manufacturing ×1B2B Marketplaces ×1Cleantech ×1Creator Economy ×1FoodTech ×1
HQs:United States×7
Investments · 20 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2023 · 12018 · 12 dated
Packed Party designs and sells partyware, décor, gifts, and accessories, including custom in-house confetti mixes, for celebrations and self-expression.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceAustin, US
Jordan Jones(Executive Officer, Director)Kirt Jones(Director)
Board seatCarrie Colbert· per SEC Form D
Lexington, US
Jane Mosbacher Morris(Executive Officer, Director)Yu Jin Han(Director)Mary Susan Wilberding(Director)
Board seatCarrie Colbert· per SEC Form D · $12.1M raise · filed Oct 2023
Co-investorsAssembled BrandsEmmeline VenturesKeiretsu ForumTBD AngelsUna Terra
Frances Valentine is a fashion brand offering women's apparel, footwear, and accessories, including merino knits, outerwear, dresses, and shoes with vintage-inspired designs.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
Elyce Arons(Co-founder)Kate Spade(Co-founder)
Glamhive is a styling platform where stylists and creators earn affiliate commission when shoppers purchase through their personalized links for styling services, curated wardrobe items, and partner retail brands.
ConsumerCreator EconomyE-commerceMarketplacesSeattle, US
Stephanie Sprangers(Founder & CEO)Jonathan Sposato(Director)Mithun Banarjee(Director)
IntuiTap Medical makes VerTouch+, an FDA-cleared handheld imaging device that generates a real-time 2D map (TactoMap) of lumbar anatomy to guide bedside needle placement for neuraxial procedures such as spinal punctures.
HardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesHouston, US
Live Tinted is a beauty brand that makes clean cosmetics and skincare with inclusive shade ranges, sun protection, and skincare-focused formulas designed to work across all skin tones.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & FitnessBeverly Hills, US
Deepica Mutyala(Founder)Neilesh Mutyala(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsCleo CapitalColor CapitalHalogen Ventures Management Company LlcSiddhi CapitalUnilever VenturesFearless Fund+2 more
Founded by Annabel Love and Courtney Toll
Red Clay makes hot sauces, hot honey, and related condiments using ingredients like Carolina wildflower honey and habanero, sold to home cooks and restaurants.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechCharleston, US
TO THE MARKET guides consumers to make purchasing decisions aligned with ethical and sustainable sourcing values, based on principles from its founder's best-selling book on conscious consumption.
Advanced ManufacturingB2B MarketplacesCleantechConsumerImpact & Social GoodLogistics & Supply ChainNew York City, US
Jane Mosbacher Morris(Founder & CEO)
Co-investorsForward Venture CapitalLDR VenturesMatchstick VenturesPurple Sage VenturesTechstarsWorking Capital Fund
Rows marked “SEC filing” are inferred from directors named on the company's SEC Form D — public regulatory data, not a portfolio list published by the firm.
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Curate Capital made?
- Curate Capital has 19 tracked investments.
- What stage does Curate Capital invest at?
- Curate Capital invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B stages.
- What is Curate Capital's typical check size?
- Curate Capital typically writes checks of $500K – $1.5M.
- What sectors does Curate Capital focus on?
- Curate Capital focuses on Consumer, Direct to Consumer, FoodTech, Sector Agnostic, Wellness & Fitness.
- Where is Curate Capital located?
- Curate Capital is headquartered in Houston, US.
- Who does Curate Capital co-invest with?
- Curate Capital most often shares deals with Emmeline Ventures, Forward Venture Capital, Halogen Ventures Management Company Llc, among 16 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamInspiring diverse investments in female-owned businesses with Curate Capital’s Carrie Colbert
Forging the Future with Chris Howard · Carrie Colbert
VC Dollars for Female Founders with Curate Capital’s Carrie Colbert
Forging the Future with Chris Howard · Carrie Colbert
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