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Curate Capital
Venture capitalActively deployingHouston · Pre-Seed–Seed · 6 people tracked
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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 9 of 22 portfolio companiesConsumer ×7Direct to Consumer ×6E-commerce ×4Wellness & Fitness ×2Advanced Manufacturing ×1B2B Marketplaces ×1Circular Economy ×1Cleantech ×1
HQs:United States×7
Investments · 22 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2023 · 12021 · 12019 · 12018 · 14 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)inKirt Jones(Director)
Board seatCarrie Colbert· per SEC Form D
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)inYu Jin Han(Director)Mary Susan Wilberding(Director)
Board seatCarrie Colbert· per SEC Form D
Co-investorsBelle Impact FundForward Venture CapitalKeyhorse CapitalLDR VenturesMatchstick VenturesPurple Sage Ventures+2 more
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Another Tomorrow is a luxury fashion brand offering apparel and accessories with a focus on regeneration and responsible, sustainable production.
Circular EconomyDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
Co-investorsAssembled BrandsEmmeline VenturesKeiretsu ForumTBD AngelsUna Terra
Curie makes body care products, including aluminum-free deodorant, formulated with clean ingredients and marketed for active, everyday use from workouts to work.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & Fitness
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)inKate Spade(Co-founder)
Co-investorsBreak Trail Ventures
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)inNeilesh Mutyala(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsCleo CapitalColor CapitalHalogen Ventures Management Company LlcMothership VCSiddhi CapitalUnilever Ventures+6 more
A hot sauce company founded by a Charleston chef that produces restaurant-grade Fresno hot sauce made from sustainably sourced U.S. ingredients, sold through restaurants, grocery stores, and direct channels.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechCharleston, US
Chef Geoff RhyneMolly Fienningin
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
Ampersandampersandpro.comAwstrackBodyBODY VodkaCurieDeuxEmaEmahealthIntuitapNoriPark Place PaymentsSweater Ventures
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Curate Capital made?
- Curate Capital has 22 tracked investments.
- What stage does Curate Capital invest at?
- Curate Capital invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed 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, Halogen Ventures Management Company Llc, Keyhorse Capital, among 21 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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