Elizabeth Street Ventures
Venture capitalNew York · Pre-Seed–Series A · 5 people tracked
Investment thesis
Elizabeth Street Ventures invests at the early stage in category-defining digital consumer products and services capable of creating new markets, changing consumer behaviors, and realigning established industries. The firm concentrates on digital commerce and consumer fintech businesses transforming large industry verticals, favoring companies that pay obsessive attention to the customer experience.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.
Team · 5 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 27 of 64 portfolio companiesConsumer ×17Direct to Consumer ×13E-commerce ×7AI & Machine Learning ×4Wellness & Fitness ×4B2B Marketplaces ×3Fintech ×3Marketplaces ×3
HQs:United States×13
Investments · 64 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2021 · 12015 · 23 dated
Technical, seasonless, sustainable wardrobe staples
Airhouse offered brands a service to outsource their fulfillment operations.
E-commerceLogistics & Supply Chain
New York, US
Neil Rimer(Director)Alexandra Chemla(Executive Officer, Director)
Sports betting, fantasy, and media.
Bilt operates a rewards program that allows renters and homeowners to earn points on rent and mortgage payments, which can be redeemed for travel, everyday purchases, or neighborhood benefits at partner merchants.
B2B MarketplacesConsumerFintech
Ankur Jain(Founder & CEO)in
Birchbox curates and delivers personalized beauty products monthly to consumers, offering discovery of curated beauty and grooming items.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceWellness & FitnessNew York, US
KATIA BEAUCHAMP(Executive Officer, Director)MICHAEL MUTONE(Executive Officer)
BoardMARK SHULMAN(Director)JESSE PUJJI(Director)CLAIRE HOUGH(Director)
Los Angeles, US
Eric Ryan(Director)Shelby Renee Wild(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardGrant Hosking(Director)
B2B e-commerce platform for sourcing and discovery by independent stores.
Sustainable luxury skincare from Brazil by Francisco Costa (acquired by Amyris)
Events.com is an AI and machine learning-powered platform for creating, promoting, and discovering events.
AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesMarketplacesSaaSLa Jolla, US
Mitch Thrower(CEO, Chairman and Co-Founder)Jeff Cameron(Chief Technical Officer)Paul Brown(Chief Financial Officer)Paolo Privitera(Director)Doug Harrison(Director)Stephen Partridge(Executive Officer, Director)
Experience-first development company creating immersive spaces that foster imagination, connection, and creativity, including the Museum of Ice Cream.
Fitz Frames makes custom prescription eyewear and sunglasses that are 3D printed to fit each customer's face, using an iOS app for virtual try-on and facial measurement scans.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
All-in-one, purpose-built commerce platform for content creators
Glamsquad provides on-demand, in-home beauty services including hair styling, makeup, and nail care delivered by vetted professional stylists and artists.
B2B MarketplacesConsumerDirect to ConsumerMarketplacesNew York, US
Giovanni Vaccaro(Founder & Stylist)David Goldweitz(CEO & Co-founder)Amy Shecter(Executive Officer, Director)Jason L. Perri(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Marissa Campise(Director)Matthew Wilson(Director)
Harry's makes men's grooming products including razors, shave gels, body and face wash, shampoo, deodorant, and skincare items such as eye creams and moisturizers, sold direct to consumers.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
Jeff(Co-founder)Andy(Co-founder)
Highcourt is a membership-based social and leisure club at 385 Broadway in New York City, spanning five floors with a full-day food and bar program, fitness studios, open workout space, and a unisex bathhouse featuring a hammam, sauna and steam room.
ConsumerWellness & FitnessNew York, US
A consumer brand selling personal care and cosmetic products marketed as sustainably sourced, vegan, and free of common additives such as parabens, sulfates, and artificial colorants.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
MM.LaFleur is a direct-to-consumer women's apparel brand offering workwear and professional clothing, along with a personal styling service (BENTO) that provides stylist recommendations, subscription deliveries, and a clothing resale program.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceNew York, US
Experiential attraction - Anything is Possible
Maryellis Bunn(Founder)
Outdoor apparel with NASA-inspired insulation technology
Oros makes outerwear and apparel insulated with its proprietary SOLARCORE technology, a thin insulation that provides warmth without bulk.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerNew Materials
Parachute Home is a direct-to-consumer home goods company that offers bedding, linens, and home essentials produced by artisan craftspeople, with a focus on quality materials and sustainable production.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerVenice, US
Edward Kim(Director)Ariel Kaye(Executive Officer, Director)
Primary makes and sells children's clothing in a variety of colors and designs.
ConsumerDirect to Consumer
Ringly makes wearable devices that track activity like steps and calories burned and offer in-app guided breathing and meditation goals.
ConsumerHardwareWellness & Fitness
Organic nitro cold brew coffee (acquired by UPTIME Energy)
Rothy's makes washable shoes and bags produced from recycled materials.
Circular EconomyConsumerDirect to ConsumerSan Francisco, US
Stephen P. Hawthornthwaite(Executive Officer, Director)W. Roth Martin(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardJeremy Liew(Director)
Free, rapid payments built for gaming
Reinventing second home ownership by making it more accessible and convenient
Supergoop makes a line of SPF sunscreen products designed for different skin tones, activities, and occasions.
ConsumerWellness & Fitness
Best-fitting, perfect pair of workout shorts
New York-based DTC subscription brand of organic, plant-based finger-food meals for toddlers.
New York, US
Victor Friedberg(Director)Sofia Laurell(Director)Betsy Fore(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardAndrew Heintzman(Director)Genevieve Gilbreath(Director)
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Trendalytics is an AI-powered retail analytics and trend forecasting platform that analyzes consumer data, including TikTok trends, to help brands, retailers, manufacturers, and marketers anticipate demand and make product, investment, and marketing decisions.
AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechRetail Tech
User-generated ratings and reviews platform for enterprise brands (acquired by Emplifi)
Long Island City, US
Brian Shimmerlik(Executive Officer, Director)Steven Felsher(Director)Dan Gay(Director)David olk(Director)
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesEvents · thecorryjournal.com · Jul 30, 2026
Current · fintechfutures.com · Jul 16, 2026
Primary Kids clothing essentials · notllocal.com · Jul 13, 2026
ELOQUII · fortune.com · Mar 27, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Elizabeth Street Ventures invest at?
- Elizabeth Street Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Elizabeth Street Ventures's typical check size?
- Elizabeth Street Ventures typically writes checks of $500K – $750K.
- What sectors does Elizabeth Street Ventures focus on?
- Elizabeth Street Ventures focuses on Consumer, Direct to Consumer, E-commerce, Enterprise Software, Fintech, FoodTech, Marketplaces, SaaS.
- Where is Elizabeth Street Ventures located?
- Elizabeth Street Ventures is headquartered in New York, US.
- Does Elizabeth Street Ventures lead rounds?
- Yes, Elizabeth Street Ventures leads investment rounds.
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