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 directoriesWhat they invest in
from 40 of 63 portfolio companiesConsumer ×25Direct to Consumer ×18E-commerce ×11SaaS ×7AI & Machine Learning ×6Wellness & Fitness ×6Fintech ×4B2B Marketplaces ×3
HQs:United States×19France×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 25 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×122 founders×93 founders×34+ founders×1
Where their founders studiedfrom 16 founders with education data
Brown University ×2Harvard Business School ×2The Wharton School ×2
Where their founders worked beforefrom 18 founders with career history
Morgan Stanley ×2Target ×2
Investments · 63 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2021 · 12015 · 22014 · 14 dated
Co-investors500 Startups VietnamBeast VenturesChanzo CapitalCincyTechGG CapitalHinge Capital+7 more
Technical, seasonless, sustainable wardrobe staples
Co-investorsCowboy VenturesTrue.SoGal Ventures
New York, US
Alexandra Chemla(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardNeil Rimer(Director)
Banyan operates a privacy-first data collaboration platform that lets merchants, banks, fintechs, and their commerce partners enrich card transactions with item-level (SKU) receipt data through a single secure connection.
Data & InfrastructureFintechRetail Tech
Co-investorsMotivate Venture CapitalTTV Capital
Betr is a real money gaming mobile app offering player-stat pick games, a social sportsbook, a social casino, and skill-based arcade games where users can win cash prizes.
ConsumerGamingSports Tech
Co-investorsAntiFlorida FundersFlucas VenturesFuel Venture CapitalGrit Capital PartnersHarmony Partners+5 more
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 MarketplacesConsumerFintechNew York, US
Ankur Jain(Founder & CEO)inDavid Wyler(Founder)Alexander Lockwood Klokus(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardKenneth Chenault(Director)Harley Miller(Director)inAlex Fiance(Director)
Co-investorsAcrew CapitalCamber CreekDERIVE VENTURESFifth WallFin CapitalFlucas Ventures+8 more
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)
Co-investorsGlynn Capital ManagementGrace Beauty CapitalLerer HippeauRed Swan VenturesSlow VenturesBullish
California Naturals is a women-founded personal care brand offering clean, naturally derived hair and body essentials such as shampoos and conditioners that are sulfate-, paraben-, and silicone-free.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & FitnessLos Angeles, US
Shelby Renee Wild(Executive Officer, Director)Eric Ryan(Director)
BoardGrant Hosking(Director)in
Co-investorsAble PartnersMidnightAlign Ventures
Contentsquare offers a digital experience analytics platform that uses AI to help teams understand customer behavior across websites and apps through heatmaps, zoning analysis, journey mapping, and session insights.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureMarketing TechSaaSParis, FR
Jonathan Cherki(Founder)in
Co-investorsBleu CapitalCanaan PartnersColumbia Lake PartnersHighland EuropeSixth StreetSoftBank Vision Fund+4 more
B2B e-commerce platform for sourcing and discovery by independent stores.
Co-investorsKube VCWestern Technology Investment
Sustainable luxury skincare from Brazil by Francisco Costa (acquired by Amyris)
Co-investorsValor Capital Group
Current is a mobile-first banking platform offering no-fee spending accounts and integrated financial services to everyday Americans.
Crypto & Web3Fintech
Stuart Sopp(Founder)in
Co-investorsAAF Management Ltd.Activant CapitalAndreessen HorowitzAvenir Growth CapitalCota CapitalExpa+8 more
Eloquii is a fashion retailer specializing in plus-size clothing, offering everyday wear, workwear, bridal, and occasion wear.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
Minty Yu Zhou(Founder)inJodi ArnoldJohn AuerbachJulie CarnevaleSteve Zawada
Co-investors500 GlobalBeringeaGrace Beauty CapitalGreycroftHalogen Ventures Management Company LlcHDS Capital+4 more
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)Mitch T.(Founder)inJeff Cameron(Chief Technical Officer)Paul Brown(Chief Financial Officer)Paolo Privitera(Director)Doug Harrison(Director)
Co-investorsMoore Venture PartnersPrimo VenturesRaptor GroupEPIC VENTURESFirstMark CapitalGoodwater Capital
Museum of Ice Cream operates interactive, ice cream-themed attractions featuring immersive rooms, a sprinkle pool, novelty desserts, cocktails, and retail products.
ConsumerMedia & Entertainment
Co-investorsMaywic Select InvestmentsOCV Partners
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
Fourthwall is a platform that lets content creators build branded storefronts with video memberships, offering native 1080p video hosting, embedded video support, and subscription tiers for exclusive content.
Creator EconomyE-commerceMedia & EntertainmentSaaS
Will Baumann(Founder)inWalker Williams(Founder)inEli J. Valentin(Founder)in
Co-investorsShrug CapitalVibe Capital
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)inDavid Goldweitz(CEO & Co-founder)inJason L. Perri(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Victoria R. Eisner(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Amy Shecter(Executive Officer, Director)Alexandra Wilkis Wilson(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsBoathouse CapitalGrace Beauty CapitalHalogen Ventures Management Company LlcNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)
Hangout is a free desktop and mobile app that combines group chat with music streaming, letting users create spaces to chat, stream songs, and share tracks with friends or strangers.
ConsumerMedia & EntertainmentSocial
Co-investorsf7 Ventures468 Capital
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)
Co-investorsGrace Beauty CapitalRed Swan VenturesBullishLight Street Capital
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
Co-investorsReshapeSpringdale Ventures
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
Co-investorsValor Capital Group
Loris is an AI-powered conversation intelligence platform that analyzes customer interactions across chat, email, and voice to identify issues, root causes, and improvement opportunities.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise Software
Etie Hertzin
Co-investorsBow CapitalCity LightFloodgateVertex VenturesServiceNow Ventures
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
Co-investors645 VenturesGrace Beauty Capital
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
Co-investorsBeyond CapitaligniteXL VentureListen Ventures
Parachute Home designs bedding, bath, and home essentials such as linen sheets, towels, robes, and mattresses, using premium materials like European flax and Turkish cotton.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceVenice, US
Ariel Kaye(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardEdward Kim(Director)
Co-investorsFlybridge Capital PartnersGrace Beauty CapitalH.I.G. CapitalLDR VenturesUpfront Ventures
Co-investorsForefront VentureGrace Beauty CapitalOverton Venture CapitalSandalphon CapitalAlpaca VCSilicon Road Ventures
Emplifi (formerly Pixlee) offers an AI-powered "Autonomous CX" platform that unifies social marketing, commerce, and customer care, with autonomous agents for publishing content, sourcing user-generated content, and automating customer service replies.
AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaS
Awad Sayeed(Cofounder)
Co-investorsGrace Beauty CapitalGVA CapitalTheVentureCityWorldQuant VenturesZMT CapitalAndreessen Horowitz+2 more
Primary makes and sells children's clothing in a variety of colors and designs.
ConsumerDirect to Consumer
Galyn Bernard(Founder)inChristina Carbonell(Founder)in
Co-investorsFemale FoundersGrace Beauty CapitalHDS CapitalHomebrewMighty CapitalMultiplier Capital+4 more
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)
Co-investorsDarco CapitalOregon Venture FundWinklevoss Capital
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)Stephen Hawthornthwaite(Founder)in
BoardJeremy Liew(Director)in
Co-investorsDeclaration PartnersGrace Beauty CapitalHDS CapitalInnovation Global CapitalLightspeed Venture Partners
SimpliFed provides a virtual pregnancy, postpartum, and baby feeding care program that connects new families with certified lactation consultants, nurse practitioners, and other maternal health experts.
Digital HealthFemTechHealthtechIthaca, US
Andrea Ippolito(Executive Officer, Director)Stephen Bruso(Director)
BoardCat Hernandez(Director)
Co-investors3CC | Third Culture CapitalTBD AngelsThe Artemis FundThe Venture CollectiveWaterline Ventures
SimpliFed provides virtual pregnancy, postpartum, and baby feeding care, connecting new families with certified lactation consultants, nurse practitioners, and maternal health experts from home.
Digital HealthFemTechHealthtech
Co-investorsThe Venture Collective3CC | Third Culture CapitalCultivation Capital
SKU IQ provides software that syncs inventory, sales, product and customer data between point-of-sale and eCommerce platforms for small to medium businesses.
E-commerceRetail TechSaaS
Solarcore develops aerogel-based thermal insulation technology, derived from NASA aerogel research, for use in consumer, commercial, and government applications such as footwear and outdoor gear.
Deep TechHardwareNew MaterialsPortland, US
Michael Markesbery(Co-Founder & CEO)inRithvik Venna(Co-Founder & COO)Jeff Nash(Chief Technology Officer)
Co-investorsBay Bridge Ventures ClimateBreak Trail VenturesEnlightenment CapitalEvolution VenturesGOLDWIN VENTURE PARTNERSIronGate Capital Advisors+9 more
Free, rapid payments built for gaming
Summer operates SummerOS, an asset intelligence platform for the short-term rental industry offering revenue forecasting, market intelligence, and performance analytics.
AI & Machine LearningPropTechSaaSNew York City, US
Paul Kromidas(Founder)
Co-investors1Sharpe Ventures
Reinventing second home ownership by making it more accessible and convenient
Supergoop! is a suncare brand that develops SPF sunscreen products, including formulas for the whole family across different skin tones and activities.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & Fitness
Co-investorsGrace Beauty CapitalGreen Park & Golf VenturesSWAT Equity PartnersTq Ventures Llc
Best-fitting, perfect pair of workout shorts
Ten Thousand designs and sells performance training apparel and gear developed through feedback from a wear-testing team of athletes and outdoor enthusiasts.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerSports Tech
Co-investorsFernbrook Capital ManagementKombo Ventures
ThirdLove is a direct-to-consumer brand selling women's intimates and accessories, including reusable silicone nipple covers, bras, and underwear.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
Heidi Zak(Founder)inRa'el Cohen(Founder)in
Co-investorsBling CapitalFelicis VenturesGrace Beauty CapitalHalogen Ventures Management Company LlcMonta Vista CapitalNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)+2 more
New York-based DTC subscription brand of organic, plant-based finger-food meals for toddlers.
New York, US
Sofia Laurell(Director)Betsy Fore(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardVictor Friedberg(Director)Andrew Heintzman(Director)inGenevieve Gilbreath(Director)
Co-investorsInvestEcoHuman VenturesRocana VenturesSpringdale Ventures
The first card built for commission-based professionals
Tongo operates a financial benefits platform for real estate agents and brokerages that centralizes checking, savings, retirement, and investment accounts and automates commission distribution.
FintechPropTechSaaS
Co-investorsGood FriendsLAB VenturesLaunchpad CapitalMetaPropMetaProp VenturesMS&AD Ventures+3 more
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
Cate Khan(Founder)in
Co-investorsFashion Capital PartnersGrace Beauty CapitalRemarkable VenturesRunway Venture PartnersEntrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator (ERA)
TrueCar is an online automotive marketplace where consumers can research, compare, and shop for new and used cars, including pricing comparisons and vehicle listings from dealers.
ConsumerMarketplacesMobility & Transportation
Co-investorsMoonshots CapitalUpfront Ventures
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)Jens Molbak(Director)
Co-investorsColle Capital PartnersGrace Beauty CapitalScout VenturesScout VenturesUpstage VenturesVTF Capital+3 more
Better-for-you, better-for-the-planet antacids & gut health (acquired by Procter & Gamble)
Co-investorsThe Venture Collective
Wonderbelly makes over-the-counter digestive medicines, such as antacids for heartburn and bloating, using standard active pharmaceutical ingredients combined with vegan, non-GMO inactive ingredients free from talc, dyes, parabens, artificial sweeteners, and titanium dioxide.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & Fitness
Co-investorsThe Venture CollectiveBrandProject Capital
Yellowbird makes hot sauces produced in small batches with farm-fresh and certified organic fruits and vegetables, sweetened with organic cane sugar or dates.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
Co-investorsTrousdale Ventures
Yellowbird makes hot sauces and condiments produced in small batches using farm-fresh and certified organic fruits and vegetables, sweetened with ingredients like organic cane sugar and dates.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
Co-investorsCorsa Ventures
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Events · thecorryjournal.com · Jul 30, 2026
Current · fintechfutures.com · Jul 16, 2026
Rise Brewing · bevnet.com · Jun 29, 2026
Vengo · sharktankcompanies.com · Jan 1, 2026
ELOQUII · fortune.com · Mar 27, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Elizabeth Street Ventures made?
- Elizabeth Street Ventures has 63 tracked investments.
- 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.
- Who does Elizabeth Street Ventures co-invest with?
- Elizabeth Street Ventures most often shares deals with Grace Beauty Capital, The Venture Collective, Halogen Ventures Management Company Llc, among 152 tracked co-investors.
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