Fundraising Fox
Fernbrook Capital Management
Venture capitalNew York · Seed–Growth · 13 people tracked
Also known as Fernbrook Capital · FERNBROOK CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
Find your way into Fernbrook Capital Management
Each arrow is one introduction. Sign up to fill in the first one.
Ask Kadambari (Kad) Beelwar to introduce you to Sruti Bharat
You →Kadambari · together at OSIsoft →Sruti
Ask Jamie Chen to introduce you to Vanessa von Bismarck
You →Jamie · together at BPCM →Vanessa
Ask Sam Okafor to introduce you to John Harpole
You →Sam · together at J.P. Morgan Asset Management →John
- William F. Detwiler283 people can intro you
- Anusha Mohan98 people can intro you
- Tim Schifter97 people can intro you
Sign up to find every way you can get introduced to Fernbrook Capital Management
- Your email: who you already know at Fernbrook Capital Management, and who your contacts know
- 2nd- and 3rd-degree connections: people you know who worked, studied or invested with the Fernbrook Capital Management team
- Your LinkedIn: the connections who can make the intro for you
We rank every route by how warm it is, so you raise on warm intros instead of cold emails.
Investment thesis
Fernbrook targets fast-growing, revenue-stage companies in software, marketplaces, and eCommerce that drive innovation across the consumer ecosystem. The firm emphasizes consumer, retail, and fashion-adjacent technology, backing businesses that leverage data and AI to reinvent brands and commerce. Its portfolio and news coverage reflect a focus on DTC brands, resale/circular commerce, and retail technology platforms.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 29, 2026.
Team · 13 people
from the firm's website & public directories
Founder mafia
2 people who came through Fernbrook Capital Management went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 26 of 31 portfolio companiesConsumer ×17E-commerce ×17Direct to Consumer ×13SaaS ×8Retail Tech ×6AI & Machine Learning ×5Marketing Tech ×4Enterprise Software ×3
HQs:United States×18United Kingdom×2
Who they back
founder profiles across 14 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×72 founders×43 founders×24+ founders×1
What their founders studiedfrom 14 founders with field-of-study data
Economics ×4Business & Management ×2Computer Science ×2Engineering ×2Finance & Accounting ×2Humanities ×2Mathematics & Statistics ×2
Where their founders worked beforefrom 16 founders with career history
Marketron ×2
Investments · 31 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2022 · 22018 · 12016 · 14 dated
AARMY offers a coaching-based fitness program with guided Upper, Lower, Full Body, and Abs workouts led by professional coaches, focused on building form, technique, and rhythm.
ConsumerSports TechWellness & FitnessLos Angeles, US
Aaron Esagoff(Executive Officer, Director)Remy Porsella(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsAMK Investment OfficeValia VenturesWilshire Lane CapitalFearless Fund
AllWork is a workforce management platform for companies managing contingent, flexible, and hourly teams — including W-2, 1099, part-time, contract, and freelance workers — covering onboarding, scheduling, time and attendance, payroll, reporting, and compliance.
Future of WorkHR TechSaaSEdison, US
Glenn Laumeister(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Matthew Wenzler(Executive Officer, Director)Howard Meitiner(Director)
BoardChris Haley(Director)inRick Holton(Director)in
Co-investorsFINTOP CapitalThe Fund
Archive provides resale strategy, technology, and operations services to brands looking to build and scale their own resale businesses.
AI & Machine LearningCircular EconomyClimate TechE-commerceRetail TechSaaSLos Altos, US
Emily Gittins(Cofounder)inRyan Rowein
Co-investorsBain Capital VenturesCleo CapitalEnergize CapitalFrontline VenturesGood FriendsLightspeed Venture Partners+9 more
Birdwell makes SurfNyl boardshorts and related surf apparel, sold direct to consumers, including its long-length 312 model constructed with reinforced seams and a lifetime guarantee.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceSanta Ana, US
Carrie Birdwell-Mann
BrewBird manufactures single-serve coffee brewers that use whole-bean pods designed for office environments, partnering with specialty roasters like Equator and Sightglass.
Circular EconomyFoodTechHardwareBay Area, US
Co-investorsACVC PartnersKairos AngelsKyber Knight CapitalMaveronMVP VenturesSequoia Capital+3 more
Actionable is a self-service advocacy platform that lets organizations launch, manage, and measure campaigns such as petitions, pledges, lawmaker messages, and supporter mobilization without developers or consultants.
GovTechImpact & Social GoodSaaSOakland, US
Bart Myers(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardJoydeep Bhattacharyya(Director)in
Co-investorsCanaan PartnersSilicon ValleySource VenturesF-Prime Capital
Ember makes a temperature-controlled smart mug with heating components built into the cup and precision sensors that hold coffee and other drinks at a set temperature (120°–145°F) adjustable via a mobile app.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerHardwareIoT
Clay Alexander(Founder)in
Co-investorsYildiz VenturesCarrier VenturesSea Court Capital
Farfetch is an online marketplace for luxury fashion, connecting customers with designer boutiques and independent retailers worldwide.
ConsumerE-commerceMarketplacesRetail TechLondon, GB
José Neves(Founder)in
Co-investorsAdvance Venture PartnersFELIX CAPITALFJ LabsGreycroftHDS CapitalHeadline+16 more
Joy provides customizable wedding websites and planning tools for couples organizing their weddings.
B2B MarketplacesConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceMarketplacesSaaSSan Francisco, US
Vishal Joshi(Founder/CEO)inDorian Bach(Founder)inKaiwalya Kher(Founder/CTO)inDorian B(Founder)
Co-investorsForerunner VenturesGeneral CatalystHelium-3 VenturesKube VCMVP VenturesObvious Ventures+31 more
.png)
Knotch develops content measurement and valuation technology.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSSan Francisco, US
Aron Tzimas(Co-Founder, Chief Product Officer)inAnda Gansca(Executive Officer, Director)Anda G.(Founder)inERIK PAVIA(Executive Officer)
BoardROSS LEVINSOHN(Director)
Co-investorsGreat Oaks Venture CapitalMoai CapitalNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)Streamlined Ventures
La Ligne NYC is a women's apparel retailer selling clothing online, offering products such as gift cards and using a women's size guide spanning XXS to 3X.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceNew York, US
Co-investorsBeliade
Lily Max is an AI-powered product intelligence engine that enriches e-commerce product catalogs and optimizes them for visibility across AI-mediated shopping surfaces including Google Ads, Meta Ads, and AI discovery platforms.
AI & Machine LearningE-commerceMarketing Tech
Purva Gupta(Founder)inSowmiya Chocka Narayanan(Founder)in
Co-investorsCanaan PartnersConductive VenturesCounterpart VenturesNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)Think+ Ventures Management, LlcEnergize Capital+3 more
Maisonette is an online retail platform selling children's products, including apparel, backpacks, school supplies, and organization essentials for kids of various ages.
ConsumerE-commerceMarketplacesBrooklyn, US
Sylvana Durrett(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inLuisa Mendoza(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)in
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesAngel Capital ManagementG SquaredIngeborg InvestmentsNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)SNAK Venture Partners+3 more
Needle & Thread is a luxury ready-to-wear fashion brand founded in 2013 that designs gowns, day dresses, bridalwear, childrenswear, and accessories inspired by English gardens and vintage textiles for style-conscious women globally.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceLondon, GB
Hannah Coffin(Founder & Fashion Designer)
Nurture Life prepares freshly made meals and snacks for children, delivered ready to serve, targeting busy parents seeking nutritious alternatives to processed foods.
ConsumerFoodTechHealthtechChicago, US
Steven Minisini(Executive Officer, Director)inJennifer Chow(Executive Officer, Director)inZach DeAngelo(Director)Ben Johnson(Director)Tim Favia(Director)
BoardMichael Steib(Director)in
Co-investorsAlign VenturesIrishAngelsMelitas Ventures LlcService Provider CapitalTwo Culture CapitalWinklevoss Capital
PetPlate provides personalized, fresh-cooked meal subscriptions for dogs, using human-grade ingredients and vet-designed recipes delivered to customers' doors.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechNew York, US
Renaldo Webb(Executive Officer, Director)Gertrude Allen(Executive Officer, Director)Jason Sussman(Executive Officer)Seth Goldman(Director)John Haugen(Director)Jason Stiles(Director)
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesFeenix Venture Partners LLCR/GA VenturesSWAT Equity PartnersBrandProject Capital
Raspberry.ai offers Prints and Patterns, an AI tool that generates seamless, repeatable textile prints from text prompts and reference images, with features for recoloring, colorway exploration, photorealistic previews, and export to production-ready formats like SVG and CAD.
AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechRetail TechSaaS
Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzCorrelation VenturesGreycroftMVP Ventures
Displai (Raydiant) provides digital signage, employee experience tools, and location analytics powered by AI for brick-and-mortar and enterprise businesses.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareRetail TechSaaSSan Francisco, US
Chester Ng(Executive Officer, Director)inBobby Marhamat(Executive Officer, Director)Tuan Ho(Executive Officer)in
BoardJack Abraham(Executive Officer, Director)in
Co-investorsBeaconsfield CapitalBloomberg BetaNextView VenturesOverton Venture CapitalTransmedia Capital8VC+12 more
Stantt is a direct-to-consumer apparel company that sells fitted shirts, pants, and blazers with a physical presence in 350+ retail locations nationwide.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceNew York, US
Co-investorsConsumer VenturesOverton Venture Capital
Ten Thousand sells digital gift cards, available in $50, $100, $150, and $200 denominations, delivered by email and redeemable on its own site for athletic gear.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceSports Tech
Co-investorsElizabeth Street VenturesKombo Ventures
Tory Burch is a fashion brand that designs and sells women's footwear, apparel, and accessories directly to consumers through its online store.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
Tory Burch(Founder)in
Co-investorsAccess Technology VenturesGeneral Atlantic
Universal Standard is an inclusive fashion brand offering women's apparel in an extended size range (00-40), using premium fabrics such as Peruvian cotton, stretch linen, wool, and denim.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceNew York, US
Polina Veksler(Managing Member)Polina Zitrin(Executive Officer, Director)Alexandra Waldman(Founder)in
Co-investorsCollaborative FundDopamine VenturesImaginary Venture CapitalYadayRed Sea Ventures
Violet Grey is an online beauty retailer that sells curated skincare and cosmetics products, including editorial "files" reviewing items such as Angela Caglia's Cell Forté serum.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceRetail TechLos Angeles, US
Cassandra Grey(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardMichael Walrath(Director)Aviv Nevo(Director)Richard Scanlon(Director)Marigay Mckee(Director)Brad Grey(Director)
Co-investorsAgility CapitalAssembled BrandsBeechwood CapitalLerer HippeauMarkerRed Sea Ventures
Westman Atelier is a clean beauty brand offering makeup products such as a creamy contour stick formulated with jojoba oil and kaolin clay for natural-looking definition.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceWellness & Fitness
Co-investorsElectric Feel Ventures LlcImaginary Venture CapitalPrelude Growth Partners
WRIGHT designs and manufactures mattresses and bedding products in the United States using American-sourced materials.
Advanced ManufacturingConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceNew York, US
Co-investorsDuke Capital Partners
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
Alfredby CG:NASDAQKnotstandardSwivelbeauty
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Fernbrook Capital Management made?
- Fernbrook Capital Management has 31 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited.
- What stage does Fernbrook Capital Management invest at?
- Fernbrook Capital Management invests at the Seed, Series A, Growth stages.
- What is Fernbrook Capital Management's typical check size?
- Fernbrook Capital Management typically writes checks of $1M.
- What sectors does Fernbrook Capital Management focus on?
- Fernbrook Capital Management focuses on Consumer, Direct to Consumer, E-commerce, Marketplaces, Retail Tech, SaaS.
- Where is Fernbrook Capital Management located?
- Fernbrook Capital Management is headquartered in New York, US.
- Does Fernbrook Capital Management lead rounds?
- Yes, Fernbrook Capital Management leads investment rounds.
- Who does Fernbrook Capital Management co-invest with?
- Fernbrook Capital Management most often shares deals with New Enterprise Associates (NEA), Alumni Ventures, Canaan Partners, among 97 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamMarigay McKee, Fernbrook Capital Management LLC Interview - 2024 Retail Leaders Circle MENA Summit
Retail Leaders Circle · Marigay McKee
Similar investors
Norwest is a venture capital and growth equity investment firm that has backed over 700 companies across technology, consumer, and healthcare over its 65-year history.
NuVentures is a venture capital fund backing seed and early-growth founders, with a $75M fund focused on AI applications across fintech, retail, healthcare, enterprise SaaS and D2C. It offers mentorship, global networks and CXO-level introductions.
Spring Invest is an investor backing companies building the next generation of commerce, supporting founders from early stages.
VTF Capital is an operationally-focused early-stage investor concentrating on commerce technology, digital brands, and pre-consumer logistics, backing vertical commerce and physical retail technology companies.
Isetan Mitsukoshi Innovations is the corporate venture capital arm of the Isetan Mitsukoshi Group, investing in startups to create new value in retail by combining startup ideas and technology with the group's assets.