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GATHER VENTURES
Venture capitalPrinceton · Pre-Seed–Seed · 8 people tracked
Also known as GATHER VENTURES LLC
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Investment thesis
Gather Ventures backs early-stage consumer and technology companies innovating across physical, mental, and environmental wellness, with the mission of making humans healthier. The firm emphasizes an operator-driven, high-touch approach, actively supporting portfolio companies through board advisory, financial modeling, contract negotiation, go-to-market strategy, brand design, product development, hiring leadership, and operational discipline.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 29, 2026.
Team · 8 people
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Founder mafia
2 people who came through GATHER VENTURES went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 14 of 20 portfolio companiesDirect to Consumer ×11Consumer ×9Wellness & Fitness ×8FoodTech ×7AgTech ×2Climate Tech ×2Digital Health ×1FemTech ×1
HQs:United States×8
Who they back
founder profiles across 8 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×72 founders×1
Investments · 20 tracked
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Bloomlife is a maternal health company founded after its co-founder experienced a high-risk pregnancy, aiming to improve access to information and change how maternal care is delivered.
Digital HealthFemTechHealthtechSan Francisco, US
Julien Penders(Co-founder)inEric Dy(Founder)inYoung Sohn(Director)Max Mirgoli(Director)Lucio Lanza(Director)
BoardUriridiakoghene Onovakpuri(Director)
Co-investors15th RockAct One VenturesForeground CapitalHealthtech CapitalNextbluePallasite Ventures+5 more
Brami is a food brand that sells Italian-style pasta made from gently milled durum wheat kneaded in mountain spring water.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
Forks Over Knives is a media and content brand focused on whole-food, plant-based living, offering recipes, health articles, a magazine, and a documentary film.
ConsumerMedia & EntertainmentWellness & Fitness
Co-investorsSustainable Food Ventures
GNGR Labs sells ginger-based wellness shots formulated for immunity, digestion, energy, and liver support, available as one-time purchases or a subscription.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & Fitness
Kencko produces freeze-dried, plant-based smoothies and nutritional products designed to help consumers meet daily fruit and vegetable intake targets while reducing food waste.
Direct to ConsumerFoodTechWellness & FitnessBrooklyn, US
Tomás Froes(Founder)in
Co-investorsAngel Collective Opportunity FundCheyenne VenturesDraycottFLORA VenturesLince CapitalLocalGlobe+7 more
Lettuce Grow sells hydroponic home gardening systems (the Farmstand) along with pre-sprouted living seedlings and accessories, enabling consumers to grow vegetables, greens, herbs, and edible flowers indoors or outdoors.
AgTechConsumerDirect to Consumer
Zooey Deschanel(Cofounder)
Co-investorsSoGal VenturesStructure Capital
Wholier sells plant-based daily nutrition essentials, including a vegan protein product with prebiotics, made from real-food ingredients without unnecessary fillers or additives.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & Fitness
Lisa Gonzalez-Turner(Founder)
Misfits makes plant-based protein bars designed to taste like chocolate candy bars, with 14-15g of protein, less than 1g of sugar, and non-GMO ingredients.
Direct to ConsumerFoodTechWellness & Fitness
Henry Sether(Founder)in
Co-investorsMiroma VenturesThe FSE GroupAccelBetter CapitalGreenoaksInfo Edge Ventures+2 more
Mosaic Foods delivers plant-centric prepared meals designed to be convenient and satisfying for everyday eating.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechWellness & FitnessBaltimore, US
Sam McIntire(Founder)in
Co-investorsAlleyCorpEvolution VC PartnersGreat Oaks Venture CapitalAlley Robotics Ventures
Paragon Pure develops plant-based food ingredients designed to reduce environmental impact while improving nutritional value.
Climate TechFoodTechNew MaterialsRocky Hill, US
Chris Gregson(CEO)inMatt Sillick(CTO)in
Co-investorsAlwyn CapitalSiddhi CapitalSoundboard Venture FundUnovis Asset ManagementYildiz VenturesSOSV
Rosy Soil makes carbon-negative, eco-friendly soil blends for gardening.
AgTechClimate TechConsumerDirect to ConsumerChicago, US
Chad(Founder)
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesAP VenturesDraper AssociatesPath VenturesPure VenturesRodeo Partners
Beam sells science-backed wellness supplements formulated to support sleep, gut health, hormonal balance, and muscle recovery, with product lines aimed at women, children, and active adults.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & Fitness
Co-investorsCostella KirschSSC Venture Partners
Splendid Spoon offers a subscription meal-delivery service featuring 60+ plant-rich, frozen ready-to-eat meals for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks, aimed at busy people who want nutrient-dense food without prep.
Direct to ConsumerFoodTechWellness & Fitness
Co-investorsDanone Manifesto VentureNicoyaStreamlined VenturesTorch CapitalRocana VenturesSemillero Partners
Treeline makes non-dairy cheese, sour cream, and dips produced from cashews and probiotics.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
Michael Schwarz(Founder)
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
BRAMIBEAM ORGANICSFOODS KENCKOROSYSOIL MOSAICWHOLIER
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has GATHER VENTURES made?
- GATHER VENTURES has 20 tracked investments.
- What stage does GATHER VENTURES invest at?
- GATHER VENTURES invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does GATHER VENTURES focus on?
- GATHER VENTURES focuses on Climate Tech, Consumer, FoodTech, Healthtech, Mental Health, Wellness & Fitness.
- Where is GATHER VENTURES located?
- GATHER VENTURES is headquartered in Princeton, US.
- Who does GATHER VENTURES co-invest with?
- GATHER VENTURES most often shares deals with Nextblue, Siddhi Capital, AlleyCorp, among 41 tracked co-investors.
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