GATHER VENTURES
Venture capitalPrinceton · Pre-Seed–Series A · 8 people tracked
Investment thesis
Gather Ventures invests in early-stage consumer and technology businesses that drive innovation in physical, mental, and environmental wellness. The firm takes an operator-driven, high-touch approach, providing portfolio companies with board advisory services, financial modeling, contract negotiation, go-to-market strategy, brand design, product development, hiring leadership, and operational support.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.
Team · 8 people
from the firm's websiteCo-founder of Gather Ventures with prior experience as Co-Founder/COO/CFO of Moviefone, CEO of Mimeo.com, and President of Tough Mudder. After discovering he had early-onset coronary artery disease, he adopted a plant-based lifestyle which helped reverse the condition, inspiring him to launch Gather Ventures to invest in companies improving human and planetary health. He holds a B.S. from Cornell University and an MBA from Columbia Business School.
Partner at Gather Ventures who co-leads the investment process from sourcing to execution. With eight years of early-stage VC experience, he also supports portfolio company strategic finance and operations. A former collegiate athlete with a passion for nutrition and physical wellness, he previously spent three years at AF Ventures, a New York-based consumer VC focused on better-for-you lifestyle businesses. He holds a B.A. with Distinction from Kenyon College.
Advisor to Gather Ventures with experience as CEO and CTO of Etsy.
Advisor to Gather Ventures serving as Chief Investment Officer at Rockingstone Advisors.
Founder and investor with experience building Titan Grove. Serves as an advisor to Gather Ventures.
Advisor to Gather Ventures with experience as CEO of Seamless.
Founder and investor experienced in building AlleyCorp. Serves as an advisor to Gather Ventures.
Executive advisor to Gather Ventures with experience as CEO of Sleep Number.
What they invest in
from 3 of 28 portfolio companiesDirect to Consumer ×3FoodTech ×3Wellness & Fitness ×3Consumer ×1
HQs:United States×3
Investments · 28 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathKencko produces freeze-dried, plant-based smoothies and nutritional products designed to help consumers meet daily fruit and vegetable intake targets while reducing food waste. The company serves health-conscious consumers and those seeking convenient, shelf-stable alternatives to fresh produce.
Direct to ConsumerFoodTechWellness & FitnessBrooklyn, US
Tomás Froes(Founder)
Mosaic Foods delivers plant-centric prepared meals designed to be convenient and satisfying for everyday eating. The company focuses on vegetable-forward, whole-food meals that reduce meat consumption and lower environmental impact.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechWellness & FitnessBaltimore, US
Mariana(Chef)Charlotte(Dietician)
Splendid Spoon delivers plant-based, nutrient-dense prepared meals that are frozen and ready to heat, designed for health-conscious consumers seeking convenient nutrition without meal preparation. The company sources whole food ingredients and offers customizable meal plans targeting various wellness goals.
Direct to ConsumerFoodTechWellness & Fitness
Nicole
Board seats · per SEC filings
what is this? ⓘ$10.8M raise · filed May 2023 · via Adam Slutsky
Inferred from directors named on each company's SEC Form D — public regulatory data, not a portfolio list published by the firm.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does GATHER VENTURES invest at?
- GATHER VENTURES invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does GATHER VENTURES focus on?
- GATHER VENTURES focuses on Consumer, Healthtech, Wellness & Fitness.
- Where is GATHER VENTURES located?
- GATHER VENTURES is headquartered in Princeton, US.
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