GATHER VENTURES
Venture capitalPrinceton · Pre-Seed–Series A · 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 15, 2026.
Team · 8 people
from the firm's website
Founder mafia
2 people who came through GATHER VENTURES went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 15 of 22 portfolio companiesDirect to Consumer ×11Consumer ×9Wellness & Fitness ×8FoodTech ×7AgTech ×2Climate Tech ×2Digital Health ×2FemTech ×2
HQs:United States×8
Who they back
founder profiles across 9 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×72 founders×2
backed the same founder in 2+ companies: 2 founders
Investments · 22 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBloomlife 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 HealthFemTechHealthtech
Julien Penders(Co-founder)inEric Dy(Co-founder)in
Co-investorsAct One VenturesForeground Capital
Bloomlife provides a remote patient monitoring platform for high-risk patient populations, offering customizable clinical protocols and smart notifications that help care teams identify patients in need and address potential complications early.
Digital HealthFemTechHealthtechSan Francisco, US
Julien Penders(Executive Officer, Director)inEric Dy(Executive Officer, Director)inYoung Sohn(Director)Max Mirgoli(Director)Lucio Lanza(Director)
BoardUriridiakoghene Onovakpuri(Director)
Co-investors15th RockForeground CapitalHealthtech CapitalPallasite VenturesSuncoast VenturesThe Chernin Group (TCG Crypto)+1 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 VenturesNextView VenturesSemapa NextSiddhi CapitalTechstars+1 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 Ventures
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 PartnersAlley 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 Ventures
Rosy Soil makes carbon-negative, eco-friendly soil blends for gardening.
AgTechClimate TechConsumerDirect to ConsumerChicago, US
Chad(Founder)
Co-investorsAP 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 Kirsch
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 MOSAICTREELINE CHEESEWHOLIER
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesRosy Soil · hgtv.com · Jun 8, 2026
Misfits · india.entrepreneur.com · Sep 9, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has GATHER VENTURES made?
- GATHER VENTURES has 22 tracked investments.
- 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 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 Foreground Capital, Siddhi Capital, AlleyCorp, among 32 tracked co-investors.
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