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Gotham Gal Ventures

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Investment thesis

Joanne Wilson invests in early-stage companies with a focus on supporting female entrepreneurs and businesses aligned with her values. Her portfolio demonstrates interest in consumer-facing, lifestyle, and mission-driven ventures that combine commerce with cultural and social impact. She prioritizes founders building companies that reflect diverse perspectives and contribute positively to their communities.

Source: firm website, verified Sep 26, 2026.

HQ
New York, US
Tracked investments
114
Unicorns
2
IPOs
1
Acquisitions
3

Team · 1 people

from public directories

What they invest in

from 39 of 114 portfolio companies

Consumer ×17E-commerce ×10SaaS ×10FoodTech ×8Direct to Consumer ×7Marketplaces ×7Media & Entertainment ×6AI & Machine Learning ×4

HQs:United States×41Germany×1United Kingdom×1Ireland×1

Investments · 114 tracked

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By year:2021 · 12018 · 12017 · 12016 · 32015 · 52014 · 22013 · 114 dated

Talkspacetalkspace.comin𝕏NASDAQ: TALK

Talkspace is an online mental health care platform that provides research-backed therapy and psychiatric services covered by insurance, allowing users to connect with licensed therapists and psychiatrists through text, audio, or video.

Digital HealthHealthtechMental Health

Oren Frank(Founder)inJon Cohen, M.D.inJon Cohen(Chief Executive Officer and Director)in

Co-investorsCompoundHDS CapitalQumra CapitalRunway Venture PartnersVillage GlobalAlpine Ventures+14 more

20x20020x200.com

PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP

Access Bazaaraccessbazaar.comJan 2018

New York, US

Yasser Toruno(Executive Officer, Director)Julian Rodriguez(Executive Officer, Director)

PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP

Co-investorsAlpine MeridianLattice Ventures

Admittedadmitted.ly

PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP

Architizerarchitizer.com

Architizer operates an online platform for the architecture and design industry, offering project galleries, firm and building-product directories, editorial content, job listings, and awards programs.

B2B MarketplacesConstruction TechMedia & EntertainmentNew York, US

Marc Kushner(Executive Officer, Director)inDavid Weber(Executive Officer)inPeter Gerber(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardAndrew Gaspar(Director)inAri Kushner(Director)Gary Handel(Director)

PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP

Co-investorsAugust CapitalGaspar Global VenturesThird Sphere

Arternalarternal.net

PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP

ArtLiftingartlifting.comin

ArtLifting represents and sells artwork by artists with disabilities, partnering with businesses to design inclusive corporate environments and provide licensing and gifting solutions.

E-commerceImpact & Social GoodMarketplaces

Liz Powers(CEO & Co-founder)in

PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP

Co-investorsStage 1 VenturesAux21 CapitalBain Capital

avatar_8fb35b4e1369_128sourceeasy.com

PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP

bergnbergn.com

PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP

Blue Bottle Coffeebluebottlecoffee.com𝕏May 2015

Blue Bottle Coffee is a specialty coffee company that roasts and sells single-origin coffees, signature blends, matcha, and instant coffee through direct-to-consumer subscriptions and physical cafes, offering curated tasting experiences and a membership rewards program.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechSan Francisco, US

James Freeman(Founder of Issuer)inBryan Meehan(Founder of Issuer)in

BoardMichelangelo Volpi(Director)Tony Conrad(Director)inMike Volpi(Director)

PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP

Co-investorsAvant Global LLCBrighter CapitalCollaborative FundGV (Google Ventures)Kindred VenturesRaptor Group+4 more

Bridgitgobridgit.comin𝕏

Bridgit provides workforce planning and project management software for construction contractors, offering real-time visibility into projects, team members, and staffing needs with AI-powered recommendations for team assembly and resource allocation.

AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechEnterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaS

David Diamond(CEO and Co-founder)Mallorie Brodie(Founder)in

PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP

Co-investorsCamber CreekCreative Destruction Lab (CDL)Graphite VenturesHyde Park Venture PartnersInvestHER VenturesPallasite Ventures+3 more

CaptureProofcaptureproof.comin𝕏

CaptureProof develops a telemedicine platform that enables the secure capture, comparison, and asynchronous sharing of medical photos and videos between patients and healthcare providers.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechSaaSSan Francisco, US

Meghan Conroy(CEO and Founder)

PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP

Co-investorsSGH CapitalTechstars

Catchafirecatchafire.org

Delivers flexible, responsive support to nonprofits.

New York, US

Rachael Chong(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardJoshua Mailman(Director)Chris Kleinert(Director)Scott Smith(Director)Michael Ellis(Director)Niko Canner(Director)

PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP

Co-investorsKapor CapitalNew Ground VenturesSorenson Impact FoundationUpstage Ventures

Cluehelloclue.com𝕏

Clue is a menstrual and reproductive health app that lets people track their periods, cycle, ovulation, fertility, and related symptoms, and contributes anonymized data to scientific research with institutions such as Johns Hopkins and the Gates Foundation.

ConsumerDigital HealthFemTechWellness & FitnessBerlin, DE

Ida Tin(Co-founder & former CEO)inHans Raffauf(Co-founder)Moritz von Buttlar(Co-founder)Mike LaVigne(Co-founder)Rhiannon White(CEO)inGreg Ryzhov(CTO)

PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP

Co-investorsAtlanticBalderton CapitalFuture Positive CapitalMolten VenturesMosaic VenturesNGP Capital+5 more

clutterclutter.io

PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP

coUrbanizecourbanize.comin𝕏

coUrbanize provides community engagement software for real estate, municipal, and planning teams.

AI & Machine LearningGovTechPropTechSaaSBoston, US

Karin Brandt(Founder)in

BoardMichael Mark(Director)Nigel Jacob(Director)

PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP

Co-investorsBantam GroupMetaPropMetaProp VenturesTechstars

Curbedcurbed.com

PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP

DailyWorthdailyworth.com

PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP

doorbot-logo-finalgetdoorbot.com

PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP

Eatereater.comin𝕏

Eater is a digital media brand covering food and dining culture through a national website, iOS app, local city sites, YouTube channel, podcasts, and newsletters.

ConsumerFoodTechMedia & EntertainmentNew York, US

Stephanie Wu(Editor-in-Chief)inJill Dehnert(Publisher)

PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP

Co-investorsThe Vertical GroupAndreessen HorowitzBrooks ReitzQED InvestorsUnion Square Ventures (USV)

eCreditHero-logo-extra-smecredithero.com

PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP

EDITEDedited.comin

Edited provides data insights and analytics for retail and ecommerce teams, enabling them to convert fragmented data into actionable intelligence for competitive monitoring and market response.

AdTechAI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureMarketing TechRetail TechSaaSNew York, US

Doug Kofoid(Chief Executive Officer)in

PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP

Co-investorsBeringeaBootstrap EuropeDelta-v Capital

Edition01edition01.com

PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP

edtwist-buttonedtwist.com

PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP

Educentseducents.com

Educents is an online marketplace connecting educators, parents, and homeschooling families with creators and publishers to buy and sell educational resources including curricula, lesson plans, apps, and learning materials.

ConsumerEdTechMarketplaces

PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP

Co-investorsImagine K12Crosslink CapitalDeep Fork CapitalKapor CapitalLearn CapitalSoftTech VC

Evrnuevrnu.comin𝕏

Evrnu develops technology to transform textile waste into recyclable fibers for apparel manufacturing, creating sustainable alternatives to conventional textiles without compromising quality or performance.

Circular EconomyCleantechClimate TechNew MaterialsSeattle, US

Christopher Stanev(Executive Officer, Director)inStacy Flynn(Executive Officer, Director)inChristopher Stenev(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)

BoardCorey Vernon(Director)inKyle Adkins(Director)Julie Guggemos(Director)

PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP

Co-investorsMagic HourPlum Alley InvestmentsRadicle ImpactSavano Capital Partners

Flip_Blueflip.lease

PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP

Food52food52.comAcquired

Food52 is a food, home and lifestyle digital media and e-commerce platform sold in a 2026 Chapter 11 auction.

New York, US

Merrill Stubbs(Executive Officer, Director)Amanda Hesser(Executive Officer, Director)inAlex Zubillaga(Director)in

BoardSim Blaustein(Director)inArt Berliner(Director)in

PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP

Co-investorsThe Chernin Group (TCG Crypto)14WBDMIWalden Venture Capital

Full-harvest-PNGfullharvest.co

PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP

Gertrudegertrude.co

PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP

hey-gorgeousheygorgeous.com

PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP

HopSkipDrivehopskipdrive.comin𝕏

HopSkipDrive operates a marketplace and software platform connecting students and other individuals needing support to vetted caregivers for transportation, while providing school districts with tools like RouteWise AI to optimize their transportation operations.

B2B MarketplacesEdTechLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationSaaSLos Angeles, US

Carolyn Yashari Becher(Executive Officer)inJoanna McFarland(Executive Officer, Director)inJanelle McGlothlin(Executive Officer)in

BoardGreg Bettinelli(Director)in

PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP

Co-investors1843 CapitalAlumni VenturesBascom VenturesBBG VenturesBuilders + BackersDisney Accelerator+12 more

How Goodhowgood.comin𝕏Jan 2021

HowGood provides a product carbon footprinting and Scope 3 emissions reporting platform for the food and beverage industry, helping companies measure emissions and support reduction and climate target strategies.

Climate TechFoodTechSaaSBrooklyn, US

Alexander Gillett(Executive Officer, Director)inArthur Gillett(Executive Officer, Director)inR. Alexander Gillett(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardMatt Gorin(Director)inRichard Heitzmann(Director)inJoshua Mailman(Director)

PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP

Co-investorsAstanor VenturesContour Venture PartnersDanone Manifesto VentureDoon CapitalFirstMark CapitalGreat Oaks Venture Capital+2 more

imgres-1kollecto.com

PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP

It's By Uitsbyu.comin𝕏

Wellness & FitnessNew York City, US

Christine Strzalka(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Caroline Strzalka(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)

BoardJoanne Wilson(Director)in

PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP

Co-investorsBackstage CapitalChloe CapitalMatchstick VenturesTechstars

Jack’s Stir Brew Coffeejacksstirbrew.comin𝕏

Jack's Stir Brew is a New York City coffee shop that sells specialty coffee blends online, along with related merchandise such as tumblers, mugs, and hoodies.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceNew York City, US

Jack Mazzola(Founder)in

PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP

Co-investorsFeenix Venture Partners LLC

Jewelbotsjewelbots.comin𝕏

Jewelbots makes DIY craft kits that teach children STEM concepts through hands-on building and coding projects.

ConsumerE-commerceEdTechHardwareNew York City, US

Sara ChippsinBrooke Morelandin

PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP

Co-investors500 GlobalBackstage CapitalTechstars

Justworksjustworks.comin𝕏

Justworks is a technology company that provides a platform for payroll, employee benefits, HR, and compliance, aimed at small and growing businesses.

Future of WorkHR TechSaaSNew York, US

Isaac Oates(Founder)inMichael Seckler(President & CEO)inJohn Belle(Chief Revenue Officer)inCatherine Crevels(Chief Marketing Officer)inJeri Doris(Chief People Officer)inJohnathan Mirian(Chief Financial Officer)in

PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP

Co-investorsEntrée CapitalFirstMark CapitalIndex VenturesNextGen Venture PartnersPhoenix CourtRedpoint Ventures+9 more

Kitchen Surfingkitchensurfing.com𝕏Mar 2014Defunct

KitchenSurfing is a product recommendation resource for cooking and kitchen items, reviewing products from manufacturers based on quality checks, manufacturer reputation, and user feedback.

B2B MarketplacesConsumerRetail TechBrooklyn, US

Borahm Cho(Cofounder)Chris Muscarella(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardAndrew Weissman(Director)Moshe Koyfman(Director)

PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP

Co-investorsUnion Square Ventures (USV)Spark CapitalTiger Global Management

Kitsplit_NO BETAkitsplit.comJun 2017

Brooklyn, US

Kristina Budelis(President and Chief Creative Officer)Lisbeth Kaufman(Chief Executive Officer and Secretary)Ken Amarit(Chief Technology Officer)in

PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP

Co-investorsDorm RoomEntrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator (ERA)

Le Toteletote.comAug 2015Defunct

Le Tote offers a subscription service that allows women to rent clothing and accessories on demand, using algorithms and customer data to personalize recommendations.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerSan Francisco, US

Rakesh Tondon(Founder/CEO)inBrett Northart(Co-Founder & President)in

BoardMike Kwatinetz(Director)inDavid Atchison(Director)

PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP

Co-investors500 GlobalEPIC VENTURESFundersClubY CombinatorAndreessen HorowitzAzure Capital Partners

Little Bitslittlebits.cc

PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP

Co-investorsVTF Capital

Loverlover.ly𝕏

Loverly is a digital platform and content hub for wedding planning that provides couples with planning tools, inspiration galleries, expert advice, and resources across all wedding types.

ConsumerMarketplacesMedia & EntertainmentSaaSSan Mateo, US

Jan Bagniewski(Executive Officer, Director)

PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP

Co-investorsAvant Global LLCFemale FoundersManta Ray VenturesTransmedia CapitalFJ LabsGlobal Founders Capital+1 more

Maker's Rowmakersrow.comin𝕏

Maker's Row is an online marketplace that connects consumer brands with manufacturers and factories for product sourcing and production, with a focus on U.S.-based manufacturing.

Advanced ManufacturingB2B MarketplacesMarketplaces

Tanya Menendez(Cofounder)in

PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP

Co-investorsExpansion Venture CapitalMI VenturesAlexis OhanianComcast VenturesIndex Ventures

MAYmahzedahrbakery.com

PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP

Co-investorsEmpire Angels

Mecarismercariscompany.com

PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP

Mercarismercaris.comin𝕏

Mercaris is a market intelligence service providing organic and non-GMO commodity price assessments, proprietary datasets, and online analysis tools for wheat, corn, and soybeans.

AgTechData & InfrastructureFoodTechSilver Spring, US

Kellee James(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardSanjeev Krishnan(Director)Will Babler(Director)Chris Duesing(Director)Kirsten Tobey(Director)

Co-investorsiSelect FundKapor CapitalS2G Investments

mexicuemexicue.com

PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP

Modsy_modsy.com

Shanna Tellerman(Founder)in

PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP

Co-investorsAdvance Venture PartnersComcast VenturesLevensohn Venture Partners

Mouthmouth.com

Mouth is an online marketplace for artisanal food products made in America, connecting independent makers with consumers.

E-commerceFoodTechMarketplacesNew York, US

Craig Kanarick(Executive Officer, Director)Samuel Murray(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardJoanne Wilson(Director)inVincent Olmstead(Director)

PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP

Co-investorsVTF Capital

najanaja.co

PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP

NG Advantagengadvantage.com

PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP

num-pangnumpangnyc.com

Freshly made-to-order sandwiches with rotating selections daily

PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP

oebeboe.com

PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP

Onefinestayonefinestay.com𝕏

Onefinestay curates and manages luxury private homes and villas for short-term rental and hospitality in major global destinations.

ConsumerMarketplacesTravel & HospitalityLondon, GB

PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP

Co-investorsCanaan Partners

ongoongoworks.com

PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP

Parachute Homeparachutehome.com𝕏May 2015

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)in

BoardEdward Kim(Director)

PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP

Co-investorsElizabeth Street VenturesFlybridge Capital PartnersGrace Beauty CapitalH.I.G. CapitalLDR VenturesUpfront Ventures

Parrableparrable.comJun 2016

San Francisco, US

Carla Holtze(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)

BoardJoanne Wilson(Director)inVaibhav Nadgauda(Director)Alan Chapell(Director)

PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP

Co-investorsPortfolia

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

Curbed NetworkFarm + FactoryFunnelHAHHouseplantIce cream born in BrooklynManufacturedMimiOctaviaPaire Los AngelesThis Bar Saves LivesThrone

Exits · 4

1 IPOs · 3 acquisitions · showing 1

TalkspaceNASDAQ: TALK

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How many investments has Gotham Gal Ventures made?
Gotham Gal Ventures has 114 tracked investments, 4 of which have exited.
What sectors does Gotham Gal Ventures focus on?
Gotham Gal Ventures focuses on Consumer, Direct to Consumer, E-commerce, FemTech, Fintech, FoodTech, Marketplaces, Media & Entertainment.
Where is Gotham Gal Ventures located?
Gotham Gal Ventures is headquartered in New York, US.

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Co-investors · 78

Techstars

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$220K
Union Square Ventures (USV)

Union Square Ventures is a venture capital firm based in New York City that invests at the edge of large markets undergoing transformation from technological and societal pressures.

$1M – $8M
Slow Ventures

Slow Ventures is a generalist early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2011, with offices in San Francisco, Boston, and New York, investing in the earliest rounds of companies across many sectors.

$50K – $1M
FirstMark Capital

FirstMark Capital is a venture capital firm that backs founders and accelerates them through a platform providing access to networks, customers, and top talent.

$500K – $8M
Social Leverage

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Both backed · 3
$1M – $2M
Upfront Ventures

Upfront Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in and partners with startups over the long term.

Both backed · 3
$1M – $10M
Andreessen Horowitz

Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) is a venture capital firm founded in 2009 by Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, known for pioneering the platform model with a large team of operators supporting founders across stages.

Both backed · 2
$500K – $50M
Uncork Capital

Uncork Capital (formerly SoftTech VC) is a seed-stage venture firm that invests early in founders, with a focus on AI-native companies building leverage and scale.

$3M – $5M
True Ventures

True Ventures is a venture capital firm established in 2005 that focuses on early-stage technology companies, with operations based in Silicon Valley.

$500K – $3M
Great Oaks Venture Capital

Great Oaks Venture Capital is a New York-based early-stage investor that partners with founders at the earliest stages of company building across the United States.

Both backed · 2
$50K – $500K
The Chernin Group (TCG Crypto)

TCG (formerly The Chernin Group) is an investment firm that backs platforms and brands shaping culture, focused on sports, media, and content businesses with strong brand identities and loyal fan communities.

Both backed · 2
$50K – $5M
GV (Google Ventures)

GV (Google Ventures) is a venture capital firm that has invested in artificial intelligence and machine learning since its early days, building a global portfolio of more than 100 AI companies across infrastructure, life sciences, and applications.

Both backed · 1
$250K – $50M
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