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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 27, 2026.
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What they invest in
from 55 of 118 portfolio companiesConsumer ×22E-commerce ×14SaaS ×12FoodTech ×10Media & Entertainment ×10Direct to Consumer ×9AI & Machine Learning ×7Marketplaces ×7
HQs:United States×48Germany×2United Kingdom×1Ireland×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 40 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×222 founders×123 founders×44+ founders×2
Where their founders studiedfrom 31 founders with education data
Harvard University ×3Bentley University ×2Emory University ×2NYU Stern School of Business ×2The University of Texas at Austin ×2UC San Diego ×2University of Pennsylvania ×2University of St.Gallen ×2
What their founders studiedfrom 28 founders with field-of-study data
Business & Management ×9Economics ×6Politics & Policy ×6Computer Science ×2Engineering ×2Life Sciences ×2
Where their founders worked beforefrom 32 founders with career history
Ridgecrest Capital Partners ×2
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
1 founders hold a PhD · 9 hold an MBA (of 32 with degree data)
Investments · 118 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 12023 · 12021 · 12018 · 32017 · 42016 · 42015 · 62014 · 32013 · 124 dated
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 CapitalNorwest Venture PartnersQumra CapitalRunway Venture PartnersVillage Global+14 more
20x200 is an online art seller offering museum-quality prints, including remastered vintage and space editions sourced from historical and scientific archives, along with hand-built custom wooden framing.
ConsumerE-commerceMedia & Entertainment
PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP
New York, US
Yasser Toruno(Executive Officer, Director)Julian Rodriguez(Executive Officer, Director)
PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP
Co-investorsAlpine MeridianLattice Ventures
PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP
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
PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP
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
PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP
PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP
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+6 more
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)FundersClubGraphite VenturesHyde Park Venture PartnersInvestHER Ventures+4 more
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
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
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 CapitalExpedite VenturesFJ LabsFuture Positive CapitalMolten Ventures+7 more
PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP
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 VenturesTechstarsVisible Ventures
Curbed is an online publication covering real estate, urban design, and city life, with a strong focus on New York City neighborhoods, homes, and celebrity property sales.
Media & EntertainmentPropTech
PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP
HerMoney is a personal finance media brand for women, publishing articles and podcasts on topics such as earning, saving, investing, borrowing, and retirement.
FintechMedia & Entertainment
PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP
PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP
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 InvestorsShine CapitalUnion Square Ventures (USV)
A credit repair service that helps consumers dispute errors, manage debt, and raise their credit scores above 640 through a lawyer-developed process.
Fintech
PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP
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
PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP
PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP
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
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-investorsE8 AngelsMagic HourPlum Alley InvestmentsRadicle ImpactSavano Capital Partners
PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP
PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP
Co-investorsAloft VCScrum VenturesValence VenturesWavemaker Three-Sixty Health
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-investorsLerer HippeauLocalGlobeThe Chernin Group (TCG Crypto)Vocap Partners14WBDMI+1 more
Full Harvest is building an agentic AI layer to orchestrate the food supply chain, using a decade of fresh produce data and its network of buyers and growers.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningFoodTech
PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP
PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP
PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP
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
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
New York City, US
PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP
Co-investorsClimate Tech PartnersEmpire AngelsTechstars645 VenturesGreat Oaks Venture CapitalLiberty City Ventures+3 more
PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP
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
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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
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
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-investorsBain Capital VenturesEntrée CapitalFirstMark CapitalIndex VenturesLocalGlobeNextGen Venture Partners+10 more
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)in
PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP
Co-investorsUnion Square Ventures (USV)Spark CapitalTiger Global Management
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)NYU Innovation Venture FundHearstLabWTI
Lately provides AI-powered software that generates social media content designed to increase engagement and drive customer monetization.
AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaSStone Ridge, US
Kate Bradley Chernis(Executive Officer, Director)inPaul Jantsch(Director)
BoardDavid Meerman Scott(Director)
Co-investorsBDev VenturesEntrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator (ERA)Perkins Cove Partners
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 VENTURESFundersClubLerer HippeauY CombinatorACME Capital+10 more
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 FoundersGreat Oaks Venture CapitalManta Ray VenturesTransmedia CapitalFJ Labs+2 more
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
Manufactured (MFD) is an end-to-end manufacturing, financing and distribution platform that helps brands source and fund inventory.
Pranay Srinivasan(Founder & CEO)
Co-investorsAmplify.LABullpen CapitalEvolution VenturesMS&AD VenturesResolute VenturesAnnox Capital+5 more
PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP
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
PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP
Mimi develops audio personalization and hearing health solutions including digital hearing tests and real-time voice enhancement, integrated into consumer devices like headphones and televisions.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerHardwareHealthtechBerlin, DE
Nick Clark(Co-Founder)inPhilipp Skribanowitz(Co-Founder)inPascal WernerinFlorian Schneidmadel(CEO)in
Co-investorsSalvia
Shanna Tellerman(Founder)in
PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP
Co-investorsAdvance Venture PartnersComcast VenturesGV (Google Ventures)Levensohn Venture Partners
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
Naja is a consumer brand offering products with free U.S. shipping on orders over $150.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP
NG Advantage delivers compressed natural gas (CNG) via a fleet of carbon fiber tube trailers to customers without direct pipeline access or facing supply constraints.
CleantechEnergyLogistics & Supply Chain
PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP
Freshly made-to-order sandwiches with rotating selections daily
PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP
Beboe is a luxury cannabis brand offering socially-dosed edibles and vape pens made with natural ingredients and occasion-based effect blends.
ConsumerDirect to Consumer
Scott Campbell(Founder)
PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP
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
PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP
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
San Francisco, US
Carla Holtze(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
BoardJoanne Wilson(Director)inVaibhav Nadgauda(Director)Alan Chapell(Director)
PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP
Co-investorsPortfolia
Helps find replacement parts using image recognition
Atlanta, US
Jason Crain(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Jewel Burks(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
BoardRobert J. Saunders(Director)
PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP
Co-investorsARC Angel Fund
PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP
Combo plates of seasonal salads, grain bowls & lean proteins
PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP
PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP
Co-investorsElevate Innovation PartnersLattice Ventures
PlateJoy creates personalized meal plans and shopping lists based on dietary and lifestyle data, with a focus on preventing chronic diseases through a program covered by health insurers for qualifying members.
ConsumerFoodTechWellness & FitnessSan Francisco, US
Christina Bognet(Founder/CEO)inDaniel Nelson(Founder/CTO)in
PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP
Co-investors500 GlobalGFR FundRosecliff VenturesY CombinatorAvlok CapitalBullpen Capital+6 more
PR Butcher sells meat sourced from U.S. pastures, dry-aged and hand-cut at its own facility, sold directly to consumers online.
Direct to ConsumerE-commerceFoodTech
James Peisker(Cofounder)
PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP
Co-investorsFJ LabsMax VenturesSlow Ventures
Co-investorsBonfire VenturesCrosscut VenturesFemale FoundersGV (Google Ventures)Cavalry Ventures
Redstamp is a branding and marketing agency that provides brand strategy, website design, growth marketing, product research and design, and workshop facilitation.
Marketing Tech
PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP
BiotechNew York, US
Frank Borchetta(Executive Officer, Director)Michael Boice(Executive Officer, Director)
PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP
Co-investorsBig Red Ventures
New York, US
Richard Field(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardJoanne Wilson(Director)inSteven Kane(Director)Tremaine Atkinson(Director)
PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP
Rock Paper Robot designs and sells modern furniture, including chairs, tables, and shelving such as its Ollie chair and Float table product lines.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceBrooklyn, US
Jessica Banks(CEO and Board Member)
BoardJoanne Wilson(Board Member)in
PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP
Co-investorsLDR Ventures
PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP
Scoot Networks operates in urban mobility, offering shared transportation services.
Mobility & TransportationSan Francisco, US
Michael Keating(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardBill Perry(Director)Justin Dawe(Director)
PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP
Co-investorsKrillion VenturesMI Ventures
New York, US
Ryan Schulke(Director)Ari Kassman(Executive Officer, Director)
PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP
Co-investorsSpero Ventures
Shippabo is a cloud-based supply chain management platform and Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier (NVOCC) that enables businesses to book, track, and manage shipments across ocean, air, drayage, and trucking services.
Cloud ComputingE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP
Co-investorsAAF Management Ltd.Bonfire VenturesWonder VenturesTenOneTen Ventures
Shippo is a shipping platform that enables e-commerce businesses and marketplaces to connect with global shipping carriers through a unified API and dashboard.
E-commerceLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSSilicon Valley, IE
Laura Behrens Wu(Founder & CEO)inWendy Webster(Co-Founder, COO)Simon Kreuz(Founder and President (GTM))in
PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP
Co-investors500 GlobalBessemer Venture PartnersBoxGroupCoral CapitalEQUIAMFJ Labs+12 more
PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP
Spoon University is a food and dining media platform for college students that publishes content on food trends, recipes, dining hall reviews, and food-related pop culture, written by a network of student contributors across over 100 campuses nationwide.
ConsumerEdTechMedia & EntertainmentNew York City, US
MackenzieSarah
PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP
Co-investorsBoxGroupLerer HippeauTechstarsUncork CapitalBBG Ventures
Stocktwits operates an online community platform where investors and traders share ideas, analysis, and trade discussions organized around stock tickers.
FintechMedia & EntertainmentSocialNew York, US
Justin Paterno(Executive Officer)in
BoardHoward Lindzon(Executive Officer, Director)inRobert Peck(Director)Michael Parekh(Director)Ross Levinsohn(Director)
PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP
Co-investorsAlpine MeridianFf Venture CapitalFoundryGMO VenturePartnersWorldQuant VenturesBoxOne Ventures+2 more
PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP
Co-investorsConnectivity VenturesNew VoicesGingerbread Capital
PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP
Swoonery is an online fine jewelry retailer offering necklaces, rings, bracelets, and earrings for men and women, with both lab-grown and natural diamonds across a range of price points.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP
Co-investorsLattice Ventures
PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP
Tagsmart provides cataloguing, DNA tagging, archiving, and certification services to authenticate and prove provenance of artworks.
SaaS
PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP
PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP
Mike Porath(Founder)in
PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesUpfront Ventures
Threes Brewing is a Brooklyn-based craft brewery that brews and sells beer such as its Oktoberfest-style Hereafter Lager, operating taprooms and bars across the greater New York City area.
ConsumerE-commerceFoodTechBrooklyn, US
PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP
Throne makes a smart sensor that clips onto a standard toilet bowl and automatically tracks gut health, hydration, and urinary function, delivering daily insights through an app.
Digital HealthHardwareWellness & FitnessAustin, US
Randall Scott Hickle II(Executive Officer, Director)Scott Hickle(Co-founder)inTim(Co-founder)John Capodilupo(Co-founder & Chief Product Officer)in
BoardBen Gardner(Director)inTimothy Blumberg(Director)
Co-investorsFirst Star VenturesLong Journey VenturesMoxxie VenturesMyelin VCNight CapitalPeterson Ventures+8 more
A content/blog website publishing articles about online shopping platforms such as SHEIN, AliExpress, and Alibaba, covering topics like pricing, shipping times, and account management.
E-commerceMedia & Entertainment
PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP
PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP
Co-investorsEntrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator (ERA)
Tech-driven furniture company offering customizable storage solutions via an online configurator and AR tools.
PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP
Co-investorsAmaral Family InvestmentsEvli Growth PartnersSquareOneTDJ Pitango VenturesExperior Venture FundPitango
A domain brokerage that helps companies acquire premium .COM domain names, providing pricing guidance, branding consultation, and escrow-based transaction handling.
Enterprise SoftwareMarketing TechHermosa Beach, US
Craig Chrisney(Executive Officer)Marcia Goodstein(Executive Officer)Scott Mueller(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardDavid Cremin(Director)inBill Gross(Director)Roy Bahat(Director)in
PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP
Co-investorsFrontier Venture CapitalIdealabBloomberg Beta
PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP
Digital out-of-home advertising and next generation retail network (Exited 2019)
Long Island City, US
Brian Shimmerlik(Executive Officer, Director)inSteven Felsher(Director)Dan Gay(Director)David olk(Director)
BoardJens Molbak(Director)
PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP
Co-investorsColle Capital PartnersElizabeth Street VenturesGrace Beauty CapitalNYU Innovation Venture FundScout VenturesScout Ventures+5 more
Seated is a diner-acquisition service for restaurants that fills empty tables by connecting them with new customers for dining, takeout, and private events, offering reward-based incentives rather than discounts.
ConsumerFoodTechMarketplaces
Kelsey Recht(Founder)in
PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP
Co-investorsMI VenturesI2BF Global Ventures
Videolicious was a New York video automation platform for high-volume B2B sales and marketing teams, acquired by Squarespace in 2019.
New York, US
Matt Singer(Executive Officer, Director)Amanda Eilian(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardRichard Smith(Director)Adam Schwartz(Director)
PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP
Co-investorsHinge CapitalHubrix VenturesLudlow VenturesQuotidian VenturesSocial Leverage
VinePair is an online media outlet publishing news, guides, and editorial coverage about wine, beer, spirits, and other alcoholic beverages for drinks enthusiasts and industry followers.
ConsumerMedia & EntertainmentNew York, US
Adam Teeter(Executive Officer, Director)inJoshua Malin(Director)in
PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP
Co-investorsNew York Venture PartnersSocial Starts
PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP
PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP
WorthFM is a savings and investment service aimed at women, offering financial advice and guidance intended to build financial confidence and a path to wealth.
FemTechFintech
Amanda Steinberg(Founder)
PartnerJoanne Wilson· solo GP
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Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Gotham Gal Ventures made?
- Gotham Gal Ventures has 118 tracked investments, 4 of which have exited, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
- 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.
- Who does Gotham Gal Ventures co-invest with?
- Gotham Gal Ventures most often shares deals with Techstars, 500 Global, Union Square Ventures (USV), among 154 tracked co-investors.
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Techstars is a global startup accelerator and early-stage investor that funds and mentors ambitious founders, providing $220K in capital, a three-month program, and access to a worldwide network of mentors, investors, and corporate partners.
Union Square Ventures is a New York-based venture capital firm that invests across a broad range of technology sectors, presenting a large portfolio spanning crypto, fintech, climate, AI, education, health, and marketplaces.
GV (Google Ventures) is a venture capital firm that has invested in AI and machine learning since its early days, backing more than 100 AI companies across infrastructure, life sciences, and applications.
FJ Labs is an early-stage investment firm specializing in marketplaces and network-effect businesses, taking an angel-style co-investment approach alongside institutional venture funds worldwide.
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.
Great Oaks Venture Capital is a New York-based seed and early-stage investor that backs founders building enduring businesses across the United States.
FirstMark Capital is a venture capital firm that backs founders and accelerates them through a platform providing access to networks, customers, and top talent.
Social Leverage is a venture capital firm that has invested in over 150 startups since 2009, backing founders across finance, commerce, and other sectors.
Upfront Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in and partners with startups over the long term.
Max Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm focused on day-zero, pre-seed investing, often committing before a company is incorporated and co-founding companies internally.
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