H Venture Partners
Venture studioCincinnati · Seed–Late Stage · 2 people tracked
Also known as H VENTURE MANAGEMENT, LLC · H Venture Partners Brand
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Investment thesis
H Ventures incubates consumer brands powered by microbiome science to address major health and sustainability challenges. The firm identifies breakthrough microbiome technologies from leading scientists and commercializes them through consumer products spanning food, beverage, personal care, and health categories. The portfolio targets large, entrenched consumer categories experiencing disruption—from infant nutrition and skincare to oral care and sustainable seafood—where proprietary microbiome science delivers superior health outcomes and environmental benefits.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 1, 2026.
Team · 2 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 10 of 20 portfolio companiesConsumer ×9Direct to Consumer ×6Wellness & Fitness ×5FoodTech ×3Healthtech ×3Advanced Manufacturing ×1B2B Marketplaces ×1Biotech ×1
HQs:United States×7Canada×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 7 portfolio companiesWhere their founders studiedfrom 10 founders with education data
Miami University ×2
Investments · 20 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2025 · 12023 · 22022 · 14 dated
Sustainable seafood alternative maker using biomass fermentation to create whole muscle-cut products without overfishing.
Better Booch produces kombucha with fruit and botanical flavors, sold in recyclable cans as single flavors and variety packs.
Advanced ManufacturingConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechHuntington Park, US
Ashleigh Lockerbie(Director)in
BoardMichael Silverstein(Director)Donald B. Lockerbie(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsAssembled BrandsCostella KirschOutbound VenturesWellness VenturesSpringdale Ventures
Better Not Younger is a haircare brand offering science-based formulas for aging hair, addressing thinning, dryness, grays, and scalp changes.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceWellness & FitnessMiami, US
Sonsoles Gonzalez(Founder)inGiovanni Di Mella(Director)Augusto Moronta(Executive Officer, Director)Pablo Gomez de Pablos(Director)Alberto Tovar Phelps(Director)
Cerebelly makes organic, vegetable-first baby and toddler food formulated with 16 nutrients associated with early brain development, with no added sugar and testing for heavy metals and toxins.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechErie, US
Don Clark(Executive Officer)inGreg Shearson(CEO)in
Co-investorsEvolution VC PartnersImaginary Venture CapitalSpringdale Ventures
Daily Harvest provides ready-to-consume frozen smoothies, oat bowls, elixirs, and other food products made from organic fruits and vegetables for health-conscious consumers seeking quick meal solutions.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechNew York, US
Rachel Drori(Founder)in
Co-investorsConnect VenturesJam FundOssian CapitalLightspeed Venture PartnersVelocity Made FoodVMG Partners
Felix is a Canadian digital healthcare platform offering online diagnosis, treatment, and prescription for everyday health needs such as weight loss, mental health, and sexual health.
ConsumerDigital HealthHealthtechLongevityWellness & Fitness
Kyle Zien(Founder)inEmma Stern(Co-Founder & COO)inKelly Anderson(Chief Medical Officer)Tracey Phillips(Chief Pharmacy Officer)Avrum Laurie(Chief Product Officer)Paritosh Gupta(Chief Financial Officer)
Co-investorsMantella Venture PartnersWhitecap Venture PartnersBMO Capital PartnersBrandProject CapitalXYZ Venture Capital
Premium incontinence brand offering discretely designed, high-performance personal care products.
Kindra appears to be a wellness consumer brand offering clinically-tested health products with doctor recommendations.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFemTechHealthtechWellness & FitnessLos Angeles, US
Afshan Dosani(Executive Officer, Director)inHasti Nazemzadeh(Executive Officer, Director)Maxim Rubin(Director)Catherine Balsam-Schwaber(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardSam Behboudi(Director)Anna Barber(Director)
Co-investorsFemale FoundersPrimetime Partners
Clean skincare for Gen Z using proprietary microbiome technology to treat acne without benzoyl peroxide.
Mad Rabbit produces skincare products designed for tattoo aftercare and maintenance, helping customers preserve tattoo vibrancy and healing.
B2B MarketplacesConsumerWellness & FitnessChagrin Falls, US
Pony Lawson(Founder and CEO)Selom Agbitor(Executive Officer, Director)inOliver Zak(Executive Officer, Director)inJoshua Siegel(Director)John Zak(Director)
Co-investorsFourward VenturesOssian CapitalSWAT Equity Partners
Mother Science creates biotech-based skincare products featuring Malassezin, a naturally-occurring molecule, for consumers seeking scientifically-validated beauty solutions.
BiotechConsumerHealthtech
Ann Marie Simpson-Einziger(Founder)inMichael Einziger(Founder)in
Co-investorsDefy PartnersGreycroftHAWKTAILFemale Founders
Oral care technology that removes tartar without mechanical scaling, addressing dental access gaps globally.
Holistic primary care combining functional medicine with nutrition, lifestyle coaching, and preventative health management.
Wellness company offering plant-based, science-driven therapeutics infused with broad-spectrum CBD for skin, body, and mind.
ShareFile provides secure file sharing, document collection, e-signature capabilities, and automated workflow management for teams collaborating with clients, partners, and vendors.
Enterprise SoftwareSaaS
Co-investorsAstellaBlack Diamond VenturesBrightstone Venture CapitalCID CapitalConcord Health PartnersRiverVest Venture Partners+1 more
Sourse makes daily supplements in the form of dark chocolate, with clinically-dosed vitamins targeting skin, hair, sleep, energy, and mood.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & FitnessSan Francisco, US
Jenne Moore(Founder)in
Co-investorsCathexis VenturesLDR VenturesNew Theory Ventures
Novel sustainable personal care products using patent-pending technology as an alternative to paper-based products.
Hair care products and salon experience designed for women with textured hair.
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Felix · tech.eu · Aug 19, 2026
Mad Rabbit · beautymatter.com · May 27, 2026
Better Booch · trysignalbase.com · Mar 25, 2026
Fund performance · per public LP disclosures
as of Jun 2025| Fund | Vintage | Committed | Net IRR | TVPI | DPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H Venture Partners Brand IILPs: Chicago Teachers' Pension Fund | 2020 | — | — | 0.98x | 0.00x |
Source: public limited-partner disclosures (CalPERS, CalSTRS). Net IRR / TVPI / DPI as reported by the limited partner; a fund's early-year IRR is an interim estimate (J-curve).
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has H Venture Partners made?
- H Venture Partners has 20 tracked investments, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does H Venture Partners invest at?
- H Venture Partners invests at the Seed, Series A, Late Stage stages.
- What is H Venture Partners's typical check size?
- H Venture Partners typically writes checks of $250K – $5M.
- What sectors does H Venture Partners focus on?
- H Venture Partners focuses on AgTech, Biotech, Consumer, Direct to Consumer, FemTech, FoodTech, Healthtech, Longevity, Wellness & Fitness.
- Where is H Venture Partners located?
- H Venture Partners is headquartered in Cincinnati, US.
- Does H Venture Partners lead rounds?
- H Venture Partners typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
- Who does H Venture Partners co-invest with?
- H Venture Partners most often shares deals with Greycroft, Ossian Capital, Connect Ventures, among 28 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamPodcast E031 | Elizabeth Edwards of H Venture Partners
Elizabeth Edwards · femalevclab.com
Podcast E031 | Elizabeth Edwards of H Venture Partners | Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:18 What inspired you to become a VC? 12:39 What is your investment thesis? What is the motivation for your thesis? 22:48... | By Trailyn Ventures
Elizabeth Edwards · facebook.com
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