HDS Capital
Venture capitalNew York City · Growth–Late Stage · 4 people tracked
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Investment thesis
HDS Capital invests in startups and early-stage companies at the intersection of technology, retail, and fashion. The firm emphasizes backing strong teams and people over ideas alone, and leverages its extensive relationships across the retail, fashion, and consumer product sectors to support portfolio companies. Beyond capital, HDS provides mentoring, corporate access, and strategic and tactical guidance to help companies build large, successful businesses. The firm both leads and participates in startup and early-stage financing rounds, drawing on the deep industry experience of its founder and its team of entrepreneurs, marketers, and industry insiders.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 16, 2026.
Team · 4 people
from the firm's website & public directoriesFounder and Managing Partner of HDS Capital and Chairman of Box Equities, a real estate investment firm. A veteran retail entrepreneur and brand builder with over 35 years of experience, he previously led businesses at Li & Fung USA, sold Regatta USA to Li & Fung, and co-founded Gitano. He sits on the advisory boards of Compound Ventures and Firstime Ventures.
Co-Founder and Partner of HDS Capital who focuses on investing in industrial real estate across US secondary and tertiary markets. He serves as a board director for Stylitics and Kidbox, and previously worked at Regatta USA overseeing business development and operations.
Advisor to HDS Capital and Senior Partner at Compound Ventures. He co-founded Compound and was Google's second employee in its New York headquarters in 2000, where he co-founded Google's Vertical Markets Group and led sales and monetization efforts.
Advisor to HDS Capital and a veteran businessperson who has led multiple companies. He has served on boards including Bank Leumi, Pacsun and Teladoc, and previously held roles such as Chairman and CEO of Toys "R" Us and Audit Partner at Ernst & Young.
What they invest in
from 54 of 75 portfolio companiesDigital Health ×19Healthtech ×19AI & Machine Learning ×14Consumer ×13Direct to Consumer ×10Fintech ×10E-commerce ×9SaaS ×9
HQs:United States×37Colombia×1Germany×1France×1United Kingdom×1Sweden×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 48 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×152 founders×133 founders×124+ founders×8
Where their founders studiedfrom 50 founders with education data
Harvard Business School ×5Cornell ×3Princeton University ×3Stanford University ×3The Wharton School ×3Harvard University ×2Massachusetts Institute of Technology ×2New York University ×2
What their founders studiedfrom 49 founders with field-of-study data
Business & Management ×14Engineering ×10Economics ×8Computer Science ×7Finance & Accounting ×5Design & Architecture ×4Life Sciences ×4Medicine ×4
Where their founders worked beforefrom 55 founders with career history
McKinsey & Company ×4DaVita ×2Ebay ×2Google ×2Microsoft ×2MIT Media Lab ×2Morgan Stanley ×2Policy Genius ×2
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
13 hold an MBA (of 52 with degree data)
Investments · 75 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2024 · 12022 · 12016 · 12014 · 14 dated
GrabAcademy, established in 2020, provides learning and development programs and training support for Grab's partners to help them deliver services and prepare for future challenges.
ConsumerEdTechFintechFuture of WorkLogistics & Supply ChainMarketplacesMobility & TransportationSingapore, SG
Anthony Tan(Founder)inHooi Ling TaninCheryl GohChin OngKell LiminSarah Limin
Co-investors137 Ventures500 Global500 Startups VietnamAliya Capital PartnersArbor VenturesBase Partners+27 more
Pinterest operates a visual discovery platform where users save and browse images organised into boards, used heavily for shopping, recipes and design.
San Francisco, US
Evan Sharp(Founder)Ben Silbermann(Founder)inPaul Sciarra(Founder)Mike Yang(Executive Officer)Natalie Fair(Executive Officer)inBill Ready(Chief Executive Officer)in
Co-investors3Spoke CapitalA.Capital VenturesA*Acequia Capital (AceCap)Allied Venture PartnersAmakor+64 more
Snapchat is a mobile app for communicating with friends and family through photos and videos, featuring augmented-reality Lenses, creative sharing tools, and a personalized map for discovering places and content.
ConsumerCreator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentSocialSanta Monica, US
Evan Spiegel(Founder)inBobby Murphy(Founder)Reggie Brown(Founder)Tim Sehn(Executive Officer)Emily White(Executive Officer)inDerek Andersen(Chief Financial Officer)in
Co-investorsA-Rod CorpAccess Technology VenturesAlibaba GroupCapitalGCoatue ManagementEntrée Capital+40 more
Spotify operates an audio streaming platform offering music, podcasts and audiobooks through free ad-supported and paid subscription tiers.
ConsumerMedia & EntertainmentStockholm, SE
Martin Lorentzon(Founder)Daniel Ek(Founder)inBarry McCarthy(Director)inGustav Söderström(Co-Chief Executive Officer)inAlex Norström(Co-Chief Executive Officer)inChristian Luiga(Chief Financial Officer)in
Co-investors137 VenturesBreyer CapitalCoatue ManagementFJ LabsFounders FundGreen Sands Equity+15 more
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)inRoni Frank(Founder)inJon Cohen, M.D.inJon Cohen(Chief Executive Officer and Director)inShadi Catterina, MPHin
Co-investorsCompoundNorwest Venture PartnersQumra CapitalRevolutionRunway Venture PartnersVillage Global+15 more
ThredUp operates an online marketplace where consumers buy and sell secondhand clothing, and provides resale-as-a-service solutions for fashion brands seeking to incorporate circular commerce into their business models.
Circular EconomyE-commerceMarketplacesSan Francisco, US
James Reinhart(Founder)inChris Homer(Founder)inSean Sobers(Chief Financial Officer)inOliver Lubin(Founder)
BoardDan Nova(Director)Tim Haley(Director)in
Co-investorsDG Ventures, Inc.Founder CollectiveNextView VenturesRedpoint VenturesRitual CapitalTrinity Ventures+4 more
Uber operates a multi-sided platform providing ride-sharing, food delivery, freight logistics, and business fleet management services across various global markets.
Logistics & Supply ChainMarketplacesMobility & TransportationSan Francisco, US
Travis Kalanick(Founder)Garrett Camp(Founder)inGautam Gupta(Executive Officer)inJeffrey Holden(Executive Officer)David Plouffe(Executive Officer)inEmil Michael(Executive Officer)in
Co-investors137 Ventures3Spoke Capital408 VenturesA*ACME CapitalAcross Capital Partners+91 more
Acorns provides automated investment services that allow users to invest in diversified portfolios of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) composed of stocks and bonds, with options including Bitcoin-linked ETFs.
FintechIrvine, US
Jeff Cruttenden(Founder)inWalter Cruttenden(Founder)inMark Dru(Founder)inMichael Bloch(Founder)
BoardJim Caccavo(Director)Jay Fishman(Director)
Co-investorsA-Rod CorpAnsa CapitalBain Capital VenturesBlack Jays VenturesComcast VenturesConnetic Ventures+18 more
Aidaly operates a software-powered home care agency that trains and pays family members to provide long-term care for their relatives, helping families navigate eligibility programs and reduce system barriers.
Digital HealthFuture of WorkHealthtechMiami, US
Maggie Norris(Founder)in
Co-investorsPrecursor VenturesTheVentureCityLightspeed Venture PartnersOperator PartnersPrimetime PartnersSeven Seven Six+1 more
Aidaly professionalizes family caregiving by connecting and supporting family caregivers to recognize their economic contribution.
Digital HealthFuture of WorkHealthtechHR TechImpact & Social GoodMiami, US
Margaret Norris(Founder and CEO)inMaggie Norris(Founder)
Co-investorsBehind Genius VenturesPrimetime PartnersScribble VenturesSeven Seven SixShrug Capital
Being Health provides integrated mental health care combining psychiatry, therapy, interventional treatments, and wellness services in a single coordinated practice.
Digital HealthHealthtechMental HealthNew York, US
Dr. Allie Sharma(Founder)in
Blinkist transforms nonfiction books into 15-minute audio and text summaries called "Blinks" for busy professionals and learners.
ConsumerEdTechMedia & Entertainment
Holger Seim(Founder)inNiklas Jansen(Founder)Sebastian Klein(Founder)Tobias Balling(Founder)
Co-investorsGreycroftLeft Lane CapitalHeadlineIBB VenturesInsight PartnersVentures.eu
Bold provides AI-enabled virtual care, exercise plans, and nutrition guidance tailored for seniors enrolled in Medicare Advantage and Original Medicare programs.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechWellness & FitnessUnited States, US
Amanda Rees(Founder)inHari Arul(Founder)in
Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzKhosla VenturesPrimetime PartnersRethink ImpactSamsung Nexte2vc+2 more
Bold provides payment and financial products for small and medium businesses, including card readers (datáfonos), payment links, online payment gateways, a digital business account, debit and credit cards, business credit, electronic invoicing, and a POS system.
FintechRetail TechSaaS
Ana Sandoval(COO)inJosé Vélez(CEO)inAna Maria Sandoval(Founder)Enrique Ramirez(Founder)Jorge Ulloa(CTO)Jose Fernando Velez(Founder)
Co-investorsAmador HoldingsGeneral AtlanticGreat Stuff VenturesInQlabSolid VenturesBessemer Venture Partners+5 more
Box Equities operates in commercial real estate, focusing on acquisitions, development projects, and strategic partnerships with institutional capital and private equity investors.
PropTech
Ori Schwartz(Founder)in
Chieh Huang(Founder)Christopher Cheung(Founder)Jared Yaman(Founder)William Fong(Founder)
Co-investorsActivant CapitalBoxGroupEniac VenturesFJ LabsGreycroftHuangpu River Capital+3 more
Built provides a cloud-based platform that connects capital, data, and workflows for real estate finance, enabling lenders, owners, developers, and contractors to fund, manage, and build projects with visibility and control across the entire lifecycle from origination to asset management.
AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechEnterprise SoftwareFintechPropTechSaaSNashville, US
Chase Gilbert(CEO)inAndrew Sohr(Founder)Scott Case(Founder)Scott Sohr(Founder)
Co-investorsCanapi VenturesCRV (Charles River Ventures)Fifth WallHighsage VenturesIndex VenturesKleiner Perkins+10 more
Butlr makes anonymous thermal sensors that measure occupancy and space utilization across offices, buildings, campuses, stores, and labs without cameras, badges, or Wi-Fi tracking.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHardwareHealthtechIoTPropTechSan Francisco, US
Honghao Deng(Founder)inJiani Zeng(Founder)inHonghao Deng Jiani Zeng(Founder)
BoardRaymond Stuart Stata(Director)Seth Levine(Director)inNaimish Patel(Director)in
Co-investors1Flourish Capital500 GlobalFounder CollectiveFoundryGS FuturesHyperplane Venture Capital+17 more
Cadre partners with investors to provide access to private market alternatives and diversified investment opportunities beyond traditional stocks and bonds.
FintechNew York, US
Ryan Williams(Founder)Jared Kushner(Founder)Josh Kushner(Founder)Joshua Kushner(Founder)
Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzBreyer CapitalDeclaration PartnersGaingelsLigo Partners LLCGeneral Catalyst+5 more
Carda Health provides at-home virtual cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation for patients with conditions like COPD and heart disease, delivering physician-supervised care through clinical exercise physiologists with live vital-sign monitoring.
Digital HealthHealthtechMedical Devices
Harry DiFrancesco(Founder)in
Co-investorsDetroit Venture PartnersPrimetime PartnersSiesta VenturesThe MBA FundVelvet Sea Ventures
Carewell is an online retailer of home medical supplies paired with expert guidance and access to trained Care Specialists, aimed at caregivers and families managing care at home.
Digital HealthDirect to ConsumerE-commerceHealthtechCharlotte, US
Bianca Padilla Magolnick(Founder)inJonathan Magolnick(Founder)inBiana Padilla(Executive Officer, Director)Bianca Padilla(Founder)
BoardMathias Schilling(Director)inScott Stuart(Director)
Co-investorsFlorida Opportunity FundHeadlineHeadline Growth Management, LLCNextView VenturesPrimetime PartnersSageview Capital+1 more
Cenegenics is a physician-led age management and performance health system that uses diagnostics and data-driven interventions to help individuals optimize strength, cognition, metabolic health, and longevity.
Digital HealthHealthtechLongevityWellness & Fitness
Co-investorsAea InvestorsFriedomPrimetime Partners
CoreCare builds AI-powered operations and billing management software for long-term care and skilled nursing facilities.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechSaaSNew York City, US
Dennis Antonelos(CEO)inMehrdad Shafaie(COO)inGeoffrey Roguelon(CTO)inTravis DockterRobert Antonelos(Vice President of Operations)Ramon de Jonge(Frontend Engineer)
Co-investorsCathexis VenturesFundersClubMaccabee VenturesPrimetime PartnersVentureSouqY Combinator+8 more
German multinational online food ordering and delivery company (DHER.DE).
Berlin, DE
Nikita Fahrenholz(Founder)Niklas Östberg(Founder)inKolja Hebenstreit(Founder)Lukasz Gadowski(Founder)Markus Fuhrmann(Founder)
Co-investorsAlpha Wave GlobalAsgard - human Capital for AICathay InnovationExpon CapitalFJ LabsGeneral Atlantic+21 more
Duos builds a member activation and navigation platform for Medicare Advantage plans and healthcare providers to help members engage with their care.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechSaaSWellness & Fitness
Karl Ulfers(Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer)inJenn Kerfoot(President & Chief Operations Officer)inArt Petrossian(Chief Product & Technology Officer)Nathan Adams(Chief Business Officer)in
Co-investorsAble PartnersDeclaration PartnersForerunner VenturesFTV CapitalImaginary Venture CapitalOptum Ventures+3 more
Eloquii is a fashion retailer specializing in plus-size clothing, offering everyday wear, workwear, bridal, and occasion wear.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceNew York, US
Minty Yu Zhou(Founder)inJodi ArnoldinJohn AuerbachJulie CarnevaleinSteve ZawadaMariah Chase(Executive Officer, Director)in
Co-investors500 GlobalActon CapitalBeringeaBullishElizabeth Street VenturesFemale Founders+7 more
Empathy builds AI-based tools combined with human guidance to help people plan for and navigate loss and other difficult life transitions.
AI & Machine LearningFintechInsurTechSaaSWellness & Fitness
Ron Gura(Founder)inYonatan Bergman(Founder)in
Co-investorsAlephBrewer Lane VenturesEntrée CapitalGeneral CatalystIndex VenturesLocalGlobe+15 more
FanDuel offers online sports betting and gaming entertainment products for sports fans across the U.S. and Canada, partnering with leagues, teams, and talent.
ConsumerGamingSports Tech
Nigel Eccles(Founder)inAmy HoweinChris Stafford(Founder)Lesley Eccles(Founder)Rob Jones(Founder)Tom Griffiths(Founder)
Co-investorsAmplify.LAAnsa CapitalAurumBettor CapitalBullpen CapitalCapitalG+18 more
Farfetch is an online marketplace for luxury fashion, connecting customers with designer boutiques and independent retailers worldwide.
ConsumerE-commerceMarketplacesRetail TechLondon, GB
José Neves(Founder)in
Co-investorsAdvance Venture PartnersFELIX CAPITALFernbrook Capital ManagementFJ LabsGreycroftHeadline+16 more
St. George, US
Lawrence Kosick(Founder)inNeil D'Souza(Executive Officer, Director)Neil Dsouza(Founder)inDeval Delivala(Founder)
BoardMatthew Greenfield(Director)in
Co-investorsASDF VenturesCowboy VenturesLightShed VenturesPrimetime PartnersRethink EducationAME Cloud Ventures+2 more
Goop is a lifestyle and wellness brand offering clean beauty products, skincare, and haircare essentials, along with editorial content on beauty, style, and relationships.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & Fitness
Gwyneth Paltrow(Founder)in
Co-investorsAble PartnersCollaborative FundFELIX CAPITALGreycroftHeadlineHeadline Growth Management, LLC+3 more
Icertis provides AI-native contract intelligence software that helps enterprises automate and optimize contract management to accelerate business execution.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLegalTechSaaSBellevue, US
Samir Bodas(Founder)inMonish Darda(Founder)inSanjay Srivastava(Co-CEO & CFO)Todd Smith(Executive Officer)inRajat Bhari(Executive Officer)Monish Dorda(Founder)
Co-investorsB Capital GroupB4 CapitalCross Creek AdvisorsF-Prime CapitalFUSEGreycroft+7 more
JUST Water sells spring water and flavored sparkling water ("Bubbles") in plant-based and aluminum packaging, sold direct-to-consumer in multi-pack cases.
Circular EconomyConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceImpact & Social Good
Jaden Smith(Founder)
Co-investorsCapTableDreamers VCLocker Room CapitalMiroma VenturesRaptor GroupDGNL Ventures
Kintsugi develops voice biomarker AI that analyzes short speech samples to detect and measure the severity of behavioral health conditions, integrating into clinical workflows and call centers for health systems and insurers.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthMental HealthWellness & FitnessBerkeley, US
Grace Chang(Founder)inRima Seiilova-Olson(Founder)
Co-investorsAtas VCCitta CapitalInsight PartnersLink VenturesTechstarsAcrew Capital+2 more
NourishedRx operates a data-driven "Food is Health" platform that pairs clinically guided nutrition plans with support from Registered Dietitians, Health Coaches, and Wellness Associates to address chronic conditions, maternal health, surgical recovery, and nutrition insecurity.
Digital HealthFoodTechHealthtech
Lauren Driscoll(Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsConnecticut InnovationsPrimetime PartnersS2G InvestmentsRoute 66 VenturesPeakBridge VC
Guaranteed is an AI growth platform for healthcare organizations that unifies referral, eligibility, ADT, and HIE data into a single operating view.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtech
Co-investorsAble PartnersCake VenturesKaya VenturesBlack Tech Nation VenturesBrandProject CapitalPrimetime Partners+1 more
OpenLoop provides telehealth platform and services that deliver virtual care to patients in their homes.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechSaaSIowa City, US
Jon Lensing(Cofounder)inChristian Williams(Cofounder)in
Co-investorsBIP VenturesISA VenturesManchesterStory Group, LLCNava VenturesNext Level VenturesPrimetime Partners+4 more
Kindra is a women's intimate wellness brand that sells clinically-tested, estrogen-free products for vulvar and vaginal dryness and discomfort, often associated with menopause.
Direct to ConsumerFemTechWellness & Fitness
Co-investorsGaingelsPrimetime PartnersFemale Founders
Penelope is a cloud-native, API-first recordkeeping platform for retirement plans, built for third-party administrators (TPAs), independent recordkeepers (IRKs), and advisors who want to stay independent.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS
Co-investorsAltari VenturesBlack Jays VenturesGaingelsPlug and Play VenturesPrimetime PartnersSlauson & Co.
Plaid provides financial infrastructure and APIs that enable developers to build financial technology products and services.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsFintechSan Francisco, US
Zach Perret(Founder)inWilliam Hockey(Founder)in
BoardMo Koyfman(Director)Rick Yang(Director)in
Co-investors1435 CapitalAcrew CapitalAdventure FundAmbush CapitalAndreessen HorowitzBoxGroup+34 more
Plated operates a grocery subscription service called Schedule & Save that offers 5% discounts on eligible items delivered or picked up on a recurring schedule.
E-commerceFoodTechRetail TechNew York City, US
Co-investorsFf Venture CapitalFounder CollectiveGreycroftLerer HippeauTechstarsSlow Ventures
Primary makes and sells children's clothing in a variety of colors and designs.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerNew York, US
Galyn Bernard(Founder)inChristina Carbonell(Founder)in
BoardMichael Dearing(Director)
Co-investorsBullishElizabeth Street VenturesFemale FoundersGrace Beauty CapitalHomebrewMighty Capital+6 more
Retirable offers holistic retirement planning through dedicated fiduciary financial advisors, providing customized investment plans, reliable monthly retirement income, high-yield cash savings, and $1M in identity theft protection.
FintechLongevityWellness & FitnessNew York, US
Robert Tyler End(Executive Officer, Director)Ian Yamey(Co-founder & CTO)inTyler End(Co-founder & CEO (CFP®))in
BoardStephanie Choo(Director)Matt Perlman(Director)inStephany Kirkpatrick(Director)
Co-investorsClocktower VenturesDiagramIA Capital GroupPrimary Venture PartnersPrimetime PartnersVestigo Ventures+2 more
Ring provides video doorbells and security cameras that allow homeowners to monitor their property and enhance security across indoor and outdoor spaces.
HardwareIoT
Jamie Siminoff(Founder)in
Co-investorsAmerican Family VenturesCRV (Charles River Ventures)Energy Impact PartnersFelicis VenturesFlagship PioneeringGreen Meadow Ventures+15 more
Rocket Dollar is a platform enabling investors to hold alternative investments within retirement accounts, offering access to asset classes beyond traditional stocks and bonds.
FintechAustin, US
T. Henry Yoshida(Executive Officer, Director)inHenry Yoshida(Co-founder & CEO)inThomas Young(Co-founder & VP Marketing)inHenry Yosida(CEO)Christopher Palmisano(Director)
Co-investorsCentral Texas Angel NetworkGlobal Millennial CapitalMoneta VCPrimetime PartnersSpringTime VenturesGener8tor+2 more
Rosarium Health provides home modification and safety services—clinical assessments by OTs and PTs plus credentialed contractor work—to make homes more accessible for aging and disabled individuals.
Digital HealthHealthtechLongevity
Cameron Carter(Founder)in
Co-investorsAmerican Family Insurance Institute for Corporate and Social ImpactBlack Tech Nation VenturesFlare Capital PartnersGroundBreak VenturesPrimetime PartnersResilienceVC+4 more
Rothy's makes washable shoes and bags produced from recycled materials.
Circular EconomyConsumerDirect to ConsumerSan Francisco, US
W. Roth Martin(Executive Officer, Director)Stephen Hawthornthwaite(Founder)in
BoardJeremy Liew(Director)in
Co-investorsDeclaration PartnersElizabeth Street VenturesGrace Beauty CapitalInnovation Global CapitalLightspeed Venture PartnersGoldman Sachs
SafeRide Health provides non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) through a technology platform and a nationwide network of transport and rideshare providers, connecting patients — largely Medicare Advantage and Medicaid members — to healthcare appointments.
Digital HealthHealthtechMobility & Transportation
Robbins Schrader(Chief Executive Officer, Co-Founder)Ben Salter(Chief Product Officer, Co-Founder)inWhit Schrader(VP of Ops Transformation, Co-Founder)in
Co-investorsAmplify.LABonfire VenturesFCA Venture PartnersFresenius Medical Care VenturesHatteras Venture PartnersLayout Ventures+5 more
New York City, US
Ben Howard(Founder)in
Co-investorsDivergent CapitalFour Acres CapitalGood FriendsInspired CapitalPrimetime PartnersStory Ventures
Shift Technology develops AI agents that automate and transform critical insurance workflows, including claims processing and fraud detection.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareInsurTechParis, FR
David Durrleman(Founder)Jeremy Jawish(Founder)inEric Sibony(Founder)
Co-investorsAccelAgoranovAvenir Growth CapitalAvid VenturesBessemer Venture PartnersElaia+5 more
Stylitics provides AI-powered outfitting, bundling, and product imagery tools for retailers and brands, including shoppable styled images, personalized outfit recommendations, and AI-generated e-commerce product photography.
AI & Machine LearningE-commerceRetail TechNew York, US
Rohan Deuskar(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardSiv Paumgarten(Director)Zach Davis(Director)Mac Dabah(Director)Simon Bond(Director)Don Unser(Director)
Co-investorsPeakSpan Capital PartnersTrestle PartnersForerunner Ventures
Tembo Health provides care coordination and management services for seniors, particularly those with chronic conditions and dementia.
Digital HealthHealthtechLongevity
Anurag Gupta(Founder)inTanya Perkins(Founder)
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesCity LightEntrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator (ERA)GaingelsHeadwater VenturesHilltop Venture Partners+6 more
The RealReal is an online marketplace for authenticated luxury consignment, allowing consumers to buy and sell pre-owned designer clothing, accessories, jewelry, watches, and home goods.
Circular EconomyConsumerE-commerceMarketplacesSan Francisco, US
Julie Wainwright(Founder)Matt Gustke(Executive Officer)inHenry V. Barry(Executive Officer)
BoardMathias Schilling(Director)inCynthia Ringo(Director)Keval Desai(Director)in
Co-investorsAcrew CapitalAspect VenturesBright Pixel CapitalCanaan PartnersDBL PartnersExpansion Venture Capital+13 more
Thrive Market is an online grocery delivery service offering non-GMO and clean label food products at discounted prices through a membership model.
Direct to ConsumerE-commerceFoodTechCulver City, US
Gunnar Lovelace(Executive Officer, Director)inNick Green(Founder)inSasha Siddhartha(Founder)inKate Mulling(Founder)
BoardDana Settle(Director)in
Co-investorsAlmanac InsightsBAM VenturesBY Venture PartnersDigi VenturesGreycroftGroundForce Capital+13 more
Total Life provides online therapy delivered by licensed therapists specializing in late-life mental health, available to adults 65 and older through Medicare coverage.
Digital HealthHealthtechLongevityMental Health
Neelam Brar(Founder)
Co-investorsPanache VenturesPrimetime Partners
Whip Media provides a SaaS platform for the media and entertainment industry, handling content operations, rights and royalties management, and financial workflows.
AI & Machine LearningMedia & EntertainmentSaaS
Richard Rosenblatt(Founder)
Co-investorsAdvance Venture PartnersIVP (Institutional Venture Partners)Eminence VenturesGreycroftWME
Womaness makes Melt For You, hormone-free vaginal inserts that melt at body temperature to release medical-grade hyaluronic acid, marketed to women experiencing vaginal dryness, irritation, or discomfort during intimacy.
Direct to ConsumerFemTechWellness & Fitness
Sally Mueller(Founder)inMichelle Jacobs(Founder)in
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesBlack Jays VenturesEmmeline VenturesObvious VenturesPrimetime PartnersSWAT Equity Partners+1 more
Yes Hearing delivers hearing healthcare services including testing, fitting, and ongoing support directly to patients' homes.
Digital HealthDirect to ConsumerHealthtechMedical Devices
Co-investorsGaingelsMaccabee VenturesPrimetime PartnersBlue Heron Capital
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Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
AcornsBuilt TechnologiesCarda HealthElderhoodEloquiiGroGuaranteedHCG SecureJustKindraPeppermintRayvSagewellSheer HealthSMS AssistSnapchat
Exits · 11
7 IPOs · 4 acquisitions · showing 8GrabNASDAQ: GRABPinterestNYSE: PINSSnapNYSE: SNAPSpotifyNYSE: SPOTTalkspaceNASDAQ: TALKThredupNASDAQ: TDUPUberNYSE: UBERFan Duelacq. by Betfair Group
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Spotify · techcrunch.com · Oct 3, 2026

Plaid · valueaddvc.com · Sep 26, 2026
Cadre · en.wikipedia.org · Sep 4, 2026
Uber · ts2.tech · Aug 31, 2026

Grab · cnbc.com · Aug 4, 2026

SafeRide Health · trysignalbase.com · Jul 28, 2026
Retirable · finsmes.com · Jul 16, 2025
Cenegenics · cenegenics.com · Jun 11, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has HDS Capital made?
- HDS Capital has 75 tracked investments, 11 of which have exited.
- What stage does HDS Capital invest at?
- HDS Capital invests at the Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What sectors does HDS Capital focus on?
- HDS Capital focuses on Consumer, E-commerce, Retail Tech, SaaS.
- Where is HDS Capital located?
- HDS Capital is headquartered in New York City, US.
- Does HDS Capital lead rounds?
- Yes, HDS Capital leads investment rounds.
- Who does HDS Capital co-invest with?
- HDS Capital most often shares deals with Primetime Partners, Greycroft, FJ Labs, among 352 tracked co-investors.
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