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Human Ventures

Venture capital

New York · Pre-Seed–Series A · 7 people tracked

Also known as HUMAN VENTURES LLC

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A business-creation platform combining a venture fund, startup studio and enterprise agency to help founders build and grow companies.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 25, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Series A
Check
$250K – $500K
HQ
New York, New York, US
Leads rounds
Follows
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2015
Last 12 months
1 investment
Private fund assets
$52.8M
VC funds
2
Tracked investments
62

Team · 7 people

from public directories
Helen Gibney

What they invest in

from 43 of 62 portfolio companies

SaaS ×12Consumer ×11Wellness & Fitness ×10Digital Health ×9AI & Machine Learning ×8Healthtech ×8Media & Entertainment ×8Direct to Consumer ×6

HQs:United States×30Italy×1Romania×1Singapore×1

Investments · 62 tracked

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By year:2026 · 12025 · 12024 · 12021 · 32019 · 12017 · 12016 · 19 dated

Tinyandtiny.cominOTC: TNYZF

Tiny builds an ERP platform that uses AI agents to handle routine manufacturing tasks for factories, targeting the large share of production facilities still dependent on spreadsheets and unstructured data systems.

Enterprise SoftwareSaaSSingapore, SG

Edward Zhang(Co-Founder and CTO)inChris Sparling(Executive Officer, Director)Jordan Taub(Executive Officer)Mike McKenna(Executive Officer)Andrew Wilkinson(Executive Officer, Director)Evan Brown(Executive Officer)

Co-investorsY CombinatorBlueRun VenturesGaingelsSpringdale Venturesxfactor ventures

Butterfly TechnologiesJun 2019SEC filinghigh confidence

New York, US

Guillaume Cohen-Skalli(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Marina Tarasova(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Rick Smith(Director, Promoter)

Board seatMichael Letta· per SEC Form D · $2.5M raise · filed Jun 2019

Clark, Inc.Oct 2016SEC filingmedium confidence

New York, US

Board seatMichael Letta· per SEC Form D · $750K raise · filed Oct 2016

GreeterMar 2026SEC filingmedium confidence

New York, US

BoardJoseph Marchese(President)in

Board seatHeather Hartnett· per SEC Form D · $7.8M raise · filed Mar 2026

Groundswellgroundswell.ioNov 2021

Groundswell is a CSR (corporate social responsibility) platform that provides employees with tax-advantaged personal giving accounts, volunteer program management, and employee assistance funds integrated into a single workplace experience.

Enterprise SoftwareHR TechImpact & Social GoodSaaSRedondo Beach, US

Jake Wood(Founder)inAdam Miller(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardJoe Marchese(Executive Officer, Director)in

Board seatHeather Hartnett· per SEC Form D

Co-investorsCore Venture CapitalFelicis VenturesMoonshots CapitalTreasury

Parento, Inc.Jun 2025SEC filingmedium confidence

Pelham, US

Board seatHeather Hartnett· per SEC Form D · $6M raise · filed Oct 2025

Co-investorsSpringbank

Adelaide Metricsadelaidemetrics.comin𝕏

Adelaide provides an attention-based media quality metric called AU that scores advertising placements on a 0–100 scale using a machine learning model trained to business outcomes.

AdTechAI & Machine LearningMarketing TechNew York, US

Marc Guldimann(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Tony Talal(Executive Officer)Diane deCordova(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardJoe Marchese(Director)Harmon Lyons(Director)

Co-investorsBlueTree Venture CapitalGOAL VenturesPitchdrive

Ambasscoambassco.com

AmbassCo runs a US-based network of Gen Z (ages 13-26) ambassadors that brands tap for consumer research, insights, and marketing to optimize customer acquisition and retention.

AdTechConsumerMarketing Tech

Attnlattnl.ioin𝕏

A platform connecting publishers and advertisers, currently onboarding both sides via an access application.

AdTechMarketplaces

Bikkybikky.comin

Bikky provides a data platform for restaurant brands that consolidates customer and store data to help operators understand what drives store performance.

Data & InfrastructureFoodTechMarketing TechSaaSNew York, US

Abhinav Kapur(CEO)in

Co-investorsAtacama VenturesEntrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator (ERA)Equal VenturesField VenturesFikaGutter Capital+3 more

Breakaway Music Festivalbreakawayfestival.comin𝕏

Breakaway is a music festival that brings globally recognized artists to local cities, producing live entertainment events.

ConsumerMedia & Entertainment

Co-investorsRSE Ventures

Capsule Creator Toolscapsule.videoin𝕏

Capsule is a video creation platform that turns After Effects files into easy-to-use templates, letting non-creative teams produce on-brand videos without design skills.

Marketing TechMedia & EntertainmentSaaS

Co-investorsArray Ventures Management LlcBehind Genius VenturesHubSpot VenturesHyperguapSwift VenturesBloomberg Beta

Cartwheelgetcartwheel.com

Cartwheel is a browser-based AI platform that turns text, video and motion libraries into editable, rigged 3D character animation.

Alex Vasilkin(Founder)in

Co-investorsAccelCraft VenturesTIRTA Ventures

Ckbgckbg.com

A brand-building company that creates and develops premium spirits brands, focusing on product innovation rooted in tradition.

Consumer

Commitactioncommitaction.comin𝕏

Commit Action provides one-on-one accountability and business coaching for entrepreneurs, executives, freelancers, and sales professionals, pairing clients with a dedicated coach and a weekly planning ritual developed with researchers at Harvard and NYU.

ConsumerFuture of WorkWellness & Fitness

Peter Shallard(Founder & CEO)

Confidentlyconfidently.comin𝕏

Grit Brokerage is a domain name brokerage that helps clients buy and sell premium domains through outbound marketing, negotiation, and stealth acquisition services.

Marketplaces

Currentcurrent.comin𝕏

Current is a mobile-first banking platform offering no-fee spending accounts and integrated financial services to everyday Americans.

Crypto & Web3Fintech

Stuart Sopp(Founder)in

Co-investorsAAF Management Ltd.Activant CapitalAndreessen HorowitzAvenir Growth CapitalCota CapitalElizabeth Street Ventures+8 more

Doladiradoladira.comin
ELANZA Wellnesselanzawellness.comin𝕏

ELANZA is a digital health application that delivers daily therapeutic practices via email and mobile app to support people living with endometriosis.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthFemTechHealthtechWellness & FitnessSan Francisco, US

Brittany Hawkins(Co-founder & CEO)Catherine Hendy(Co-founder & COO)

Co-investorsTechstars

Elektra Healthelektrahealth.com

Elektra Health is a virtual menopause care platform combining telemedicine, coaching, education and community.

Alessandra Henderson(Founder)in

Co-investorsChloe CapitalCity LightEverywhere VenturesFlare Capital PartnersThe FundWavemaker Three-Sixty Health

Encantosencantosworld.comin𝕏

Encantos is a children's media studio that creates original stories, books, and animations combining global storytelling with curriculum-based learning (which it calls "storyteaching").

ConsumerEdTechMedia & Entertainment

Susie Jaramillo(Founder)in

Co-investorsAmplifica CapitalKapor CapitalL'ATTITUDE VenturesPortfoliaWestbound Equity Partners

Evvyevvy.com𝕏

Evvy is an AI-powered precision medicine platform using vaginal microbiome testing and analysis to diagnose and treat women's health conditions including vaginal health, fertility, and menopause.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthFemTechHealthtech

Priyanka Jain(Founder)inLaine Bruzek(Founder)in

Co-investorsAmboy Street VenturesForeground CapitalIngeborg InvestmentsLeft Lane CapitalVirtue VenturesBBG Ventures+3 more

Formulary Financialformulary.coin

Formulary provides fund administration services for asset managers, combining a technology platform with human-led accounting to support general partners and limited partners.

AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaSWeston, US

Alfia Ilicheva(Founder & CEO)Rick Pianka(Chief Technology Officer)Bryan Skelton(Chief Controller)

Co-investorsAcrew CapitalAlumni VenturesCompany VenturesKhosla VenturesSerena Ventures

Hazelhellohazel.com

Hazel makes disposable briefs designed for women experiencing bladder leaks, offering underwear-like products with a control top.

Direct to ConsumerFemTechWellness & Fitness

Co-investorsBAM VenturesBroad Street AngelsEntrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator (ERA)Overeasy VenturesBain CapitalOwl Ventures

Headspaceheadspace.comin𝕏Sep 2017

Headspace is a mental health app that delivers personalized support through meditation, mindfulness, AI-powered guidance, coaching, therapy, and psychiatry services for individuals and organizations worldwide.

Digital HealthHealthtechMental HealthWellness & FitnessSanta Monica, US

Andy(Co-founder)Richard Marsh Pierson(Executive Officer, Director)Andrew David Puddicombe(Executive Officer, Director)Sean Brecker(Executive Officer)inScott Kriens(Director)

Co-investorsAdvance Venture PartnersBessemer Venture PartnersBreyer CapitalCity LightEniac VenturesFlucas Ventures+10 more

Heytabuheytabu.com

Tabu sells intimacy and sexual wellness products, including an FDA-cleared lubricant and the "Golden Hour Kit," aimed at women experiencing symptoms of hormonal changes from menopause, childbirth, cancer, or medications.

Direct to ConsumerFemTechWellness & Fitness

Inkwellinkwell.co
Itsavailitsavail.com

Co-investorsSIP Global Partners

Kinemakinema.live𝕏

Kinema is a streaming platform offering documentaries, dramas, and other independent films, including titles presented by film distributors such as Film Movement, Dogwoof, and Greenwich Entertainment.

ConsumerMedia & Entertainment

Kingdomkingdomsuperculture.comin

Kingdom Superculture develops functional health ingredients derived from natural microbes, targeting consumers seeking effective nutritional and health products.

BiotechConsumerHealthtechNew York City, US

Kendall Dabaghi(Founder)inRavi Sheth(Founder)in

Co-investorsY CombinatorAnchorless BangladeshF6 Venturesi2i VenturesOrbit StartupsShine Capital

Layerlayer.com

Co-investorsExpaBloomberg Beta

Lupiigetlupii.com

A Romanian-language affiliate/review site that ranks and reviews online casinos, especially crypto and Bitcoin gambling platforms, for players in Romania.

GamingMedia & Entertainment

Co-investorsKnockout Capital

Mimikaimimikai.com

First patented, non-toxic repellent with DEET efficacy

Portland, US

Michelle Arnau(Chief Executive Officer)Stephanie Watson(President)Damon Gorrie(Executive Officer)

BoardMartin Mulvihill(Director)Frank Lin(Director)Stephanie Sarelakos(Director)in

Co-investorsThe Venture CollectiveWolfpack Investor NetworkSafer Made

Movomovo.co

Co-investorsCity Light

Murmurmurmur.com
OnDeck (nZero)joinodf.comin𝕏

ODF is a one-week in-person program in San Francisco that connects early-stage founders and builders to explore ideas, find co-founders, and build support networks.

Future of WorkSan Francisco, US

Co-investorsAdapt VenturesAngel Collective Opportunity FundBase Venture Management, Inc.Canaan PartnersCoinbase VenturesCrunchFund+5 more

Optimistdrinksoptimistdrinks.com

Optimist Drinks makes alcohol-free botanical spirits and canned sparkling drinks designed for mixed drinks and zero-proof cocktails.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech

Paladinjoinpaladin.comin𝕏

Paladin operates a pro bono infrastructure platform that connects low-income individuals with volunteer attorneys and helps legal services organizations, law firms, and in-house legal teams manage volunteer programs.

Enterprise SoftwareLegalTechSaaSNew York City, US

Co-investorsAmerican Family Insurance Institute for Corporate and Social ImpactBackstage CapitalChaac VenturesCleveland AvenueHyde Park Venture PartnersRackhouse Venture Management Lp+7 more

Paloma Healthpalomahealth.com

Paloma Health offers thyroid care products including Daily Thyroid Care, an iodine-free thyroid-support multivitamin blending vitamins, minerals, and botanicals for people managing thyroid conditions such as hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's.

Digital HealthDirect to ConsumerFemTechHealthtechWellness & Fitness

Guillaume ("G") Skalli(Founder)in

Co-investorsAera VCCrosscut VenturesRed & Blue VenturesSWS Venture CapitalTheVentureCityHeal Capital+2 more

Parentoleaveparentoleave.comin𝕏

A parental leave management platform that provides customizable paid leave policies for employers, handling employee claims, disability coverage, and compliance with federal and state regulations.

HR Tech

Co-investorsBread And Butter Ventures, LlcCoyote VenturesEntrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator (ERA)K Street CapitalOperator StackResilienceVC+1 more

Re Websitere-website.comin𝕏
Ritualritual.io

Ritual is an audio-based app offering a library of guided wellbeing practices—including meditation, prayer, breathwork, journaling, and affirmations—led by human teachers, authors, and caregivers.

ConsumerMental HealthWellness & Fitness

Salvo Healthsalvohealth.comin𝕏

Salvo Health provides virtual specialty care for people living with chronic conditions, starting with digestive and gut health.

Digital HealthHealthtechWellness & FitnessNew York, US

Jeffrey Glueck(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardEmily Melton(Director)inRachel Parlier(Director)

Co-investorsAlumni VenturesBasecamp FundCity LightManchesterStory Group, LLCThe Artemis FundThreshold Ventures+3 more

Spiritunespiritune.comin𝕏

Spiritune is a music app that applies music therapy and neuroscience principles to help users regulate emotions, reduce stress, and improve focus, offering audio tailored to a user's current and desired emotional state.

Digital HealthMental HealthWellness & Fitness

Stenosteno.comin

Steno provides court reporting and remote deposition services for attorneys, combining human reporters with technology for transcript management and exhibit handling.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLegalTechSaaSLos Angeles, US

Greg Hong(Executive Officer, Director)Dan Anderson(Executive Officer, Director)inDylan Ruga(Executive Officer, Director)Prabhdeep Singh(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardJason Fiedler(Director)inMaxwell Swicegood(Director)

Co-investorsCerity Partners VenturesLeft Lane CapitalLegalTechSavano Capital PartnersFirst Round CapitalHilltop+1 more

Stuzzihotsaucestuzzihotsauce.com

Stuzzi makes hot sauce handcrafted in Italy from three ingredients: organically farmed chilies, organic vinegar, and sun-dried Sicilian sea salt, with no additives.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech

Sudowritesudowrite.com𝕏

Sudowrite is an AI-powered writing tool for novelists and fiction writers, offering features to draft, expand, rewrite, and get feedback on prose, plus story planning tools like Story Bible and a plot canvas.

AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyFuture of WorkSaaS

Amit Gupta(Co-founder)James Yu(Co-founder)in

Co-investors500 GlobalGaruda VenturesHyphen Capital

Taikataika.co

Taika makes canned coffee and matcha lattes—including macadamia, matcha, and oat milk flavors—sweetened with monk fruit and boosted with a proprietary adaptogen blend.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechSan Francisco, US

Michael Sharon(Founder)

Co-investorsPartners ResoluteTrust Fund

Tbdtbd.health

Wisp is a telehealth service that provides virtual care and prescription treatments focused on women's and sexual/reproductive health, delivered directly to patients.

Digital HealthFemTechHealthtech

Co-investorsSwizzle Ventures

Teal LabsDec 2021

Miami, US

David Fano(CEO, Director, Founder)

BoardJeffrey Rinehart(Director)inJesse Middleton(Director)

Co-investorsBasecamp FundCity LightGaingelsLerer HippeauPareto HoldingsRethink Education+1 more

Tealhqtealhq.comin𝕏

Teal helps job seekers make informed career decisions through tools and guidance on the job search process.

AI & Machine LearningFuture of WorkSaaSMiami, US

Dave Fano(Founder)David Fano(Founder)

Co-investorsAlpaca VCCity LightCorigin VenturesNew York Venture PartnersOceans VenturesRethink Capital Partners

The Musethemuse.comin𝕏Defunct

The Muse is a career discovery and employer branding platform that helps job seekers research companies and careers, while enabling organizations to attract talent by showcasing authentic employee stories and company culture.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechHR TechMarketing TechMarketplacesSaaSNew York City, US

Kathryn Minshew(Founder/CEO)inAlex Cavoulacos(Founder/COO)inMelissa Quino McCreery(Founder)

Co-investorsAcrew CapitalAspect VenturesDBL PartnersFuture Perfect VenturesIcon VenturesQED Investors+3 more

Thechorusthechorus.comin

Chorus provides artist-owned CRMs and community platforms for musicians and their fans, collecting fan data that flows directly to the artists.

Creator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentSaaS

Thenoplacethenoplace.com
Tiaasktia.com

Tia is a healthcare platform that coordinates patient care by connecting care providers, clinical support, and care coordinators to manage appointments, prescriptions, billing, and procedures.

Digital HealthHealthtech

Carolyn Witte(Founder)

Co-investorsACME CapitalCompoundHomebrewSeae VenturesThreshold VenturesTorch Capital+6 more

Tiny Organicstinyorganics.comin𝕏Jun 2021

New York-based DTC subscription brand of organic, plant-based finger-food meals for toddlers.

New York, US

Sofia Laurell(Director)Betsy Fore(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardVictor Friedberg(Director)Andrew Heintzman(Director)Genevieve Gilbreath(Director)

Co-investorsElizabeth Street VenturesInvestEcoRocana VenturesSpringdale Ventures

Truthartstrutharts.com

Co-investorsHannah Grey VenturesAlpaca VCRainfall Ventures

TVision Insightstvisioninsights.comin𝕏

TVision measures TV viewer presence and attention using in-home computer-vision technology, IoT, and data processing applied to a nationally representative household panel, producing second-by-second attention and engagement metrics.

AdTechAI & Machine LearningMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentCambridge, US

Yanfeng Liu(Executive Officer, Director)Daniel Schiffman(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardBob Mason(Director)

Co-investorsAccompliceGolden VenturesBantam GroupDG Daiwa VenturesFairhaven Capital PartnersFlow Capital+8 more

Wait Whatwaitwhat.comin𝕏

WaitWhat produces podcast content focused on business leadership, innovation, and artificial intelligence for working professionals.

Future of WorkMedia & EntertainmentNew York, US

June Wha Cohen(Director and President and Chief Executive Officer)Deron Triff(Director and Vice President and Chief Business Officer)

BoardAnthony Tjan(Director)

Co-investorsBurda Principal InvestmentsMaywic Select InvestmentsAble PartnersGingerbread CapitalVisible Ventures

Rows marked “SEC filing” are inferred from directors named on the company's SEC Form D — public regulatory data, not a portfolio list published by the firm.

Exits · 1

IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolio

TinyOTC: TNYZF

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Frequently asked questions

What stage does Human Ventures invest at?
Human Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
What is Human Ventures's typical check size?
Human Ventures typically writes checks of $250K – $500K.
What sectors does Human Ventures focus on?
Human Ventures focuses on Consumer, Direct to Consumer, FoodTech, Healthtech, Media & Entertainment, Retail Tech, SaaS.
Where is Human Ventures located?
Human Ventures is headquartered in New York, US.
Does Human Ventures lead rounds?
Human Ventures typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.

Media · Podcasts & interviews

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Female VC Lab · Heather Hartnett

The Birth of Human Ventures with Co-founder and CEO Heather Hartnett

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