Fundraising FoxJosephine Collective
Angel networkChicago · Pre-Seed–Series B · 3 people tracked
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Investment thesis
The Josephine Collective operates as a women-led angel group where investors individually decide whether to participate in each deal rather than pooling capital into a fund. Managers source and present 2-3 startups per month, and the group invests as a single line on the cap table once enough interest meets the minimum check. Its membership is at least 51% women and people of color, offering founders diverse representation plus mentorship, talent, and customer connections. The group writes first/friends-and-family checks and will participate as late as Series B, but does not lead rounds. It focuses on accessibility and low operating costs by avoiding per-deal special purpose vehicles.
Source: firm website, verified Oct 2, 2026.
Team · 3 people
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What they invest in
from 34 of 52 portfolio companiesConsumer ×16Direct to Consumer ×9Wellness & Fitness ×9FemTech ×7Healthtech ×7E-commerce ×6FoodTech ×6SaaS ×5
HQs:United States×21
Who they back
founder profiles across 31 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×202 founders×73 founders×4
Where their founders studiedfrom 28 founders with education data
Indiana University Bloomington ×3Stanford University Graduate School of Business ×3Northwestern University ×2University of California, Berkeley ×2University of Chicago ×2University of Oxford ×2
What their founders studiedfrom 29 founders with field-of-study data
Business & Management ×7Engineering ×6Design & Architecture ×4Economics ×3Finance & Accounting ×3Medicine ×3Computer Science ×2Humanities ×2
Where their founders worked beforefrom 30 founders with career history
IDEO ×2mHUB ×2Smart Design ×2
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
1 founders hold a PhD · 7 hold an MBA (of 29 with degree data)
Investments · 52 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBloomi is a direct-to-consumer sexual wellness brand offering plant-based, pH-balanced intimacy products such as arousal oils, lubricants, and massagers formulated for sensitive skin.
Direct to ConsumerFemTechWellness & FitnessLivermore, US
Rebecca Alvarez Story(Founder)in
Co-investorsSixty8 Capital
Cashdrop provides selling tools that let creators, restaurants, and local businesses launch product "drops" and share links to sell directly.
Creator EconomyE-commerceRetail Tech
Ruben Flores-Martinez(Founder)in
Co-investorsFounder CollectiveKombo VenturesValor Equity PartnersHarlem CapitalHarlem Capital PartnersLong Journey Ventures+3 more
Character sells "do-it-with-me" home improvement kits for projects such as faucet and showerhead installation, bundling supplies with how-to videos and text-based access to a support team.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
Co-investorsChicago Early Growth Ventures (CEGV)CityPark InvestmentsConnetic VenturesGROOVE CAPITALPurple Sage VenturesSandalphon Capital+3 more
Coologics develops a drug-free medical device designed to treat vaginal yeast and bacterial infections through controlled cooling technology.
FemTechMedical DevicesGrove City, US
Kimberly Langdon M.D.(Founder)inKimberly Langdon(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardGregory Hickman(Director)Dale C. Hunt(Director)Timothy Bledsoe(Director)
Co-investorsIllinois VenturesJumpStart EquityPrevail Venture Capital
WordPress.com provides managed WordPress hosting with unmetered bandwidth, security features, and a global CDN, along with domain registration, website building tools, newsletters, and blogging.
Cloud ComputingCreator EconomySaaS
EeroQ is building quantum computers using single electrons trapped on superfluid helium and standard CMOS chip fabrication, aiming for a scalable large-scale quantum computer based on the electrons' magnetic spin states.
Deep TechHardwareQuantum Computing
Nick Farina(CEO)inDavid Ferguson(Co-Founder)in
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesB Capital GroupB4 CapitalCalibrate VenturesPropellant VenturesVCapital
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Every Body Eat makes allergen-friendly snacks such as crackers and thins using whole ingredients, with certifications including non-GMO, gluten free, kosher, and seed-oil free.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
Trish Thomas(Co-founder)Nichole Wilson(Co-founder)
Co-investorsCleveland AvenueGolden Seeds
A fast-casual restaurant brand serving fresh, seasonal meals made with whole ingredients and no processed additives.
ConsumerFoodTechChicago, US
Kasia Bednarz(Founder)Britni DeLeon(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
BoardDiamond Terry(Director)
Flora is a mobile app (iOS and Android) that identifies plants from photos, provides care guides and watering reminders, and hosts a community for plant owners.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerSocial
Co-investorsDipalo VenturesLongJump Ventures
Flow Medical develops technology for catheter-directed thrombolysis treatment of pulmonary embolism, aiming to improve precision in lytic medication dosing to reduce readmission rates.
Digital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesChicago, US
Jonathan Paul(Co-Founder, Chief Scientific Officer)inOsman Ahmed(Co-Founder, Chief Medical Officer)in
Co-investorsChicago Early Growth Ventures (CEGV)Everywhere VenturesHARPER COURT VENTURESHarvard Business Angels of ChicagoThe Innovation Space
Ganance makes The Heir, a device that clips to existing watches using microsuction technology to collect health data without sacrificing style or requiring a smartwatch.
Advanced ManufacturingConsumerHardwareHealthtechIoTWellness & FitnessChicago, US
Alex Ocampo(Founder & CEO)inJason Reinhart(Co-Founder & Head of Growth)in
Co-investorsElevate VenturesTechstars
Gemist provides technology solutions for online jewelry retailers, offering customizable user experiences and tools designed to increase customer engagement and sales conversion.
E-commerceRetail TechSaaSLos Angeles, US
Madeline Fraser(Founder + CEO)inAnup Murarka(Co-Founder + CTO)inMarc Jacheet(Director)
BoardJulie Henley McNamara(Director)
Co-investorsEntrada VenturesHawke VenturesInterlock CapitalThe Artemis FundTribes VenturesCollide Capital
Globowl makes internationally-inspired, chef-crafted baby and toddler meals sold in recyclable glass jars, designed to introduce diverse flavors, varied textures, and small amounts of allergenic ingredients to infants.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechMiddletown, US
Erica Bethe Levin(Founder)in
Co-investorsChicago Early Growth Ventures (CEGV)Techstars
Hello Divorce offers hourly divorce mediation, with mediators who work with both parties to reach agreements that comply with state rules and avoid court.
ConsumerLegalTechMarketplacesSaaSAlameda, US
Erin Levine(Founder)in
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesCitrine AngelsEvolution VC PartnersHouston Angel NetworkLightbankSwizzle Ventures+1 more
Inspiro Tequila makes additive-free tequila crafted from only blue Weber agave, water, and yeast, positioned as a smooth, sippable spirit.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerNorthbrook, US
Mara Smith(Founder)
Co-investorsInvestBev
iSono Health develops an automated ultrasound system combined with artificial intelligence for breast imaging at the point of care, enabling standardized and accessible imaging across different healthcare settings.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthFemTechHealthtechMedical DevicesSan Francisco, US
Shadi Saberi(co-founder & cto)inNeda Razavi(CEO & Chairwoman)in
BoardMichael Jin(Director)in
Co-investorsDraper AssociatesFoothill VenturesPlexo CapitalTransform Capital ManagementY Combinator
Joe and Bella designs and sells magnetic button-down shirts for men with adaptive features like one-handed fastening and stretch cuffs.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceHealthtechWellness & Fitness
Jimmy Zollo(CEO & Co-Founder)in
Co-investorsChicago Early Growth Ventures (CEGV)IrishAngelsIU VenturesSandalphon CapitalScaleGood Fund LP (powered by TELUS)Third Act Ventures
Juxta develops a UPS (positioning system) that enables real-time location tracking and coordination for organizations across industries including defense, logistics, and manufacturing.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareIoTSector AgnosticSan Francisco, US
John Ferrara(Founder)in
Co-investorsAUTHENTIC VENTURESCRV (Charles River Ventures)Duke Capital PartnersPioneerY CombinatorBlast.Club+8 more
Juxta develops a positioning system using IMU sensors, simulation, and machine learning to track people and assets indoors, outdoors, underground, and off-grid.
Cloud ComputingDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareIoTLogistics & Supply Chain
John Ferrara
Co-investorsChicago Early Growth Ventures (CEGV)
Kadeya operates a closed-loop beverage system that autonomously bottles filtered water and flavored, sparkling, or branded drinks on demand at vending stations, then collects the reusable glass and stainless steel bottles for cleaning and reuse.
Circular EconomyCleantechClimate TechFoodTechHardwareWellness & FitnessChicago, US
Manuela ZoninseininAli Rose van OverbekeinAndrew Dunn(Director)
BoardZachary Smith(Director)
Co-investorsChicago Early Growth Ventures (CEGV)Clocktower VenturesDipalo VenturesEvergreen Climate InnovationsGROOVE CAPITALHumans Of The Internet+6 more
Kidsy is an online retailer that sells discounted baby and children's products, including toys, strollers, furniture, and learning essentials, sourced from open-box, overstock, and returned inventory.
Circular EconomyConsumerE-commerceMarketplacesRetail TechChicago, US
Shraysi Tandon(Founder & CEO)
Co-investorsChicago Early Growth Ventures (CEGV)Hustle FundResponsibly VenturesRogue Womens FundTribes VenturesImpellent Ventures+2 more
Liv Labs develops pelvic floor fitness products, including the Pippa® Resistance Spring, designed to improve pelvic floor strength for women.
FemTechHardwareHealthtechWellness & FitnessChicago, US
Melody Roberts(Founder)inCarly Price(Founder)inDr. Melissa Stendahl(PT, Co-leader)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorHarvard Management Company
LUWI is a women-led company developing sexual healthcare products, with a focus on contraception designed around pleasure.
ConsumerFemTechHealthtechWellness & Fitness
Co-investorsSwizzle Ventures
Materialize Bio develops a 3D manufacturing platform that processes natural biopolymers such as silk, collagen, chitosan, and alginate into complex shapes for medical and surgical applications.
BiotechMedical DevicesNew Materials
Co-investorsSparta Group
Biotechnology company using lab-cultivated fungi to convert construction and industrial waste into low-carbon raw materials.
Bolingbrook, US
Joanne Rodriguez(Executive Officer, Director)inColin Litow(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardAlyssa Bryan(Director)Garry Cooper, Jr.(Director)
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesAnthropocene VenturesChicago Early Growth Ventures (CEGV)Closed Loop PartnersService Provider CapitalTELUS Pollinator Fund for Good+1 more
Equilibria is a woman-owned wellness brand offering plant-based, science-backed supplements—centered on full-spectrum hemp, CBD, and low-dose THC—to address women's stress, sleep, and hormone health.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceFemTechWellness & Fitness
Marcy Capron(Co-founder)inCoco(Co-founder)
Co-investorsSalveo CapitalStarting LineThe Players' ImpactHyde Park Angels
Oat Haus produces granola and granola butter products sold directly to consumers through an e-commerce store and in physical retail locations.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
Co-investorsOvereasy Ventures
Pulse Charter Connect builds transportation software for organ transplant logistics, connecting transplant centers, procurement organizations, charter operators, and perfusion teams through a platform offering real-time aircraft availability, transparent pricing, and HIPAA-compliant communication.
HealthtechLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSChicago, US
Laura Epstein(Founder & CEO)inMark Engelen(COO)inChris Tyler(CTO)in
Co-investorsSimplex VenturesTechstarsBelal Badat Ventures
Sanarai is an online platform that connects Spanish-speaking users with certified psychologists in Latin America (Mexico and Argentina) for remote emotional support and life coaching sessions via video call.
Digital HealthMental HealthWellness & Fitness
Luis Emilio Suarez(Founder)in
Co-investorsLongJump VenturesRed Swan Ventures
Science On Call provides IT support and managed services for restaurants, leveraging AI-powered automations to help resolve technology challenges and reduce operational costs.
Enterprise SoftwareFoodTechSaaSOak Park, US
Andy Freivogel(Co-Founder & CEO)inLuisa Castellanos(Co-Founder & COO)inKen Tsang(Co-Founder & CTO)in
Co-investorsBread And Butter Ventures, LlcCharlotte Angel FundChicago Early Growth Ventures (CEGV)Connetic VenturesGROOVE CAPITALLofty Ventures+9 more
Skylark Labs develops self-learning AI systems that operate on edge devices like drones and cameras, adapting to unforeseen scenarios without requiring retraining.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDefense TechRoboticsUS, US
Dr. Singh
Co-investorsCP VenturesKube VC
Small Wonder makes waterless powder-based shampoo and hair care products that activate in a patented refillable bottle, marketed to consumers seeking salon-grade results with lower environmental impact.
Circular EconomyConsumerDirect to Consumer
Stephanie Farsht(Founder)in
Co-investorsChicago Early Growth Ventures (CEGV)Lakewest Venture PartnersOcampo Capital
Tandem is a mobile app for couples to split and track shared expenses, coordinate joint to-do lists, curate purchase wishlists, and plan home purchases.
ConsumerFintechPropTech
Co-investorsBright VenturesCorazon CapitalGROOVE CAPITALID VenturesMichigan RiseSwizzle Ventures+1 more
Top Tier Lessons connects college athletes with families to provide sports instruction, handling scheduling, payments, and safety for both coaches and parents.
B2B MarketplacesConsumerMarketplacesSports TechChicago, US
Cara Bognar(Founder)in
Co-investorsIllinois VenturesMu VenturesM25
Work& designs, builds, and manages dedicated lactation and wellness rooms for corporate workplaces.
FemTechFuture of WorkHR TechWellness & FitnessHouston, US
Abigail Marks Donnell(Executive Officer, Director)Abbey Donnell(Founder)inJules Lairson(Co-Founder)in
Co-investorsAggie Angel NetworkAlumni VenturesClaritas CapitalTexas HALO FundThe Artemis Fund
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
CellmendEquilibriaFAREJoe & BellaMaterialize BioN-SmartPlotTwistTikalWith CharacterWork & Mother
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesEeroQ · finance.yahoo.com · May 27, 2026
iSono Health · finance.yahoo.com · Jan 14, 2026
Juxta · ycombinator.com · Jul 8, 2025
Liv Labs · ycombinator.com · Jul 1, 2025
Gemist Enjoy The Work · finsmes.com · Jun 24, 2025
Pulse Charter Connect · finsmes.com · May 9, 2025
Coologics · biospace.com · Apr 24, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Josephine Collective made?
- Josephine Collective has 52 tracked investments.
- What stage does Josephine Collective invest at?
- Josephine Collective invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B stages.
- What is Josephine Collective's typical check size?
- Josephine Collective typically writes checks of $10K – $100K.
- What sectors does Josephine Collective focus on?
- Josephine Collective focuses on Enterprise Software, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Josephine Collective located?
- Josephine Collective is headquartered in Chicago, US.
- Does Josephine Collective lead rounds?
- Josephine Collective typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
- Who does Josephine Collective co-invest with?
- Josephine Collective most often shares deals with Chicago Early Growth Ventures (CEGV), Techstars, Alumni Ventures, among 99 tracked co-investors.
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