Muse Capital
Venture capitalLos Angeles · Pre-Seed–Series A · 8 people tracked
Also known as MUSE CAPITAL ADVISORS, LIMITED · MUSE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
Investment thesis
Muse Capital is an early-stage venture firm focused on overlooked and untapped consumer technology opportunities organized around three themes: how people care, play, and live. Over roughly eight years it has backed category-defining companies in large, traditionally overlooked markets, often writing early or first checks. Beyond capital, the firm emphasizes hands-on support, strategic introductions, and access to its network, positioning itself as a partner for purpose-driven, mission-led founders rather than just a source of funding.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 8 people
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What they invest in
from 22 of 59 portfolio companiesHealthtech ×11Consumer ×6SaaS ×6Fintech ×5Digital Health ×4Wellness & Fitness ×4AI & Machine Learning ×3FemTech ×3
HQs:United States×15Canada×1
Investments · 59 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBiotechMontreal
Thomas Cortina(Secretary Treasurer Director)Mona Minhas(Director)Marina Pavlovic Rivas(CEO Director)Assia Grazioli-Venier(Director)
Board seatAssia Grazioli-Venier· per SEC Form D · filed Aug 2025
HealthtechLos Angeles, US
Marlon Nichols(Director)Surmit Walia(Director)Rachel Springate(Director)Caretha Coleman(Director)Melissa Hanna(Executive Officer, Director)
Board seatRachel Springate· per SEC Form D · $6.3M raise · filed Dec 2023
Healthtech
John DeLoche(Director)Riaz Valani(Director)Jeremy Alberga(Resigned as an executive officer in April 2015.)Nathan D Wolfe(Executive Officer, Director)Robert Mann(Executive Officer, Director)
Beekeeper's Naturals develops health and wellness products made with bee-derived ingredients like propolis, royal jelly, bee pollen, and raw honey, formulated with clinical input for immune support, energy, and cognitive health.
ConsumerHealthtechWellness & FitnessThornhill
Carly Kremer(Founder)Carly Stein(Founder)Jared Jacobs(Director)Jon Sebastiani(Director)Daniel Millar(Executive Officer, Director)
Modernized breast care platform that detects abnormalities missed by mammograms
BeSound provides advanced ultrasound imaging for breast cancer screening using AI-powered detection technology that does not require radiation.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechLos Angeles, US
Bailey Renger(Founder & CEO)
Seattle, US
Austin Watkins(Executive Officer, Director)Ryan Fritsch(Executive Officer, Director)
Cofertility connects intended parents seeking egg donors with women who want to freeze their eggs for their own future, offering a "Split" program where women can donate eggs while subsidizing their own egg-freezing costs.
FemTechHealthtechNew York, US
Conceivable builds AURA, a robotic automation platform that automates manual IVF laboratory procedures using physical AI, aiming to increase accessibility and affordability of in-vitro fertilization treatments.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHealthtechMedical DevicesRobotics
Alan Murray(Founder & CEO)Alejandro Chavez-Badiola, MD(Founder & Chief Medical Officer)
Dogdrop provides dog daycare services and equips local daycare operators with tools to deliver consistent care, aiming to expand a network of convenient locations for dog owners.
ConsumerMarketplacesSaaSSanta Monica, US
Shaina Denny(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
Real-time, saliva-based hormone health insights delivered at home
Yousef Abdelfattah(Cofounder)
Firefly operates a network of digital advertising screens on vehicles including car top displays and branded wraps on taxis and rideshare vehicles, delivering geo-targeted and contextually relevant messages to urban audiences across 60,000+ screens in the U.S. and 7 countries globally.
AdTechMarketing TechMarketplacesMobility & Transportation<UNKNOWN>, US
San Francisco, US
Claire Tomkins(Executive Officer, Director)Todd Kimmel(Director)
BoardLauren Kolodny(Director)
Kids money management platform acquired by Acorns
Sustainable household goods company reducing plastic pollution
Digital-first consumer media brand dedicated to women's sports
LeafLink operates an online platform connecting cannabis brands and retailers, letting brands manage inbound orders and analytics while retailers discover products and order from multiple brands in a single cart.
B2B MarketplacesE-commerceFintechSaaSNew York, US
Ryan Smith(Executive Officer, Director)Andrew Greenfield(Director)
BoardZach Silverman(Executive Officer, Director)
Momentous develops science-backed nutrition supplements—such as creatine and fiber products—for everyday high performers, professional athletes, and military personnel.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & Fitness
Mahmee provides wraparound maternal and infant healthcare support through a team of nurses, doulas, lactation consultants, and mental health specialists, serving pregnant and postpartum families in the United States.
Digital HealthFemTechHealthtechCalifornia, US
Melissa Hanna(Founder)Linda Hanna(Co-Founder & Director of Care)
Digital health provider specializing in mental health for parenthood
MIDI develops digital health solutions for patients and clinicians to improve access to and delivery of care across diverse populations.
Digital HealthHealthtechLos Altos Hills, US
Allison Gates(Director)Joanna Stober(Executive Officer, Director)Sharon Meers(Executive Officer, Director)
Nutritional supplement company providing performance products
Motherly is a media brand for mothers, publishing articles, recipes, a podcast (The Motherly Podcast), and research such as its annual State of Motherhood survey.
ConsumerMedia & EntertainmentWellness & Fitness
Cision PRWeb is a press release distribution and publicity platform that helps organizations communicate with target audiences through search, social media, and industry-specific partner networks including bloggers and influencers.
Marketing TechSaaS
Sustainable paper-based products made from 100% bamboo
Immersive gaming studio developing imagination-sparking video games
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Muse Capital invest at?
- Muse Capital invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Muse Capital's typical check size?
- Muse Capital typically writes checks of $100K – $1M.
- What sectors does Muse Capital focus on?
- Muse Capital focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Consumer, Digital Health, FemTech, Healthtech, Sports Tech, Wellness & Fitness.
- Where is Muse Capital located?
- Muse Capital is headquartered in Los Angeles, US.
- Does Muse Capital lead rounds?
- Muse Capital typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamAssia Grazioli Venier, Founding Partner at Muse Capital Joins NYSE TV Live
New York Stock Exchange · Assia Grazioli Venier
Muse Capital Founding Partner Rachel Springate
CEOdotcom · Rachel Springate
Assia Grazioli & Rachel Springate, Founders of Muse Capital, an early stage seed fund
SHECAN WORLD · Rachel Springate
Rachel Springate - Muse Capital
LA Venture · Rachel Springate
Co-investors · 5
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