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Venture capitalNew York · Seed–Series A · 2 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Outbound Ventures backs consumer brands that embody the millennial mindset — companies that 'grew up digital' and emphasize sustainability, well-being, quality, and convenience — as well as companies applying novel technology to enhance interactions between brands and consumers. The firm believes Millennials and Gen Z, as the largest buying group in US history, are reshaping business through their affinity for technology. It seeks action-focused founders with passion and conviction who have experienced the pain point they aim to solve, companies targeting large addressable markets with efficient distribution, and transformational value propositions with clear paths to revenue.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 27, 2026.
Team · 2 people
from the firm's websiteWhat they invest in
from 40 of 62 portfolio companiesConsumer ×18Direct to Consumer ×10SaaS ×10Fintech ×9FoodTech ×8Enterprise Software ×6AI & Machine Learning ×5E-commerce ×5
HQs:United States×25Mexico×7Colombia×3Chile×1Peru×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 33 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×92 founders×173 founders×64+ founders×1
Where their founders studiedfrom 44 founders with education data
The Wharton School ×5Harvard Business School ×3The University of Texas at Austin ×3CESA ×2Columbia Business School ×2Columbia University ×2Esade ×2Georgetown ×2
What their founders studiedfrom 36 founders with field-of-study data
Business & Management ×12Economics ×7Computer Science ×6Finance & Accounting ×4Engineering ×3Design & Architecture ×2Mathematics & Statistics ×2
Where their founders worked beforefrom 43 founders with career history
Goldman Sachs ×3IBM ×3McKinsey & Company ×3Accenture ×2Affirm ×2Fide Partners ×2Google ×2Meta ×2
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
1 founders hold a PhD · 10 hold an MBA (of 43 with degree data)
Investments · 62 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2023 · 22022 · 22021 · 22020 · 12019 · 12018 · 22017 · 313 dated
Ayenda is an online booking platform that connects travelers with over 450 verified hotels, hostels, and aparthotels in Colombia, Mexico, and Peru.
MarketplacesTravel & Hospitality
Andrés SarrazolaCrhistian MorenoFelipe Ariasin
Co-investors500 GlobalKaszek VenturesDalus CapitalIDB Lab
AYR is an independent clothing brand that designs season-less, timeless apparel including jeans, tees, coats, and sweaters using premium fabrics sourced from the US, Peru, and Italy.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerNew York City, US
Margaret Winter(Executive Officer, Director)Max Bonbrest(Executive Officer)inJacqueline Cameron(Executive Officer)Alexander Reich(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardAndrew Dunn(Director)Sanderson Cass(Director)
Beek was an audiobook platform that provided access to audiobooks and original audio content for Spanish-speaking audiences before being acquired by Audible.
ConsumerCreator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentMexico City, MX
Pamela Valdes(Founder/CEO)inMax Holzheu(Founder)in
Co-investors0BSAccelEmles Venture PartnersFundersClubLightspeed Venture PartnersStartups+9 more
San Francisco, US
Antoine Amiel(Director)Eric Varady(Executive Officer, Director)Rob Varady(Executive Officer)George Schaeffer(Director)Michael Tolentino(Director)
Co-investors645 VenturesCosmic Venture Partners8VCHouse
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 KirschH Venture PartnersWellness VenturesCrush VenturesSpringdale Ventures
Blank Street operates specialty coffee shops with a small-footprint model, serving high-quality specialty coffee and locally-sourced food at affordable prices.
ConsumerFoodTechRetail TechBrooklyn, US
Issam Freiha(Executive Officer, Director)inBerk Emir Ildiz(Executive Officer)Ignacio Llado Alvarez-Salas(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardJason Fiedler(Director)inHisham Elhaddad(Director)inJoel Cutler(Director)in
Co-investorsBase10 PartnersCold Start VenturesFJ LabsGeneral CatalystGood FriendsHOF Capital+8 more
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BloomTech is an online coding and technology bootcamp that teaches in-demand skills to help students secure well-paying jobs.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechFintechFuture of WorkSaaSAustin, US
Austen Allred(Founder/CEO)inBen Nelson(Founder)inZoran(COO)
Co-investorsGelt VCGV (Google Ventures)Hemisphere Ventures LLCImagine K12Jude GomilaManhattan West+21 more
Butter is an AI-powered ERP platform for food supply chain businesses such as wholesalers, distributors, and shippers, offering automated order extraction from voicemails, emails, and texts, branded eCommerce ordering apps, and integrated ACH and credit card payments.
AI & Machine LearningFoodTechSaaS
Co-investorsAmino CapitalCollide CapitalNotation Capital
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Cann makes microdosed THC-infused beverages, including flavored social tonics and a bergamot-and-yerba-mate "Half and Half" tea drink.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
Co-investorsArtemis Growth PartnersHabitat PartnersImaginary Venture CapitalInvestBev
Charity Miles is a fitness app that lets individuals raise money and awareness for charities through everyday activities like walking.
ConsumerImpact & Social GoodWellness & FitnessNew York, US
Eugene Gurkoff(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardDaniel Wirjoprawiro(Director)
Co-investorsReshape
Modern upscale furniture rental with flexible financing
Co-investorsCoVenturePillar VCRiverPark Ventures
Fresh grab-and-go snacks for employees
Dandy is a digital dental laboratory that provides AI-powered technology and software to dental practices, offering services including crowns, bridges, dentures, implants, and clear aligners.
AI & Machine LearningHealthtechMedical Devices
Daniel Hanover(Founder)inToni Oloko(Cofounder)in
Co-investors3cubed VenturesAvenir Growth CapitalDorm RoomGeneral CatalystHuman CapitalInspired Capital+9 more
Elemental Path is an independent information resource that reviews and compares regulated and offshore online casinos available to New York players, providing guidance on licensing, payment methods, bonuses, and player protection.
ConsumerMedia & EntertainmentNew York, US
Fitco provides management software for fitness studios, wellness centers, and boutique gyms across Latin America.
HealthtechSaaSWellness & FitnessLima, PE
Alexander MayorinAlexander Mayor EspinozaAndrea Baba
Co-investors500 GlobalAVP VenturesTechstarsdevlabs
Flat.mx provides mortgages to foreigners buying property in Mexico, offering rate quotes, pre-qualification, and bilingual (English/Spanish) support through closing.
FintechPropTech
Co-investorsC3 VenturesEmles Venture PartnersITERATIVEKube VCStartupsUtopian Ventures+6 more
Fleur Marche produces transdermal patches designed to provide energy and focus through a blend of hemp isolate, vitamin B12, and vitamin D.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerHealthtechWellness & Fitness
Co-investorsGotham Green Partners
For Days is a fashion recycling company that helps consumers recycle used clothing through a branded take-back program in exchange for rewards.
Circular EconomyConsumerE-commerce
Kristy Caylor(Co-founder)Mary Saunders(Co-founder)
Co-investorsBleu CapitalCity LightCongruent VenturesRosecliff VenturesThird PrimeAera VC
A financial technology platform that enables fractional home ownership through partnerships with payment processors and banking services.
B2B MarketplacesFintechFuture of WorkPropTechSan Francisco, US
Stella Han(Founder)inCarlos Treviño(Founder)in
BoardDan Wenhold(Director)in
Co-investorsContraryDreamers VCLeft Lane CapitalPath VenturesSoma CapitalY Combinator+14 more
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Fresco News is an online publication that publishes articles and stories across topics including business, technology, construction, home improvement, and manufacturing.
Media & Entertainment
Co-investorsSupernode Ventures
SaaS platform automating game launch, growth and monetization for developers
Industrial Organic designs and deploys solar energy systems ranging from rooftop installations to community-scale energy parks.
CleantechClimate TechEnergy
Jumpcut provides tools and services to help content creators achieve viral growth and establish revenue streams from their work.
EdTechLos Angeles, US
Kong Pham(Founder/CEO)inJesse Jhaj(Founder/Chief Content Officer)inPeter Lu(Founder/COO)in
Co-investors500 GlobalAtomicBase Venture Management, Inc.Imagine K12Soma CapitalUtopian Ventures+8 more
Junzi Kitchen operates fast-casual restaurants serving seasonal Chinese cuisine, including noodle bowls, rice bowls, and salads, with locations at Columbia University in New York and Yale University in Connecticut.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechNew York, US
Yong Zhao(Founder)in
Co-investorsLDR VenturesYing FundSoGal Ventures
LAIKA is an online and physical retailer offering pet supplies including food, accessories, toys, grooming products, and hygiene items for dogs and cats, with same-day delivery service.
B2B MarketplacesConsumerE-commerceMarketplacesBogotá, CO
TULIO JIMENEZ(Founder)inMANUELA SANCHEZ(Founder)inCamilo Sanchez(Founder)inManuela Sanchez Villamarin(Founder)in
Co-investorsFJ LabsInQlabPioneerSoftbank Latin America FundStreamlined VenturesY Combinator+13 more
Maude is a sexual wellness company that designs and sells body-safe intimacy and personal care products, guided by a medical advisory board.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & FitnessBrooklyn, US
Éva Goicochea(Founder)inDakota Johnson(Investor & Co-Creative Director)Dina Epstein(Executive Officer, Director)Eva Iliana Yazmin Cantu(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsCoyote VenturesNew Theory VenturesPortfoliaTrue Beauty VenturesTrue.VU Venture Partners
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Mented Cosmetics is a direct-to-consumer beauty brand offering makeup essentials and curated routine bundles designed to work across a wide range of skin tones.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceNew York, US
Amanda E. Johnson(Executive Officer, Director)inKristen Jones Miller(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardAlison Ryu(Director)
Co-investorsBAM VenturesBlue CollectiveCorazon CapitalNew VoicesCircleUp PartnersVisible Ventures
Razor Group develops next-generation e-commerce products with a focus on building a global e-commerce platform.
E-commerceFintechMiami, US
Craig Isakow(Founder)inAllan (Amnon) Fisch(Founder)in
BoardMike Lowell(Member of Board of Managers)Daniel Peoples(Member of Board of Managers)Ross Atkins(Member of Board of Managers)Clinton T Greenleaf(Member of Board of Managers)
Co-investorsEvolution VC PartnersGarage CapitalHemisphere Ventures LLCKube VCMaropost VenturesSprint Vc+19 more
Nabis is a cannabis wholesale platform that supplies branded products to dispensaries across California, New York, and Nevada.
AgTechB2B MarketplacesEnterprise SoftwareFintechLogistics & Supply ChainMarketplacesSaaSSan Francisco, US
Vince Ning(CEO, Co-Founder)inJun S. Lee(Co-CEO and Co-Founder)inVince C. Ning(Co-founder)in
Co-investorsAngel Collective Opportunity FundArtemis Growth PartnersBabel VenturesDelta Emerald VenturesEmles Venture PartnersFJ Labs+16 more
Nexu is an automotive financing platform operating in Mexico that offers car loans and leasing options to individuals with flexible terms and reduced documentation requirements.
B2B MarketplacesFintechMarketplacesMexico City, MX
Fernando Gomez Arriola(Founder)inAbdon Nacif(Founder)in
Co-investorsClocktower VenturesFJ LabsSoma CapitalSquareOne CapitalStartupsValor Capital Group+8 more
Pair Eyewear designs and sells prescription and non-prescription eyeglasses with swappable frame tops that allow customers to change styles.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerHardwareCalifornia, US
Sophia Edelstein(Executive Officer, Director)inNathan Kondamuri(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardRick Yang(Director)inAlex Gurevich(Director)in
Co-investorsAdvancit CapitalAlumni VenturesBaukunstblue 9 capitalBreak Trail VenturesEvolution VC Partners+16 more
Parrot is a point-of-sale and restaurant management software platform designed for restaurants in Mexico.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSMonterrey, MX
David Villarreal(Founder)inRoberto Cebrian(Founder)in
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesEmles Venture PartnersSeventure PartnersStella CapitalY CombinatorAC Ventures (Arca Continental)+3 more
Prescient provides a standardized marketing measurement platform for holding companies managing multiple brands, using tailored marketing mix models that enable portfolio-level comparison and budget optimization across brands.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSCuyahoga Falls, US
Michael True(Co-founder)inCody Greco(Co-founder & CTO)inEdward Willard Lowe, Jr(Executive Officer)Will Holtz(Interim CEO)inJose Orue(Head of Product)in
BoardNathan Scott Alexander(Director)
Co-investorsBlumberg CapitalFocal VenturesGreen Egg VenturesMaccabee VenturesDarling VenturesHeadline
API and platform for interactive emails with real-time analytics; acquired by Salesforce
Co-investorsboldstart venturesCourtside VenturesRainfall VenturesThe Chernin Group (TCG Crypto)Lerer Hippeau
Sable provides bank accounts and debit and credit cards to international newcomers in the U.S. who lack Social Security numbers or established U.S. credit histories, enabling them to build credit from the start of their residency.
FintechNew York City, US
Naveen Qureshi(Founder)inJoseph Finlayson(Founder)inTowers Wilen(Founder)in
Co-investorsAltaIR CapitalEmles Venture PartnersSequoia CapitalY CombinatorBoxGroupConsensys Ventures+12 more
Sanzo makes sparkling beverages featuring Asian fruit flavors such as calamansi, lychee, and yuzu, made with real ingredients and without added sugar.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechNew York, US
Alessandro Roco(Executive Officer, Director)Sandro Roco(Founder)Frank Zampardi(Director)Pat Robinson(Director)Takeshi Nakanishi(Director)inVanessa Dew(Director)
Co-investorsAOKI LABSConvivialité VenturesEast West Ventures EWVFlucas VenturesGold House VenturesHyphen Capital+6 more
Siglo is a prepaid internet service provider in Mexico offering flexible, month-to-month internet access with download speeds up to 100 Mbps.
Cloud ComputingConsumerFintechMexico City, MX
Joel Phillips(Founder)inIsaac Phillips(Founder)in
Co-investorsImmeasurableIntegra GroupeSoma CapitalY CombinatorAcequia Capital (AceCap)Asymmetry Ventures+5 more
Spero Foods manufactures plant-based dairy products using proprietary manufacturing processes, targeting consumers seeking sustainable and affordable alternatives to conventional dairy.
Climate TechHealthtechSan Francisco, US
Phaedra Randolph(Founder/Founding CEO)in
BoardJonathan Shulkin(Director)
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesSoma CapitalY CombinatorBasecamp FundBessemer Venture PartnersCathexis Ventures+4 more
Taloflow provides technology research and evaluation services for consulting firms and enterprises, delivering client-ready reports to support informed technology purchasing decisions.
Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSLos Angeles, US
Louis-Victor Jadavji(Founder)inTodd Kesselman(Founder)in
Co-investorsFirst Check VenturesVoyager CapitalWonder VenturesY CombinatorBlockchain Founders FundCode Consulting+1 more
Northampton, US
Brian Fitzgerald(Executive Officer, Director)inMeghan Fitzgerald(Director)
BoardIsabelle Hau(Director)
Co-investorsBlue CollectiveCity LightOwl VenturesVista Venture Partners500 GlobalBlue {Seed} Collective+5 more
Treinta is a cloud-based business management system that enables small business owners to manage sales, inventory, customers, suppliers, and employees from mobile or web.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkRetail TechSaaSBogotá, CO
Lluis Canadell(Founder and CEO)inMan Hei Lou(Founder)in
Co-investorsCommerce VenturesEthos VCFirst Check VenturesFJ LabsKube VCLoftyInc Capital+20 more
Unbound designs and sells body-safe vibrators, lubricants, and sexual wellness accessories directly to consumers, alongside building a community around sexual pleasure.
Direct to ConsumerE-commerceFemTechWellness & FitnessNew York City, US
Polly Rodriguez(CEO & Co-Founder)inSarah Jayne Kinney(Co-Founder)
Co-investorsJoyance PartnersSocial StartsSoGal VenturesWayfinder VenturesY Combinator
Multi-model booking platform for Latin America
Santiago, CL
Co-investorsTechstarsFontinalis PartnersRSCM
Wethos is an all-in-one software platform that helps freelancers and small creative studios manage their businesses through tools for pricing, proposal creation, invoicing, and payments.
Creator EconomyFuture of WorkSaaS
Summer Lambert(Founder)Rachel Renock(Founder)in
Co-investors27V (Twenty Seven Ventures)Backbone AngelsClocktower VenturesFlybridge Capital PartnersGFT VenturesLoup Ventures+11 more
Worky is a payroll and human resources management platform for Mexican companies that automates the calculation, legal filing, and distribution of employee payments in real time, while managing workforce operations from hiring through payroll processing.
Enterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaSMexico City, MX
Maya Dadoo(Founder)in
Co-investorsAcadian Ventures Management, LlcAmador HoldingsBDev VenturesBoost Capital PartnersFirst Check VenturesIGNIA+4 more
YEMA operates physical grocery/supermarket stores in Mexico City offering food products with a focus on healthy and affordable eating.
ConsumerFoodTechRetail TechMexico City, MX
Rene Candia(Founder)in
Co-investorsConny & Co.Nazca
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
Bespoke FinancialButterElemental PathFortuFortúFrescoHydra StudiosHydranewyorkIndustrial OrganicIslandMentedMoonshotMypassoPassoRebel
Exits · 3
3 acquisitions · showing 1Beekacq. by Audible
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesDandy · trysignalbase.com · Jun 15, 2026
Nexu · c.parsers.vc · May 4, 2026
Better Booch · trysignalbase.com · Mar 25, 2026
Treinta · ycombinator.com · Nov 25, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Outbound Ventures made?
- Outbound Ventures has 62 tracked investments, 3 of which have exited.
- What stage does Outbound Ventures invest at?
- Outbound Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Outbound Ventures focus on?
- Outbound Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Consumer, Direct to Consumer, E-commerce, EdTech, Fintech, FoodTech, HR Tech, PropTech, SaaS, Wellness & Fitness.
- Where is Outbound Ventures located?
- Outbound Ventures is headquartered in New York, US.
- Does Outbound Ventures lead rounds?
- Outbound Ventures typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
- Who does Outbound Ventures co-invest with?
- Outbound Ventures most often shares deals with Y Combinator, Emles Venture Partners, Kube VC, among 149 tracked co-investors.
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