Venice · Seed–Late Stage · 14 people tracked
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Investment thesis
PLUS Capital focuses on emerging growth stage companies aiming to be better for the world. It leverages a collective of high-profile artists, athletes, and cultural leaders to invest across sectors including health and wellness, the future of work, the future of societies, and the conscious consumer, where its network can drive outsized impact. Beyond direct investments, the firm advises these cultural leaders on strategic direct investments, equity-based partnerships, and new business ventures.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 15, 2026.
Team · 14 people
from the firm's website & curated & public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 48 of 50 portfolio companiesSaaS ×16Consumer ×14AI & Machine Learning ×12Enterprise Software ×11Healthtech ×10E-commerce ×8Digital Health ×7Direct to Consumer ×7
HQs:United States×28Canada×2Czechia×1Finland×1France×1United Kingdom×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 30 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×112 founders×113 founders×54+ founders×3
Where their founders studiedfrom 49 founders with education data
Stanford University ×5Stanford University Graduate School of Business ×4University of Southern California ×4Duke University ×3Harvard Business School ×3Harvard University ×3The Wharton School ×3Brown University ×2
What their founders studiedfrom 43 founders with field-of-study data
Business & Management ×9Economics ×8Engineering ×7Computer Science ×5Politics & Policy ×4Finance & Accounting ×3Mathematics & Statistics ×3Design & Architecture ×2
Where their founders worked beforefrom 48 founders with career history
McKinsey & Company ×5Goldman Sachs ×3Loring, Inc. ×2YPO ×2
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
2 founders hold a PhD · 12 hold an MBA (of 48 with degree data)
Investments · 50 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 72025 · 22024 · 32022 · 12021 · 32020 · 117 dated
Prevoty builds a cloud-based web application security platform that detects and prevents code injection attacks, SQL injections, cross-site scripting, and DDoS threats.
CybersecuritySector AgnosticSanta Monica, US
Kunal Anand(Co-founder)Julien Bellanger(Co-founder)
Co-investorsDouble M PartnersBaroda Ventures
Anduril builds autonomous systems and software for defense and military applications, including attack aviation, unmanned aircraft, and underwater vehicles, unified by an autonomy platform.
AI & Machine LearningDefense TechHardwareRobotics
Palmer Luckey(Founder)inBrian Schimpf(CEO)inTrae Stephens(Founder)in
Co-investors137 Ventures1Flourish Capital8VCAltra VentureAndreessen HorowitzAnorak Ventures+84 more
AvantStay operates a collection of fully furnished, design-forward vacation rental homes in sought-after U.S. destinations, offering short- and long-term stays with amenities like concierge service, Wi-Fi, and smart locks.
B2B MarketplacesFuture of WorkMarketplacesPropTechTravel & HospitalityCulver City, US
Sean Breuner(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inReuben Doetsch(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inJesse Suarez(Executive Officer)inJodi Kessler(Director)
BoardShawn Colo(Director)Eric Wiesen(Director)in
Co-investorsAbstract VenturesBlue Ivy VenturesBullpen CapitalConvivialité VenturesDaft CapitalEvolution VC Partners+7 more
A bathhouse operator with locations in New York and Philadelphia offering thermal pools, saunas, steam rooms, massage, and scrub treatments to consumers seeking wellness and relaxation services.
ConsumerWellness & FitnessNew York, US
Jason Goodman(Executive Officer, Director)inTravis Talmadge(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsGood GroundImaginary Venture CapitalWellness Ventures
BetterUp provides an AI-powered coaching and professional development platform that helps organizations support employee growth and wellbeing.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaSAustin, US
Alexi Robichaux(Co-founder and CEO)inEduardo Medina(Co-founder and COO)in
Co-investorsAfore CapitalAurumCarnrite VenturesConvergeCrosslink CapitalEvio VC+16 more
Brightwheel provides software tools for early education centers and teachers, helping them spend more time with students and engage parents in child development while supporting small business operations in the early education sector.
EdTechHR TechSaaS
Dave Vasen(Founder)in
Co-investorsBessemer Venture PartnersEniac VenturesGolden VenturesNext Play VenturesNotable CapitalRed Swan Ventures+5 more
BuildOps provides operational management software for commercial contractors, integrating project management, accounting, and AI-driven intelligence to streamline field-to-ledger workflows across North America.
AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechEnterprise SoftwareSaaSLos Angeles, US
Alok Chanani(CEO & Co-Founder)inSteve Chew(Co-Founder)in
Co-investors01 Advisors137 Ventures1984 Ventures Management, LlcAlpha EdisonB Capital GroupB4 Capital+16 more
Calibrate offers a Metabolic Reset weight-loss program that combines GLP-1 medications prescribed by clinicians with lifestyle coaching to help members lose weight and maintain it.
Digital HealthHealthtechWellness & Fitness
Co-investorsDeclaration PartnersOptum VenturesSamsung NextThreshold VenturesForerunner VenturesFounders Fund+2 more
DanceOn is an entertainment platform celebrating dance and music culture.
Creator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentSocial
Madonna(Founder)Guy Oseary(Co-founder)Allen DeBevoise(Co-founder)inAmanda Taylor(Co-founder)
Co-investorsLuminari CapitalWaverley CapitalAMC Networks
Equip provides virtual care and treatment services for eating disorders through a digital platform.
Digital HealthHealthtechMental Health
Kristina Saffran(Co-founder)inErin Parks(Co-founder, clinical psychologist)in
Co-investors.406 VenturesCoalition OperatorsF-Prime CapitalOptum VenturesThe Chernin Group (TCG Crypto)
Evereden makes clean, non-toxic, dermatologist-tested skincare and self-care products designed for kids and teens.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & Fitness
Kimberley Ho(Cofounder)in
Co-investorsInformed Ventures Advisors, LlcTrousdale VenturesGSR Ventures
Flow Computing develops the Flow PPU (Parallel Processing Unit), a licensable on-die parallel co-processor architecture that works alongside CPUs to improve parallel throughput and scalability.
Deep TechHardwareSemiconductorsHelsinki, FI
Timo Valtonen(CEO, Co-Founder)inMartti Forsell(CTO & Chief Architect, Co-Founder)Jussi Roivainen(Chief Designer, Co-Founder)in
Co-investorsButterfly VenturesSuperhero Capital8VCMVP VenturesNeoNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)+2 more
Flow provides an API-first platform that helps brands sell internationally by handling localized shopping experiences, global shipping and returns, real-time tax and duties calculation, and over 100 geography-configurable payment methods.
E-commerceLogistics & Supply ChainRetail TechSaaS
Co-investorsBAM VenturesNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)8VCMVP VenturesNeoNotable Capital+1 more
Flow City provides an online platform for creating and previewing advertising campaigns, letting users upload artwork to see how ads will appear in real-world placements.
AdTechMarketing TechSaaS
Philippa Louise King(Financial Controller)Jamie Lindsay(CSO)
Co-investorsR/GA Ventures8VCMVP VenturesNeoNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)Notable Capital+1 more
Flow is a blockchain network for consumer DeFi applications, offering features like prediction markets, tokenized home equity credit lines, automated on-chain transactions, and cross-chain swaps.
Crypto & Web3Developer ToolsFintech
Roham Gharegozlou(Founder)inAlexander Hentschel(Founder)inDieter Shirley(Founder)inLayne Lafrance(Founder)in
Co-investorsCoinFundDapper LabsFenbushi CapitalNarcissus VenturesNIV8VC+6 more
FlowFactor provides an AI-powered platform for mental health professionals to automate administrative tasks, manage clinical workflows, and store standardized assessments and tests.
AI & Machine LearningMental HealthSaaS
Co-investorsCABHI Ventures8VCMenlo VenturesMVP VenturesNeoNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)+3 more
Flow Nutrition manufactures dietary supplements, including Longevity 4.0, a formulated blend of natural substances designed to support cellular processes and slow aging.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerHealthtechLongevityWellness & FitnessJablonec nad Nisou, CZ
Jakub Chvosta(Founder)in
Co-investorsReflex Capital8VCMenlo VenturesMVP VenturesNeoNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)+3 more
New York City, US
Elizabeth Duggan(Founder)
Co-investorsCoFound Partners VentureUncommon
Forerunner offers a software platform for local government floodplain management teams to map flood risk, centralize records like Elevation Certificates and permits, run AI-powered document validation, conduct mobile inspections, and track Substantial Improvement/Substantial Damage compliance.
AI & Machine LearningClimate TechGovTechSaaSBrooklyn, US
JT White(Founder)inJames White(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardAdam Michela(Director)in
Co-investorsBright VenturesEverywhere VenturesGutter Capital8VCCombineMenlo Ventures+6 more
Garner Health uses data science and novel financial incentives to help patients find high-quality, affordable care and help providers improve their medical practice.
Data & InfrastructureDigital HealthEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechNew York, US
Nick Reber(Founder and CEO)inSteve Santangelo(Chief Revenue Officer)inJake Shuster(CFO)in
BoardRyan Pripstein(Director)in
Co-investorsAbstract VenturesIndex VenturesKaiser Permanente VenturesKleiner PerkinsOptum VenturesRedpoint Ventures+6 more
GRIN is a creator marketing platform for brands, offering tools to discover influencers, manage relationships, handle payments and shipping, run affiliate programs, and track campaign performance.
AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaS
Brandon Brown(Founder)inRyan Brown(Founder)inRyan Debenham(CEO)in
Co-investorsBase Venture Management, Inc.Bullpen CapitalEscalate Capital PartnersEudemian VenturesForefront VentureGood Friends+6 more
Grow Therapy provides online mental health therapy services designed to be more accessible, affordable, and user-friendly than traditional therapy.
B2B MarketplacesHealthtechMental HealthSaaS
Jake Cooper(Founder & CEO)inManoj Kanagaraj(Cofounder)inManoj Kanagaraj, MD(Founder)inAlan Ni(Founder)in
Co-investorsBCICold Start VenturesEvio VCMenlo VenturesReshapeSequoia Capital+6 more
Grüns makes nutrient-dense gummy supplements formulated with 60+ whole-food ingredients designed to provide comprehensive daily nutrition.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerHealthtechWellness & Fitness
Chad Janis(Founder)in
Co-investorsAble PartnersHeadlineHeadline Growth Management, LLCSelva VenturesSugar Capital
Homebase is a management platform for small businesses that includes team messaging, scheduling, shift tracking, onboarding, and payroll features.
Future of WorkHR TechSaaSSan Francisco, US
John Waldmann(Founder)in
Co-investorsAkkadian VenturesNotable CapitalSlauson & Co.Emerson Collective Investing
Homebase, now part of OneQuext, provides smart building automation and community management technology for multifamily properties, including WiFi infrastructure, access control, smart devices, and integrations with property management systems.
Enterprise SoftwareIoTPropTech
Co-investorsNueterra CapitalVictorumBain Capital VenturesBaseline VenturesBedrock CapitalCowboy Ventures+4 more
Homebase is a Southeast Asian proptech company that helps individuals achieve home ownership, including through installment-based homebuying processes.
FintechMarketplacesPropTech
JunYuan Tan (JY)(Founder)in
Co-investorsY Combinator1982 VenturesEmles Venture PartnersFlucas VenturesITERATIVEKube VC+12 more
Homebase is a software platform for real estate syndication that helps sponsors manage investor relations, deal operations, and fundraising through an integrated suite of tools including an investor portal, CRM, and reporting capabilities.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechPropTechSaaS
Co-investorsBantam GroupBain Capital VenturesBaseline VenturesBedrock CapitalCowboy VenturesGoodwater Capital+4 more
HumanCo invests in and incubates mission-driven consumer companies in categories such as food and beverage, beauty, personal care, household products, and consumer health technology, focusing on better-for-you products that help people live healthier lives.
ConsumerFoodTechImpact & Social GoodWellness & Fitness
Jason H. Karp(Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsJAZZ Venture PartnersPoint King CapitalUpper908VCAmadeus Capital PartnersBullish+3 more
Lyra provides mental health care services through a network of evidence-based providers, combining clinical expertise with technology to deliver accessible, quality care for employers and health plans.
Digital HealthEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechHR TechMental HealthBurlingame, US
David Ebersman(Co-Founder & Chairman (CEO 2015–2025))inBob Kocher(Co-Founder and Board Member)inDena Bravata(Co-Founder & former Chief Medical Officer)Alethea Varra(Vice President of Clinical Care)inJennifer Schulz(Chief Executive Officer)Elaine Yang(Executive Officer)in
Co-investorsAdditionBreyer CapitalCasdin CapitalCoatue ManagementDragoneer Investment GroupDurable Capital Partners+12 more
Mixlab is a full-service veterinary pharmacy that provides compounded, commercial, and over-the-counter pet medications with custom dosages, forms, and flavors, delivered to pet owners across all 50 U.S. states.
AI & Machine LearningE-commerceHealthtechNew York City, US
Frederic Dijols(Founder)in
Co-investorsEscalate Capital PartnersLakehouse Venture PartnersGlobal Founders CapitalMonogram Capital PartnersVanterra Ventures
MoonPay provides infrastructure for buying, selling, and trading cryptocurrencies using standard payment methods such as cards and digital wallets, as well as tools for stablecoin management.
Crypto & Web3FintechDover, US
Ivan Soto-Wright(Founder)inVictor Faramond(Founder)Asiff Hirji(Executive Officer, Director)inMaximilian Crown(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investors1/1 Capitalalphabet angelsArchetypeBlossom CapitalBroadLight CapitalChapter One+16 more
Multiverse develops workforce training programs focused on equipping workers with durable skills needed for effective AI adoption in the workplace, combining soft skills and cognitive competencies.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkLondon, GB
Euan Blair(Co-Founder & CEO)inSophie Adelman(Co-Founder & President)in
Co-investorsGeneral CatalystLightspeed Venture PartnersStepstone GroupAudaciousBlitzscaling VenturesEmerge Education+7 more
OneSkin develops topical skincare products built around OS-01, a proprietary peptide the company says reduces cellular senescence in skin to address visible signs of aging such as wrinkles and hyperpigmentation.
BiotechDirect to ConsumerLongevitySan Francisco, US
Carolina Reis de Oliveira(Executive Officer, Director)inAlessandra Zonari(OneSkin Co-founder & Chief Scientific Officer)inCarolina Reis Oliveira(OneSkin Co-founder & CEO)inAlessandra Zonari Scheel(Founder)inMariana Boroni, PhD(Co-founder)Juliana Carvalho, PhD(Co-founder)
Co-investorsAble PartnersMetaplanetSelva VenturesUnilever VenturesPrelude Growth PartnersSOSV
Pachama used satellite imagery, lidar, and machine learning to verify and monitor forest carbon projects, connecting companies to nature-based carbon credits for reforestation and forest conservation.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningClimate TechEnterprise SoftwareImpact & Social GoodSaaSSan Francisco, US
Diego Saez Gil(Founder)inTomas Aftalion(Founder)in
Co-investorsAglae VenturesBreakthrough Energy VenturesFirstrock CapitalJetstreamLOWERCARBONLowercarbon Capital+14 more
Pomelo is a San Francisco fintech combining international money transfers with consumer credit lines and a Mastercard card.
London
Eric Velasquez Frenkiel(Founder)inGaston Irigoyen(Executive Officer, Director)Juan Fantoni(Director)Hern?n A. Corral(Director)Tomas Maria Gutierrez Ruegg(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsA*Insight PartnersMantis CapitalS32Adams Street PartnersAfore Capital+10 more
Pomelo provides maternity and neonatal care services, offered as a benefit to employees or members through employer and organizational partnerships.
Digital HealthFemTechHealthtechJersey City, US
Marta Bralic Kerns(Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzFirst Round CapitalStripesAtomicoBoxGroupSV Angel
Postscript helps ecommerce brands design and operate SMS marketing programs that engage customers and drive revenue.
AI & Machine LearningE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSPhoenix, US
Adam Turner(Founder/CEO)inAlex Beller(Founder)inColin Turner(Founder)in
BoardMike Duboe(Board Member / Investor representative (General Partner, Greylock))inSarah Guo(Board Member (joined at Series B, 2021, as a Greylock partner))in
Co-investors01 Advisors1984 Ventures Management, LlcAccompliceAli CapitalBeyond CapitalExpanding Capital+11 more
RigUp provides vendor management software, staffing and payroll services, and bid management tools for the energy industry, focusing on workforce and procurement solutions.
B2B MarketplacesEnergyEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Xuan Yong(Founder)in
Co-investors137 VenturesAndreessen Horowitz
Sage Health provides a connected platform powered by AI that adapts to evolving care and technology requirements.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechLongevityNew York City, US
Matt Lynch(CTO & Co-founder)inEllen Johnston(CPO & Co-founder)inRaj Mehra(CEO & Co-founder)in
Co-investorsDistributed VenturesIVP (Institutional Venture Partners)MaveronMerus CapitalP101 VenturesSummit Peak Investments
Save repairs devices such as smartphones with broken screens or worn batteries and sells refurbished phones from brands including Apple, Samsung, and Xiaomi.
Circular EconomyConsumerRetail Tech
Co-investorsKima Ventures8VCMenlo VenturesMVP VenturesNeoNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)+2 more
Weee! is a grocery delivery company that recruits drivers to deliver groceries to customers, operating a fleet of vans and distribution centers.
AdTechConsumerE-commerceFoodTechLogistics & Supply Chain
Co-investorsA-Rod CorpAmino CapitalGold House VenturesGoodwater CapitaliFly.vcSoftBank Vision Fund
Shelf Engine developed automated demand forecasting and ordering technology for grocery retailers, using machine learning to predict sales of perishable goods and reduce food waste.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSeattle, US
Stefan Kalb(Founder/CEO)inBede Jordan(Founder/CTO)inAre Traasdahl(CEO/Founder)inDag Liodden(CPO/Founder)in
Co-investorsNotable CapitalVentureSouqY CombinatorFoundation Capital
SmartSweets sells sweet and sour candy products such as gummy worms, peach rings, cinnamon bears, lollipops, and chews, sold direct-to-consumer with a build-your-own box option shipped to customers.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
Tara Bosch(Founder)
Tecovas designs and sells Western footwear and apparel, including cowboy and cowgirl boots, denim, and pearl snap shirts for men, women, and kids.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceAustin, US
Paul Hedrick(Executive Officer, Director)inDavid Lafitte(Executive Officer, Director)inJames Mann(Executive Officer)in
BoardAndrew Hunt(Director)inChristine Day(Director)Bill McComb(Director)
Co-investorsBlue CollectiveElephant Partners
The Athletic is a sports media platform that provides news, analysis, and commentary covering professional and college sports.
ConsumerMedia & EntertainmentSports TechSan Francisco, US
Alex Mather(Co-founder)inAdam Hansmann(Co-founder)in
Co-investorsAdvancit CapitalComcast VenturesCourtside VenturesFounders FundJackson Square VenturesLuminari Capital+7 more
The Long Drink produces sparkling canned cocktails made with natural flavors for casual consumption.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceFoodTech
Co-investorsFourward VenturesPalm Tree Crew InvestmentsNeuberger Berman
True Food Kitchen is a restaurant chain serving dishes and beverages made from whole, fresh ingredients sourced from partner growers, ranchers, and producers.
ConsumerWellness & Fitness
Co-investorsLion CapitalBullishCenterbridge Partners, L.P.
Unite Us provides software and data infrastructure for coordinating whole-person care, helping organizations identify social and health needs, deliver services, and track outcomes.
Digital HealthGovTechSaaSNew York, US
Daniel M. Brillman(Executive Officer)inTaylor Justice(Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer)in
Co-investorsBlossom Street VenturesEqual Opportunity VenturesICONIQOak HC/FTOptum VenturesPremji Invest+6 more
Vivrelle is a membership service that gives subscribers access to luxury accessories such as handbags and jewelry across four membership tiers, including unlimited personal stylist appointments and brand partner perks.
Circular EconomyConsumerE-commerceNew York, US
Wayne Geffen(President)inBlake Geffen(Executive Officer, Director)inJodi Kessler(Director)in
BoardHarry Hurst(Director)inJacqueline Marshall Siegmund(Director)Zachary Coopersmith(Director)
Co-investorsOrigin VenturesProtagonist
Wealthsimple is a Canadian financial services company offering investing, stock and crypto trading, saving and spending accounts, and tax filing through a simplified consumer platform.
ConsumerCrypto & Web3FintechSaaSToronto, CA
Michael Katchen(Co-founder & CEO)inBrett Huneycutt(Co-founder & CPO)inRudy Adler(Co-founder (formerly CMO))inRadhika Kakkar(Chief Operating Officer)inDiederik van Liere(Chief Technology Officer)inLeen Li(Former CFO; CEO, Wealthsimple Foundation)in
Co-investorsAlkeon InnovationAllianz XDiagramDragoneer Investment GroupDST GlobalGIC+15 more
Exits · 4
4 acquisitions · showing 3Grünsacq. by UnileverPachamaacq. by Carbon DirectShelf Engineacq. by Crisp
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesThe Athletic · en.wikipedia.org · Sep 2, 2026

Flow · 22ndcenturyfrontier.com · Aug 24, 2026
Wealthsimple · investmentexecutive.com · Aug 21, 2026

Brightwheel · slashgear.com · Aug 19, 2026

Flow · startupstorymedia.com · Aug 19, 2026

Forerunner · unite.ai · Aug 19, 2026

Flow · finance.biggo.com · Aug 17, 2026

Save · techcrunch.com · Aug 17, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has PLUS Capital made?
- PLUS Capital has 50 tracked investments, 4 of which have exited, including 9 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does PLUS Capital invest at?
- PLUS Capital invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What is PLUS Capital's typical check size?
- PLUS Capital typically writes checks of $100K – $1M.
- What sectors does PLUS Capital focus on?
- PLUS Capital focuses on Consumer, Crypto & Web3, EdTech, Enterprise Software, Future of Work, Healthtech, Mental Health, SaaS, Wellness & Fitness.
- Where is PLUS Capital located?
- PLUS Capital is headquartered in Venice, US.
- Who does PLUS Capital co-invest with?
- PLUS Capital most often shares deals with Optum Ventures, Greylock Partners, ICONIQ, among 188 tracked co-investors.
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