Stage 1 Fund
Venture capitalSeed
Fund manager profile
Stage 1 Fund is a venture fund manager. SEC filings show 1 venture fund on record, most recently Stage.O Fund, LP filed February 2019.
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D filings. Firm website data not yet available.
What they invest in
from 1 of 1 portfolio companiesConsumer ×1Direct to Consumer ×1E-commerce ×1
HQs:United States×1
Investments · 1 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathCrown Affair sells clean haircare products, including styling tools and hair formulas designed to restore hair hydration, softness, and shine.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceLos Angeles, US
Dianna Cohen(Executive Officer, Director)Elaine Choi(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardCristina Nunez(Director)Richard Gersten(Director)in
Co-investorsAMBERSTONEPalm Tree Crew InvestmentsPoint King CapitalSelva VenturesStride Consumer PartnersTrue Beauty Ventures+1 more
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesCrown Affair · finsmes.com · May 11, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Stage 1 Fund invest at?
- Stage 1 Fund invests at the Seed stage.
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