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Starshot Ventures

Accelerator

Miami · 10 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Starshot Ventures invests in visionary companies that redefine wellness and human potential. The firm operates with a dual model of direct incubations and investment partnerships, providing founders with networks, knowledge, and resources to accelerate growth in the health and wellness sector. The firm is committed to advancing the health and wellness of humanity through innovative companies and high-growth ventures.

Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.

HQ
Miami, US
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2023

Team · 10 people

from the firm's website
Kurt Seidensticker· Founder and Managing Partner

Founder and former CEO of Vital Proteins, a collagen supplement company acquired by Nestle Health Sciences in 2020. Co-founder and managing partner at Family Fund and Founder Community. Serial entrepreneur and investor focused on category creators in health and wellness.

Michael Carney· Managing Director

Former Senior Vice President at Evoke Advisors and General Partner at Upfront Ventures. Chemical engineer with two decades of experience investing in and building businesses across consumer internet, enterprise software, financial services, commercial real estate, and natural resources.

Cameron Schuler· Principal/Co-Founder of RNWY

Former Head of People and Business Operations at Haystack, a high-growth SaaS startup, and first Head of Talent at Ritual, a direct-to-consumer health brand.

Caryn Johnson· Principal/Co-Founder of Bond

Former marketing lead at Vital Proteins Performance and strategic leader at Nike and Adidas. Experienced in designing and implementing global category growth strategies with world-class athletes and celebrity partnerships.

Emily Deyanova· Principal/COO

Registered Dietitian with a decade of sales experience and business strategy expertise at high-growth health brands including KIND and Vital Proteins, where she served as Chief Revenue Officer during expansion and acquisition by Nestle Health Sciences.

Jakob Zeh· Principal/CCO

Former Senior Vice President of Commercial Sales at Vital Proteins, leading sales organization and retail distribution strategy through significant growth. Earlier specialty retailer partnerships manager and CPG professional with experience at Danone, Glanbia Performance Nutrition.

Jesse Sacks· Principal/Head of Talent & People

Former Head of People and Business Operations at Haystack, a high-growth SaaS startup, and first Head of Talent at Ritual, a popular direct-to-consumer health brand.

John Schroeder· Principal/Head of Logistics and Operations

Former Senior Director of Logistics Operations at Vital Proteins during rapid growth phase, scaling operations to support 100% year-over-year growth and 30x increase in order fulfillment and retail distribution volumes through acquisition integration.

Katie Cote· Principal/Head of Innovation

Former Chief Marketing Officer at Owlet and Vital Proteins. Seasoned marketing expert who guided Owlet through IPO and Vital Proteins through acquisition by Nestle Health Sciences in 2020, with expertise in brand building and scaling.

Shannon Race· Principal/Co-Founder of Bio.me

Former Head of Innovation at Vital Proteins with prior experience at Unilever and Diageo across supplement, food, and beverage categories. Brings expertise in leveraging scientific literature, innovative technologies, and consumer insights for product development.

Frequently asked questions

What sectors does Starshot Ventures focus on?
Starshot Ventures focuses on Healthtech, Wellness & Fitness.
Where is Starshot Ventures located?
Starshot Ventures is headquartered in Miami, US.

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