The Venture Collective
Venture capitalMiami Beach · Seed–Series A · 13 people tracked
Also known as THE VENTURE COLLECTIVE LLC
Investment thesis
TVC seeks to invest in highly defensible, category-defining, mission-driven companies working on major global problems, viewing this as a leading investment and impact opportunity for the coming decades. The firm favors founders who embed diversity, equity, and inclusion into their teams, citing evidence that diverse teams outperform. As early-stage investors, TVC focuses on helping startups survive the difficult period between inception and product-market fit (the 'Valley of Death'), aiming to maximize successful outcomes. It positions hands-on founder support as central to its identity rather than a vague value-add, leveraging the team's combined experience to drive better results for both companies and investors.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 13 people
from public directories
What they invest in
from 23 of 96 portfolio companiesHealthtech ×10Biotech ×9AI & Machine Learning ×8Deep Tech ×5Digital Health ×5FoodTech ×4Circular Economy ×3Climate Tech ×3
HQs:United States×15United Kingdom×5Germany×1
Investments · 96 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathDeveloper of advanced small modular nuclear reactors and proprietary fuel technology for clean, zero-carbon, and affordable energy generation.
First patented, non-toxic repellent with DEET efficacy
Portland, US
Michelle Arnau(Chief Executive Officer)Stephanie Watson(President)Damon Gorrie(Executive Officer)
BoardMartin Mulvihill(Director)Frank Lin(Director)
Board seatStephanie Sarelakos· per SEC Form D
Pharmacy of the future offering natural alternatives to pharmaceuticals
Convenient and affordable access to everyday medicines in Bangladesh
Axiom Space develops commercial space stations and provides access to low-Earth orbit microgravity environments for research, manufacturing, and innovation by governments, researchers, and organizations.
Defense TechEdTechHardwareSpace Tech
Dr. Kam Ghaffarian(Executive Chairman)Michael Suffredini(Founder, former CEO and President)
100% plant-based tuna alternatives with sea proteins
BIOS develops neural digital therapy technology to deliver treatments for neurological conditions.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesCambridge, GB
Behavioral telehealth platform for underserved Medicare and Medicaid populations
Brave Health provides virtual mental health care, matching patients with state-licensed providers after an initial assessment.
Digital HealthHealthtechMental Health
A women's+ digital company providing integrated mental, reproductive, and physical healthcare
Cocoon manufactures LoopCem™, a low-carbon supplementary cementitious material made from electric arc furnace slag waste, enabling cement and concrete producers to reduce embodied CO₂ by up to 27% without cost premium.
Circular EconomyCleantechClimate TechLondon, GB
First biostimulant created for soilless agriculture
Individualized pet health technology
Online platform helping women build and manage wealth through investing, financial planning, and wealth management services
Science-backed consumer longevity products
Elysium develops healthcare products focused on aging research and healthy aging rather than disease treatment.
HealthtechLongevityWellness & Fitness
Leonard Guarente, Ph.D.(Co-founder & Chief Scientist)
Expanding library of psychedelics to treat mental illness
Entocycle uses industrial automation and machine learning to convert organic waste into animal and plant feed by breeding black soldier fly larvae at scale.
Advanced ManufacturingAgTechBiotechCircular EconomyFoodTechLondon, GB
Keiran Olivares Whitaker(Founder)inJames Millar(CEO)
Synthetic biology company converting unrecyclable plastic waste into valuable low-carbon chemicals.
Epoch Biodesign develops enzyme recycling technology powered by AI to break down plastic and textile waste into virgin-grade chemical building blocks.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechCircular EconomyClimate Tech
Jacobin
Stopping age from causing disease
Fork & Good develops cultivated meat technology using a hydroponic system approach that integrates cell biology with farming principles to produce real meat from cells at scale.
BiotechDeep TechFoodTech
Gabor Forgacs(Chief Scientific Officer and co-founder)Andras Forgacs(Partner and co-founder)Niya Sharma(Co-founder)Niyati Gupta(Executive Officer, Director)Lauren Loktev(Director)
Developing first space outpost with artificial gravity capabilities
Nicotine addiction treatment through automatic, gradual substance weaning
Baltimore, US
Taha Shipchandler(Director)Chip Andrews(Director)Patrick Byrne(Executive Officer, Director)Clayton Andrews(Executive Officer, Director)
Automating library prep to bring next-gen sequencing to the point of care
Helix Nanotechnologies develops mRNA-based therapeutics for disease treatment and environmental applications, currently advancing a COVID-19 vaccine candidate for immunocompromised patients and testing interventions targeting climate challenges.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechHealthtechBoston, US
Nikolai Eroshenko(Founder/CSO)in
Develops mRNA therapeutics designed to treat Covid-19 variants, cancer, and other diseases using artificial intelligence and synthetic biology.
Engineered cell therapy platform to treat retinal degeneration
Immunotherapy platform addressing limitations of traditional CAR-T therapies
Longevity company with diversified therapies to extend healthy human lifespan
Boston, US
Stuart Gibson(Director)Gerald McLaughlin(Executive Officer, Director)David Guyer(Director)David Sinclair(Director)Sharon Rosenzweig-Lipson(Executive Officer)Michael Ringel(Executive Officer)
Enabling farmers to capture carbon cost-effectively via biochar
Lowest rate option for SMB payments with flexible settlement
Revolutionizing biomanufacturing with tissue-engineered bioreactors
Comprehensive autonomous solutions for off-road industries
Trusted healthcare expert marketplace matching experts with clients
Machine learning tools to make buildings smarter, affordably, and securely
Novel small satellite technologies enabling new commercial space operations
Orbem uses AI-powered MRI technology to analyze biological materials and provide detailed insights to customers in agriculture and food production.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningFoodTechHealthtechMunich, DE
Scalable cell-cultured premium beef that is delicious and sustainable
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does The Venture Collective invest at?
- The Venture Collective invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What is The Venture Collective's typical check size?
- The Venture Collective typically writes checks of $100K – $2M.
- What sectors does The Venture Collective focus on?
- The Venture Collective focuses on Impact & Social Good, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is The Venture Collective located?
- The Venture Collective is headquartered in Miami Beach, US.
- Does The Venture Collective lead rounds?
- The Venture Collective typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamCat Hernandez, Partner and Founding Team Member of The Venture Collective - Democratizing Access
AllVoices · Cat Hernandez
Investor Series - Cat Hernandez, VC, The Venture Collective (TVC) - RBL1 Live
Rebel One · Cat Hernandez
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Co-investors · 51
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General Catalyst is a venture capital and investment firm that backs founders across industries, with a strong focus on AI-driven transformation, fintech, healthcare, and other sectors.
Alumni Ventures (AV) is a venture firm that gives accredited individual investors access to professionally managed, diversified venture portfolios by co-investing alongside leading lead VC firms. It offers annual funds, syndicate deal-by-deal investing, and various investor clubs.
Social Starts is a group of early-stage venture funds that applies a data-driven, analytics-based methodology to identify and back promising companies in high-potential segments. Its current fund, Social Starts Health and Happiness, targets startups focused on helping people live longer and better.
Artis Ventures is a venture capital firm focused on supporting founders reimagining the systems that sustain life, spanning from cellular biology to broader societal impact.
SemperVirens is an ecosystem-driven venture capital firm that supports startups building AI solutions for complex markets such as healthcare, financial services, and the future of work, providing connections and hands-on support to help them scale.
NOA is a venture investor backing founders and breakthrough technologies focused on decarbonising the built world across areas such as structures, energy, materials, environments, mobility, and community.
Starbridge Venture Capital is an investment firm focused on space technology, defense tech, and related spin-off innovations, backing founders building companies with large terrestrial markets and clear paths to liquidity.
The Artemis Fund is an early-stage venture firm backing founders building technology aimed at creating financial resilience, wealth-building, and economic mobility for families and businesses.
Andreessen Horowitz's Strategic Partnerships page describes collaborations that connect its portfolio companies with established institutions to help scale and deploy their technology.
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Firms observed investing alongside The Venture Collective, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with The Venture Collective's recorded portfolio.
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