Torch Capital
Venture capitalNew York · Seed–Series A · 38 people tracked
Also known as KEIDAN MANAGEMENT INC.
Investment thesis
Early-stage investor focused on consumer startups.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 38 people
from the firm's website & public directories
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What they invest in
from 32 of 133 portfolio companiesHealthtech ×9SaaS ×8Digital Health ×7Enterprise Software ×7Fintech ×7AI & Machine Learning ×6Direct to Consumer ×6Consumer ×5
HQs:United States×28United Kingdom×2Mongolia×1
Investments · 133 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAllbirds manufactures and sells sustainable footwear and apparel for men and women through direct-to-consumer channels.
Circular EconomyConsumerDirect to ConsumerSan Francisco, US
Lily Yan Hughes(Director)Timothy Brown(Director)Ravi Thanawala(Director)Joe Vernachio(Executive Officer, Director)Ann Mitchell(Executive Officer)Dick Boyce(Director)
Compass is a real estate brokerage that uses technology to help consumers find homes.
B2B MarketplacesEnterprise SoftwareMarketplacesPropTechSaaSManhattan, US
Robert Reffkin(Founder & CEO)Ori Allon(Founder & Chief Strategist)Brad Serwin(Executive Officer)Steven Sordello(Director)Allan Leinwand(Director)Josh McCarter(Director)
DigitalOcean provides cloud infrastructure and AI tools for developers and builders, offering services including virtual machines (Droplets), Kubernetes, managed databases, and serverless functions.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsNew York City, US
Moisey Uretsky(Executive Officer, Director)Ben Uretsky(Executive Officer, Director)Pueo Keffer(Director)Jason Seats(Director)Peter Levine(Director)Brad Gillespie(Director)
Nara Organics produced organic infant formula for babies.
FoodTechNew York, US
Jonathan Keidan(Director)Justina Chiang(Director)Esther Park Hallam(Executive Officer, Director)
Board seatJonathan Keidan· per SEC Form D
HealthtechNew York, US
Bernard Kruger(Director)Brad Olson(Executive Officer, Director)Bernard Kruger, M.D.(Title: Authorized Officer)Andrew Eliot Olanow(Title: President, CEO, Secretary)Benjamin Kruger(Title: Authorized Officer)
Board seatJonathan Keidan· per SEC Form D · $35.1M raise · filed Oct 2024
Acorns provides automated investment services that allow users to invest in diversified portfolios of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) composed of stocks and bonds, with options including Bitcoin-linked ETFs.
FintechUnknown, US
Jeff Cruttenden(Executive Officer, Director)Mark Dru(Executive Officer)Walter Cruttenden(Executive Officer, Director)Jim Caccavo(Director)Jay Fishman(Director)Mike Sekits(Director)
Arc provides a unified financial platform that enables cash management, competitive yield opportunities, debt capital raising, and AI-powered financial services.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintech
Away Travel sells luggage and travel accessories directly to consumers online.
Direct to ConsumerTravel & Hospitality
Buoy provides digital health symptom assessment and decision support to help people navigate healthcare more effectively.
Digital HealthHealthtechBoston, US
Adam Lathram(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Jose Eduardo Reyes(Director)Andrew Le(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Nathanael Yu Ren(Director)
Calm is a mental health app offering guided meditations, sleep stories, soundscapes, and stress-relief tools designed to help users manage anxiety, improve sleep, and build healthy habits for overall wellness.
HealthtechMental HealthWellness & Fitness
David Ko(CEO)
Creature Comforts operates neighbourhood veterinary clinics across London and the Home Counties, offering fast booking, upfront pricing, and membership plans (All Access and Pay-As-You-Go) plus an optional parasite package.
ConsumerWellness & FitnessLondon, GB
Domain Money provides investment management and financial planning services, charging no asset-under-management fees while offering tax-aware portfolio construction, direct indexing, and tax-loss harvesting.
Digital HealthFintechSaaS
Adam Dell(Founder and CEO)
Mountain View, US
Scott Wu(Executive Officer, Promoter)Vladimir Novakovski(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
Tempe, US
Michael Wystrach(Executive Officer, Director)Carter Comstock(Executive Officer, Director)Andrew Black(Director)
Glossier is a direct-to-consumer beauty and cosmetics brand that sells skincare, makeup, and beauty products globally across multiple markets.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerNew York, US
KATRINA LAKE(Director)KATHRYN ORDOWER(Executive Officer)KIRSTEN GREEN(Director)NABIL MALLICK(Executive Officer, Director)EMILY WEISS(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardERIC LIAW(Director)
Harness combines tax and financial advisory expertise with technology tools to deliver financial planning and wealth management services to clients.
FintechSaaS
Headspace is a mental health app that delivers personalized support through meditation, mindfulness, AI-powered guidance, coaching, therapy, and psychiatry services for individuals and organizations worldwide.
Digital HealthHealthtechMental HealthWellness & FitnessSanta Monica, US
Andy(Co-founder)Richard Marsh Pierson(Executive Officer, Director)Sean Brecker(Executive Officer)Andrew David Puddicombe(Executive Officer, Director)
Rows marked “SEC filing” are inferred from directors named on the company's SEC Form D — public regulatory data, not a portfolio list published by the firm.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Torch Capital invest at?
- Torch Capital invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Torch Capital focus on?
- Torch Capital focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Consumer, E-commerce, Fintech, Media & Entertainment, Sector Agnostic, Wellness & Fitness.
- Where is Torch Capital located?
- Torch Capital is headquartered in New York, US.
- Does Torch Capital lead rounds?
- Torch Capital typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamRedefining Consumer Tech: Chris Harper of Torch Capital on AI, Consumer-B2B Blur & Future Trends
Grace Gong · Chris Harper
Cava's success buoyed by consumer preference for healthy options: Torch Capital's Jonathan Keidan
CNBC Television · Jonathan Keidan
WorkingNation Overheard: Torch Capital Founder Jonathan Keidan | WorkingNation
WorkingNation · Jonathan Keidan
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