Fundraising FoxUTA Ventures
Corporate VCBeverly Hills · Seed–Late Stage
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Investment thesis
UTA Ventures operates as the venture arm of talent agency United Talent Agency, focusing on building and investing in culture-defining companies. It partners with its talent clients to found and scale consumer brands from the ground up, extend existing brand platforms, and enter new product categories. Beyond talent-founded businesses, the division invests in a portfolio of growing startups positioned at the intersection of the creator economy, frontier technology, and the future of entertainment. The strategy blends operational company-building with traditional startup investing, leveraging the agency's relationships across entertainment, commerce, and technology.
Source: firm website, verified Oct 1, 2026.
What they invest in
from 30 of 44 portfolio companiesConsumer ×15Direct to Consumer ×11E-commerce ×8FoodTech ×7Media & Entertainment ×6AI & Machine Learning ×4Creator Economy ×4Marketing Tech ×4
HQs:United States×14
Who they back
founder profiles across 22 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×82 founders×43 founders×54+ founders×5
Where their founders studiedfrom 23 founders with education data
Harvard University ×4Duke University ×2Saïd Business School, University of Oxford ×2Stanford University ×2Stanford University Graduate School of Business ×2UCLA ×2
What their founders studiedfrom 20 founders with field-of-study data
Economics ×5Computer Science ×4Business & Management ×3
Where their founders worked beforefrom 24 founders with career history
Microsoft ×2USRowing ×2
4 hold an MBA (of 24 with degree data)
Investments · 44 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2025 · 12023 · 22022 · 22021 · 12015 · 12014 · 29 dated
Lyft is an on-demand ridesharing platform that connects passengers with drivers for various ride types, including standard rides, premium options, and other transportation services.
ConsumerEnterprise SoftwareMarketplacesMobility & TransportationSaaSSan Francisco, US
Logan Green(Founder)inJohn Zimmer(Founder)inDavid Risher(Chief Executive Officer)inErin Brewer(Chief Financial Officer)Lindsay Llewellyn(Chief Legal and Business Officer and Corporate Secretary)Marcus Cohn(Founder)
Co-investorsAglae VenturesAidenlair CapitalAliya Capital PartnersAllied Venture PartnersAlpha Wave GlobalAndreessen Horowitz+54 more
Antenna's Subscriber Views product measures how programming affects audience behavior and subscriber loyalty by tracking which shows drive sign-ups, retention, and engagement across streaming services.
Data & InfrastructureMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentSaaS
Jonathan Carson(Founder)inRameez Tase(Founder)in
Co-investorsImagination CapitalWaverley CapitalHyperSK VenturesGrit Capital PartnersLightShed Ventures+4 more
4U by Tia is a hair care brand focused on curl care products made with clean, sustainable ingredients, marketed as safe for the whole family including children.
ConsumerDirect to Consumer
Tia Mowry(Founder)
Antenna builds an analytics platform that gives engineering leaders system-level visibility into how AI tools, models, and agents affect developer productivity and costs.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Co-investorsNext47HyperIDEA Fund PartnersImagination CapitalSK VenturesWaverley Capital
Archer Roose produces canned wines made from sustainably grown grapes, with no added sugar, gluten-free and vegan options.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
Co-investorsBoston Harbor AngelsEastward Capital PartnersEvolution VC PartnersGoat Rodeo CapitalNat TurnerWormhole Capital+1 more
Axie Infinity is a blockchain-based, NFT creature-battling game developed by Vietnam-based game studio Sky Mavis.
Trung Nguyen(Founder)inAleksander Larsen(Founder)Jeffrey Zirlin(Founder)
Co-investorsAU21 CapitalDeepTech VenturesDeFiance CapitalDigital StrategiesMoonhill CapitalPantera Capital+16 more
Marketplace enabling users to request personalized video messages or live chats with celebrities and influencers.
Steven Galanis(Founder)inMartin Blencowe(Founder)inDevon Spinnler Townsend(Founder)inArthur Leopold(Founder)Devon Townsend(Founder)
Co-investorsChaifetz GroupChicago VenturesCleo CapitalConnect VenturesDigi VenturesDuke Capital Partners+25 more
Captiv8 operates an influencer and creator marketing platform, offering creator-first storytelling solutions for brands, following a combination with Influential's expertise.
AdTechCreator EconomyMarketing Tech
Sunil Verma(Founder)in
Co-investorsClick VenturesEvolution VC PartnersMonta Vista CapitalMontage CapitalPROOFSocial Starts+2 more
Chamberlain Coffee is a consumer beverage brand created by Emma Chamberlain that sells coffee and other drinks marketed as high quality and thoughtfully made.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceFoodTechLos Angeles, US
Emma Chamberlain(Founder)Christopher Gallant(Executive Officer, Director)inAndrew Thau(Director)Adam Kaller(Director)
Co-investorsCerity Partners VenturesVolition CapitalElectric Feel Ventures LlcSocial Impact Capital
Charity: Water is a nonprofit organization that funds and implements water infrastructure projects to provide clean and safe water to underserved communities across multiple countries.
CleantechImpact & Social GoodSocialNew York, US
Scott Harrison(Founder)in
Co-investorsWhite Paper CapitalBezos ExpeditionsIndex VenturesLightbankSpark CapitalUnion Square Ventures (USV)
Cloud9 is an esports organization that competes in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, a first-person shooter game with competitive multiplayer modes.
GamingSports TechLos Angeles, US
Paullie K. Etienne(Executive Officer, Director)inJacques M. Etienne(Executive Officer, Director)Jack Etienne(Founder)Paullie Etienne(Founder)
BoardDaniel Fiden(Director)
Co-investorsEspt Ventures LlcValor Equity PartnersBalderton CapitalCloud9 CapitalFounders FundLiquid Ventures+4 more
Consensys builds a vertically integrated platform for decentralized finance, offering consumer wallet applications, developer infrastructure, blockchain APIs, and protocol-level software that manage the full onchain transaction lifecycle.
Crypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsFintechFort Worth, US
Joseph Lubin(Founder)in
Co-investors1802 VenturesArcane GroupArgonautic VenturesBR CapitalCMT Digital VenturesCoinbase Ventures+34 more
CrowdRise is an online fundraising platform that enables individuals and organizations to raise money for charitable causes and personal needs.
FintechMarketplacesLos Angeles, US
Edward Norton(Co-founder)Shauna Robertson(Co-founder)Robert Wolfe(CEO)Jeffrey Wolfe(Co-founder)inRobert W.(Founder)in
BoardFred Wilson(Director)in
Co-investorsLightbankUnion Square Ventures (USV)Bezos ExpeditionsIndex VenturesSpark Capital
Cymbal built an AI-powered, human-readable blockchain explorer for Ethereum, Solana and Base; its team was acquired by Yahoo in 2025.
Menlo Park, US
Brandon Price(Founder)inEric Feng(Founder)inLarry Chen(Founder)Nick Chang(Founder)inShabih Rizvi(Founder)
Co-investorsCoinbase VenturesEniac VenturesGold House VenturesGV (Google Ventures)Illuminati CapitalFirst Round Capital+1 more
Flying Embers produces canned alcoholic beverages, including ready-to-drink canned cocktails made with real fruit and no added sugar, as well as hard kombucha.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
Co-investorsClover VitalityEcosystem Integrity Fund
Gemini provides access to cryptocurrency trading and digital asset management services, bridging the traditional financial system with the emerging cryptoeconomy for individuals and institutions.
Crypto & Web3Fintech
Cameron Winklevoss(Founder)inTyler Winklevoss(Founder)in
Co-investorsAugmentum FintechCleo CapitalDraper AssociatesDraper DragonEdge Case Capital PartnersNyca+9 more
Houseplant is a lifestyle and home goods brand that designs and sells cannabis-related accessories and homewares, including ashtrays, grinders, and incense.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
Co-investorsGotham Gal Ventures
Maison No. 9 is a rosé wine brand producing a French Riviera-style rosé, created in collaboration with musician Post Malone and a winery.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
Post Malone
Online education subscription platform with pre-recorded tutorials and lectures by experts.
David Rogier(Founder)inAaron Rasmussen(Founder)
Co-investorsAdvancit CapitalAkkadian VenturesAtomicoBlackbird VenturesBloomberg BetaBrighter Capital+28 more
Meow Wolf is an art collective founded in Santa Fe that designs and operates immersive, interactive art exhibitions across multiple locations.
ConsumerImpact & Social GoodMedia & EntertainmentSanta Fe, US
Vince Kadlubek(Founder)inSean Di Ianni(Executive Officer, Director)inMatt KingCorvas BrinkerhoffinEmily Montoya(Founder)Caity Kennedyin
Co-investorsAlsop Louie PartnersSun Mountain Capital
MikMak provides an AI-driven commerce intelligence platform that helps consumer brands measure, plan, and optimize sales and media across the full funnel, drawing on shopper and retailer data.
AI & Machine LearningE-commerceMarketing TechRetail Tech
Rachel Tipograph(Founder)in
Co-investorsMiroma VenturesWaverley CapitalLuminari CapitalLunch PartnersMadrona Venture GroupWavecrest Growth Partners
MOJO is a youth sports company focused on improving the experience of kids and families through sports.
ConsumerEdTechMedia & EntertainmentSports Tech
Co-investorsAlpha Edison
MusicInfra is a music rights management company connecting digital services and rightsholders for licensing, matching and royalty payment.
Co-investorsSNÖ VenturesMiddlegame Ventures
The NTWRK operates an online store selling branded apparel and collectible merchandise, including collaborations such as Hot Wheels x Futura Laboratories.
ConsumerE-commerceRetail Tech
Patreon is a membership platform that enables creators to build communities, share exclusive work, and monetize their output through direct fan support, eliminating algorithmic dependence.
Creator EconomyMarketplacesSaaSSan Francisco, US
Jack Conte(Founder)inSam Yam(Founder)inJack Conte Sam Yam(Founder)
BoardDaniel Rimer(Director)inDick Costolo(Director)Goli Sheikholeslami(Director)
Co-investors1435 CapitalAccompliceAtelierCoatue ManagementCRV (Charles River Ventures)Defy Partners+22 more
Pietra provides an AI-powered platform for e-commerce brands to manage competitive intelligence, social media monitoring, supplier networks, and fulfillment operations.
AI & Machine LearningE-commerceMarketing TechHoboken, US
Ronak Trivedi(Founder)inPan P(Founder)
Co-investorsAbstract VenturesAndreessen HorowitzDreamers VCM13Tq Ventures LlcWorklife Ventures+2 more
pocket.watch partners with top online creators to produce premium series, specials, and TV-ready compilations distributed on major streaming platforms.
Creator EconomyMedia & Entertainment
Chris M. Williams(Founder)in
Co-investorsKombo VenturesAccelY Combinator
Rinna Beauty is a direct-to-consumer cosmetics brand founded by Lisa Rinna, offering makeup products such as lip kits, lipsticks, and lip glosses.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
Lisa Rinna(Founder)
Rob's makes flavored popcorn sold directly to consumers in varieties such as original, truffle, and Indian spice mix, along with branded merchandise.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
Co-investorsPalm Tree Crew InvestmentsShrug CapitalThe Lab Private Equity Fund 2, LP
Sienna Naturals makes clean, plant-based haircare products formulated for people with textured hair, including coily, curly, color-treated, and protective styles.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceWellness & FitnessLos Angeles, US
Hannah Diop(Founder)Issa Rae(Co-founder)inHannah D(Founder)Tracy Gray(Director)Simon Gray(Director)
Co-investorsBlue Haven InitiativeSlauson & Co.
Sonoro is a media company that produces podcasts, audio series, and content aimed at young, multicultural, digitally-savvy Latino audiences, working with Latino creators.
ConsumerCreator EconomyMedia & Entertainment
Camila Victoriano(Founder)Geronimo Avila(Founder)Joshua Weinstein(Founder)
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesLerer HippeauOverton Venture CapitalRiverPark VenturesNewark Venture Partners
Split Nutrition makes a portable peanut butter and jelly snack product marketed to active consumers and athletes for on-the-go nutrition.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
StatMuse is an AI-powered media platform that provides instant answers to sports and finance questions through search, covering statistics, scores, betting, fantasy data, and market information.
AI & Machine LearningMedia & EntertainmentSports TechSan Francisco, US
Eli Dawson(Executive Officer, Director)Adam Elmore(Executive Officer, Director)inEli Dawson Adam Elmore(Founder)
Co-investorsDisney AcceleratorGen CapitalSprint VcTechstarsTen31Allen & Company+5 more
Stem is a Los Angeles music distribution and payments platform that automates royalty splits and payouts for artists and labels.
Milana Lewis(Founder)in
Co-investorsAspect VenturesFourward VenturesJustin “3LAU” BlauKombo VenturesMaC Venture CapitalOwl Capital+4 more
Syndicate provides infrastructure to scale the Ethereum blockchain, supporting staking and development operations on the network.
Crypto & Web3Mountain View, US
William Raphael Papper(Executive Officer, Director)Ian John Lee(Executive Officer, Director)ian //(Founder)inIan Lee(Founder)inWill Papper(Founder)
Co-investorsA.Capital Venturesa16z cryptoAndreessen HorowitzArchetypeAtelierBlueYard Capital+27 more
Thrive Market is an online grocery delivery service offering non-GMO and clean label food products at discounted prices through a membership model.
Direct to ConsumerE-commerceFoodTechCulver City, US
Gunnar Lovelace(Executive Officer, Director)inNick Green(Founder)in
BoardDana Settle(Director)in
Co-investorsAlmanac InsightsBAM VenturesBY Venture PartnersDigi VenturesGreycroftGroundForce Capital+11 more
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
AnomalyAwesomeness TVImgnMomentPluto TVRadishRinna Wines
Exits · 7
1 IPOs · 6 acquisitions · showing 2Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has UTA Ventures made?
- UTA Ventures has 44 tracked investments, 7 of which have exited, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does UTA Ventures invest at?
- UTA Ventures invests at the Seed, Late Stage stages.
- What sectors does UTA Ventures focus on?
- UTA Ventures focuses on Consumer, Creator Economy, Crypto & Web3, Deep Tech, Media & Entertainment.
- Where is UTA Ventures located?
- UTA Ventures is headquartered in Beverly Hills, US.
- Who does UTA Ventures co-invest with?
- UTA Ventures most often shares deals with Cleo Capital, Evolution VC Partners, Andreessen Horowitz, among 185 tracked co-investors.
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