Westbound Equity Partners
Venture capitalPalo Alto · Pre-Seed–Series A · 17 people tracked
Also known as Concrete Rose Capital · WESTBOUND EQUITY MANAGEMENT, LLC
Investment thesis
Westbound backs exceptional ventures led by visionary, values-aligned founding teams. Beyond capital, the firm contributes social capital, drawing on its core team and an extended Westbound Network of leading entrepreneurs, operators, and investors to partner deeply with founders and help accelerate their vision.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 11, 2026.
Team · 17 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 37 of 50 portfolio companiesSaaS ×18AI & Machine Learning ×13Enterprise Software ×9HR Tech ×6Consumer ×5Digital Health ×4EdTech ×4Future of Work ×4
HQs:United States×19Kenya×1
Investments · 50 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2025 · 12024 · 12022 · 12021 · 12019 · 15 dated
Figma is a collaborative design platform that enables teams to create apps, websites, and products through shared design tools integrated with development workflows and AI-powered design assistance.
Developer ToolsSaaSSan Francisco, US
Daniel Rimer(Director)
BoardJohn Lilly(Director)Evan Wallace(Executive Officer, Director)Dylan Field(Executive Officer, Director)
Adyn uses large inclusive datasets and machine learning to advance personalized medicine for historically under-researched health conditions, with initial focus on reproductive disorders.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesWellness & FitnessSeattle, US
Elizabeth Ruzzo(Founder, CEO)
CareCar connects health plan members with a network of caregivers to improve access to care services.
Digital HealthHealthtechSaaSDenver, US
Joshua Itano(Executive Officer, Director)Mike Matz(Executive Officer)Jennifer Gallinger(Executive Officer)
BoardUriridiakoghene Onovakpuri(Director)Matt Smith(Director)Scott Reid(Director)
Software tools enabling HVAC professionals to design and sell efficient, low-emissions systems; acquired by ServiceTitan
Conduit is an iPad-based tool for HVAC contractors that uses LiDAR to create 3D home models and 2D floorplans, runs ACCA Manual J® load calculations on-site, and generates virtual system designs and branded reports.
Construction TechSaaSSales Tech
IntusCare provides a technology platform for PACE (Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) organizations, including tools like CareHub for operations and compliance, PRISM for population health and utilization management, and IRIS for risk adjustment.
Digital HealthHealthtechSaaS
EdConnective provides virtual coaching and professional development solutions for K-12 school districts, including 1:1 instructional coaching for teachers and leaders, workshops, and facilitated professional learning communities to improve teaching practice and student outcomes.
EdTechRichmond, US
William B. Morris, III(Executive Officer, Director)Erik Skantze(Executive Officer, Director)
Edlyft provides support and mentorship to help students succeed in computer science and secure top software engineering roles.
EdTechEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechSan Francisco, US
Erika Hairston(Founder)inArnelle Ansong(Founder)in
Esusu is an economic mobility platform that helps working families build credit and strengthen financial stability through rent payment reporting.
FintechImpact & Social GoodPropTechNew York, US
Robert C. Henning(Executive Officer)
BoardSamir Goel(Executive Officer, Director)Wemimo Abbey(Executive Officer, Director)
Five to Nine is a software platform for managing and measuring workplace events and programming, aimed at employee experience and people leaders.
Future of WorkHR TechSaaSChicago, US
Denise Umubyeyi(Co-founder)Jasmine Shells(Co-founder & CEO)Heather Hiles(Director)
HMBradley was a consumer digital banking platform offering deposit and credit card products; the company has since pivoted to provide banking technology to established financial institutions.
Fintech
Zach
Tappi provides AI-powered reputation and loyalty platform tools for businesses, helping them turn customer interactions and payments data into insights, reviews, and revenue growth.
AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaSNairobi, KE
AI-powered talent marketplace for industrial companies
Lyra Collective is a house of consumer brands offering personal care essentials spanning skincare, feminine care, baby feeding, and family products.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & Fitness
Manas AI is an AI-native biopharmaceutical company that uses neuro-symbolic foundational models to discover and develop medicines.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechNew York, US
Siddhartha Mukherjee(Co-founder)Reid Hoffman(Co-founder)Ujjwal Singh(Co-founder)
Mon Ami provides outcome measurement and impact documentation software for social service agencies, helping them prove program effectiveness, comply with regulatory requirements, and secure funding by centralizing evidence from assessments, service hours, and caseworker notes.
GovTechImpact & Social GoodPalo Alto, US
Joy Zhang(Co-founder)Madeline Dangerfield-Cha(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
BoardClint Korver(Director)
PlanetFwd is a sustainability measurement platform that helps companies measure carbon footprints, automate life cycle assessments, and report emissions data for regulatory compliance and ESG goals.
Climate TechEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Julia Collins(Founder & CEO)in
Praxis Labs is building tools and solutions to improve workplace experiences for all employees.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechBrooklyn, US
Jeffrey Crowe(Director)Elise Smith(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Heather Shen(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
Rheaply provides a platform that enables organizations to create sharing economies by connecting users with underutilized workplace resources, allowing goods and materials to find new uses rather than be discarded.
Circular EconomyCleantechE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareImpact & Social GoodSaaSChicago, US
Dr. Garry CooperTyler Skelton(Executive Officer, Director)Garry Cooper, Jr.(Executive Officer, Director)Thomas Fecarotta(Executive Officer)Peter John Tucker(Executive Officer)
BoardMike Fitzgerald(Director)
Ridwell offers a subscription pickup service that collects hard-to-recycle household items—such as batteries, light bulbs, clothing, and Styrofoam—that curbside programs don't accept, and routes them to reuse and recycling partners.
Circular EconomyCleantechConsumerSeattle, US
Ryan Metzger(Executive Officer, Director)Aliya Marder(Executive Officer, Director)RyanDavidJustin
BoardRyan Panchadsaram(Director)
Consumer commerce platform for emerging brands.
Sierra helps businesses build better, more human customer experiences using AI.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSNew York, US
Bret Taylor(Co-Founder)Clay Bavor(Co-Founder)Caryn Seidman-Becker(Chief Executive Officer)Todd Schroeder(Executive Officer)Edward O'Connor(Executive Officer)RAYMOND TORRES(Executive Officer)
TestGorilla provides AI-powered talent assessments and interviews to evaluate candidate skills and AI fluency during hiring.
AI & Machine LearningHR TechSaaS
The Browser Company builds web browsers, including Dia and Arc, aimed at providing new ways for people to use the internet.
ConsumerDeveloper Tools
Phenomenalmedia produces and markets theater, film, and live comedy projects, working as creator, producer, executive producer, co-producer, or marketing partner across Broadway shows, Off-Broadway plays, musicals, and films.
Media & Entertainment
Weir AI provides tools to protect and manage personal identity, including name, voice, and likeness, while monitoring mentions and enabling users to license their identity on their own terms.
AI & Machine LearningSaaS
Exits · 1
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioFigmaNYSE: FIG
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesFigma · news.crunchbase.com · Jul 17, 2026
Notion · finsmes.com · Jul 16, 2026
Sierra · en.sedaily.com · Jul 14, 2026
Paladin · marketscreener.com · Jul 1, 2026
Esusu · finsmes.com · Dec 16, 2025
Manas AI · finsmes.com · Sep 23, 2025
Praxis Labs · techcrunch.com · Jul 11, 2025
Shappi · chattanoogatrend.com · May 29, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Westbound Equity Partners invest at?
- Westbound Equity Partners invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Westbound Equity Partners's typical check size?
- Westbound Equity Partners typically writes checks of $750K – $2M.
- What sectors does Westbound Equity Partners focus on?
- Westbound Equity Partners focuses on Consumer, EdTech, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Impact & Social Good, Media & Entertainment, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Westbound Equity Partners located?
- Westbound Equity Partners is headquartered in Palo Alto, US.
- Does Westbound Equity Partners lead rounds?
- Westbound Equity Partners typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
Co-investors · 29
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Moxxie Ventures is an early-stage venture firm that backs technical founders building software and smart systems to solve meaningful problems.
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