Ariana Thacker
InvestorFounderVenture Partner at Countdown Capital · Founder at MoldCo
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Writes $250K checks
FoundedMoldCo
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About
Ariana Thacker is the founding General Partner of Conscience, a solo-GP fund backing pre-seed and seed companies at the intersection of consumer and science, with a focus on technically defensible, science-led businesses that address real consumer problems. A chemical engineering graduate of UCLA with experience ranging from Fortune 500 companies to early-stage startups, she has invested in more than 30 companies alongside other institutional investors. She previously served as President of the Society of Women Engineers and founded a congressionally recognized philanthropic organization; roughly 80% of Conscience's portfolio founders are underrepresented, and about half of her broader portfolio is led by diverse and female founders.
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Invests in
AgTechAI & Machine LearningBiotechClimate TechConsumerDeep TechDirect to ConsumerE-commerceFoodTechGamingHardwareHealthtechIoTMedia & EntertainmentMedical Devices
Founder at MoldCo
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Experience
- MoldCoFoundercurrent2023 — present
- 10X CapitalAdvisor2023 — 2024
- Conscience VCFounding Partner2020 — 2024
- CoolwaterCohort #32021
- Predictive VCManaging Partner2019 — 2021
- Rhapsody Venture PartnersCorporate Partnership Lead, Investor2018 — 2020Cambridge, Massachusetts
- bootupFounder2017 — 2018Greater Los Angeles Area
- UCLA Mechanical Engineering Spin-OutFounding Team2016Greater Los Angeles Area
- Aera Energy LLCOperations Engineer2013 — 2015Bakersfield, California Area
- Society of Women EngineersPresident, Executive Board2009 — 2013UCLA
- Phillips 66Operations Engineer2012Greater Los Angeles Area
- UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied ScienceResearch Associate2010 — 2012Dr. Tatiana Segura’s Research Lab
- AbbottOperations Engineer2011Greater Chicago Area
- The Tau Beta Pi Association, Inc.Executive Board2010 — 2011UCLA
- AIChE - American Institute of Chemical EngineersChem-E Car Team Lead2009 — 2011UCLA
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Investments
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DamonLoyalThe Last Gameboard
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Ariana Thacker?
- Ariana Thacker is the founding General Partner of Conscience, a solo-GP fund backing pre-seed and seed companies at the intersection of consumer and science, with a focus on technically defensible, science-led businesses that address real consumer problems. A chemical engineering graduate of UCLA with experience ranging from Fortune 500 companies to early-stage startups, she has invested in more than 30 companies alongside other institutional investors. She previously served as President of the Society of Women Engineers and founded a congressionally recognized philanthropic organization; roughly 80% of Conscience's portfolio founders are underrepresented, and about half of her broader portfolio is led by diverse and female founders.
- Where does Ariana Thacker work?
- Ariana Thacker is Founder of MoldCo and Venture Partner at Countdown Capital.
- What does Ariana Thacker invest in?
- Ariana Thacker invests in AgTech, AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Climate Tech, Consumer, Deep Tech, Direct to Consumer, E-commerce, FoodTech, Gaming, Hardware, Healthtech, IoT, Media & Entertainment, Medical Devices.
- What check size does Ariana Thacker write?
- Ariana Thacker typically writes checks of $250K.
- What companies did Ariana Thacker found?
- Ariana Thacker founded MoldCo.
- What companies has Ariana Thacker invested in?
- Investments tracked here include Damon, Loyal, The Last Gameboard.
- Where did Ariana Thacker go to school?
- Ariana Thacker studied at UCLA (Bachelors of Science, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering).
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UCLA mafia360
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Predictive VC mafia4
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Rhapsody Venture Partners mafia4
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Same school
Also attended UCLA881
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Shared employers
Also worked at MoldCo2
Also worked at 10X Capital6
Also worked at Rhapsody Venture Partners11
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Also worked at UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science12
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