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Kate Shillo Beardsley

Investor

Founding Partner at Hannah Grey Ventures

Denver, Colorado

Writes $400K – $1M checks · typically $700K

About

Kate, a venture capitalist since 2008 who seeded Casper, Glossier, Warby Parker, Venmo and Billie, is a founding partner of a Galvanize-linked fund and was Martha Stewart’s Chief of Staff.

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningConsumerFuture of WorkHealthtechSaaS

Experience

  1. Hannah GreyFounding Partner, Hannah Greycurrent2020 — presentDenver, Colorado, United States
  2. Global Women in VCMembercurrent2015 — present
  3. Upslope VenturesManaging Partner, Upslope Ventures (FKA Galvanize Ventures)current2014 — presentDenver, Colorado, United States
  4. Lerer HippeauFounding Member, Investor, Director of Operations2010 — 2014New York City Metropolitan Area
  5. Huffington PostChief of Staff to Kenneth Lerer, Founder & Chairman2008 — 2010New York City Metropolitan Area
  6. Martha Stewart Living OmnimediaChief of Staff to Martha Stewart, Founder2006 — 2008New York City Metropolitan Area

Skills & more

Public Speaking5Strategic Planning10Strategy6Management6Digital Media36Social Media Marketing32Social Media34Blogging20Editing18Marketing Strategy16New Media3Venture Capital9
+10 moreStart-upsContent StrategyEntrepreneurshipContent ManagementPublishingSocial NetworkingBusiness StrategyMarketingStrategic PartnershipsBusiness Development

From Kate's professional profile.

Colleagues at Hannah Grey Ventures

Cecilia Retelle Zywicki
Venture Partner at Hannah Grey Ventures
Gillian Katz
Investor at Hannah Grey Ventures
Haley Lopez
Chief of Staff at Hannah Grey Ventures
Jessica Peltz-Zatulove
Founding Partner at Hannah Grey Ventures
Keith Grossman
Venture Partner at Hannah Grey Ventures
Kimberly Kreuzberger
Venture Partner at Hannah Grey Ventures
Matt Klein
Futurist In Residence at Hannah Grey Ventures
Pawan Murthy
GTM Lead at Hannah Grey Ventures

Frequently asked questions

Who is Kate Shillo Beardsley?
Kate, a venture capitalist since 2008 who seeded Casper, Glossier, Warby Parker, Venmo and Billie, is a founding partner of a Galvanize-linked fund and was Martha Stewart’s Chief of Staff.
Where does Kate Shillo Beardsley work?
Kate Shillo Beardsley is Founding Partner at Hannah Grey Ventures.
What does Kate Shillo Beardsley invest in?
Kate Shillo Beardsley invests in AI & Machine Learning, Consumer, Future of Work, Healthtech, SaaS.
What check size does Kate Shillo Beardsley write?
Kate Shillo Beardsley typically writes checks of $400K – $1M.
Where did Kate Shillo Beardsley go to school?
Kate Shillo Beardsley studied at Middlebury College (Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature); University of St Andrews (English Language and Literature, General); Suffield Academy.

Same school

Also attended Middlebury College166

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Also attended University of St Andrews138

Madison LenormandInvestor at DaphniOliver MarquesPartner, Capital Formation at March Capital PartnersAndreas WeiskamPartner and Co-Founder of Sapphire Ventures, focused on European investmentsMarshall PorterGeneral Partner at AlleyCorpNate WangVP of Investments at Plum Alley InvestmentsFreddie LuchterhandSpecialist Advisor, Brand Impact at Openspace Ventures

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Also attended Suffield Academy7

Ben SteinSenior Associate at Orkila CapitalJoseph AlsopInvestor at Alsop Louie PartnersBrando Brandolini d'AddaInvestor at NEW VISTA CAPITALJeff DresslerManaging Partner, Head of Global Government Affairs at SoftBank Vision FundMyles BardAnalyst at Friendly Trading Group 2Gordon WinstonInvestor at DRI Healthcare

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Shared employers

Also worked at Lerer Hippeau30

Ben LererManaging Partner at Lerer HippeauEric HippeauManaging Partner at Lerer HippeauGraham BrownManaging Partner at Lerer HippeauIsabelle PhelpsPartner at Lerer HippeauAndrea HippeauPartner at Lerer HippeauRon ZoriVenture Partner at Lerer Hippeau

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Also worked at Huffington Post1

Lianne Du ToitInvestor at Dazzle Angels

Also worked at Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia8

Karl WachterGeneral Counsel, Partner at Magnetar AI VenturesCathryn WillischExecutive Assistant at StripesDanielle DavisChief of Staff at Gingerbread CapitalSusan LyneCo-founder & Managing Partner at BBG VenturesWenda Harris MillardInvestor & Advisor at The 98Helen MurphyFounder & CEO, International Media Services Inc. at The 98

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