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Leah Solivan

Investor

General Partner at Fuel Capital

United States

Writes $500K – $1M checks · typically $875K

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About

Leah Solivan is a former IBM software engineer and founder-operator who created TaskRabbit’s new labor category and, as a hands-on, product-minded investor, backs precedent‑breaking marketplace founders.

Invests in

ConsumerDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS

Experience

  1. Precedent.vcFounder and Managing Directorcurrent2025 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
  2. Breaking Precedent the PodcastFounder, Creator, and Hostcurrent2024 — present
  3. LOVB San FranciscoOwnercurrent2025 — present
  4. San Francisco BalletMember Board of Trusteescurrent2024 — presentSan Francisco, California, United States
  5. PetMeds®Board Membercurrent2024 — present
  6. Latino Corporate Directors Association (LCDA)Membercurrent2024 — present
  7. YPOYPO Member, Leadercurrent2014 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
  8. YPOAlexander L. Cappello Award Winner2020 — 2026Global
  9. YPORegional Chair, Pacific US2023 — 2025Pacific US Region
  10. YPOPacific US, Regional Membership Officer2022 — 2023Pacific US Region
  11. Fuel CapitalManaging Directorcurrent2017 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
  12. Monica + AndyAdvisorcurrent2016 — presentGreater Chicago Area
  13. The Forum of Young Global LeadersMembercurrent2014 — present
  14. Sweet Briar CollegeBoard Trustee2015 — 2018Sweet Briar, VA
  15. TaskRabbitExecutive Chairwoman & Founder2016 — 2017San Francisco Bay Area
  16. TaskRabbitFounder and CEO2008 — 2016San Francisco, CA
  17. Galvanize IncBoard Member2017Denver, CO
  18. ZentlyAdvisor2016 — 2017
  19. HomebrewAdvisor2013 — 2017San Francisco Bay Area
  20. RISEAdvisor2013 — 2016San Francisco Bay Area
  21. Silicon Valley BalletBoard Member2015 — 2016San Jose, CA
  22. IBM CorporationSoftware Engineer2001 — 2008
  23. Sweet Briar CollegeBoard Member2001 — 2004Sweet Briar, VA

Skills & more

Ruby on Rails3Java6Mobile Devices24Start-ups49Entrepreneurship23Software Engineering7Leadership15User Experience16Venture Capital8Web Development13Hustle1Strategic Partnerships10
+2 moreSoftware DevelopmentSocial Media

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Investments

Investor

Autumn AdeigboBark TechnologiesCandidate LabsDandyFuture FamilyLovd.comPreludeRebyStyleRowUpwardsWovenYellowsmith

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Colleagues at Fuel Capital

Brad Silverberg
Founder & Advisor at Fuel Venture Capital
Brie Garza
Executive Assistant at Fuel Venture Capital
Chris Howard
Founder at Ritual Capital
Jamie Viggiano
Chief Marketing Officer at Fuel Venture Capital
Leah Busque
General Partner at Fuel Capital
Mark Pearson
Award-winning digital entrepreneur and angel investor
Michael Burnett
Managing Partner at Fuel Ventures

Frequently asked questions

Who is Leah Solivan?
Leah Solivan is a former IBM software engineer and founder-operator who created TaskRabbit’s new labor category and, as a hands-on, product-minded investor, backs precedent‑breaking marketplace founders.
Where does Leah Solivan work?
Leah Solivan is General Partner at Fuel Capital.
What does Leah Solivan invest in?
Leah Solivan invests in Consumer, Developer Tools, Enterprise Software, Fintech, SaaS.
What check size does Leah Solivan write?
Leah Solivan typically writes checks of $500K – $1M.
What companies has Leah Solivan invested in?
Investments tracked here include Autumn Adeigbo, Bark Technologies, Candidate Labs, Dandy, Future Family, Lovd.com, Prelude, Reby, StyleRow, Upwards, Woven, Yellowsmith.
Where did Leah Solivan go to school?
Leah Solivan studied at Sweet Briar College (BS, Math, Computer Science).

Founder mafias

Fuel Capital mafia2

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Mark PearsonFounder and CEOFounded Myvouchercodes

Sweet Briar College mafia2

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Nicole ClayFrench Language and LiteratureFounded Hue

Same school

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