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Leura Craig

InvestorFounder

Managing Partner at Outlander VC · Board director at Heartbeat Chat

United States

Writes $500K – $2.5M checks

FoundedHeartbeat Chat

About

Leura Craig, a former repeat founder who bootstrapped two startups, brings a scrappy operator perspective, coaching founders to prioritize learning velocity through experiments while centering emerging ecosystems outside the Southeast.

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningClimate TechDeep TechDefense TechHardwareMobility & TransportationRoboticsSaaSSpace Tech

Board director at Heartbeat Chat

Intro paths

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In turn, Leura can intro founders to Heartbeat Chat's investors below.

Heartbeat Chat's investors · 1

Outlander VCNew York · $500K – $2.5M checks · since 2025

Co-founders at Heartbeat Chat

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Mayhul AroraDirector
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Murtaza BambotExecutive Officer, Director

Experience

  1. Outlander VCOutlander VC Managing Partnercurrent2019 — present
  2. Laurel & WolfCEO/ Founder2014 — 2019
  3. Leura Fine InteriorsPresident/ Owner2013
  4. Martyn Lawrence Bullard DesignInterior Designer2009 — 2012

Education

  1. McGill UniversityBA, English Literature/Political Science2004 — 2007
  2. UCLAArc_ID, Interior Design2009 — 2011
  3. BOSTON CONVSERVATORYSummer Dance Program
  4. DANTE ALIGHIERI
  5. McGill UniversityBachelor's degree

Skills & more

Furniture56Fashion12Space-planning11Interior Design88Interior Architecture57SketchUp15Furnishings21Residential Design5FF&E6Space planning33Rendering14Hand Drafting3
+10 moreFloor PlansArchitectureRenovationArtConcept DevelopmentSketchingConcept DesignRetail DesignHome StagingWindow Treatments

Languages French

From Leura's professional profile.

Colleagues at Outlander VC

Abbie Strabala
Junior Partner at Outlander VC
AJ Smith
Partner at Outlander VC
Deepika Jonnalagadda
Analyst at Blu Venture Investors
Jordan Kretchmer
Senior Partner at Outlander VC
Paige Craig
Managing Partner at Outlander VC

Frequently asked questions

Where does Leura Craig work?
Leura Craig is Managing Partner at Outlander VC and Founder at Heartbeat Chat.
What does Leura Craig invest in?
Leura Craig invests in AI & Machine Learning, Climate Tech, Deep Tech, Defense Tech, Hardware, Mobility & Transportation, Robotics, SaaS, Space Tech.
What check size does Leura Craig write?
Leura Craig typically writes checks of $500K – $2.5M.
What companies did Leura Craig found?
Leura Craig founded Heartbeat Chat.

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