Startups

AngelListI am passionate about investing in and working with entrepreneurs who are founding the next generation of great brands and retail companies. Portfolio companies including Aloha, Bartaile, Bonobos, ClearCareCotopaxiDagne Dover, Harrys, and Warby Parker are changing the game in established categories (e.g., apparel and accessories, eyewear, grooming, health and wellness) by delivering true value to consumers and doing it with a great narrative and a vision for social impact. I also invest indirectly as an LP via specialist funds (Campfire CapitalFemale Founders Fund, and Lead Edge Capital) and maintain strong ties to innovative companies from my home country, New Zealand, via Pacific Channel Ventures.


 

Brand Foundry Ventures
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Brand Foundry Ventures

Brand Foundry Ventures

BFV is a consumer-focused early-stage venture capital firm. BFV is focused on delivering brand and operational insights, domain expertise, and information advantages to drive investment performance.

ALOHA.com

In the Hawaiian language, aloha means “sharing the breath of life.” At ALOHA, we aim to do this by making health simple, fun, and accessible.

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle has become needlessly complicated. False claims, conflicting messages in the media, and weak regulations in the wellness industry are constant sources […]

Dagne Dover
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Dagne Dover

Dagne Dover

Dagne Dover solves the most common handbag and accessory frustrations with super functional interiors and chic exteriors.

By combining Tumi functionality, Prada design and craftsmanship, and a Warby Parker business model, Dagne Dover gives on-the-go women what they want: products that are fashionable and chic, but that also help women […]

Warby Parker
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Warby Parker

Warby Parker

A collaboration between four close friends, Warby Parker was conceived as an alternative to the overpriced and bland eyewear available today. Prescription eyewear simply should not cost $300+. The industry is controlled by a few large companies that have kept prices artificially high, reaping huge profits from consumers who […]

Bonobos

Bonobos is an e-commerce driven apparel brand renowned for exceptional fit, fun style and superb customer experience. Bonobos apparel features innovative cuts and designs to accommodate the bodies of real men for a more tailored profile that finally fits better. Bonobos designs and markets high quality chinos, dress and […]

Harry’s

Harry’s was built out of respect for quality craftsmanship, simple design, modern convenience and most importantly for guys who know they shouldn’t have to overpay for a great shave.