Consumer
The world we live in today is enhanced by technologies we might not have thought possible even 10 years ago, and there is so much still to come.
What we do
Investing in Game-Changing Companies That Help Us Do Things Better, Faster, and Cheaper
Consumer technology is traditionally considered difficult to get right; however, our thesis and experience help us identify outliers. We believe that consumers want to optimize the finite resources of time and money to accomplish the jobs they need to get done, and that experiences that tap into consumers’ need for belonging, self-esteem, and identity can become a daily habit.
Our Thinking
The future of how we live, work, and play is shifting with new technology and behaviors.
Our Consumer Companies
The founders we back don’t limit themselves to what is, but relentlessly pursue what could be. We invest in transformative, early-stage companies that are driving the next wave of consumer innovation.
HomeLight is a marketplace for connecting home sellers with the best real estate agents.
Milestones
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2012 – Founded
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2017 – Partnered, Series B
Partners
Chime helps members avoid bank fees, save money automatically, and lead healthier financial lives.
Milestones
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2012 – Founded
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2018 – Partnered, Series C
Leadership
Chris Britt
Co-Founder & CEO
Ryan King
Co-Founder & CTO
Partners
Poshmark is a social commerce marketplace where people can buy and sell new or used clothing, shoes, accessories, and home goods.
Milestones
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2011 – Founded
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2012 – Partnered, Series B
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2021 – IPO; NASDAQ: POSH
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2022 – Acquired by Naver
Partners
Roku pioneered streaming TV, connecting users to content they love, enabling content publishers to build and monetize large audiences, and providing advertisers with unique capabilities to engage consumers.
Milestones
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2002 – Founded
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2008 – Partnered, Series C
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2017 – IPO; NASDAQ: ROKU
Partners
Rover connects dog and cat parents with loving pet sitters and dog walkers in neighborhoods across the US, Canada, UK, and Europe.
Milestones
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2011 – Founded
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2014 – Partnered, Series C
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2021 – SPAC; NASDAQ: ROVR
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2024 – Acquired by Blackstone
Leadership
Aaron Easterly
Founder & CEO
Partners
Siri was a voice recognition company spun out of the non-profit institute SRI International. It launched its Siri virtual personal assistant app in February 2010, two months before it was acquired by Apple.
Milestones
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2007 – Founded
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2008 – Partnered, Series A
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2010 – Acquired by Apple
Partners
Uber innovates at the intersection of mobile technology, transportation, and logistics. Uber provides mobility-as-a-service with ride-sharing, food and package delivery, couriers, and freight transportation.
Milestones
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2009 – Founded
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2011 – Partnered, Series B
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2019 – IPO; NYSE: UBER
Partners
Warby Parker is an online retailer of prescription glasses, contact lenses, and sunglasses, conceived as an alternative to the overpriced and bland eyewear available today.
Milestones
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2010 – Founded
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2011 – Partnered, Series B
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2021 – Direct Listing; NYSE: WRBY
Partners
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