Maveron

Maveron

Maveron, based in San Francisco, Seattle, and NYC, invests in transformative early-stage consumer brands across social, fintech, healthtech, ecommerce, and education sectors, partnering with passionate entrepreneurs to redefine cultural norms and improve daily life, emphasizing diversity, sustainability, and societal impact; notable investments include Zulily, Allbirds, and Trupanion.

INDUSTRIES
EdTech
FinTech
HealthTech
eCommerce
StAGES
Pre-Seed
Seed
Series A
COUNTRY
USA

Overview

Maveron is a consumer-only venture capital firm dedicated to funding early-stage companies that captivate and enchant customers. Established in 1998 by Dan Levitan and Howard Schultz, who brought Starbucks to global prominence, Maveron has a unique focus on transformative consumer brands across sectors where people live, work, spend, and find joy. Their investments span social, fintech, healthtech, ecommerce, and education, backing notable companies like Zulily, Allbirds, Trupanion, Everlane, General Assembly, eBay, August Home, and Imperfect Produce.

Specializing in consumer behavior and industry disruptions, Maveron emphasizes early, true partnerships with 'non-normal,' passionate entrepreneurs. They seek founders driven by curiosity, rigor, courage, and integrity, aiming to create iconic brands. With offices in San Francisco, Seattle, and New York City, Maveron invests nationwide, valuing diversity within their team and portfolio.

Guided by values like being unapologetically non-normal, prioritizing relationships over actions, and balancing profit with purpose, Maveron aims for more than just financial returns. In 2021, they achieved B Corp certification, reinforcing their commitment to building an inclusive, sustainable economy. Their LP base includes children’s hospitals, foundations, universities, and philanthropic families, sharing a mission of world betterment.

Maveron leverages their deep understanding of evolving consumer behaviors and technological advancements to target investments that disrupt archaic industries such as real estate, healthcare, finance, education, food, and energy. With a philosophy of 'creating a cauldron of consumer passion,' Maveron partners with companies that redefine cultural norms and improve everyday life.

Founded on the premise that value creation lies in identifying shifts in consumer behavior before they become apparent, Maveron treasures their history of insightful investments. Their journey includes pivotal milestones like eBay's IPO, Zulily's public offering, and backing industry disruptors like Trupanion and Allbirds.

In a rapidly changing world, Maveron remains steadfast in nurturing consumer brands that not only thrive financially but also contribute positively to society. They continue to partner with visionaries aiming to shape the future, staying true to their roots of early-stage consumer brand investing while making a meaningful societal impact.

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