Halogen Ventures

Halogen Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm based in Los Angeles, California, was founded in 2015 by Jesse Draper to invest in pre-seed, seed, and Series A startups with at least one woman on the founding team. The firm strategically focuses on consumer technology, B2B software, Future of Family, healthcare, fintech, AI, and climate tech, building a robust portfolio. This impressive portfolio comprises over 100 investments, 100% female-founded with 85% led by female CEOs, valued at over $15 billion and including six unicorns. Recognizable names within its investments include Everlywell, Babylist, HopSkipDrive, Flex, Upwards, and Metropolis. Halogen Ventures provides hands-on support through networking, hiring, and follow-on funding, contributing to over $10 billion in market value across more than 70 companies.

Halogen Ventures operates as an early-stage venture capital fund, primarily focused on identifying and investing in consumer technology companies. The firm's distinct strategy involves exclusively backing businesses led by women, channeling capital into ventures poised for significant growth and market impact within the evolving consumer tech landscape. Their approach emphasizes supporting innovative solutions and fostering entrepreneurial success among underrepresented founders.

The firm was established in 2017 by Jesse Draper, an entrepreneur and former tech reporter. Draper’s foundational insight stemmed from recognizing a substantial imbalance in venture capital allocation, particularly the underfunding of female-led startups. She leveraged her extensive background in media and technology to create a dedicated investment vehicle, addressing this disparity by actively seeking out and empowering women at the forefront of technological innovation.

Halogen Ventures serves a portfolio of early-stage consumer technology companies, where women hold key leadership positions. The firm's overarching mission is to drive systemic change within the venture ecosystem by proving the immense value and potential of diverse leadership. Their long-term vision focuses on cultivating and scaling the next generation of successful technology businesses, aiming to fund enterprises that achieve substantial market value and contribute to a more equitable entrepreneurial future.