Overview
Hannah Grey VC is an innovative, early-stage venture capital firm based in Denver, Colorado, founded in 2020. The firm primarily invests in pre-seed and seed-stage startups, with an investment range between $350K and $1M. Their investment focus is dedicated to founders who are pioneering customer-centric solutions, redefining everyday experiences, and are committed to diversity and inclusivity. The firm leads investment rounds exclusively in the United States, engaging across diverse sectors such as B2B, B2C, and B2B2C.
Leadership and Team
Founding Partners
- Kate Shillo Beardsley: She brings extensive experience in internet and technology investments, having relocated to Colorado after a decade in New York City. She also serves as Managing Partner at Upslope Ventures and was part of the initial cohort at Oper8r.
- Jessica Peltz-Zatulove: With a strong background in corporate VC, she co-founded Hannah Grey VC with Beardsley and is celebrated for supporting founders through strategic growth. Her previous role included managing the Corporate Venture Capital division of the Stagwell Group, and she has been acknowledged on the Corporate VC Powerlist.
Venture Partners
- Todd Levy: As CTO at Ro, Levy enhances Hannah Grey's focus on promising tech enterprises.
- Kimberly Kreuzberger: Founder of Pivot Projects, known for igniting new ventures.
- Keith Grossman: MoonPay's President of Enterprise, Grossman enriches digital asset knowledge.
- Cecilia Retelle Zywicki: CEO at PATHWAYos, known for strategic and resilience planning.
- Theo Burry: Former CTO at The Hill, providing technological strategy.
Key Team Members
- Haley Lopez: Chief of Staff, offering strategic leadership.
- Gillian Katz: MBA Associate, enhancing analytical aspects of the team.
Investment Philosophy and Portfolio
Hannah Grey VC utilizes a thesis-driven approach, leveraging their Cultural Vibrations platform to guide their investment decisions and remain at the forefront of societal trends. Their portfolio reflects a wide array of innovative startups, featuring successful rounds like Sunfish's $10M Series A and Afference’s $3.5M seed funding. They focus on disruptors challenging traditional models and promoting inclusivity.
Recent Developments
In May 2022, Hannah Grey closed their inaugural fund at $51.6 million, reflecting their robust market stance. The firm recently underwent a strategic brand relaunch, emphasizing an engaged, visually-oriented approach to stakeholder communication. They actively broadcast job openings, insights, and portfolio updates through platforms like the Cultural Vibrations Journal.
Competitor Profiling
Speedinvest
Speedinvest is a Vienna-based venture capital firm with over €1 billion in assets under management. Founded in 2011, it targets early-stage tech startups across Europe, focusing sectors including Deep Tech, Fintech, Health & TechBio, Climate Tech & Industrial Tech, Marketplaces & Consumer, and SaaS & Infra. Speedinvest supports technological ventures with sector-specific teams, enhancing global expansion. It is supported by InnovFin Equity and EFSI.
Alpha Blue Ocean
Founded in 2017 and based in London, Alpha Blue Ocean is a sector-agnostic alternative investment firm. As a family office, it emphasizes consistent, risk-adjusted returns via flexible and structured finance solutions. In four years, it has initiated over €1.5 billion financing across 15 countries, mainly in healthcare, biotechnology, and medical devices. Alpha Blue Ocean is expanding into North America and Asia.
Red & Blue Ventures
Situated in Philadelphia, Red & Blue Ventures is a seed and early-stage VC firm started in 2016. They focus on tech companies connected with the University of Pennsylvania, investing in IT, healthcare, mHealth, and the food and beverage industry. Their strategy targets companies in product development stages, offering seed round investments up to $250,000. The firm often leads or co-leads these investment rounds.
