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Thesis

We specialize in consumer. We invest under the premise that value creation comes through identifying where consumer behavior is changing, especially before it's obvious. We are obsessed with observing how people live, work, learn, play, eat, and stay well. Often, we look at how technology and consumer centricity are disrupting archaic industries. We back the brave & curious, leaning into the non-obvious ideas that edit entire industries or create new categories.

Likely not a fit for

Not B2B SaaS focused. Not deep tech infrastructure. Not companies that don't prioritize consumer behavior insights. Avoid transaction-based relationships.

How they invest

Lead or follow
Usually leads
Warm intro
Preferred
Involvement
Takes a board seat
Fund status
Actively deploying
Decision process
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Partners & team

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Jerry Lu

PartnerPartner · Primary contact

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Dan Levitan

General PartnerCo-Founder and Partner

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David Wu

General PartnerGeneral Partner

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Natalie Dillon

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Jason Stoffer

General PartnerChief Investment Officer, General Partner

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Simran Suri

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Kyle Widrick

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Anarghya Vardhana

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Portfolio

eBayEcommerce Marketplaces

eBay connects millions of sellers and buyers in over 190 markets, empowering them to grow and thrive through a vast marketplace of unique items and services.

PacasoProptech Real Estate

Pacaso enables buyers to co-own luxury vacation homes in top destinations around the world, offering ownership shares paired with professional management and full-service support.

ZulilyEcommerce Marketplaces

Zulily is an online retailer offering daily deals on a wide variety of products including fashion, home goods, and children's items, with a focus on delivering value through limited-time events.

Thirty MadisonHealthcare Digital

Thirty Madison exists to deliver on healthcare's biggest opportunities: access and affordability; patient outcomes; and patient experience. With empathy at the heart of its innovation, its proprietary care model empowers hundreds of thousands of people with ongoing conditions with accessible, effective treatments across a lifetime of care.

Two ChairsHealthcare Digital

Two Chairs provides personalized mental health care, focusing on matching clients with the right therapists and treatment modalities to ensure effective outcomes.

LoveveryEcommerce Marketplaces

Lovevery is a company that offers subscription-based play kits designed by child development experts to support the developmental needs of children from birth to age five. The products aim to create enriching experiences for babies and help parents feel confident in their parenting.

RecroomGaming

Rec Room is a social virtual reality platform that allows users to create and share their own games and experiences. With tools like Rec Room Studio, developed in partnership with Unity, creators can seamlessly publish content directly from the Unity editor, enhancing the collaborative creation process within the platform.

HyperpublicEcommerce Marketplaces

Groupon is a hyperpublic company offering local deals and discounts on various activities and services. It operates globally, providing savings for consumers.

FlywireFintech Payments

Flywire is a global payments company that specializes in providing payment solutions tailored for various industries, including education, travel, healthcare, and B2B.

ShutterflyEcommerce Marketplaces

Shutterfly is a leading online platform for personalized photo products, offering a wide range of customizable items including photo books, cards, prints, and gifts.

EargoConsumer Apps Social

Eargo is a medical equipment manufacturer focused on revolutionizing the hearing aid experience. Their innovative devices are designed for individuals with mild to moderate hearing loss, featuring a sleek design, intuitive mobile app, and extensive personalization options to enhance the user's hearing journey.

TrupanionInsurance

Trupanion provides pet insurance with uncapped payouts and real-time payment to veterinarians, ensuring that pet owners can afford necessary medical care for their pets without financial stress.

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Maveron Research Document Company Overview Maveron is a consumer-centric venture capital firm founded in 1998 by Howard Schultz (founder of Starbucks) and Dan Levitan. The firm has been backing transformative consumer businesses for over 25 years. The name "Maveron" combines "maverick" and "vision," reflecting the firm's philosophy of investing in founders who look beyond convention and build the

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