Operator Partners
New York, New York · Invests in US · Website
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We are operators funding operators. We provide capital from our own personal wealth (no outside LPs) and offer hands-on operational advisory rather than board control. We believe the best venture support comes from those who have built and scaled companies themselves.
Likely not a fit for
Not a board-control fund. Do not take board seats or lead rounds. Not a traditional multi-partner LP-backed fund.
How they invest
- Lead or follow
- Usually follows
- Typical decision
- ~2 weeks
- Warm intro
- Not required
- Involvement
- Advisor
- Fund status
- Actively deploying
- Decision process
- Partnership vote
Partners & team
6 contacts on file
Portfolio
Plaid is a financial technology company that enables businesses to build innovative fintech solutions by providing access to consumer financial data. Their platform supports a variety of services including payments, fraud detection, personal finance insights, and credit underwriting, facilitating seamless connections between users and their financial institutions.
Ramp Network is a global financial technology company building solutions that connect the crypto economy with today’s financial infrastructure. They provide a powerful fiat<>crypto toolkit to onboard users into web3.
Clover Health is a healthcare technology company focused on improving healthcare through technology and preventive care. It offers Medicare Advantage plans and employs a dedicated care management team.
Whatnot is the largest livestream shopping platform in the US, UK, and Europe—bringing millions together to shop, sell, and connect around the things they love. We’re building the future of ecommerce, bringing together community, shopping and entertainment.
Nourish helps you develop healthy habits that last through telehealth nutrition counseling, personalized care plans, and ongoing support from registered dietitians, all covered by insurance.
Ro is a direct-to-patient healthcare company that offers a range of online health solutions, including treatments for weight loss, sexual health, fertility, hair loss, and skincare. The company provides access to medications and wellness products, leveraging a membership model to enhance patient care and convenience.
Spring Health offers data-driven mental health solutions, providing personalized care through a comprehensive network of providers. It aims to eliminate barriers to mental healthcare and improve outcomes.
QA Wolf is an AI-native service that delivers 80% automated E2E test coverage for web & mobile apps in weeks not years, helping software teams ship better software faster by taking QA completely off their plate.
Serval is an AI-powered platform designed to automate IT help desk requests, manage access, and streamline workflows through natural language processing and AI agents.
Glaze AI provides a conversion acceleration platform that enhances the customer journey on websites through innovative digital user guidance and merchandising technology.
Cedar is an AI-powered platform that enhances the financial experience in healthcare, connecting patients, providers, and payers to improve payment processes and reduce costs.
Recent activity
- Jan 2026
Apella
Series B · Participant
- Dec 2025
Glaze AI
Seed · Lead
- Nov 2025
Kinetic Apps
Seed · Participant
- Oct 2025
Serval
Series A · Participant
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In-House Legal Workflow Platform Sandstone Raises $30M in Series A Funding
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Exclusive: Blossom Health raises $20 million to bring an AI ‘copilot’ to psychiatry
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New venture: Condor Holidays launches as AI-powered tour brand
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Lorikeet Raises $35 Million in Series A
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The 68 Most Important VCs in New York, According to Other VCs
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Mural Health Raises $8M Led by Bessemer Venture Partners
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Clinical trial startup Faro Health raises $20M and more digital health fundings
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