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Red Sea Ventures

New York, New York · Invests in US · Website

Thesis

Radically simplify complex, regulated categories while delivering consumer-grade experiences. Back cult brand consumer companies with intense customer affinity built through innovative products and values-driven models. Focus on direct-to-consumer, personalization, and marketplace models across consumer, enterprise, and healthcare.

Likely not a fit for

Pure B2C consumer apps without clear defensibility, hardware-heavy plays without software advantage, companies without mission/values alignment, teams without relevant operating experience

How they invest

Lead or follow
Leads or follows
Typical decision
~2 weeks
Warm intro
Preferred
Involvement
Takes a board seat
Fund status
Actively deploying
Assets under mgmt
$75M
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

7 contacts on file

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Scott Birnbaum

General PartnerFounding Partner & Managing Partner · Primary contact

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Nicolas Jammet

Venture PartnerVenture Partner

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Ken Lau

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Rachel Aboodi

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Caroline Goudy

Platform & OpsChief of Staff

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Dan Reich

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Ben Curtis

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Portfolio

AllbirdsMarketing Adtech

Allbirds, Inc. is a global lifestyle brand that specializes in creating comfortable and sustainable footwear and apparel using naturally derived materials. The company focuses on innovation in product design to promote environmentally friendly practices in the fashion industry.

SweetgreenFood Beverage

Sweetgreen is a fast-casual restaurant chain that focuses on serving healthy, made-to-order salads and warm bowls using fresh, locally sourced ingredients. The company aims to inspire healthier communities by connecting people to real food and is committed to sustainability and carbon neutrality.

ProseFood Beverage

Prose is a direct-to-consumer beauty brand focused on powering truly personal care to create 100% customized hair care products that address the specific needs and goals of each individual’s hair and scalp. By marrying a technology driven approach with an apothecary-style concept, Prose products are made-to-order and provide the highest quality of clean and natural ingredients.

Universal StandardEcommerce Marketplaces

Universal Standard offers plus size and inclusive fashion with sizes ranging from 00 to 40, focusing on providing stylish and comfortable clothing options for all body types.

Outdoor VoicesEcommerce Marketplaces

Outdoor Voices offers technical apparel designed for recreation, focusing on comfort and performance for various outdoor activities.

WayUpHr Tech Work

WayUp is the industry leader for students and recent grads to search for jobs and internship opportunities, connect directly with employers, and get hired.

ConvoyLogistics Supply Chain

Convoy is a leading marketplace platform designed for brokers and trusted carriers to match and execute freight efficiently. It offers a mobile app for carriers to book loads instantly, manage their operations, and get paid faster, while providing brokers with access to a large network of carriers and automated booking processes.

NestConsumer Apps Social

Nest offers a range of smart home products designed to enhance comfort, security, and connectivity in the home, integrating seamlessly with Google services.

SkySafeSecurity Cyber

SkySafe's drone detection & airspace intelligence platform gives businesses the visibility and forensics intel to identify drone activity in real time and build legally sound cases when incidents occur.

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.

Elite DailyMedia Entertainment

Elite Daily is a media company that provides engaging content for Millennials, focusing on lifestyle, entertainment, and pop culture. It aims to connect with its audience through relatable and authentic storytelling.

FabricEcommerce Marketplaces

Fabric is a company that operates in two distinct domains: one focuses on fabric and sewing supplies, while the other offers an agentic commerce platform for optimizing product data.

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Red Sea Ventures: Early-Stage Consumer & Enterprise VC Investment Thesis Red Sea Ventures is a New York City-based early-stage venture capital firm that invests in technology-enabled startups building next-generation experiences for consumers and workers. Founded and led by Scott Birnbaum, a French-American entrepreneur with 20+ years of experience, the firm focuses on identifying disruptive compa

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