Human Ventures

Human Ventures is a New York startup studio and early-stage venture firm that co-builds companies from inception and also invests in outside founders. The firm's site organizes its work around health and wellness, future of work and money, experience and connection, and media and attention. It was announced in March 2015 by Joe Marchese and Heather Hartnett, with an investment arm called Human Ventures Capital. Fast Company reported a $50 million debut fund in February 2019.

$50M (debut fund, 2019) AUM 65/100 Power Score™ 2015 Founded New York, New York

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Signature Exit

Reserve (acquired by Resy, 2018)

Key Partners & Leadership

Heather Hartnett

General Partner, CEO

Joe Marchese

Executive Chairman

Michael Letta

General Partner, COO

Firm Timeline

2015

Human Ventures announced by Joe Marchese and Heather Hartnett as a startup studio with an investment arm

2018

Portfolio company Reserve acquired by Resy

2019

Closes $50 million debut fund

2020

Evan Cohen joins as Venture Partner and launches the Humans in the Wild EIR program

Human Ventures

Signature Exit

Key Partners & Leadership

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