Fund Profile
Maveron
Maveron invests in early-stage, consumer-focused businesses led by non-normal entrepreneurs. Their thesis centers on identifying where consumer behavior is changing, often before it's obvious, and observing how people live, work, learn, play, eat, and stay well. They seek companies that leverage technology and consumer centricity to disrupt traditional industries and create iconic brands that integrate into people's lives and make the world a better place.
Quick facts
Portfolio companies
11
Investment thesis
Focus and thesis
Maveron invests in early-stage, consumer-focused businesses led by non-normal entrepreneurs. Their thesis centers on identifying where consumer behavior is changing, often before it's obvious, and observing how people live, work, learn, play, eat, and stay well. They seek companies that leverage technology and consumer centricity to disrupt traditional industries and create iconic brands that integrate into people's lives and make the world a better place.
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Partners and team
People behind the fund
- Dan Levitan
- Jason Soffer
- Natalie Dillon
- Jerry Lu
- Nathan Apsel
Portfolio companies
Selected portfolio
- Rec Room
- Two Chairs
- Thirty Madison
- Pacaso
- Lovevery
- Allbirds
- eBay
- Trupanion
- Zulily
- Keeps
- Jampack AI
Fund activity
Recent activity and fund history
Recent investments
- Rec Room
- Two Chairs
- Thirty Madison
- Pacaso
- Lovevery
- Allbirds
- eBay
- Trupanion
- Zulily
Fund size history
- Maveron's first institutional fund (2004)
Investor FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Maveron's investment focus?
Maveron focuses on early, true partnerships with non-normal entrepreneurs building consumer brands, specializing in identifying where consumer behavior is changing.
When was Maveron founded?
Maveron was founded in 1998 by Dan Levitan and Howard Schultz.
What types of companies does Maveron invest in?
Maveron invests in consumer businesses that integrate into peopleu2019s lives and make the world a better place, often disrupting industries like real estate, health care, finance, education, food, and energy with technology and consumer centricity.
Is Maveron a B Corp?
Yes, Maveron announced its B Corp certification in June 2021.
What is Maveron's approach to investing?
Maveron partners with founders who obsess over improving the lives of consumers every single day and aims to shape the future for good, with a significant portion of its LP base comprised of childrenu2019s hospitals, foundations, universities, and philanthropic families.
