Brilliant Ventures

Founded in 2016, Brilliant Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Santa Monica, California. It specializes in seed-stage investments, focusing on companies led by diverse teams that are transforming the future of commerce, primarily in Los Angeles and New York City.

Kara Weber

Founding Partner

5 past transactions

Beam Impact

Seed Round in 2018
Beam Impact is a tech company that connects consumers with mission-driven brands through its e-commerce platform. Users can discover brands aligned with their values, choose a nonprofit at checkout, and the brand donates a portion of the purchase to the selected charity.

The Riveter

Funding Round in 2018
The Riveter is a membership-based coworking and community platform focused on women and allies. It provides shared workspaces and office services, including individual offices, floating and dedicated desks, and private offices, as well as wellness amenities such as fitness studios and meditation rooms. The company offers event and pop-up retail spaces for members to host and sell, and delivers programming through daily workshops, skill-building sessions, and conversations aimed at supporting women entrepreneurs and professionals. By combining workspace with a curated wellness and community experience, The Riveter supports members in running their businesses and pursuing professional development. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Seattle, Washington.

Camera IQ

Seed Round in 2018
Camera IQ Inc. is a technology company based in Santa Monica, California, that specializes in augmented reality (AR) solutions for digital marketing. Founded in 2013, Camera IQ offers a camera experience management platform that integrates various operating system platforms, AR toolkits, and native applications. This platform enables marketers to create, manage, and measure large-scale AR campaigns that engage audiences across social media and streaming platforms. By providing intuitive drag-and-drop tools, Camera IQ allows brands to design captivating marketing experiences optimized for smartphone cameras, fostering deeper connections with customers and enhancing brand engagement.

Skylar

Seed Round in 2018
Skylar is a retail company that specializes in creating clean, consciously crafted fragrances aimed at promoting happiness and empowering women. The company offers a range of hypoallergenic perfumes made from natural ingredients, providing consumers with a refreshing alternative to traditional fragrances. Through its online platform, Skylar emphasizes quality and individuality in its scent offerings, targeting those who seek healthier and more thoughtful choices in personal fragrance.

Camera IQ

Seed Round in 2017
Camera IQ Inc. is a technology company based in Santa Monica, California, that specializes in augmented reality (AR) solutions for digital marketing. Founded in 2013, Camera IQ offers a camera experience management platform that integrates various operating system platforms, AR toolkits, and native applications. This platform enables marketers to create, manage, and measure large-scale AR campaigns that engage audiences across social media and streaming platforms. By providing intuitive drag-and-drop tools, Camera IQ allows brands to design captivating marketing experiences optimized for smartphone cameras, fostering deeper connections with customers and enhancing brand engagement.
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