IgniteXL Ventures

IgniteXL Ventures is a venture capital firm located in Palo Alto, California, that was established in 2020. The firm specializes in investing in early-stage companies at the intersection of technology, beauty, and wellness. IgniteXL focuses primarily on pre-seed and seed stage investments, aiming to support and empower innovative entrepreneurs in these dynamic sectors.

Claire Chang

Founding Partner

Luke Deasy

Analyst

Lisa Lau

Venture Partner

Ethy Levy

Venture Partner

13 past transactions

buywith

Seed Round in 2022
buywith is an online shopping Livestream marketplace for retailers & brands, where influencers and experts can broadcast online shopping sessions with their followers & make them buy via a highly engaging experience. We help brands generate more revenues from their e-commerce activity and increase their ROI.

Ome

Funding Round in 2022
Inirv Labs, Inc. is a consumer electronics company based in Durham, North Carolina, focused on enhancing kitchen safety and automation through innovative smart technology. Founded in 2016, Inirv develops smart stove knobs that replace traditional knobs, allowing users to monitor and control their stove remotely via a connected application. The product includes features such as automatic burner adjustments, cooking time settings, and reminders for cooking tasks. Additionally, it integrates with other smart home systems to improve cooking efficiency and safety, with built-in technology designed to turn off the stove in unsafe conditions. Inirv's solutions aim to revolutionize kitchen interactions, promoting a safer cooking environment while addressing common household challenges.

JustWears

Seed Round in 2021
JoeyWears is an essential wear brand for urban men.their crotch cooling design increases airflow and sends sweat packing, giving gents the comfort they deserve.

Ludis Analytics

Seed Round in 2021
Ludis Analytics is an end-to-end data science platform that helps accelerate analytics across organizations.

buywith

Pre Seed Round in 2021
buywith is an online shopping Livestream marketplace for retailers & brands, where influencers and experts can broadcast online shopping sessions with their followers & make them buy via a highly engaging experience. We help brands generate more revenues from their e-commerce activity and increase their ROI.

Dr. JONES

Seed Round in 2020
Manufacturer of men's products intended to transform the male hygiene and beauty market in Brazil. The company offers face washes, body soap and beard care products along with monthly razor subscriptions and dietary supplements.

Very Good Light

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Very Good Light is the leading men’s beauty and grooming destination for Generation Z and young Millennials. Born from the idea that confidence comes from the inside out, Very Good Light aims to redefine masculinity and men’s beauty standards. This is accomplished through personal essays, impactful longform stories, compelling photography and videos, along with personable how-tos and product reviews. We believe that confidence starts from the inside out.

Very Good Light

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Very Good Light is the leading men’s beauty and grooming destination for Generation Z and young Millennials. Born from the idea that confidence comes from the inside out, Very Good Light aims to redefine masculinity and men’s beauty standards. This is accomplished through personal essays, impactful longform stories, compelling photography and videos, along with personable how-tos and product reviews. We believe that confidence starts from the inside out.

Tabella

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Tabella is the private and secure social faith app for Catholics. Users can stay connected digitally to their church and faith groups while growing in the faith with the best Catholic content. Tabella is free for churches.

Dr. JONES

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Manufacturer of men's products intended to transform the male hygiene and beauty market in Brazil. The company offers face washes, body soap and beard care products along with monthly razor subscriptions and dietary supplements.

ELSI Skin Health, Inc.

Seed Round in 2019
ELSI Skin Health, Inc. is a skincare retail company founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company focuses on providing a range of science-backed and clean beauty products, including a moisturizing serum. ELSI Skin Health aims to innovate within the health and beauty industry, which is valued at $120 billion, by leveraging advanced analytics and extensive skin research from esteemed French and US institutions. In addition to its product offerings, the company also provides skincare and facial yoga practices, along with expert tips on skincare.

iiRcade

Pre Seed Round in 2019
iiRcade, Inc. specializes in developing home arcade machines that allow gamers to enjoy a wide range of classic and modern arcade games in a home setting. Founded in 2018 and located in Skokie, Illinois, the company offers an application for users to download games, alongside features like WiFi connectivity, Bluetooth support, and HDMI output. iiRcade focuses on providing a nostalgic gaming experience by offering various game genres, including action, racing, sports, and fighting, as well as titles from Sega. The company's products are available for purchase online, catering to gamers seeking to relive their childhood memories while participating in multiplayer tournaments.
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