Maveron

Maveron LLC is a venture capital firm founded in 1998 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, with an additional office in San Francisco. The firm specializes in seed and early-stage investments in consumer-focused businesses across a variety of sectors, including health, wellness, e-commerce, education, and technology. Maveron seeks to partner with companies that offer highly differentiated brands and innovative solutions directly to consumers. The firm typically invests between $3 million and $15 million, often taking a lead role and a board seat in its portfolio companies. Notable investments include brands like Zulily, Allbirds, and eBay. With nearly $800 million under management, Maveron aims to foster extraordinary growth in companies that resonate with the consumer experience.

Nathan Apsel

CFO

Grace Chou

Partner

Natalie Dillon

Partner

Elise Hebb

Partner and COO

Dan Levitan

Co-Founder and General Partner

Dan Levitan

Co-Founder and General Partner

Jerry Lu

Principal

Pete McCormick

Partner

Jason Stoffer

Chief Investment Officer and General Partner

Anarghya Vardhana

Partner

Past deals in Child Care

Grayce

Seed Round in 2020
Grayce, Inc. is a San Francisco-based health care agency dedicated to supporting families and employees in managing the care of aging adults and children. Established in 2019, the company specializes in providing personalized guidance and assistance to empower family caregivers. Its services encompass a wide range of needs, including insurance, finance, legal plans, medical care, home care, housing, daily necessities, and overall well-being. By focusing on these areas, Grayce aims to help families navigate the complexities associated with caring for aging and vulnerable loved ones.

Robyn

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Robyn Inc. operates a community-driven digital platform focused on integrative maternal wellness, catering to women at various stages of parenthood. The company connects aspiring, expecting, and new parents with a network of wellness providers across 14 service categories, including birth education, nutrition, mental health, and lactation support. Robyn also offers digital education courses, such as childbirth education and lactation classes, aiming to make parental wellness and education more accessible. By providing resources and tools, Robyn seeks to empower women in making informed decisions about their health and well-being during pre-pregnancy and throughout their parenting journey. Founded in 2019 and based in Los Angeles, Robyn was previously known as FertileGirl LLC.

Lovevery

Series B in 2019
Lovevery, Inc. is a company based in Boise, Idaho, that specializes in manufacturing educational play products for infants. Founded in 2015, Lovevery offers a range of items designed to support early childhood development, including the Play Gym, which features various toys and tools that engage babies' senses and promote learning at different developmental stages. The company's products are informed by child development experts and aim to provide parents with stage-based information to enhance their children's growth. Lovevery sells its offerings primarily online and has received recognition for its innovative designs from several notable organizations, including TIME Magazine and Parents' Choice. The company is backed by prominent investors such as Maveron and the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative.

Two Chairs

Series B in 2019
Two Chairs Behavioral Health Group is a mental health organization based in San Francisco, California, that provides individual and group therapy services. The company specializes in various therapeutic approaches, including acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, emotionally focused therapy, and psychodynamic therapy. Two Chairs emphasizes personalized care by carefully matching clients with therapists based on their unique needs and preferences, aided by a research-backed process. The organization also offers concierge insurance support to enhance accessibility. By fostering open conversations about mental health, Two Chairs aims to create a supportive community while prioritizing self-care and continuous learning.

Umbrella

Seed Round in 2019
Umbrella, Inc. is a Brooklyn-based company that offers home maintenance services on a membership basis, catering primarily to senior citizens. Founded in 1995, the company provides a range of services designed to assist with everyday home chores and maintenance. These services include home repair, seasonal tasks, plumbing, and cleaning, along with specific tasks such as carpentry, light fixture changes, and air conditioner installation. Umbrella's task management platform connects seniors with community members who can perform small, temporary jobs, thereby enabling older adults to maintain their independence and continue living comfortably in their own homes.

Brave Care

Seed Round in 2019
Brave Care, Inc. is a healthcare provider specializing in urgent pediatric services. Founded in 2017 and based in Portland, Oregon, the company operates clinics that address a variety of childhood illnesses and injuries. Services offered include treatment for allergies, asthma, coughs, ear pain, eye problems, fever, and urinary tract infections. Brave Care also provides care for minor fractures, strains, sprains, and head trauma, along with pediatric-specific laboratory services and on-site x-ray capabilities. The clinics are equipped to perform procedures such as stitches and tissue glue application for wound closure, as well as mild sedation for uncomfortable treatments.

Kids on 45th

Seed Round in 2019
Kids on 45th, Inc. sells used clothing for kids. The company was incorporated in 2018 and is based in Seattle, Washington.

Two Chairs

Series A in 2019
Two Chairs Behavioral Health Group is a mental health organization based in San Francisco, California, that provides individual and group therapy services. The company specializes in various therapeutic approaches, including acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, emotionally focused therapy, and psychodynamic therapy. Two Chairs emphasizes personalized care by carefully matching clients with therapists based on their unique needs and preferences, aided by a research-backed process. The organization also offers concierge insurance support to enhance accessibility. By fostering open conversations about mental health, Two Chairs aims to create a supportive community while prioritizing self-care and continuous learning.

HopSkipDrive

Seed Round in 2015
HopSkipDrive, Inc. offers ridesharing services specifically designed for children aged five and older. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, the company aims to provide safe and reliable transportation solutions for schools, districts, government agencies, and families. By focusing on the unique needs of children, HopSkipDrive facilitates transportation for various activities, helping to accommodate busy schedules and enhance accessibility for families in the Los Angeles area.

If You Can

Seed Round in 2013
If You Can Company, founded in 2012 and based in San Mateo, California, specializes in developing educational games aimed at enhancing children's intelligence and social-emotional skills. Among its notable products is IF, an adventure game designed to improve cognitive abilities, and SEL, a tool focused on social and emotional learning for educational settings. The company also offers a dashboard for parents and educators that allows them to monitor children's progress through age-appropriate lessons, emphasizing skills such as emotional regulation and empathy.

Red Tricycle

Series A in 2012
Red Tricycle Inc. is an online platform that serves as a resource for parents seeking information on children's activities and family-oriented fun. Established in 2006 and based in Sausalito, California, the company offers a variety of content, including recipes, craft ideas, reading lists, and travel suggestions. Additionally, Red Tricycle connects users with local businesses related to children's products, birthday celebrations, classes, family entertainment, and wellness services. The platform aims to provide actionable and aspirational ideas to busy parents while helping them navigate their local communities for engaging activities and resources tailored to their families' needs.

KidZui

Venture Round in 2011
KidZui provides a browser that appeals to kids and only lets them navigate certain pre-approved areas of the web.

KidZui

Series C in 2010
KidZui provides a browser that appeals to kids and only lets them navigate certain pre-approved areas of the web.

KidZui

Venture Round in 2008
KidZui provides a browser that appeals to kids and only lets them navigate certain pre-approved areas of the web.

KidZui

Seed Round in 2007
KidZui provides a browser that appeals to kids and only lets them navigate certain pre-approved areas of the web.
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