Lakehouse Ventures

Lakehouse Ventures is a venture capital firm based in New York, founded in 2016. The firm specializes in early-stage and growth capital investments, primarily focusing on technology-enabled businesses. Lakehouse Ventures seeks to invest in companies across various sectors, including products, services, and software. The firm manages multiple venture capital funds aimed at identifying and supporting innovative companies that leverage technology for growth and development. Its strategic approach emphasizes backing businesses with strong potential in the evolving market landscape.

Isaac Friedman-Heiman

Venture Partner

John Neamonitis

Founder and General Partner

Emma Sokoloff

Venture Partner

30 past transactions

Ours

Seed Round in 2022
Ours is a provider of premarital counseling services aimed at making relationship therapy more accessible and destigmatized. The company offers a virtual relationship wellness program that assesses the quality of couples' relationships and pairs them with a therapist. This program guides users through a customized roadmap toward healthier relationships, utilizing a combination of content, guided exercises, and live sessions. By focusing on fostering happy and healthy partnerships, Ours seeks to support couples in their journey toward successful and fulfilling relationships.

Courted

Seed Round in 2022
Developer of a real estate platform designed to recruit and retain agents with no additional resources needed. The company's artificial intelligence-powered platform offers a digital agent network and provides predictive analytics and machine-learning forecasts to identify productive agents and those most likely to leave, enabling clients to have a positive return on investment and operate more effectively.

EdSights

Series A in 2021
EdSights uses chatbots and Ai to help universities engage and retain their students.

Mixlab

Series A in 2021
Mixlab, Inc. is a compounding pharmacy that specializes in creating customized medications for pets. Founded in 2017 and located in New York, the company tailors medication ingredients, strengths, forms, and flavors to meet the unique needs of animals. By integrating advanced technology and focusing on customer experience, Mixlab enhances the processes for veterinarians while ensuring that pet owners receive personalized and satisfying care for their pets.

Brij

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Brij is a technology company founded in 2019 by Kait Margraf Stephens and Zack Morrison, based in New York, United States. The company offers a platform that facilitates one-touch product registration and reordering, connecting physical products with digital experiences. By utilizing quick response codes or near-field communication tags, Brij enhances consumer engagement and allows businesses to transform anonymous omnichannel shoppers into loyal customers. This innovative approach aims to streamline the purchasing process and improve brand interactions with consumers.

Base

Seed Round in 2021
The Future of Health Tracking is here. Test, Track sleep/stress/energy/bio levels, Improve and/or Change, Repeat

Rhino

Private Equity Round in 2021
Rhino Labs, Inc. is a licensed insurance agency that specializes in providing personalized insurance solutions for residential units. Founded in 2017 and based in New York, the company focuses on protecting landlords' properties from damages and unpaid rent while offering renters a financial alternative to traditional security deposits. By acting as a general agent for multiple insurance carriers, Rhino enables renters to access affordable housing options without the burden of upfront security costs.

Kosterina

Venture Round in 2020
Kosterina specializes in producing premium Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil, known for its high levels of antioxidants and health benefits associated with the Mediterranean diet. The company focuses on cold-pressing early harvest olives to maximize natural polyphenol content, ensuring a superior quality oil. In addition to olive oil, Kosterina offers a selection of balsamic vinegars from Modena, Italy, available in various flavors such as original, fig, and dark chocolate. Alongside these products, Kosterina also provides dark chocolate bars, promoting healthy eating and a lifestyle that emphasizes well-being. Through its offerings, Kosterina seeks to educate consumers on the significance of nutritious food choices.

Base

Pre Seed Round in 2020
The Future of Health Tracking is here. Test, Track sleep/stress/energy/bio levels, Improve and/or Change, Repeat

Knaq

Seed Round in 2020
Knaq is a universal, easy-to-install tool that maximizes efficiency across your portfolio. Knaq is the developer of a cloud-based remote monitoring and predictive maintenance platform for the industrial internet with a focus on vertical transportation systems. The company provides data collection hardware coupled with cloud-based analytics and real-time monitoring capabilities to provide visibility into equipment operation. This increased visibility is intended to facilitate reduced costs, increased labor productivity, and better quality of service.

Base

Pre Seed Round in 2020
The Future of Health Tracking is here. Test, Track sleep/stress/energy/bio levels, Improve and/or Change, Repeat

Base

Pre Seed Round in 2020
The Future of Health Tracking is here. Test, Track sleep/stress/energy/bio levels, Improve and/or Change, Repeat

Kingdom Supercultures

Seed Round in 2020
Kingdom Supercultures specializes in developing and producing microbial cultures that assist food manufacturers in creating innovative food products. Founded in 2019 and based in Brooklyn, New York, the company is known for its production of Koji, a traditional Japanese ingredient essential for making miso, sake, and soy sauce, among other applications. In addition to Koji, Kingdom Supercultures offers a range of functional ingredients and biopreservatives, contributing to the production of fermented sodas, beers, and plant-based dairy alternatives. Their unique platform utilizes software and hardware automation to explore the extensive microbial diversity found in nature, enabling the discovery and assembly of new microbial food strains into cultures. This approach supports brands in their efforts to develop healthy and sustainable food options without resorting to synthetic engineering.

HOP WTR

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Producer of hop-filled sparkling water intended to provide a healthy alternative to beer. The company's water is a non-alcoholic, calorie-free sparkling beverage infused with hops, adaptogens, and nootropics to relax and unwind, providing consumers with health benefits while tasting crisp, light, and satisfying sparkling water that has no sugar, calories, alcohol, or gluten.

EdSights

Seed Round in 2020
EdSights uses chatbots and Ai to help universities engage and retain their students.

Airsign

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Airsign is a company that focuses on creating high-performance cleaning tools designed for home use. Specializing in sustainable appliances, it offers a vacuum cleaner made from recycled plastic, emphasizing both environmental responsibility and effective cleaning solutions. The compact design of its products caters to consumers seeking efficient tools that enhance their living spaces while promoting a clean and sustainable lifestyle. Through its innovative approach, Airsign aims to improve the quality of home cleaning experiences.

Two Front

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Two Front Corp. is a company that specializes in providing virtual consultations with orthodontists through its tech-enabled platform, which facilitates check-ins and tracking for patients of all ages. Founded in 2019 and based in Albany, New York, Two Front offers a convenient alternative to traditional orthodontic care by allowing patients to receive treatment for complex cases from the comfort of their homes. The platform not only connects orthodontists directly with patients but also helps practitioners enhance their brand and integrate orthodontic services into their existing practices, thereby optimizing unused office space.

Harvest Platform

Seed Round in 2019
Harvest Platform helps consumers negotiate bank fees and get refunds automatically. Harvest Platform is an artificial intelligence startup that helps consumers identify and negotiate bank fees. Bank fees are a $100B industry annually that has become a massive painpoint for American consumers. However, many of these fees are negotiable. Harvest Platform leverages artificial intelligence to identify negotiable fees and automatically negotiates with banks at the click of a button. Harvest Platform currently supports automated negotiation with 5 of American's top 10 banks.

Kosterina

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Kosterina specializes in producing premium Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil, known for its high levels of antioxidants and health benefits associated with the Mediterranean diet. The company focuses on cold-pressing early harvest olives to maximize natural polyphenol content, ensuring a superior quality oil. In addition to olive oil, Kosterina offers a selection of balsamic vinegars from Modena, Italy, available in various flavors such as original, fig, and dark chocolate. Alongside these products, Kosterina also provides dark chocolate bars, promoting healthy eating and a lifestyle that emphasizes well-being. Through its offerings, Kosterina seeks to educate consumers on the significance of nutritious food choices.

Myro

Seed Round in 2019
Myro is a plant-powered deodorant that's better for you and better for the environment with ~50% less plastic used with every refill.

Mixlab

Seed Round in 2019
Mixlab, Inc. is a compounding pharmacy that specializes in creating customized medications for pets. Founded in 2017 and located in New York, the company tailors medication ingredients, strengths, forms, and flavors to meet the unique needs of animals. By integrating advanced technology and focusing on customer experience, Mixlab enhances the processes for veterinarians while ensuring that pet owners receive personalized and satisfying care for their pets.

Wavelength

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Developer of weight loss application designed to combine personalized nutrition with a powerful mindset and mental health tools for weight loss. The company's application offers a holistic-yet-grounded approach, based on behavioural neuroscience and nutrition research, daily plan, and audio episodes, enabling women to feel great in their own bodies through body image, self-care, food mindset, and nutrition.

Billie

Series A in 2019
Billie Inc. is a New York-based wellness company that specializes in manufacturing and retailing shaving products specifically designed for women. Founded in 2015, Billie offers a range of high-quality items, including razors, shaving cream, body wash, body lotion, and accessories like a magnetic holder and razor cartridges. The company is dedicated to providing affordable shaving solutions without the "pink tax," a term that highlights the extra charges often placed on women's grooming products. Billie's mission is to ensure that women receive the same level of attention and quality in shaving supplies that has traditionally been focused on men, promoting a more equitable approach to personal care.

Iris Nova

Seed Round in 2018
Iris Nova, based in New York, is a beverage company that revolutionized the industry by introducing a unique sales model that relies exclusively on text message orders. Founded in 2015, the company launched its first brand, Dirty Lemon, which exemplifies its commitment to direct communication with consumers. The firm utilizes a proprietary technology platform that enhances the ordering and customer service experience, allowing for tailored beverage offerings that cater to modern consumer needs. By integrating conversational commerce, Iris Nova can effectively analyze consumption data to innovate its product line without the limitations of traditional retail space. Additionally, the company has expanded its portfolio to include an experiential retail concept called The Drug Store and plans to introduce two more beverage brands. Iris Nova's name reflects its mission to provide a fresh perspective in the beverage industry.

Rhino

Convertible Note in 2018
Rhino Labs, Inc. is a licensed insurance agency that specializes in providing personalized insurance solutions for residential units. Founded in 2017 and based in New York, the company focuses on protecting landlords' properties from damages and unpaid rent while offering renters a financial alternative to traditional security deposits. By acting as a general agent for multiple insurance carriers, Rhino enables renters to access affordable housing options without the burden of upfront security costs.

Myro

Seed Round in 2018
Myro is a plant-powered deodorant that's better for you and better for the environment with ~50% less plastic used with every refill.

Bobbie

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Bobbie Baby, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in organic infant nutrition products. Founded in 2018, the company offers a natural infant formula made from pasture-raised milk sourced from organic valley farms. Bobbie aims to provide parents with healthy and safe food options for their babies. Its products are available for purchase online through the company's website, and the company also offers food delivery services within California.

Billie

Seed Round in 2018
Billie Inc. is a New York-based wellness company that specializes in manufacturing and retailing shaving products specifically designed for women. Founded in 2015, Billie offers a range of high-quality items, including razors, shaving cream, body wash, body lotion, and accessories like a magnetic holder and razor cartridges. The company is dedicated to providing affordable shaving solutions without the "pink tax," a term that highlights the extra charges often placed on women's grooming products. Billie's mission is to ensure that women receive the same level of attention and quality in shaving supplies that has traditionally been focused on men, promoting a more equitable approach to personal care.

Rhino

Seed Round in 2017
Rhino Labs, Inc. is a licensed insurance agency that specializes in providing personalized insurance solutions for residential units. Founded in 2017 and based in New York, the company focuses on protecting landlords' properties from damages and unpaid rent while offering renters a financial alternative to traditional security deposits. By acting as a general agent for multiple insurance carriers, Rhino enables renters to access affordable housing options without the burden of upfront security costs.

Smalls

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Smalls is a direct-to-consumer pet food company based in New York that specializes in producing fresh, human-grade food for cats. Founded in 2017 by Matt Michaelson and Calvin, the company offers a range of cat food options, including chicken, beef, turkey, and duck, which are prepared with fresh meat and a small amount of green vegetables. The food is gently cooked to preserve nutrients and moisture, ensuring high quality. Smalls provides customized meal kits tailored to the specific nutritional needs of each cat, allowing pet owners to conveniently receive healthy and fresh food delivered directly to their homes.
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