Halogen Ventures

Halogen Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Los Angeles, California, established in 2017. The firm focuses on investing in early-stage consumer technology startups that have a female founder. Halogen Ventures primarily targets pre-seed, seed, and series A funding rounds, supporting companies that are developing innovative technologies and products in the consumer sector. The firm is committed to providing hands-on support to its portfolio companies throughout their growth journey, assisting founders in building networks, gaining brand exposure, hiring talent, securing follow-on funding, and navigating paths to acquisition or initial public offerings.

Ashley Balla

Partner

Adriana Gadala-Maria

Senior Associate

Brian MacInnes

CFO

Jennifer Mandelbaum

Partner

Ashley Ramirez

Partner

Past deals in Beauty

Live Tinted

Seed Round in 2021
Live Tinted is a beauty brand founded in 2018 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, focused on inclusivity and representation in the beauty industry. The brand addresses the needs of individuals with diverse skin tones by offering a range of products designed to cater to various needs, such as color correction, eye shadow, blush, and lipstick. Live Tinted emphasizes the importance of strong personal identity, aiming to engage a community that feels overlooked in traditional beauty spaces. By providing curated collections of effective and thoughtful formulas, the brand seeks to empower consumers to find personalized beauty solutions that resonate with their unique identities and experiences.

Live Tinted

Convertible Note in 2020
Live Tinted is a beauty brand founded in 2018 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, focused on inclusivity and representation in the beauty industry. The brand addresses the needs of individuals with diverse skin tones by offering a range of products designed to cater to various needs, such as color correction, eye shadow, blush, and lipstick. Live Tinted emphasizes the importance of strong personal identity, aiming to engage a community that feels overlooked in traditional beauty spaces. By providing curated collections of effective and thoughtful formulas, the brand seeks to empower consumers to find personalized beauty solutions that resonate with their unique identities and experiences.

Glamsquad

Convertible Note in 2019
GLAMSQUAD, Inc., operating as GLAM Group, is a New York-based company that provides on-demand beauty services. Founded in 2013, it offers hair, makeup, and nail services in various cities including New York City, Los Angeles, Miami, Washington D.C., Boston, and the San Francisco Bay Area. GLAMSQUAD employs trained and vetted beauty professionals who deliver personalized services in clients' homes, at events, or in offices. The company utilizes a mobile app and website to facilitate easy booking, allowing clients to select services, dates, and locations. In addition to its service offerings, GLAMSQUAD has expanded into retail with a line of hair and makeup products, developed in response to customer feedback. The integration of technology helps match professionals with clients, ensuring a tailored experience.

Live Tinted

Seed Round in 2018
Live Tinted is a beauty brand founded in 2018 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, focused on inclusivity and representation in the beauty industry. The brand addresses the needs of individuals with diverse skin tones by offering a range of products designed to cater to various needs, such as color correction, eye shadow, blush, and lipstick. Live Tinted emphasizes the importance of strong personal identity, aiming to engage a community that feels overlooked in traditional beauty spaces. By providing curated collections of effective and thoughtful formulas, the brand seeks to empower consumers to find personalized beauty solutions that resonate with their unique identities and experiences.

Sugarfina

Venture Round in 2016
Sugarfina is the candy store, a chic boutique filled with delicious, gourmet sweets that are just as beautiful to look at as they are to taste. It offers candies, chocolates, and customized gift ideas through its chain of boutique shops in major cities.
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