Halogen Ventures

Halogen Ventures is a Los Angeles-based venture capital firm established in 2017, specializing in early-stage investments in consumer technology startups with female founders. The firm targets pre-seed, seed, and series A companies, focusing on innovative technologies and products that cater to consumer needs. Halogen Ventures takes a hands-on approach, actively supporting entrepreneurs throughout their journey by helping them build essential networks, enhance brand visibility, recruit talent, secure follow-on funding, and navigate pathways to acquisition or initial public offerings. The firm is dedicated to promoting diversity in the tech industry by prioritizing investments in women-led businesses.

Ashley R. Balla

Partner

Adriana Ochi

Senior Associate

Brian MacInnes

CFO

Jennifer Kwan Mandelbaum

Partner

Past deals in News

Zette

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Zette operates as a browser extension developer, specializing in providing users with unrestricted access to premium online news articles typically hidden behind paywalls. Its platform uniquely circumvents these barriers while concurrently supporting publishers by facilitating affordable user subscriptions, thereby fostering a sustainable journalism ecosystem.

theSkimm

Venture Round in 2018
TheSkimm, Inc. is a digital media company founded in 2012 and based in New York, specializing in delivering concise and relevant information to educated professionals, particularly women. Its flagship product is a daily newsletter that breaks down news, trends, and policies impacting women's lives, allowing them to make informed decisions. TheSkimm aims to empower its audience by providing reliable, non-partisan content that integrates easily into daily routines. In addition to the Daily Skimm, the company's offerings include various newsletters such as Skimm Money, a podcast, and a mobile app. TheSkimm also operates Skimm Studios, which produces video and audio content, and SKM Lab, an in-house creative agency for brand engagement. Committed to social impact, theSkimm supports initiatives like Skimm Your Ballot to encourage voter participation and the #ShowUsYourLeave movement to promote transparency in paid family leave. Co-founded by Carly Zakin and Danielle Weisberg, theSkimm has developed a loyal audience and continues to innovate within the media landscape.

theSkimm

Series C in 2018
TheSkimm, Inc. is a digital media company founded in 2012 and based in New York, specializing in delivering concise and relevant information to educated professionals, particularly women. Its flagship product is a daily newsletter that breaks down news, trends, and policies impacting women's lives, allowing them to make informed decisions. TheSkimm aims to empower its audience by providing reliable, non-partisan content that integrates easily into daily routines. In addition to the Daily Skimm, the company's offerings include various newsletters such as Skimm Money, a podcast, and a mobile app. TheSkimm also operates Skimm Studios, which produces video and audio content, and SKM Lab, an in-house creative agency for brand engagement. Committed to social impact, theSkimm supports initiatives like Skimm Your Ballot to encourage voter participation and the #ShowUsYourLeave movement to promote transparency in paid family leave. Co-founded by Carly Zakin and Danielle Weisberg, theSkimm has developed a loyal audience and continues to innovate within the media landscape.

Clover Letter

Venture Round in 2016
Clover Letter operates an online news platform that focuses on delivering feminocentric news through a daily email newsletter. The newsletter provides concise updates on a variety of topics, including politics, sports, lifestyle, business, and global issues, while highlighting feminist icons. By presenting news in an engaging and straightforward manner, Clover Letter aims to keep women of all ages informed without the clutter of clickbait or fake news. The platform's mission is to make current events accessible and relevant, promoting a better understanding of issues that matter to its audience.
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