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 Gadala-Maria

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
Founded in 2012, TheSkimm is a digital media company based in New York. It provides concise, non-partisan news and information tailored for educated professionals, empowering them to make confident decisions daily.

TheSkimm

Series C in 2018
Founded in 2012, TheSkimm is a digital media company based in New York. It provides concise, non-partisan news and information tailored for educated professionals, empowering them to make confident decisions daily.

Clover Letter

Venture Round in 2016
Clover Letter is an online news platform that focuses on delivering feminocentric news through a daily email newsletter. The company provides concise, engaging updates on a range of topics, including politics, sports, lifestyle, business, world issues, and prominent feminist figures. By breaking down the headlines in an accessible manner, Clover Letter aims to inform and empower women of all ages while steering clear of clickbait and misinformation. The newsletter serves as a reliable source for those seeking to stay informed without the clutter often associated with traditional news outlets.
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