Slow Ventures

Slow Ventures is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm founded in 2009, focusing on early-stage investments in technology-related companies across the United States. The firm emphasizes a community-driven approach, leveraging collective experience and curiosity to support entrepreneurs in their journey. Slow Ventures invests in a diverse range of sectors, including software, e-commerce, financial services, biotechnology, and more. By providing founders with essential resources, connections, and empathetic support, Slow Ventures aims to foster the development of strong and sustainable companies that can thrive at the intersection of technology, science, society, and culture.

Jill Carlson

Principal

Kevin Colleran

Co-Founder and Managing Director

Catherine Gildea

Associate

Megan Lightcap

Principal

Corinne Pinjuv

Partner and Operations Manager

Will Quist

Partner

Yoni Rechtman

Principal

Past deals in Los Angeles, CA

Metropolis

Series B in 2022
Metropolis is an AI and computer vision start-up built to modernize parking and empower the future of mobility. It was founded in 2017 and is based in Los Angeles, California.

Stem Disintermedia

Venture Round in 2022
Stem Disintermedia helps creators, artists, and musicians to collect digital revenue and enables them to track and share their earnings. It develops a platform intended to provide distribution and payments solution for artists and their teams. The platform aggregates cross-platform earnings, create contracts, and honor splits with collaborators, disburse payments and statements to all stakeholders in a project and visualizes performance data for each platform, enabling businesses to bring clarity to the complicated process of revenue management and ensure everyone involved in the creative process gets paid. Milana Rabkin, Tim Luckow, and Jovin Cronin-Wilesmith formed Stem Disintermedia in Los Angeles, California in 2015.

Product Science

Series A in 2022
Product Science increases product metrics for mobile applications and helps apps work faster by providing insights into key performance issues that impact user experience. Product Science analyzes the code and actual runtime data to pinpoint performance issues. Our AI enables us to do it more efficiently by providing unique insights for data visualizations to help mobile developers to identify the problem right away.

Incredible Dream

Seed Round in 2021
Operator of an online game platform intended to streamline and enhance gaming. The company develops original fantasy worlds, characters, games, and transmedia experiences for digital natives, enabling gamers to connect with other humans in a meaningful way through fun to play tabletop games.

PearPop

Seed Round in 2021
Pearpop is the marketplace for social collaborations between the teeming hordes of musicians, craftspeople, chefs, clowns, diarists, dancers, artists, actors, acrobats, aspiring celebrities, and actual celebrities.

Metropolis

Series A in 2021
Metropolis is an AI and computer vision start-up built to modernize parking and empower the future of mobility. It was founded in 2017 and is based in Los Angeles, California.

Stem Disintermedia

Venture Round in 2020
Stem Disintermedia helps creators, artists, and musicians to collect digital revenue and enables them to track and share their earnings. It develops a platform intended to provide distribution and payments solution for artists and their teams. The platform aggregates cross-platform earnings, create contracts, and honor splits with collaborators, disburse payments and statements to all stakeholders in a project and visualizes performance data for each platform, enabling businesses to bring clarity to the complicated process of revenue management and ensure everyone involved in the creative process gets paid. Milana Rabkin, Tim Luckow, and Jovin Cronin-Wilesmith formed Stem Disintermedia in Los Angeles, California in 2015.

LOOM

Seed Round in 2020
LOOM is a wellbeing platform empowering women through reproductive and sexual health education. Weaving together inclusivity, empathy and science, LOOM is an entirely new approach to health education that helps women thrive in their bodies at every stage. Founded in 2016 by Erica Chidi and Quinn Lundberg, LOOM is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

Flossy

Seed Round in 2020
Flossy is a dental care company that connects dentists to patients with transparent upfront pricing. By using its mobile app, patients can connect directly with great dentists through its curated network, easily book an appointment, and pay with the app.

Metropolis

Seed Round in 2019
Metropolis is an AI and computer vision start-up built to modernize parking and empower the future of mobility. It was founded in 2017 and is based in Los Angeles, California.

Dash Radio

Seed Round in 2018
Dash Radio Inc. is a digital radio broadcasting platform based in Los Angeles, California, that was incorporated in 2014. It aims to reinvent traditional radio for the digital age by hosting over 80 stations, providing listeners with a variety of music options. The platform features a filter that allows users to toggle between clean and explicit lyrics. Dash Radio showcases a diverse array of DJs, personalities, and curators, enabling users to enjoy a personalized listening experience with greater choice and control over their music selection.

More Labs

Series A in 2018
More Labs, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, specializes in liquid dietary supplements, notably its flagship product, Morning Recovery. This formulated drink is designed to support normal metabolism after alcohol consumption. The company's inception was inspired by a trip to South Korea, where founder Sisun Lee discovered effective elixirs that alleviated the discomfort of hangovers. Collaborating with Dr. Jing Liang, a researcher in DHM, Lee developed the initial version of Morning Recovery, which successfully launched on Indiegogo, attracting over $250,000 in funding from a global customer base. Since then, More Labs has experienced consistent growth in the dietary supplement market.

Girlboss

Seed Round in 2017
Girlboss Media, Inc., founded by Sophia Amoruso in 2014 and based in Los Angeles, operates a community focused on empowering women through engaging content and experiences. The company publishes a variety of materials on topics such as work, money, wellness, beauty, and personal growth via its website, Girlboss.com, and a newsletter. Additionally, it has revived Amoruso's podcast to further connect with its audience. Girlboss aims to inspire action and redefine success for women, creating a supportive environment for those pursuing their aspirations. As of December 2019, Girlboss operates as a subsidiary of Attention Capital.

Pistol Lake

Venture Round in 2017
Pistol Lake, Inc. specializes in designing and manufacturing functional apparel for men, focusing on minimalist designs. The company offers a range of products, including short sleeve shirts, pullover hoodies, sweat shorts, sweatshirts, V-neck shirts, joggers, and sweatpants. Pistol Lake emphasizes sustainability by utilizing eudae, a fabric made from recycled plastic bottles and eucalyptus. The company's products are available through a physical store in Los Angeles, California, and an online platform that serves customers in the United States, Canada, and internationally. Incorporated in 2013, Pistol Lake operates from Walnut, California, with a commitment to providing rugged, vintage-inspired activewear.

Shippabo

Seed Round in 2017
Shippabo is an online platform that provides its users with shipping rates and shipment scheduling solutions. The platform offers freight forwarding, government filings, and trucking and drayage services to its users. It features online bookings, online custom bond purchases, real-time notifications, and shipment management. Shippabo was launched by Calvin Lo, Nina Luu, Wes Chien, and Sam Luu and is based in California.

Raya

Seed Round in 2016
Raya is a private, membership-based community platform designed for individuals in creative industries to connect and collaborate. Launched in March 2015 as an iOS application, it initially gained popularity for facilitating romantic connections among its members. In January 2017, Raya introduced a feature called "Work," enabling users to collaborate on professional projects. Membership requires an application and login via Instagram, leading to speculation about the influence of Instagram presence on acceptance; however, many members with smaller followings have successfully joined, leaving the criteria for admission unclear. The platform charges an $8 monthly fee for access, allowing members to network with like-minded individuals for personal and professional opportunities.

Shippabo

Seed Round in 2016
Shippabo is an online platform that provides its users with shipping rates and shipment scheduling solutions. The platform offers freight forwarding, government filings, and trucking and drayage services to its users. It features online bookings, online custom bond purchases, real-time notifications, and shipment management. Shippabo was launched by Calvin Lo, Nina Luu, Wes Chien, and Sam Luu and is based in California.

Breather

Series C in 2016
Breather Products Inc. is a provider of on-demand private workspaces designed for productivity, allowing clients to reserve and unlock spaces through its web and mobile applications. Founded in 2012 and based in Montreal, Canada, the company has established a network of hundreds of locations across major cities, including New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Boston, Chicago, Washington, Toronto, Montreal, and London. Breather offers flexible workspace solutions available by the hour, day, or month, catering to businesses seeking comfortable and private environments. Each space is equipped with technology that facilitates seamless work experiences, enabling users to engage in meetings or video conferences without delay.

Heal

Series A in 2016
Heal, Inc. operates an on-demand healthcare platform that connects patients with licensed, background-checked pediatricians and family doctors for house calls and telemedicine services. Founded in 2014 and based in Los Angeles, the company offers its services across several states, including California, Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia. Patients can schedule appointments through Heal's mobile application available on both the App Store and Google Play. The service is designed to provide timely and convenient medical care for various needs, including urgent care, primary care, and preventive care, with costs typically around $99 or covered by select insurance co-pays. Heal aims to enhance the patient experience by making quality healthcare more accessible while ensuring that doctors can practice medicine in a fulfilling way.

Joymode

Seed Round in 2016
Joymode, Inc. offers leisure equipment for periodic and short-term use on rent. It enables users to reserve and rent tents, sleeping pads, stoves, headlamps, etc. The company offers its services through its mobile applications and related services. Joymode, Inc. was founded in 2015 and is based in Los Angeles, California.

Shots Studios, Inc.

Venture Round in 2016
Shots Studios, Inc. is a data-driven entertainment company based in San Diego, California, founded in 2011 by John and Sam Shahidi. The company specializes in producing online comedy and music videos targeted at Millennials and Gen Z, collaborating with prominent creators such as Lele Pons and Rudy Mancuso. Shots Studios operates a creator network that offers media management services to influencers and celebrities, focusing on original mobile-first content for platforms like YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat. With its content garnering over 1.2 billion minutes of viewing per month, Shots Studios has established itself as a leading digital media company in the evolving landscape of online entertainment. The firm is backed by notable figures including Justin Bieber and Floyd Mayweather, highlighting its strong connections within the entertainment industry.

Merry Jane

Series A in 2016
Merry Jane, Inc. operates a media platform centered on cannabis culture, offering a diverse range of content that includes news, video, food, and lifestyle elements related to marijuana. Established in 2015 and based in Los Angeles, the platform serves as an information hub for cannabis enthusiasts, featuring exclusive stories from public figures and activists alike. Merry Jane provides interactive tools to help users locate local dispensaries, explore products like flowers, edibles, and concentrates, and take advantage of various deals. In addition to its informational offerings, the company also features an e-commerce component, selling branded apparel and accessories. As a lifestyle media brand, Merry Jane aims to engage the new generation of cannabis consumers through a comprehensive blend of entertainment and information.

Managed by Q

Series B in 2016
Managed by Q Inc. operates a comprehensive workplace management platform that simplifies office operations for businesses. Founded in 2013 and based in New York, the company provides a range of services including on-demand cleaning, maintenance, IT support, security, and supply replenishment. The platform serves as a central hub for managing various office needs, allowing users to schedule services, restock supplies, and request maintenance through a user-friendly application. Additionally, Managed by Q offers project management services such as vendor management, office design, and relocation assistance. As a subsidiary of Eden Technologies, Managed by Q is dedicated to creating economic opportunities, fostering good job creation for its operators, and supporting small businesses. With a presence in major cities like Los Angeles, Chicago, and San Francisco, the company is redefining workplace management and enhancing operational efficiency for its clients.

Zeel

Series A in 2016
Zeel Networks, Inc. offers Zeel, a solution to book same-day in-home massages with licensed and vetted therapists in New York City, Long Island/The Hamptons, Los Angeles, Miami/Palm Beach, Baltimore, and San Francisco Bay Area, as well as in Nashville, Tennessee. It allows users to book chair massage sessions via its iPhone or Android applications, web site, and mobile site. The company also provides Zeel Spa, a staffing solution for spas, salons, and hotels to book a licensed, vetted Zeel massage therapist to fill vacant appointments due to last-minute staff absences. It also delivers massage on demand services in Madison and Milwaukee, Wisconsin; and Louisville, Kentucky. Zeel Networks, Inc. was founded in 2010 and is based in New York, New York.

DigiTour Media

Venture Round in 2015
Digitour Media, LLC, founded in 2010 and based in Los Angeles, California, is a media and entertainment company that specializes in producing live events and concerts, particularly through its unique offerings of DigiTours and DigiFests. These events create in-person social media experiences featuring popular social media influencers and traditional music artists across various genres, including pop, alternative rock, hip-hop, and comedy. The company has garnered significant attention and acclaim, with events attracting over 120,000 attendees in major U.S. cities and internationally in locations like London and Toronto. With strategic investments from notable figures such as Ryan Seacrest and Advance Publications, Digitour Media has successfully transformed the concert landscape, bridging the gap between online personas and mainstream entertainment. Its events have been recognized in prominent media outlets, and many award nominees and winners in digital categories are associated with Digitour, underscoring its influential role in the industry.

Breather

Series B in 2015
Breather Products Inc. is a provider of on-demand private workspaces designed for productivity, allowing clients to reserve and unlock spaces through its web and mobile applications. Founded in 2012 and based in Montreal, Canada, the company has established a network of hundreds of locations across major cities, including New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Boston, Chicago, Washington, Toronto, Montreal, and London. Breather offers flexible workspace solutions available by the hour, day, or month, catering to businesses seeking comfortable and private environments. Each space is equipped with technology that facilitates seamless work experiences, enabling users to engage in meetings or video conferences without delay.

Heal

Seed Round in 2015
Heal, Inc. operates an on-demand healthcare platform that connects patients with licensed, background-checked pediatricians and family doctors for house calls and telemedicine services. Founded in 2014 and based in Los Angeles, the company offers its services across several states, including California, Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia. Patients can schedule appointments through Heal's mobile application available on both the App Store and Google Play. The service is designed to provide timely and convenient medical care for various needs, including urgent care, primary care, and preventive care, with costs typically around $99 or covered by select insurance co-pays. Heal aims to enhance the patient experience by making quality healthcare more accessible while ensuring that doctors can practice medicine in a fulfilling way.

Goop

Series A in 2015
Goop Inc. is a lifestyle brand and online platform that provides a variety of wellness advice, curated shopping options, and lifestyle content. Founded in 2008 by Gwyneth Paltrow, the brand initially began as a weekly newsletter offering health-centric recipes, travel recommendations, and personal shopping discoveries. It has since evolved into a comprehensive site featuring an array of products, including clean beauty, fashion, and home goods, as well as wellness products and skin-care lines. Goop also shares expert advice on health and fitness, along with decoration ideas, gift guides, and fashion trends. The platform emphasizes curated content, enabling users to access trusted recommendations rather than anonymous suggestions. Based in New York, Goop combines digital content with commerce, aiming to create a personalized and insightful lifestyle experience.

Joymode

Seed Round in 2015
Joymode, Inc. offers leisure equipment for periodic and short-term use on rent. It enables users to reserve and rent tents, sleeping pads, stoves, headlamps, etc. The company offers its services through its mobile applications and related services. Joymode, Inc. was founded in 2015 and is based in Los Angeles, California.

Postmates

Series D in 2015
Postmates Inc. operates a food and grocery delivery platform that connects customers with local couriers for the delivery of products from various stores and restaurants across the United States. Founded in 2011 and based in San Francisco, the platform offers access to over 600,000 restaurants and retailers, including many exclusive to Postmates. It serves as a market leader in Los Angeles and covers approximately 80% of U.S. households in all 50 states. Users can discover, order, and track groceries and alcohol, alongside meals from local restaurants. Additionally, Postmates provides gift card services and offers a subscription service called Postmates Unlimited, which allows customers to enjoy free delivery from all merchants.

Zeel

Series A in 2015
Zeel Networks, Inc. offers Zeel, a solution to book same-day in-home massages with licensed and vetted therapists in New York City, Long Island/The Hamptons, Los Angeles, Miami/Palm Beach, Baltimore, and San Francisco Bay Area, as well as in Nashville, Tennessee. It allows users to book chair massage sessions via its iPhone or Android applications, web site, and mobile site. The company also provides Zeel Spa, a staffing solution for spas, salons, and hotels to book a licensed, vetted Zeel massage therapist to fill vacant appointments due to last-minute staff absences. It also delivers massage on demand services in Madison and Milwaukee, Wisconsin; and Louisville, Kentucky. Zeel Networks, Inc. was founded in 2010 and is based in New York, New York.

Lumi

Seed Round in 2015
Lumi is a packaging supply chain platform for online brands, from small businesses to leading companies shipping millions of orders per month. Digital-native brands such as MeUndies, Threadless, Primary, and thousands of others rely on Lumi to supply unique and cost-effective unboxing experiences using their wide array of boxes, mailers, tape, and paper products available both custom-branded and plain. The Lumi Editor turns designs into production-ready artwork simplifying the traditional process of getting artwork proof. The Lumi Dashboard allows companies to quickly manage and re-order the supplies they need. Lumi works directly with factories around the world to produce and ship goods at competitive prices across a wide variety of manufacturing and printing techniques.

Managed by Q

Series A in 2015
Managed by Q Inc. operates a comprehensive workplace management platform that simplifies office operations for businesses. Founded in 2013 and based in New York, the company provides a range of services including on-demand cleaning, maintenance, IT support, security, and supply replenishment. The platform serves as a central hub for managing various office needs, allowing users to schedule services, restock supplies, and request maintenance through a user-friendly application. Additionally, Managed by Q offers project management services such as vendor management, office design, and relocation assistance. As a subsidiary of Eden Technologies, Managed by Q is dedicated to creating economic opportunities, fostering good job creation for its operators, and supporting small businesses. With a presence in major cities like Los Angeles, Chicago, and San Francisco, the company is redefining workplace management and enhancing operational efficiency for its clients.

Blue Bottle Coffee

Series C in 2015
Blue Bottle Coffee is a coffee roaster and retailer platform that delivers coffee subscriptions to doorsteps nationwide. Blue Bottle Coffee is a passionate team of hundreds around the world, united by the simple purpose of getting great coffee to everyone who asks for it whether that be in our cafes or at home. Blue Bottle is headquartered in Oakland, California, and has retail and business operations in the Bay Area, Los Angeles, New York, and Tokyo.

The List App

Seed Round in 2015
The List App is a new way to create and discover lists about anything and everything. Share your experiences, opinions, and expertise and enjoy lists from friends and the leading voices in TV & film, music, food, sports, news, fashion, comedy and more in a vibrant and positive community.

Akido Labs

Seed Round in 2015
Akido Labs, Inc. develops and operates a data management and care delivery platform tailored for healthcare organizations. Founded in 2014 and based in Los Angeles, California, the company integrates its software with hospital health record systems to enable effective data handling and management. Its solutions encompass HL7 integration, ETL processes, lab systems, and various health system data sources, while also offering API documentation, client libraries, and support services. Akido Labs collaborates with large healthcare entities to help them utilize their data efficiently, employing advanced security technologies to safeguard sensitive information. This approach aims to drive transformational change in healthcare, enhancing the quality of care and affordability for underserved populations.

Yoi

Seed Round in 2014
Yoi Corp. provides software-as-a-service (SaaS) based mobile digital tools designed specifically for line managers in corporate environments. The company's primary offering, Yoi, supports managers in various human resources processes, including onboarding, integration, engagement, performance management, training, and exit procedures. Yoi streamlines these functions by delivering templates that automate assignments, meeting requests, data collection assessments, and reporting directly to managers' inboxes. Founded in June 2013 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Yoi Corp. operates as a subsidiary of HighGround, Inc.

Managed by Q

Angel Round in 2014
Managed by Q Inc. operates a comprehensive workplace management platform that simplifies office operations for businesses. Founded in 2013 and based in New York, the company provides a range of services including on-demand cleaning, maintenance, IT support, security, and supply replenishment. The platform serves as a central hub for managing various office needs, allowing users to schedule services, restock supplies, and request maintenance through a user-friendly application. Additionally, Managed by Q offers project management services such as vendor management, office design, and relocation assistance. As a subsidiary of Eden Technologies, Managed by Q is dedicated to creating economic opportunities, fostering good job creation for its operators, and supporting small businesses. With a presence in major cities like Los Angeles, Chicago, and San Francisco, the company is redefining workplace management and enhancing operational efficiency for its clients.

Breather

Series A in 2014
Breather Products Inc. is a provider of on-demand private workspaces designed for productivity, allowing clients to reserve and unlock spaces through its web and mobile applications. Founded in 2012 and based in Montreal, Canada, the company has established a network of hundreds of locations across major cities, including New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Boston, Chicago, Washington, Toronto, Montreal, and London. Breather offers flexible workspace solutions available by the hour, day, or month, catering to businesses seeking comfortable and private environments. Each space is equipped with technology that facilitates seamless work experiences, enabling users to engage in meetings or video conferences without delay.

Handy

Series B in 2014
Handy Technologies, Inc., doing business as Handy, operates an online platform for connecting individuals looking for household services with independent service professionals. It offers repair and maintenance services, which includes air conditioner services, furniture assembly services, plumbing services, electrical services, and home cleaning services. Handy Technologies, Inc. was formerly known as Handybook, Inc. and changed its name to Handy Technologies, Inc. in September 2014. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in New York, New York having additional offices in Boston, Chicago, London, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Toronto, and Vancouver. Handy Technologies, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of ANGI Homeservices Inc.

Postmates

Series B in 2014
Postmates Inc. operates a food and grocery delivery platform that connects customers with local couriers for the delivery of products from various stores and restaurants across the United States. Founded in 2011 and based in San Francisco, the platform offers access to over 600,000 restaurants and retailers, including many exclusive to Postmates. It serves as a market leader in Los Angeles and covers approximately 80% of U.S. households in all 50 states. Users can discover, order, and track groceries and alcohol, alongside meals from local restaurants. Additionally, Postmates provides gift card services and offers a subscription service called Postmates Unlimited, which allows customers to enjoy free delivery from all merchants.

Blue Bottle Coffee

Series B in 2014
Blue Bottle Coffee is a coffee roaster and retailer platform that delivers coffee subscriptions to doorsteps nationwide. Blue Bottle Coffee is a passionate team of hundreds around the world, united by the simple purpose of getting great coffee to everyone who asks for it whether that be in our cafes or at home. Blue Bottle is headquartered in Oakland, California, and has retail and business operations in the Bay Area, Los Angeles, New York, and Tokyo.

TONX

Seed Round in 2013
Tonx is a small team of experts dedicated to helping you brew outstanding coffee at your home or office. They believe it's easy to make a better cup in your kitchen than you'll get at the best cafes, and for a fraction of the cost. They carefully source the finest coffees in the world and roast them mere hours before shipping them your way.

Silvercar

Series A in 2012
Silvercar, Inc. is an airport car rental company based in Austin, Texas, established in 2012. It operates a fleet of vehicles available for rental at various airports across the United States, including major cities such as Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, and Miami. Silvercar distinguishes itself by offering premium features such as complimentary WiFi, onboard GPS, and free satellite radio, all at standard rental prices. The company leverages web, wireless, and mobile technologies to enhance the rental experience for connected travelers, aiming to innovate and improve traditional car rental services.
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