Aspect Ventures Overview
Aspect Ventures invests in companies that are leveraging data and interconnectivity to create breakthrough technologies, products and services for multi-platform, multi-device environments. Aspect Ventures focuses on the Series A and selectively participate in Seed financings. It invests in Mobile, Consumer Internet, Enterprise, SaaS and Healthcare IT, working closely in partnership with entrepreneurs across the long arc of their companies growth.
Latest News
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Aspect Ventures, founded by Theresia Gouw and Jennifer Fonstad, is splitting up
Aspect Ventures, a San Francisco-based venture firm, is splitting up as co-founders Jennifer Fonstad and Theresia Gouw launch separate firms. Fonstad will operate under the brand Owl Capital, while Gouws new firm is called aCrew. Some members of Aspects team will join Gouw at aCrew, while others will join Fonstad at Owl Capital. Aspect had previously raised $150 million for its debut fund and a second $181 million fund. Gouws aCrew is targeting $175 million for its debut fund, while Owl Capital is aiming for $125 million in capital commitments. The split is attributed to different leadership styles and ways of operating at the portfolio level.
Management Changes
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Aspect Ventures raises $181 million fund
Aspect Ventures has closed its second fund, raising $181 million. The team is enthusiastic about investing in cybersecurity, digital health, fintech, and enterprise businesses. The firm has four female general partners and 40% of their investments have a female co-founder. Aspect has already had successful exits and over half of their portfolio companies have raised follow-on rounds. Melinda Gates and Cisco have joined as LPs.
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Aspect Ventures, a woman-led VC, raises $150 million fund
Aspect Partners, a female-led venture capital firm, has raised $150 million for its initial fund. The founders, Jennifer Fonstad and Theresia Gouw, aim to change the gender disparity in Silicon Valley and believe that diversity is crucial for business success. They plan to focus on early-stage investments to bridge the gap between seed and angel investors and larger firms. Aspect Ventures focuses on mobile start-ups and has invested in companies with female co-founders or CEOs. The founders hope that their different perspective will drive their returns and inspire more female entrepreneurs. They see the recent Ellen Pao trial as an opportunity to advance gender diversity in the industry.
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471 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA, USA
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