Hobart Ventures
Los Angeles, CA · Invests in US · Website
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Consumer tech is chronically undervalued. Community sits at the center of the best consumer businesses. Hobart backs founders building deeper connections, enabling everyday consumers to achieve more, and reimagining how people move and travel — prioritizing subscription and marketplace models with community-driven network effects.
Likely not a fit for
Not focused on B2B SaaS, deep tech, hardware, enterprise software, or advertising-dependent consumer apps. Avoids AAA gaming and crypto.
How they invest
- Lead or follow
- Usually leads
- Typical decision
- ~1 month
- Warm intro
- Not required
- Involvement
- Advisor
- Fund status
- Actively deploying
- Assets under mgmt
- $8M
- Decision process
- Solo GP
Partners & team
1 contact on file
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A home health platform focused on providing comprehensive software solutions for home healthcare services, enhancing care delivery and patient outcomes.
Fashion rental marketplaces connect lenders and renters, offering short-term access to clothing and making luxury fashion more accessible while reducing environmental impact.
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Recent activity
- Jan 2025
Portfolio Company (Group Travel SaaS)
Pre-Seed · Lead
- Jan 2025
Portfolio Company (Consumer Fintech)
Pre-Seed · Lead
- May 2025
Portfolio Company (Fashion Rental Marketplace)
Pre-Seed · Lead
- Jun 2025
Portfolio Company (Preventative Pet Health)
Pre-Seed · Lead
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