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Left Lane Capital

Brooklyn, New York · Invests in US; North America; Europe; UK; LATAM; Africa; Asia; MENA · Website

SeedSeries ASeries BGrowthConsumer Apps & SocialE-commerce & MarketplacesFood & BeverageMedia & EntertainmentB2B SaaSAI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareDeveloper Tools & InfrastructureFintech & PaymentsHealthcare & Digital HealthLegal & RegtechEdTechLogistics & Supply Chain

Thesis

Invest in hyper-growth consumer and technology businesses with enduring customer relationships. Back founders challenging the status quo through digital transformation. Focus on companies with strong unit economics, loyal customer bases, and defensible competitive advantages in complex, regulation-heavy markets.

Likely not a fit for

Pure hardware plays, early-stage pre-seed without exceptional founders, unsustainable venture-style scaling, consumer brands without competitive moats, companies in markets Left Lane doesn't deeply understand

How they invest

Lead or follow
Leads or follows
Typical decision
~2 weeks
Warm intro
Not required
Involvement
Takes a board seat
Fund status
Actively deploying
Assets under mgmt
$2.6B
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

11 contacts on file

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Dan Ahrens

General PartnerManaging Partner · Primary contact

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Carlie Malone

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Harley Miller

General PartnerFounder, CEO & Managing Partner

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Jason Fiedler

General PartnerManaging Partner

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Vinny Pujji

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Matthew Miller

General PartnerManaging Partner

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Henry Toole

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Laura Sillman

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Magnus Karnehm

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Mark Shtrakhman

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Alexa Tsay

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Portfolio

AnswersNowEnterprise Software

AnswersNow provides IT services and business software solutions tailored for small businesses, focusing on network security, data backup, and managed services.

Willie's Remedy+Food Beverage

Willie's Remedy offers a range of hemp-infused products, including coffee, tea, tinctures, and smokes, emphasizing quality and compliance with legal standards for THC content.

Kings LeagueMedia Entertainment

Kings League is a professional football league featuring various clubs, focused on innovative formats and engaging fan experiences. It organizes matches and tournaments across different regions, including Mexico and Spain.

Ultra PouchesFood Beverage

Ultra Pouches offers a science-backed blend of natural nootropics in pouch form, designed to enhance focus and energy without nicotine or caffeine.

The Snow LeagueMedia Entertainment

The Snow League is the first professional winter sports league dedicated to snowboarding and freeskiing, featuring a global competition format and significant media engagement.

Bilt RewardsFintech Payments

Bilt Rewards allows users to earn rewards on their rent and mortgage payments, transforming housing expenses into valuable points. The platform also offers credit reporting services and exclusive neighborhood benefits.

M1

M1 is an automated investing platform that simplifies wealth building by allowing users to create customizable portfolios and invest commission-free. It offers a range of financial products including high-yield cash accounts, brokerage accounts, and margin loans, all designed to help users manage their investments effortlessly.

MasterworksEcommerce Marketplaces

Masterworks is the first and largest online art platform that lets you invest in multimillion-dollar works of art by artists like Basquiat, Picasso, Banksy, and more. The platform aims to make art investable to all, allowing users to build a diversified portfolio with art.

Blank StreetFood Beverage

Blank Street Coffee aims to reimagine the coffee shop experience by serving high-quality specialty coffees and fresh food at affordable prices, while providing a unique customer experience.

WayflyerEcommerce Marketplaces

Wayflyer is a financing platform designed specifically for consumer brands, providing them with tailored funding options and insights to help scale their businesses. By utilizing real-time business performance assessments, Wayflyer enables SMBs to access capital quickly and efficiently, transforming the traditional financing model.

GoStudentEdtech

GoStudent offers online tutoring services with a high success rate of 93%.

KittlEnterprise Software

Kittl is an AI-first design platform that empowers creators, designers, and businesses to produce standout branding and product visuals quickly and efficiently. It offers a suite of AI-powered tools for image, vector, and video generation, along with collaborative features for real-time design.

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Research briefRead more
Left Lane Capital Research Document Investment Thesis Left Lane Capital is a growth-stage venture capital firm that focuses on hyper-growth consumer and technology businesses with enduring customer relationships. Founded in 2019 by Harley Miller (formerly at Insight Partners), the firm specializes in companies that challenge the status quo through digital transformation and operational excellence.

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