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XFactor Ventures

New York, NY · Invests in US; UK; Europe · Website

Pre-SeedSeedSeries AConsumer Apps & SocialE-commerce & MarketplacesFood & BeverageB2B SaaSDeveloper ToolsFintechEnterprise SoftwareDeveloper Tools & InfrastructureHealthcare & Digital HealthFintech & PaymentsEdTech

Thesis

Support ambitious founders with the 'X Factor' – the insight and drive to build billion-dollar companies. Particularly focused on female founders and mixed-gender teams who have been historically underrepresented in VC.

Likely not a fit for

Traditional startup archetypes, founders without founder experience on team (when possible), non-ambitious founders

How they invest

Lead or follow
Usually follows
Typical decision
~1 week
Warm intro
Not required
Involvement
Advisor
Fund status
Actively deploying
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

12 contacts on file

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Aihui Ong

PartnerPartner · Primary contact

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Aubrie Pagano

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Trina Spear

General PartnerGeneral Partner, Co-Founder & Co-CEO FIGS

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Heather Hasson

General PartnerGeneral Partner, Co-Founder & Co-CEO FIGS

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Nanxi Liu

General PartnerGeneral Partner, Co-Founder & CEO Blaze

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Amy Nelson

General PartnerGeneral Partner, Founder & CEO The Riveter

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Steph Korey Goodwin

General PartnerGeneral Partner, Co-founder Away

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Caroline Childers

General PartnerGeneral Partner, Co-Founder Chief

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Felicia Curcuru

General PartnerGeneral Partner, Co-Founder/CEO RealtyMogul

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Danielle Morrill

General PartnerGeneral Partner, Co-Founder & CEO Groupthink

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Joanna McFarland

General PartnerGeneral Partner, Co-Founder & CEO HopSkipDrive

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Chip Hazard

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Portfolio

ChiefConsumer Apps Social

Chief is a private network designed for ambitious women executives, providing them with the tools, community, and resources to enhance their leadership capabilities. The platform fosters connections among women leaders, offering exclusive access to Clubhouses, coaching, and training from top institutions like the Wharton School of Business.

FIGSEcommerce Marketplaces

FIGS offers high-quality medical uniforms and apparel, including scrubs, lab coats, and accessories designed for healthcare professionals.

Venus AerospaceAerospace Defense

Venus Aerospace is revolutionizing rocket engine propulsion with its innovative technologies, including the Venus Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine (RDRE) and the Venus Detonation Ramjet (VDR), designed for high efficiency and scalability in space and defense applications.

ShiruFood Beverage

Shiru is an innovative company that accelerates natural ingredient discovery through AI-powered technology, focusing on sustainable solutions for food, personal care, and health industries.

MixLabEcommerce Marketplaces

MixLab is a modern, full-service veterinary pharmacy specializing in compounded, commercial, and over-the-counter medications for animals, providing personalized care and fast delivery across the U.S.

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MaudeEcommerce Marketplaces

Maude.com is currently listed for sale, with options for secure payments and transaction support.

Begin HealthFood Beverage

Begin Health offers pediatrician-approved prebiotics and probiotics designed to support gut health in babies and children, focusing on addressing issues like constipation and promoting overall well-being.

The RiveterHr Tech Work

The Riveter is a community and resource platform designed to support women in their professional journeys, offering tools, insights, and networking opportunities to help them thrive in various careers.

HopSkipDriveLogistics Supply Chain

HopSkipDrive is a technology company that provides safe, supplemental student transportation through a marketplace connecting kids, older adults, or anyone needing extra support to highly vetted caregivers on wheels. They also offer RouteWise AI™, a student transportation intelligence platform.

RealtyMogulProptech Real Estate

RealtyMogul is an online real estate investment platform that provides individual investors access to institutional-quality commercial real estate opportunities, including REITs and 1031 Exchange properties.

The MuseHr Tech Work

The Muse is the go-to destination for the next-generation workforce to research companies and careers. Tens of millions of visitors each year trust our two platforms, The Muse and Fairygodboss, to help them win at work, from professional advancement and skills-building techniques to finding a new job.

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XFactor Ventures Research Document Investment Thesis XFactor Ventures is a specialized venture capital firm dedicated to identifying and supporting ambitious founders with the "X Factor" – the insight and drive to build billion-dollar companies. The fund specifically focuses on companies founded by women and mixed-gender founding teams, recognizing that this demographic has historically been under

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