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Designer Fund

Designer Fund

San Francisco, United States

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About

Designer Fund is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm founded by Ben Blumenrose and Enrique Allen, specializing in seed-stage investments in design-led startups. Notable investments include Omada Health, Gusto, and Stripe, companies recognized for their innovative design approaches and user-friendly interfaces. The fund primarily targets industries like financial services, healthcare, and sustainability, aiming to replace legacy systems with more efficient, user-centered solutions. Designer Fund focuses geographically on the US, with a strong presence in the Bay Area. Their strategy involves making significant contributions to seed rounds, typically around $500,000, while often not leading. They invest in about eight companies annually, allowing them to provide extensive design support through their Designer Fund Partnership. This support includes monthly design sessions, professional development workshops, and access to a community of top designers and founders. The team at Designer Fund is led by seasoned experts like Blumenrose, with extensive experience at Meta, and Allen, who has a background with Facebook’s fbFund and 500 Startups. Their collaborative approach and deep integration within the design community make them a valuable partner for startups aiming to scale their design capabilities and impact.

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Round

Pre-Seed
Seed
Series A
Series B

Previous Investments

Advertising & Marketing
AI & Deep Tech
B2B
Communications & Messaging
Data & Analytics
E-commerce & Retail
Education
Fashion & Apparel
Fintech & Financial services
Food & Beverage
Healthtech & Wellness
HR & Recruitment
Legal & Professional services
Media, Events & Entertainment
Real Estate & Proptech
Social media
Software & Apps
Transportation & Mobility

Geo focus

USA

Highlights

$925.8k

Historical average check

$35M

Historical max check

January 2025

Last investment date

82

Investments

Software & Apps

Fintech & Financial services

AI & Deep Tech

Data & Analytics

Advertising & Marketing

Energy & Utilities

Other

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designerfund.com

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