Rachel Zoe Ventures

Rachel Zoe Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm with a focus on disruptive consumer brands and the technologies that enable them. Led by fashion icon and entrepreneur Rachel Zoe, alongside her husband Rodger Berman, the firm leverages their vast experience in the media, fashion, and tech industries to help innovative consumer startups thrive. The firm is highly involved in amplifying the brands it backs, providing not just capital but also access to a vast network and strategic guidance on scaling brand recognition and growth. The firm has made key investments in brands such as Angel City FC, Joy, Havenly, and Citizen, all of which represent the type of forward-thinking, consumer-oriented companies Rachel Zoe Ventures seeks. Their portfolio demonstrates a strong emphasis on fashion, lifestyle, and tech-enabled consumer platforms. While primarily U.S.-focused, their influence and partnerships extend globally, especially in the consumer tech space. Rachel Zoe Ventures typically leads early-stage rounds and prefers to work with brands that are ready to scale their operations and disrupt their industries. The firm’s approach prioritizes partnerships with brands that align with its founders’ expertise in fashion, lifestyle, and media. Startups looking to engage with the firm should come prepared with a clear growth story and a compelling narrative that can stand out in today’s crowded consumer market.