Heather Hartnett is the CEO and General Partner (also described as Managing Partner) of Human Ventures. See sector focus and contact routes.
Heather Hartnett is the CEO and General Partner (also described as Managing Partner) of Human Ventures, an early-stage venture studio and fund in New York City where she previously held roles at Lightspeed Venture Partners, CityLight Capital, and Claremont Creek Ventures. She focuses on pre-seed and seed investments in consumer technology and digital health companies that address fundamental human needs, primarily in the United States. While specific check sizes and lead/follow behavior are not explicitly detailed in available sources, she has served as the lead partner on 20 deals. Notable portfolio companies include TheSkimm, Current, Tiny Organics, Headspace, and Tia Health, with some like Reserve and Clark acquired. Hartnett distinguishes her approach by emphasizing that true alpha comes from relationships and building networks among founders, and she pioneered women’s health investing in NYC, helping catalyze a $2.5 trillion industry. She is a regular contributor to Forbes covering venture capital topics and a frequent speaker at TechCrunch Disrupt.
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