Tina Sharkey is an American entrepreneur and investor who previously served as a venture partner at Sherpa Capital. See sector focus and contact routes.
Tina Sharkey is an American entrepreneur and investor who previously served as a venture partner at Sherpa Capital and currently sits on the boards of Ipsy and Brit+Co. She focuses her investment thesis on early-stage media and technology companies, drawing on her extensive background in online communities and social-minded movements. While specific check sizes and lead/follow behavior are not publicly detailed, she has made at least six documented investments, including a Series A round in Nearby in May 2021. Her notable portfolio includes Brandless, the e-commerce company she co-founded and led as CEO, as well as Ipsy and Brit+Co, where she serves as a board member. Sharkey distinguishes herself by prioritizing mission-driven ventures that put people first and create better products at fairer prices. She actively shares her distinctive point of view through public writing for Forbes.com and the Huffington Post, and has been recognized as one of Business Insider’s Top 50 Early Stage Investors in Silicon Valley.
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