William Lohse is the Founding Partner of Joyance Partners, a venture firm he established in 2017 after. See portfolio, sector focus and contact routes.
William Lohse is the Founding Partner of Joyance Partners, a venture firm he established in 2017 after founding Software Venture Partners in 1990 and the Social Starts Health and Happiness VC fund in 2012. He invests primarily in pre-seed and seed-stage companies within the health technology, consumer, bio-tech, and AR/VR sectors across North America, Europe, and Asia. His typical investment check ranges from $50,000 to $1 million, with a sweet spot around $500,000, and he often acts as a strategic partner alongside affiliated scouts. Notable portfolio companies include Pinterest, which received early funding from his original angel fund, as well as Betrust, Fulcrum, and SmartNews. Lohse describes himself as a retired founder now focused on angel investing, emphasizing that his approach centers on cultivating “delightful moments” through science and technology to improve how people live. He has made over 50 investments personally and collaborates closely with investors like Andy Nealon and Emi Gonzalez to drive success in each deal.
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