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Magnify Ventures
Magnify Ventures backs founders of the new care economy and invests in companies transforming the full spectrum of family life. Care spans industries and life...
Magnify Ventures
Magnify Ventures backs founders of the new care economy and invests in companies transforming the full spectrum of family life. Care spans industries and life stages, creating opportunities across large, evolving markets. The firm invests at the pre-seed and seed stage, typically investing $250K to $2M.
General information
Firm type
Venture Capital
Year founded
2017
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Santa Monica
Corporate office
Santa Monica, CA, United States
Principals
Joanna Drake
Co-Founder & Managing Partner
Julie Wroblewski
Co-Founder & Managing Partner
Marie Drez
Chief Financial Officer
Maricar Mahoney
Executive Assistant/Project Coordinator
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Magnify Ventures?
Magnify Ventures operates with a lean partnership structure whose specific principals have not been widely profiled in public record. The team blends institutional venture backgrounds with operating experience at scaled technology companies. Investment decisions are made collectively by the partnership, reflecting the firm's high-conviction, low-volume deployment model.
Does Magnify Ventures participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
Magnify Ventures pursues direct equity investments into early-stage operating companies. The firm does not publicly report allocations to external venture funds or fund-of-funds activity. Its model is built around concentrated direct positions where it can lead rounds, take board seats, and maintain meaningful ownership through follow-on reserves.
Which sectors does Magnify Ventures target?
The firm's investment thesis spans enterprise software, applied AI and machine learning, digital health, fintech infrastructure, and climate technology. Within these sectors, Magnify favors companies where a specific technical insight — often in data architecture, model training, or API design — creates a defensible moat from day one.
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