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Popstar Ventures
Popstar Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm dedicated to the creator economy. It invests in technology and consumer startups that empower creators,...
Popstar Ventures
Popstar Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm dedicated to the creator economy. It invests in technology and consumer startups that empower creators, influencers, and the communities they cultivate, at the intersection of Entertainment, Consumer, and Culture. The firm invests in pre-seed and seed stage companies and prefers to co-invest alongside a strong lead investor.
General information
Firm type
Venture Capital
Year founded
2023
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
New York
Corporate office
New York, NY, United States
Additional offices
Los Angeles · San Francisco · Chicago · Washington DC · Louisville · Miami
Principals
Adontis Haskins
Founding General Partner
Hailey Floyd
Director of Marketing & Investor Relations
Jordan Walker
VP of Partnerships
Richard Thorpe
VP of Partnerships
Alex Rose
Advisor
Ravi Kumar
Advisor
Jorge de los Santos
Advisor
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
How does Popstar Ventures source proprietary deal flow?
Popstar draws deal flow from its ecosystem of creators, athletes, influencers, family offices, and institutional backers. The firm's partnership model embeds celebrities and talent into the capital base, giving portfolio companies access to large, engaged fan communities. This talent-network sourcing model is unusual among early-stage venture firms.
Does Popstar Ventures lead rounds or co-invest?
The firm prefers to co-invest alongside a strong lead investor rather than pricing rounds itself, though it will lead if necessary. Popstar describes itself as a founder's first partner and targets pre-seed and seed stages — check sizes are not publicly disclosed.
What investment stages and sectors does Popstar Ventures target?
Popstar invests at pre-seed and seed stages. The firm targets startups at the intersection of entertainment, consumer, and culture, with a specific focus on the creator economy. Sub-themes include future-of-work tools for creators, consumer experience platforms, and Gen Z-facing consumer brands.
How is Popstar Ventures structured geographically?
The firm is headquartered in New York and maintains additional offices in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Washington DC, Louisville, and Miami. This multi-city footprint supports its region-agnostic but US-focused deployment strategy.
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