Align Ventures | Early-stage Fund II
◆ Fund Size
$125M
◆ Check Size
◆ Location
United States
◆ Portfolio
11 companies
◆ Activity
Statusactively investing
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◆ Investment Thesis
Align Ventures backs transformative consumer brands and select technologies that reshape culture. They focus on early-stage investments, often leading the first venture checks to help founders prove product–market fit and build momentum. Their portfolio spans from AI to robotics and consumer innovation, partnering with companies that enhance how people live, connect, and thrive. They emphasize active partnership through board seats, hands-on guidance, and leveraging a global network of founders, creators, operators, and acquirers to accelerate growth while managing risk.
◆ About Align Ventures
Align Ventures closed its second fund of $125 million, investing $2-10 million initial checks into 15-20 brands transforming everyday consumer experiences across beauty, personal care, health, wellness, pet and home categories.
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◆ Team
| Name | Title | Role | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Ferrero | Vice President | Vice President | |
| Ben Bryce | Founder I Managing Partner | Founder/Managing Partner | |
| Bryce Hosking | Partner | — | |
| Chris Gardner | Venture Partner | Venture Partner | |
| Grant Hosking | Managing Partner | Managing Partner | |
| Greer Love | Venture Partner | Venture Partner | |
| Harsh Gill | Senior Operations Associate | Senior Operations | |
| Jeremy King | CFO | CFO | |
| Justin Dennis | Senior Operations Associate | Senior Operations | |
| Leif Lundaas | Venture Partner | Venture Partner | |
| Matt Hare | COO & CCO | COO & CCO | |
| Matt Riley | Venture Partner | Venture Partner | |
| Melanie Singh | Investor | Investor | |
| Neel Chary | Partner, Growth Capital | Partner | |
| Peyton Raun | Investor | Investor | |
| Philip Hintze | Partner | — | |
| Rodrigo Alvarez | Venture Partner | Venture Partner | |
| Zach Busch | Controller & Senior Operations Associate | Senior Operations |
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◆ FAQ
What does Early-stage Fund II invest in?
Early-stage Fund II invests in Beauty Tech, Longevity & Wellness, Pet Tech and Consumer Apps at the seed and series-a stages.
Which geographies does Early-stage Fund II focus on?
Early-stage Fund II focuses on United States, and is headquartered in United States.
What is Early-stage Fund II's typical check size?
Early-stage Fund II typically writes checks of $2M to $10M.