Red Sea Ventures

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Investor type

VC

Founded

2011

AUM

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Location

New York, New York, United States

Investment Ticket

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Investment Stage

Pre-seed Seed Series A

Region of investment

North America
Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Red Sea Ventures is a venture capital firm based in New York City, founded in 2011. The firm is led by a team of seven professionals, including four partners, with a focus on investing in startups that are building next-generation experiences for consumers and workers. Known for its expertise in consumer-grade startups, Red Sea Ventures differentiates itself by backing companies that simplify regulated categories.

The firm primarily invests in sectors such as consumer products, fintech, health and wellness, media and entertainment, and the future of work. Red Sea Ventures typically invests in pre-seed, seed, and Series A stages, with check sizes ranging from $100K to $10M. The firm focuses on investments within the United States and has a portfolio that includes notable companies like Sweetgreen, Nest, and Genies.

Red Sea Ventures has made significant investments in companies such as Elm Biosciences - personal products, Sightline Climate - media and information services, and VoyceMe - entertainment software. The firm has a track record of successful exits, including IPOs and acquisitions, and often co-invests with other prominent funds like Lerer Hippeau.

Industry

HealthTech SaaS Media and Entertainment Fintech Consumer Products AI

Contacts

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Scott Birnbaum FOUNDING PARTNER
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Caroline Goudy CHIEF OF STAFF
CHIEF OF STAFF
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Red Sea Ventures is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Pre-seed, Seed and Series A.
Red Sea Ventures is located in New York, New York, United States.
Red Sea Ventures was founded in 2011.
Red Sea Ventures invests in companies and startups in HealthTech, SaaS, Media and Entertainment, Fintech, Consumer Products, AI.
Red Sea Ventures invests in companies and startups in North America.
Red Sea Ventures invests in companies and startups at Pre-seed, Seed, Series A.
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