Profile
BBG Ventures is a venture capital firm based in New York, founded in 2014. The firm is led by Susan Lyne and focuses on investing in diverse founders, particularly those with lived experiences that provide unique insights into their industries. BBG Ventures is known for its commitment to backing female founders and leveraging their understanding of consumer needs.
The firm primarily invests in pre-seed and seed stages, targeting sectors such as B2C, B2B, healthcare transformation, financial inclusion, and energy resiliency. BBG Ventures typically writes checks ranging from $500K to $1M. They focus on the USA market and have a portfolio of 39 companies, with 163 investments and 71 exits to date.
Notable investments by BBG Ventures include SuperCircle - a retail waste management solution, Nara Organics - an organic infant formula company, Topline Pro - an AI platform for home service professionals, and Canela TV - a multicultural streaming platform. These investments highlight the firm's focus on innovative solutions addressing real-world challenges.