Lodestar Ventures

What is Lodestar Ventures?

Lodestar Ventures is a seed stage venture capital firm that focuses on investments in passionate entrepreneurs dedicated to building consumer and enterprise technologies that create lifestyle efficiencies. The firm typically invests up to $10 million in the startups they partner with.

Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, California, Lodestar Ventures aims to support innovative ideas and businesses that have the potential to significantly impact the markets they operate in. Their specialty lies in seed-stage investments, supporting ventures at a critical point in their development with both capital and expert guidance. Lodestar Ventures' portfolio includes a diverse range of industries and solutions, from AI-powered test automation platforms and digital lending to marketplaces for formal wear and an app-based service for scheduling rides and childcare.

They also invest in companies that offer regular office catering, develop multiplayer games for mobile devices, and provide real-time risk identification powered by computer vision. The firm is led by Shayna Modarresi, named a 'Women of Influence' in Venture Capital by Silicon Valley Business Journal, and maintains a strong network of experienced advisors and investors to support their portfolio companies.

In keeping with its investment thesis, Lodestar looks to foster entrepreneurship and innovative technologies that streamline and enhance living and working environments, driving forward consumer and enterprise progress.

What they say:

We are a venture capital fund dedicated to supporting innovative solutions in the finance sector.

What we look for: We invest in financial services, including wealthtech.