BUSINESS

Investing in Family's Tomorrow

USASat Jun 28 2025

Halogen Ventures, a venture capital firm founded by Jesse Draper, has raised a substantial amount of money to support new businesses. Jesse Draper is the daughter of well-known investor Tim Draper.

Fund III: $30 Million for the Future of Family

The new fund, Fund III, has secured $30 million to invest in early-stage startups. These startups focus on the "future of family," including the physical and financial health of households.

Growing Interest in Care-Focused Startups

The interest in startups focused on care has grown significantly in recent years. The pandemic highlighted the challenges in childcare and elderly care, prompting more investment in this sector. Other funds, such as Pivotal Ventures and Magnify Ventures, are also active in this space.

Halogen Ventures' Unique Focus

Halogen Ventures has a specific focus: investing in consumer companies with at least one female founder. Some of the companies it has invested in include Teal Health and Vibrant Planet.

Previous Funds

  • Fund II: $21 million (2021)
  • Fund I: $10.41 million (2018)

No Immediate Comment

The firm did not immediately respond to requests for comment, a common practice in the venture capital world that allows firms to focus on their work without constant media attention.

continue reading...

questions

    If Halogen Ventures invested in a startup that creates a robot to do all household chores, would they consider it a success if the robot starts demanding a salary?
    Is Halogen Ventures' focus on female founders part of a larger plan to manipulate the venture capital industry and create a new power structure?
    What criteria does Halogen Ventures use to evaluate startups in the care economy, and how do these criteria align with the needs of modern families?

actions

flag content