Heather Hartnett
Founder at Transact Global
Profile
Heather Hartnett is a General Partner and CEO of Human Ventures, where she has created one of New York’s premier startup studios and early-stage venture funds.
Since launching under Heather's leadership, Human Ventures has invested in and co-built more than 65 companies, with key investments including Reserve (acquired), Current, TheSkimm, Tiny Organics, and Tia Health.
Those companies have grown to a combined more than $7.5 billion in enterprise value and have gone on to raise over $500 million in additional capital from notable later-stage investors.
Prior to founding Human, Heather’s venture capital career spanned various roles at firms including Lightspeed Venture Partners, CityLight Capital, and Claremont Creek Ventures.
She also led the development at David Lynch Foundation, crystalizing her professional expertise and operations with the largest family offices and investment firms.
Heather is active in the community, serving on the leadership board of tech: nyc and Transact Global.
She has been listed as one of The 50 Most Influential Women in America by Hearst Digital Media Publications, is a frequent speaker at TechCrunch Disrupt, and is a regular contributor to Forbes, where she covers a range of venture capital topics.
Heather Hartnett active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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Human Ventures LLC
 Human Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Human Ventures LLC (Human Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2015 by Heather Hartnett and Joe Marchese. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Chief Executive Officer | 01/02/2015 |
Science Strategic Acquisition Corp. Charlie
 Science Strategic Acquisition Corp. Charlie Financial ConglomeratesFinance Science Strategic Acquisition Corp. Charlie is a blank check company formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The company was founded on February 23, 2021 and is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
| Storyspaces, Inc. | Director/Board Member | - |
Casa Komos Beverage Group LLC
 Casa Komos Beverage Group LLC Beverages: AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Casa Komos Beverage Group LLC is an American company that was founded in 2019 by Richard Betts and Joe Marchese. The company is based in New York, with operations in other locations. The company creates and invests in unique spirits and products, including Komos, a luxury premium tequila, and Superbird, a 100% blue agave tequila-based ready-to-drink cocktail. The company prides themselves on crafting carefully considered, unique products that embody a true sense of origin and are respectful of tradition but never bound by the past. The company infuses a fresh perspective into everything they create, innovating products and bringing them together in new, remarkable ways to expand their audiences and occasions. Richard Betts has been the CEO since 2019. | Director/Board Member | - |
Picture Motion Campaigns LLC
 Picture Motion Campaigns LLC Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Picture Motion Campaigns LLC develops award-winning advocacy and marketing campaigns for films, television, and entertainment. The company was founded by Christie Marchese and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Director/Board Member | - |
Live Rosier, Inc.
 Live Rosier, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Live Rosier, Inc. operates as a social club. The company was founded by Nick Taranto and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Director/Board Member | - |
We The Village, Inc.
 We The Village, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services We The Village, Inc. provides addiction care services. The company was founded by Jane Macky and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Director/Board Member | - |
Tiny Organics, Inc.
 Tiny Organics, Inc. Food: Major DiversifiedConsumer Non-Durables Tiny Organics provides nutrient-rich and organic finger foods for babies and toddlers. The company was founded by Betsy Fore and Sofia Laurell in 2018 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Director/Board Member | - |
Reserve Media, Inc.
 Reserve Media, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Reserve Media, Inc. provides digital dining concierge service for restaurants and diners. It enables customers to find various restaurants to accommodate more diners. The company was founded by Gregory Hong and Joe Marchese in 2014 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Director/Board Member | - |
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Training of Heather Hartnett
| Maharishi University of Management | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 18 |
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Trilantic Capital Management LP
 Trilantic Capital Management LP Investment ManagersFinance Trilantic Capital Management LP (Trilantic Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2009 by Danny James. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Finance |
theSkimm, inc.
 theSkimm, inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services theSkimm, inc. provides daily newsletter services through online. It is an online newsletter that simplifies the headlines for the professional who knows enough to know she needs more. The company was founded by Danielle Weisberg and Carly Zakin in 2012 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Technology Services |
| David Lynch Foundation | |
Daily Muse, Inc.
 Daily Muse, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Daily Muse, Inc. provides job opportunities, skill-building courses, coaching, and video profiles. It also offers entrepreneurship, education, style, technology, health, money, social, travel, break room, and long-term professional development. The company was founded by Kathryn Minshew, Melissa Quino McCreery, and Alexandra Cavoulacos in 2011 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Technology Services |
Human Ventures LLC
Human Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Human Ventures LLC (Human Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2015 by Heather Hartnett and Joe Marchese. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Finance |
Girlboss Holdings, Inc.
 Girlboss Holdings, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Girlboss Holdings, Inc. engages in the provision of mentorship through IRL and virtual meetups, newsletters, podcasts, and online networking. The company was founded by Sophia Amoruso in 2017 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Technology Services |
Live Rosier, Inc.
Live Rosier, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Live Rosier, Inc. operates as a social club. The company was founded by Nick Taranto and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Technology Services |
Picture Motion Campaigns LLC
Picture Motion Campaigns LLC Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Picture Motion Campaigns LLC develops award-winning advocacy and marketing campaigns for films, television, and entertainment. The company was founded by Christie Marchese and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Consumer Services |
We The Village, Inc.
We The Village, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services We The Village, Inc. provides addiction care services. The company was founded by Jane Macky and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Health Services |
Tiny Organics, Inc.
Tiny Organics, Inc. Food: Major DiversifiedConsumer Non-Durables Tiny Organics provides nutrient-rich and organic finger foods for babies and toddlers. The company was founded by Betsy Fore and Sofia Laurell in 2018 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Tia Health, Inc.
 Tia Health, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Tia Health, Inc. operates and owns a virtual clinic platform that allows patients to access a doctor via online video, phone, or instant messaging. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Technology Services |
Jack Creek Investment Corp.
 Jack Creek Investment Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Jack Creek Investment Corp. is a blank check company formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization, or similar business combination with one or more businesses or entities. The company was founded on August 18, 2020 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Finance |
Casa Komos Beverage Group LLC
Casa Komos Beverage Group LLC Beverages: AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Casa Komos Beverage Group LLC is an American company that was founded in 2019 by Richard Betts and Joe Marchese. The company is based in New York, with operations in other locations. The company creates and invests in unique spirits and products, including Komos, a luxury premium tequila, and Superbird, a 100% blue agave tequila-based ready-to-drink cocktail. The company prides themselves on crafting carefully considered, unique products that embody a true sense of origin and are respectful of tradition but never bound by the past. The company infuses a fresh perspective into everything they create, innovating products and bringing them together in new, remarkable ways to expand their audiences and occasions. Richard Betts has been the CEO since 2019. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Science Strategic Acquisition Corp. Charlie
Science Strategic Acquisition Corp. Charlie Financial ConglomeratesFinance Science Strategic Acquisition Corp. Charlie is a blank check company formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The company was founded on February 23, 2021 and is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA. | Finance |
| Storyspaces, Inc. | |
Groundswell Giving, Inc.
 Groundswell Giving, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Groundswell Giving, Inc. develops a grants giving platform. The company is based in Redondo Beach, CA. The company was founded by Adam Miller, Joe Marchese, Jake Wood. Jake Wood has been the CEO since incorporation. | Technology Services |
| Transact Global | |
Reserve Media, Inc.
Reserve Media, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Reserve Media, Inc. provides digital dining concierge service for restaurants and diners. It enables customers to find various restaurants to accommodate more diners. The company was founded by Gregory Hong and Joe Marchese in 2014 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Technology Services |
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