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Blue Collective

North America, New York, United States, Brooklyn

Description

Blue Collective is a Brooklyn, New York-based investment firm with a clear focus on empowering early-stage companies. The firm positions itself as more than just a capital provider, emphasizing a partnership approach with "phenomenal people building phenomenal businesses." Their investment strategy primarily targets Seed and Series A rounds, indicating a commitment to supporting companies during their critical initial growth phases. This early-stage focus allows Blue Collective to work closely with founders, leveraging their expertise to help scale nascent ventures across various industries.

The firm's investment mandate is broad yet strategic, spanning high-growth sectors such as SaaS, fintech, e-commerce, healthcare, and consumer brands. Blue Collective is known for its founder-centric approach, offering operational support and strategic guidance in addition to financial backing. They typically deploy first checks ranging from $500,000 to $5,000,000, tailoring their investment to the specific needs and stage of the company. This flexible check size allows them to participate in a diverse array of early-stage opportunities, from nascent startups to those demonstrating initial traction.

Blue Collective has built a robust portfolio reflecting its multi-sector investment thesis. Their investments include well-known names and emerging leaders, showcasing their ability to identify promising ventures. With over 100 investments documented across their history, the firm demonstrates a consistent and active presence in the early-stage venture ecosystem. Their commitment to long-term partnerships and hands-on support aims to foster sustainable growth and significant value creation for the companies they back.

Investor Profile

Blue Collective has backed more than 85 startups, with 8 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 9 rounds, about 11% of its total and boasts 18 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Series Unknown, Pre Seed rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Canada, United Kingdom.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, E-Commerce, Internet.
  • Typical check size: $500K – $5M.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (69%)
  • Series Unknown (9%)
  • Pre Seed (8%)
  • Series A (7%)
  • Angel (2%)
  • Private Equity (1%)
  • Series C (1%)
  • Series D (1%)

Country Focus

  • United States (89%)
  • Canada (4%)
  • United Kingdom (2%)
  • Bangladesh (1%)
  • The Netherlands (1%)
  • India (1%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • E-commerce
  • Internet
  • Financial Services
  • Saas
  • Food And Beverage
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Health Care
  • Fintech
  • Advertising
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Blue Collective frequently co-invest with?

Switch Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
SC
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 3
Plum Alley
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
New Enterprise Associates
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 3
City Light Capital
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 3
500 Global
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
Brooklyn Bridge Ventures
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
Slow Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
Omidyar Network
North America, California, United States, Redwood City
Co-Investments: 2
Outbound Ventures
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 3

Which angels does Blue Collective often collaborate with?

Shared Deals: 1
AL
North America, California, United States, San Carlos
Shared Deals: 2
HC
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
AP
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
SR
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Shared Deals: 2
DK
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 2
Dave Morin
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
JK
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 2
JK
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 2
MG
Europe, Islas Baleares, Spain, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2

What are some of recent deals done by Blue Collective?

Juniper Genomics

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Juniper Genomics brings modern genomics and data science to help overcome barriers and challenges facing IVF patients.

SeedJun 26, 2025
Amount Raised: $4,600,000

Domos provides AI assistants for property management, to streamline operations and improve residents satisfaction

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Property ManagementReal Estate
SeedApr 28, 2025
Amount Raised: $3,300,000
Sprout Family

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Sprout Family offers digital concierge services for family planning, including insurance and benefits in Canada.

AdviceEducationFamilyFertilityHealth Care
Pre SeedMar 17, 2025
Amount Raised: $1,188,926
Kapta Space

Seattle, Washington, United States

Kapta Space develops electrically steerable radar imaging equipment for space.

ManufacturingSatellite CommunicationSecurity
SeedFeb 21, 2025
Amount Raised: $5,000,000
Sprout Family

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Sprout Family offers digital concierge services for family planning, including insurance and benefits in Canada.

AdviceEducationFamilyFertilityHealth Care
Pre SeedDec 1, 2024
studio 3e8

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Studio 3E8 offers an innovative platform that enhances accessibility to metal 3D printing and reduces costs significantly.

3D PrintingPrecious MetalsRobotics
SeedNov 25, 2024
Amount Raised: $1,000,000
Vatn Systems

Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States

Vatn Systems builds affordable autonomous underwater vehicles that act in cooperative swarms.

Information TechnologyInternet
SeedNov 12, 2024
Amount Raised: $13,000,000
Avantos

New York, New York, United States

Avantos delivers an AI-driven SaaS platform for Onboarding and Servicing, with flexible data models to tailor seamless user journeys.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Financial ServicesSaaSSoftware
Series UnknownOct 8, 2024
Amount Raised: $9,200,000
Fair

Wilmington, Delaware, United States

The Instant and Honest Auto Warranty

AutomotiveFinanceInsurTech
Pre SeedJun 1, 2024
Amount Raised: $1,440,000
Arogga

Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Our mission is to be the most trusted healthcare platform. Making affordable healthcare accessible to one and all.

AndroidAppsE-CommerceHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsHealth InsuranceiOSMedical
SeedOct 25, 2023
Amount Raised: $5,000,000