Worklife

Worklife (also known as Work-Life Ventures) is a San Francisco-based early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2019 by Brianne Kimmel. The firm distinguishes itself with a clear focus on the evolving landscape of work and consumer behavior, specifically targeting companies that are building tools and services for the modern workforce, the burgeoning creator economy, and innovative consumer experiences. Worklife's investment thesis centers on the belief that the future of work is dynamic and requires new infrastructure, platforms, and communities to support it.

Since its inception, Worklife has demonstrated significant growth in its capital base and investment capacity. The firm has successfully raised three distinct funds, culminating in a total of $100 million in assets under management. This includes Work-Life Ventures I, which closed at $20 million in 2021, followed by Work-Life Ventures II at $30 million in 2022, and most recently, Work-Life Ventures III, which secured $50 million in March 2023. With this latest fund, Worklife typically deploys initial checks ranging from $500,000 to $1.5 million, primarily targeting pre-seed and seed-stage companies, though they also participate in select Series A rounds.

Worklife's approach extends beyond capital provision, emphasizing a community-driven model that offers substantial operational support to its portfolio companies. Brianne Kimmel and her team are known for leveraging their extensive network and expertise in marketing, product, and community building to help founders scale their ventures. The firm actively supports its portfolio with resources, mentorship, and strategic guidance, fostering a collaborative environment for entrepreneurs navigating the complexities of the modern digital economy. This hands-on, founder-first philosophy underpins Worklife's strategy to back visionary founders who are redefining how people work, create, and interact.