Hydra Studios in the Washington Post: How Luxury Survived the Pandemic
"The quest for high-end possessions and experiences didn’t disappear. In fact, it expanded",- says Washington Post in the Creators Issue.
Why We Exist
The famous “hockey stick graph” looks mythical and smooth from afar, but look closely, and the true story of entrepreneurship emerges. Throughout the daily mix of ups and downs, we are there with our founders, every step of the way.
Founding Principles
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Integrity, excellence, measurable performance, and hard work underlie everything we accomplish.
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Growing great companies is all about people.
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We believe sustainable companies and diverse founding teams make for more successful investments.
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The structure and model of venture capital itself is changing.
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Companies need more than money, especially in the early stages.
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Core problems facing early stage entrepreneurs are largely the same, regardless of sector.
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Most entrepreneurs – even the most brilliant – are facing challenges for the first time. We’ve been there.
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Unicorns are great, but not every successful company needs to follow this particular narrative.
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Our involvement is designed to help increase the chances of success for our founders
Positive impact makes for stronger companies
- 100% High Impact Companies
- 73% Diverse Founding Teams H/L Studio
- 100% Diverse Founding Teams CityRock Ventures
We invest at the nexus of growth, impact and diversity.
We believe that impactful companies that solve real problems for real people yield better results. We also know that diverse founders build great companies and teams, but often lack ready access to funding and resources. For us, diversity includes underrepresented minority groups in tech, including by gender, ethnicity, economic situation, LGBTQ+, and military service, among others.
H/L Ventures is a Company Building Ecosystem
Since its founding in 2009, H/L Ventures has forged a new way to build companies. H/L Ventures’ unique approach combines Daily Active Engagement with every portfolio company and a focus on investing in growth, impact, and diversity. Today, H/L Ventures manages a family of companies and funds that together comprise a holistic company-building ecosystem.
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Series A and Later
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Our Portfolio & Our Founders
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Press & Media
Ithaca partners with Blocpower to decarbonize its buildings by 2030
BlocPower, a Brooklyn-based climate-tech startup, was selected to partner with the city of Ithaca in the plan to decarbonize its buildings.
Andie Swim Opens Winter Pop-up Shop in Florida
Andie Swim is opening its first brick-and-mortar store, a pop-up in West Palm Beach, Fla., today; it will run through April 30.
