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HotStart VC
We Invest In Celebrity-Product-Market-Fit
Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
New York, US
7 employees
Founded 2024
10 public signals
About HotStart VC
HotStart VC is a fund that invest in celebrity-founded brands
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Signals from HotStart VC
10 published signals
Strategy & Corporate Development
HotStart VC announced that Kendall Jenner joined TRIP, the calming drinks brand, as an equity partner and global ambassador.
Reported by Scott Van den Berg
Capital & Finance
HotStart VC is actively investing in the space of creators building tech companies.
Reported by Scott Van den Berg
Strategy & Corporate Development
HotStart VC highlights that celebrity Alix Earle is choosing the strategic investor role over co-founder titles.
Reported by Scott Van den Berg
Customers & Market
HotStart VC announced that Mlem, a pet nutrition brand selling Wag-U, launched with 11 creators as co-owners and a combined 13M followers.
Reported by Scott Van den Berg
Strategy & Corporate Development
HotStart VC acquired GOODLES, a 147-year-old Italian pasta giant doing over $5B in global revenue.
Reported by Scott Van den Berg
Presence & Recognition
HotStart VC employee Scott Van den Berg attended the HotStart VC podcast episode featuring Brian Folmer discussing celebrity brand investing.
Reported by Scott Van den Berg
Research & Knowledge
HotStart VC published its July and August Edition of the celebrity- and creator-founded brand report covering every launch, raise, equity deal, and milestone in the ecosystem this summer.
Reported by Scott Van den Berg
Partnerships
HotStart VC broke down the full mechanics of Ariana Grande's r.e.m. beauty partnership with Forma.
Reported by Scott Van den Berg
Partnerships
HotStart VC broke down the full mechanics of Beyoncé's SirDavis partnership with Moët Hennessy.
Reported by Scott Van den Berg
Partnerships
HotStart VC broke down the full mechanics of Alex Cooper's Unwell partnership with Nestlé.
Reported by Scott Van den Berg