Human Ventures

Human Ventures is a venture capital firm based in New York City, founded in 2015. The firm specializes in supporting founders who are building category-defining companies, primarily in the pre-seed and seed stages. Human Ventures focuses on the Human Needs Economy, which includes sectors such as health and wellness, the future of work and finance, and the attention economy. By leveraging their experience in business development, they aim to identify and invest in innovative companies that address fundamental human needs through technology and experiential connections.

Heather Hartnett

Founder and CEO

Michael Jurek

Director of Finance

Elise King

Senior Associate and Investor

Michael Letta

COO and General Partner

Past deals in Video on Demand

Capsule

Series A in 2025
Capsule, founded in 2021 by Champ Bennett and Joseph Jorgensen, is a video editing platform that addresses the increasing demand for video content among businesses. Utilizing CapsuleScript, an innovative markup language for video, the platform automates the post-production process, allowing users to create desktop-quality videos from any browser-enabled device. Capsule's technology facilitates the crowdsourcing, editing, and distribution of video, enabling companies to produce polished short-form content efficiently. The platform also offers auto-personalization features that enhance each video with branding, effects, and music, making it easier for users to maintain a consistent video presence at affordable rates. Capsule has attracted investment from prominent figures in the AI and creative tools sectors, further solidifying its position in the market.

Capsule

Seed Round in 2023
Capsule, founded in 2021 by Champ Bennett and Joseph Jorgensen, is a video editing platform that addresses the increasing demand for video content among businesses. Utilizing CapsuleScript, an innovative markup language for video, the platform automates the post-production process, allowing users to create desktop-quality videos from any browser-enabled device. Capsule's technology facilitates the crowdsourcing, editing, and distribution of video, enabling companies to produce polished short-form content efficiently. The platform also offers auto-personalization features that enhance each video with branding, effects, and music, making it easier for users to maintain a consistent video presence at affordable rates. Capsule has attracted investment from prominent figures in the AI and creative tools sectors, further solidifying its position in the market.
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