Human Ventures

Human Ventures is a New York City based venture capital firm and partner that supports founders building category-defining companies at the pre-seed and seed stages. It focuses on the Human Needs Economy, encompassing health and wellness, the future of work and finance, the attention economy, and human connection through experiences, and prioritizes investments in technology, media, and health and wellness sectors.

Chris Collins

Principal

Heather Hartnett

General Partner

Michael Jurek

Director of Finance

Elise King

Principal

Michael Letta

General Partner

Joseph Marchese

Investor

Pratap Penumalli

Partner

Past deals in Video on Demand

Capsule

Series A in 2025
Founded in 2021 by Champ Bennett and Joseph Jorgensen, Capsule specializes in browser-based video editing technology for collaborative content creation. Its platform features AI-powered editing tools, a markup language for automated post-production, crowdsourcing capabilities, and branded templates, enabling businesses to efficiently produce, edit, and distribute high-quality videos without requiring specialized skills.

Capsule

Seed Round in 2023
Founded in 2021 by Champ Bennett and Joseph Jorgensen, Capsule specializes in browser-based video editing technology for collaborative content creation. Its platform features AI-powered editing tools, a markup language for automated post-production, crowdsourcing capabilities, and branded templates, enabling businesses to efficiently produce, edit, and distribute high-quality videos without requiring specialized skills.

Kinema

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Kinema is an entertainment platform that focuses on connecting people through storytelling by building a vast network of alternative theaters. It enables organizers worldwide to host unique events both in-person and online. The company specializes in film licensing and rights management, facilitating secure digital delivery of films. Kinema enhances the movie-watching experience by synchronizing viewing for audiences of any size, allowing for interactive features such as live chat during screenings and pre-recorded discussions post-viewing. This comprehensive approach not only allows users to organize events effectively but also supports box office reporting, thereby streamlining the entire event management process for filmmakers and organizers.
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