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Designer Fund

Designer Fund

San Francisco, Californiadesignerfund.com

Overview

Designer Fund is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage technology companies that leverage design to improve health, sustainability, and prosperity.

Year Founded

2012

Portfolio Companies

83

Investments

Designer Fund investments
CompanyDateStageLead
PaperJul 2026Series ACo-investor
FearnJun 2026SeedCo-investor
Path ConstructionMay 2026SeedCo-investor
The PathMay 2026SeedCo-investor
Joyful HealthApr 2026Series ACo-investor

Key People

Ben Blumenrose

Co-founder, Managing Partner

Enrique Allen

Co-Founder, Managing Partner

Jackie Berardo

Principal

Alexander Rudolf Diehl

Investor Advisor

Steve Vassallo

Investor & Advisor

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Investment Activity

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersSan Francisco, California
Year Founded2012

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