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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 tech companies that use design to improve health, sustainability, or prosperity for all people. They provide design support and investment for Pre-seed to Series A startups, typically investing around $500K and not leading the round.

Year Founded

2011

Portfolio Companies

67

Investments

CompanyDateStageLead
FearnJun 2026SeedCo-investor
Path ConstructionMay 2026SeedCo-investor
The PathMay 2026SeedCo-investor
Joyful HealthApr 2026Series ACo-investor
QuantaDec 2025Series ACo-investor
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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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HeadquartersSan Francisco, California
Year Founded2011

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