Our Team

We have a history of scaling $1Bn brands, complementary skills, and a shared passion for emerging consumer brands. We love what we do.

Elizabeth Edwards

Elizabeth is the founder and Managing Partner of H Venture Partners. Over the past 17 years, she invested in over 45 companies including Peloton (IPO), Bill.com (IPO), and Freshly (acquired $1.5Bn). She was named Venture Capital Journal's 40 VCs Under 40.

Zelda Zhao

Zelda Zhao is an Analyst at H Venture Partners, responsible for screening companies and portfolio reporting. She is a CAIA charter holder and a CFA Candidate with a Master's Degree in Financial Mathematics. Zelda is a member of the prestigious EVCA.

Our Investors

In addition to a public pension and several family offices, our investors are retired top executives from these leading consumer and retail companies who are highly involved in the sourcing, due diligence, and growth of our portfolio of brands.

Procter & Gamble
Coca-Cola
Johnson & Johnson
Estee Lauder
SC Johnson
L’Oreal
KAO
Clorox
Revlon
Clinique
Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy
Tyson
JM Smucker’s
Kellogg’s
Chiquita
Gerber
Con Agra Foods
Sara Lee
Central Garden & Pet
Beyond Meat
LaCroix
Activision
Organic Girl
Rhinegeist
Hostess Brands
Gibson Guitars
SuperGoop!
Walmart
Target
ULTA
Macy’s
Kroger
8451
Numerator
Nielsen
K Mart
Verizon
Borders
AutoZone
Delta
Hilton
Darden
Kenmore
Sears
Bloomingdales

Investing in a beautiful life.

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