Jesse Draper
Chief Executive Officer at Valley Girl Ventures
Profile
Jesse Draper is a mother of 3 boys and founding partner of Halogen Ventures.
Halogen Ventures is a Los Angeles based Venture Capital firm focused on early stage investing in consumer technology and strategic B2B software companies with a female in the founding team.
Draper, the first solo female GP in Los Angeles, is also a 4th generation venture capitalist, the creator and host of Emmy nominated television series, The Valley Girl Show, and host of the MOMumental Podcast.
She is a fierce advocate for investing in women and the opportunity for using technology and innovation to solve some of the biggest issues facing women and families today.
Among her 70+ portfolio companies, are theSkimm, Babylist, ThirdLove, HopSkipDrive, The Flex Company, Squad (acquired by Twitter), Eloquii (sold to Walmart) and This is L (sold to P&G).
Selected as one of the top 10 early stage female investors by Business Insider, Draper was also listed by Marie Claire magazine as one of the ‘50 Most Connected Women in America’, nominated by the NRF as a DealMakeHers, Variety’s Holly’s New Leaders, and Refinery29 30 Rising Stars.” Draper has been a contributor to Marie Claire, Forbes, and is a regular investor and tech personality showcased on Cheddar, CNBC, CNN.
Following Jesse’s viral Medium piece, Investing in Women Isn’t a F*cking Charity, she’s become a leading voice of women in technology.
Draper is also a Kauffman Fellow.
She proudly sits on the board of directors of Trust & Will, Carbon38, Preemadonna (creator of the Nailbot) and the non-profit board Bizworld and Project Glimmer.
Draper supports the Parkinson’s Institute and is very involved with growing UCLA’s female entrepreneurship community.
She and her team also created the ‘Halogen Fellowship in Venture Capital’ to increase diversity and inclusion in the industry.
Jesse Draper active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Halogen Ventures Partners LLC
 Halogen Ventures Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Halogen Ventures Partners LLC (Halogen Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2014 by Jesse Draper. The firm is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. | Founder | 31/12/2014 |
Preemadonna, Inc.
 Preemadonna, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Preemadonna, Inc. provides smart products and manages creative platforms. It offers Nailbot, a device that prints custom nail art directly onto customer’s nails via their smartphone. The company was founded by Herpreet Singh Walia and Casey Schulz in March 2013 and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA. | Director/Board Member | 31/03/2018 |
Huge Legal Technology Co., Inc.
 Huge Legal Technology Co., Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Huge Legal Technology Co., Inc. offers an online platform that provides legal forms and information. It processes trust and real estate documents. The company was founded by Brian Lamb, Cody Barbo, and Daniel Goldstein on October 26, 2017 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Director/Board Member | 30/06/2020 |
Carbon 38, Inc.
 Carbon 38, Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Carbon 38, Inc. manufactures and distributes sportswear. It offers fitness, fashion, and activewear. The company was founded in 2012 by Katie Warner Johnson and Caroline Gogolak and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Director/Board Member | 30/09/2019 |
Blue Fever, Inc.
 Blue Fever, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Blue Fever, Inc. engages in the development of streaming platform for videos and series focus on women. Its programs include digital series, short films, comedy sketches, documentary pieces, and music videos. The company was founded by Lauren Tracy and Greta McAnany and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Director/Board Member | 30/09/2018 |
Unicorn Venture Management LLC
 Unicorn Venture Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Unicorn Venture Management LLC (Unicorn Venture Partners) is a venture capital firm. The firm is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. | Consultant / Advisor | - |
Valley Girl Ventures
 Valley Girl Ventures Investment ManagersFinance Valley Girl Ventures (Valley Girl Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2012 by Ms. Jesse Draper. The firm is headquartered in Santa Monica, California. | Chief Executive Officer | 31/12/2007 |
The Bizworld Foundation
 The Bizworld Foundation Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services The Bizworld Foundation is an organization that offers three hands-on engaging programs to teach elementary and middle school students skills in entrepreneurship, business, and financial responsibility. The private company is based in San Francisco, CA. The programs have built-in assessments to measure what the students have learned. The foundation's vision is to challenge and engage children across the cultural and economic spectrum with fun, hands-on entrepreneurship programs. | Director/Board Member | - |
Project Glimmer
 Project Glimmer Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Project Glimmer is a non-profit organization that aims to empower and inspire young women by providing them with gifts and experiences that boost their self-esteem and confidence. The organization collects and distributes new and gently used jewelry, accessories, and beauty products to girls and women who are underserved or in need. Project Glimmer also partners with corporations and community organizations to organize events and mentorship programs that help young women develop leadership skills and achieve their goals. Through its various initiatives, Project Glimmer seeks to create a world where all women feel valued, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. | Director/Board Member | - |
Training of Jesse Draper
| University of California, Los Angeles | Undergraduate Degree |
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The Bizworld Foundation
The Bizworld Foundation Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services The Bizworld Foundation is an organization that offers three hands-on engaging programs to teach elementary and middle school students skills in entrepreneurship, business, and financial responsibility. The private company is based in San Francisco, CA. The programs have built-in assessments to measure what the students have learned. The foundation's vision is to challenge and engage children across the cultural and economic spectrum with fun, hands-on entrepreneurship programs. | Technology Services |
Carbon 38, Inc.
Carbon 38, Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Carbon 38, Inc. manufactures and distributes sportswear. It offers fitness, fashion, and activewear. The company was founded in 2012 by Katie Warner Johnson and Caroline Gogolak and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Retail Trade |
Preemadonna, Inc.
Preemadonna, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Preemadonna, Inc. provides smart products and manages creative platforms. It offers Nailbot, a device that prints custom nail art directly onto customer’s nails via their smartphone. The company was founded by Herpreet Singh Walia and Casey Schulz in March 2013 and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA. | Technology Services |
Halogen Ventures Partners LLC
Halogen Ventures Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Halogen Ventures Partners LLC (Halogen Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2014 by Jesse Draper. The firm is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. | Finance |
Blue Fever, Inc.
Blue Fever, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Blue Fever, Inc. engages in the development of streaming platform for videos and series focus on women. Its programs include digital series, short films, comedy sketches, documentary pieces, and music videos. The company was founded by Lauren Tracy and Greta McAnany and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Technology Services |
Huge Legal Technology Co., Inc.
Huge Legal Technology Co., Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Huge Legal Technology Co., Inc. offers an online platform that provides legal forms and information. It processes trust and real estate documents. The company was founded by Brian Lamb, Cody Barbo, and Daniel Goldstein on October 26, 2017 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Technology Services |
Unicorn Venture Management LLC
Unicorn Venture Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Unicorn Venture Management LLC (Unicorn Venture Partners) is a venture capital firm. The firm is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. | Finance |
Project Glimmer
Project Glimmer Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Project Glimmer is a non-profit organization that aims to empower and inspire young women by providing them with gifts and experiences that boost their self-esteem and confidence. The organization collects and distributes new and gently used jewelry, accessories, and beauty products to girls and women who are underserved or in need. Project Glimmer also partners with corporations and community organizations to organize events and mentorship programs that help young women develop leadership skills and achieve their goals. Through its various initiatives, Project Glimmer seeks to create a world where all women feel valued, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. | Technology Services |
Valley Girl Ventures
Valley Girl Ventures Investment ManagersFinance Valley Girl Ventures (Valley Girl Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2012 by Ms. Jesse Draper. The firm is headquartered in Santa Monica, California. | Finance |
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