Hayley Barna
Overview
Hayley Barna is a prominent venture capitalist and entrepreneur based in New York City. She co-founded Birchbox in 2010, a pioneering beauty and grooming subscription service, while pursuing her MBA at Harvard Business School. Under her leadership as Co-CEO, Birchbox expanded rapidly, attracting over a million subscribers and raising more than $70 million in venture capital. The company also launched international operations and introduced new business channels, including men's products and retail stores. In 2015, Barna transitioned from her role as Co-CEO to focus on angel investing and advisory roles. In 2016, Barna joined First Round Capital as a venture partner, becoming the firm's first female partner. She was promoted to general partner in 2017, leading the New York office and focusing on e-commerce startups. Her investment portfolio includes companies like Collective Retreats, Keeps, CrowdJustice, and Mirror. Barna has been recognized in Fast Company's Most Creative People in Business and Fortune's 40 Under 40. She serves on the board of trustees for the Society for Science, a non-profit dedicated to promoting scientific research, education, and literacy. Barna's career reflects a commitment to innovation and entrepreneurship, particularly in the consumer sector. Her experience spans founding and scaling a successful startup to leading investments in emerging companies. She continues to support and mentor founders, leveraging her expertise to foster growth and success in the ventures she backs.
Investment Focus
- Innovative consumer-focused products
- Scalable business models
- Strong founding teams
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Hayley Barna invest in?
Hayley Barna invests in Technology, Healthcare, Consumer Goods, Retail, E-commerce and Climate, and is based in New York, United States. Hayley Barna is listed as a venture capital in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Hayley Barna invest at?
Hayley Barna backs companies at Seed, Early Stage, Series A, Series B and Growth, writing cheques of 1M - 50M.
Which regions does Hayley Barna invest in?
Hayley Barna invests across United States.
What companies has Hayley Barna invested in?
Hayley Barna's portfolio includes Mirror, KEEPS, Collective Retreats and CrowdJustice.
How do I contact Hayley Barna?
Hayley Barna's contact details — including work email — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of the team.
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