Nicole Quinn

Overview

Nicole Quinn is a General Partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners, focusing on early-stage investments in consumer technology sectors such as e-commerce, marketplaces, and consumer health. She has been instrumental in supporting companies that shape popular culture and become influential brands. Her portfolio includes notable companies like Calm, Cameo, and Rothy's. Prior to joining Lightspeed in 2015, Nicole spent nearly a decade at Morgan Stanley, where she specialized in European and U.S. e-commerce, retail, and consumer companies. This experience sparked her interest in angel investing, leading her to support several prominent healthcare and consumer startups. She also worked at Nutmeg, a London-based fintech startup focused on online wealth management for millennials. Nicole holds an MBA from Stanford University and a BSc in Economics from the University of York. She is known for her commitment to diverse and female founders, leveraging her extensive experience to identify and nurture companies with strong products that improve consumers' lives.

Investment Focus

• Strong product-market fit
• Scalable business model
• Experienced founding team
• Potential for significant market impact

Portfolio Companies