Ellie Wheeler

Board Member

2023

Venture Forward, NVCA’s 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is on a mission to democratize access to the venture capital industry, empower individuals from all backgrounds and geographies to thrive as investors, and equip future VC leaders with the tools for long-term success. We support emerging fund managers and investors by providing education, mentorship, and resources to advance their careers. We are committed to driving healthy and sustainable generational change within established VC firms, ensuring strong industry stewardship for the future.

Senior Advisor

2024 - 2024

Partner

2011 - 2023

Ongoing investments include Thirty Madison, Octave, Elevate, Cometeer, RightMove, Boulder Care, Firstleaf, Baublebar, Expel.io Exits: Flashpoint (majority acq. Audax), NuOrder (acq. Lightspeed POS), Nom Nom (acq. Mars), Blinkist (acq. Go1), Cotopaxi (Bain Double Impact), Eloquii (acq. Walmart), Plated (acq. Albertson's), Blitsy (acq. AC Moore), Healthreveal (acq. Accolade)

Co-Founder

2012 - 2019

Venturing Hoyas is a Georgetown alumni & student community network active in entrepreneurship and venture capital. Our mission is to create stronger community, enabling members to meet, share, and collaborate.

Investment Professional

2010 - 2011

Lowercase advises and, intermittently invests in, early stage technology companies. We also provide strategy and consulting services to large private equity funds and Fortune 500 companies.

Corporate Development

2007 - 2009

Acquisitions, Venture Investing and Strategy with a focus on software, including collaboration, unified communications and mobility.

Private Equity Associate

2005 - 2007

Identified, sourced, evaluated and executed investment opportunities for $3bn fund.