Ellie Wheeler
Investor
Ellie Wheeler
Investor
New York, New York
Overview
Work Experience
Senior Advisor
2024 - Current
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)
Board Member
2023
Venture Forward is driving the human capital, culture, values, and narrative of venture capital to promote a strong and inclusive community that will fuel the economy of tomorrow. Venture Forward is focused on shaping the future of venture capital by offering programming, data and research, and resources that are empowering the ecosystem’s ability to thrive. Venture Forward is a 501(c)(3) supporting organization to the National Venture Capital Association (NVCA).
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.