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Katie Shea

Managing Partner at Divergent Capital

New York, New York

Overview 

Katie Shea is an early-stage investor and former founder with a background in growth and marketing. She has invested in a range of companies across various sectors, including digital health, SaaS, and consumer internet, and has held key roles at companies like Divergent Capital and K50 Ventures. Highlights of Katie Shea's career include founding her own consultancy firm, shea & co., and serving as a General Partner at both Divergent Capital and K50 Ventures, where she has invested in notable startups like Topicals and Brave Care.

Work Experience 

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Divergent Capital

  • Co-Founder & Managing Partner

    2021 - Current

    www.divergenthq.com

Divergent Capital is a venture capital firm providing financial services.

divergenthq.com
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Angel Investor

  • Angel Investor

    2014

    Angel investor in pre-seed companies including Bombas, Order, Smalls, Causal, Topicals, EdSights, Crown Affair, Machina Labs, Cleancult, Paravel, Shellworks & Remedy Robotics.

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K50 Ventures

  • General Partner

    2019 - 2021

    We launched K50 Ventures (www.k50ventures.com) as a standalone venture fund alongside our venture studio, Kairos. Investments include Self, Valon Mortgage, Mammoth Bioscience, June Homes, EasyKnock, Tulu & Culdesac.

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Kairos

  • General Partner

    2017 - 2021

    Kairos (www.kairoshq.com) builds and funds companies making life better and more affordable for the everyday consumer. Incubations & investments include Bilt, Little Spoon, Alloy, Cera+ & Rhino.

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shea & co.

  • Founder & Growth Consultant

    2015 - 2017

    Hired by pre-seed to Series B startups as an fractional CMO, Head of Marketing and/or Head of Growth. Select clients: Aircall (Series D), Order.co (Series B), Climb Credit (Series A), Bond (acquired by Newell Brands), Great Jones (acquired by Roofstock), EVRYTHNG (acquired by Digimarc), Wink Beds, Black Iris

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Homejoy

  • General Manager, New York

    2015 - 2015

    Oversaw P&L of tri-state area operations. Acquired by Google.

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OrderGroove

  • Head of Marketing

    2013 - 2015

    First marketing hire at OrderGroove, a subscription commerce platform powering loyalty marketing programs for brands like Walmart, CVS & L'Oreal. Oversaw all marketing, PR & communication initiatives including digital campaigns, content, social, events, email, branding, messaging, paid search, and press/analyst relations through Series B fundraise.

Ordergroove is a subscription-based e-commerce platform for retailers and direct-to-consumer brands.

Raised $130,000,000.00 from Primus Capital Partners.

ordergroove.com
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FUNK-tional Enterprises

  • Co-Founder

    2008 - 2013

    Co-founded the company from my NYU dorm room and grew it to millions in annual revenue & profitability. Designed, manufactured & sold women's fashion accessories DTC and wholesale to Neiman Marcus, Macy’s, Bed Bath & Beyond, Dillard’s, DSW, Bliss Spas, The Shopping Channel & more. Acquired by Eastman Footwear.

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Goldman Sachs

  • Analyst

    2008 - 2008

    On the sales & trading floor ahead of the 2008/2009 collapse - fun times :)

Goldman Sachs is a multinational financial services firm providing securities, investment banking, and management services.

goldmansachs.com

Education 

Investments 

Hoop

Seed

Total funding: $5M

Tough Day

Angel

Total funding: $250K

Latitud

Seed

Total funding: $16M

Justpoint

Seed

Total funding: $8M

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