Dan Levitan
VCCo-Founder & General Partner, Maveron
Godfather of consumer venture, 25-year track record
Seattle, WA5 notable investments
SeedSeries A
ConsumerCommerceHealthcareEdtech
Background
Dan Levitan co-founded Maveron in 1998 alongside Howard Schultz after leading Starbucks' IPO at Goldman Sachs. For over 25 years he has focused exclusively on consumer companies, earning a spot on the Forbes Midas List. His investing philosophy draws from mountaineering and Duke basketball coaching principles around team dynamics. He currently serves on boards of Seattle Children's Healthcare System and chairs Brothers for Life supporting wounded Israeli combat veterans.
Investment Thesis
Consumer-only investing across commerce, health, and education with multi-decade commitment to founders.
Investment Focus
Stages
SeedSeries A
Sectors
ConsumerCommerceHealthcareEdtech
Based in: Seattle, WA (North America)
Notable Investments
Last updated: Jun 11, 2026