Hayley Barna
VCPartner, First Round Capital
Birchbox co-founder investing in consumer and health
New York, NY3 notable investments
Pre-SeedSeedSeries A
ConsumerHealthcareCommerceMarketplaces
Background
Hayley Barna joined First Round Capital in 2016 to lead the New York office after co-founding Birchbox, a subscription e-commerce company credited with pioneering the subscription box industry. At First Round she has led investments in Alma, Thirty Madison, Mirror (acquired by Lululemon), and Caper. She holds a BA and MBA from Harvard and is a founding member of All Raise.
Investment Thesis
Back founders tackling overlooked problems in healthcare, consumer, and supply chain with real-world impact.
Investment Focus
Stages
Pre-SeedSeedSeries A
Sectors
ConsumerHealthcareCommerceMarketplaces
Based in: New York, NY (North America)
Notable Investments
Last updated: Jun 11, 2026