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Nick Brown
VCCo-Founder & Managing Partner, Imaginary Ventures
Early-stage consumer and retail-tech investor
New York, NY5 notable investments
Pre-SeedSeedSeries A
ConsumerCommerceMarketplaces
Background
Nick Brown is Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Imaginary Ventures, which he founded alongside Natalie Massenet in 2018 with assets now approaching $2 billion. Previously he was a Partner at 14W Venture Partners, where he led early-stage investments in Warby Parker, The RealReal, and Goop. He graduated from Harvard University in 2008 and began his career on JPMorgan's Consumer and Retail team. He seeks founders with 'something to prove' and a genuine edge in their category.
Investment Thesis
Early-stage consumer brands at the intersection of retail and technology, organized around the customer wallet.
Investment Focus
Stages
Pre-SeedSeedSeries A
Sectors
ConsumerCommerceMarketplaces
Based in: New York, NY (North America)
Notable Investments
Last updated: Jun 11, 2026