Nicole Quinn

Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Connect Ventures

Consumer-focused VC, ex-Lightspeed GP

San Francisco, CA / Global$1M–$15M checks8 notable investments

SeedSeries A

Website LinkedIn 𝕏@Nik_Quinn Connect Ventures

ConsumerFintechHealthcareMarketplacesMedia

Background

Nicole Quinn co-founded Connect Ventures in January 2026 alongside Michael Blank, backed by CAA and NEA, focusing on seed and Series A rounds in tech-enabled consumer businesses. She previously spent 10 years as General Partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners, co-leading the consumer team and scaling the firm from $2B to over $30B AUM. Before venture, she spent a decade at Morgan Stanley in equities covering e-commerce, consumer tech, and luxury brands, working on IPOs for Facebook, Groupon, Prada, and Pandora. She holds a BA in Mathematics and Economics from University of York and an MBA from Stanford. Her Lightspeed portfolio included Calm, Cameo, Character AI, Daily Harvest, Goop, Rothy's, Zola, and Haus Labs.

Investment Thesis

Invests at the intersection of inherent consumer behavior and new technology; focuses on media & entertainment, sports, gaming, health & wellness, and e-commerce.