# Gary Vaynerchuk: portfolio, investments and team

> Gary Vaynerchuk is a vc firm based in United States. 51 investments on record, 2 in the last 12 months, latest Jul 2026.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/fund/gary-vaynerchuk (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

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# Gary Vaynerchuk

Last cheque observed Jul 2026; 51 cheques on record.

Deploying now VC firm

Seed

Deploying now

**100%** of best year **2** **cheques in 12 months**, 51 on record

Since the last cheque **103** days **00** hrs **00** min **00** sec

Median round **$25M** Rounds led **0 of 51** Exits **15 from the portfolio** Mostly in **United States, 90%**

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## Gary Vaynerchuk highlights

- 01 2 cheques in the last 12 months
- 02 Mostly Seed and Series A: 92% of its rounds
- 03 15 exits from the portfolio

## What they do

- **Type:** VC firm (from a list, unverified)
- **Cheque size:** Not stated
- **Stages:** Seed
- **Based in:** United States
- **Cold pitches:** Not stated

## The record

Every round we can evidence, newest first **51 appearances**

- **2026** 1 round
- **Jul** **[Neko Health](https://millionrounds.com/company/neko-health)** Series C · SE · Steven Bartlett **$700M** With 19 others
- **2025** 1 round
- **Oct** **[Steven.com](https://millionrounds.com/company/steven-com)** GB · Steven Bartlett **Undisclosed** With 11 others
- **2019** 1 round
- **Jan** **[Vengo Labs](https://millionrounds.com/company/vengo-labs)** Series B · US · FinSMEs **$7.0M** With 11 others
- **2016** 1 round
- **Jan** **[Q (Managed by Q)](https://millionrounds.com/company/q-managed-by-q)** **$25M** With 31 others
- **2015** 3 rounds
- **Jun** **[Managed by Q](https://millionrounds.com/company/managed-by-q)** Series A · US **$15M** With 13 others
- **Apr** **[Fatherly](https://millionrounds.com/company/fatherly)** Seed · US **$2.0M** With 6 others
- **Jan** **[LawnStarter](https://millionrounds.com/company/lawnstarter)** Seed · US **$1.0M** With 4 others
- **2014** 12 rounds
- **Dec** **[Foap AB](https://millionrounds.com/company/foap-ab)** Seed · SE **$2.3M** With 4 others
- **Oct** **[Rowl](https://millionrounds.com/company/rowl)** Series A · US **$4.0M** With 1 other
- **Sept** **[Cord Project](https://millionrounds.com/company/cord-project)** Seed · US **$1.8M** With 18 others
- **Jul** **[Partnered](https://millionrounds.com/company/partnered)** Seed · US **$850K** With 5 others
- **Jun** **[AnyPerk](https://millionrounds.com/company/anyperk)** Seed · US **$3.0M** With 7 others
- **Jun** **[Rebelmail](https://millionrounds.com/company/rebelmail)** Seed · US **$2.0M** With 6 others
- **May** **[Bindo](https://millionrounds.com/company/bindo)** Seed · US **$1.8M** With 5 others
- **May** **[Drizly](https://millionrounds.com/company/drizly)** Seed · US **$2.5M** With 3 others
- **May** **[Niche](https://millionrounds.com/company/niche)** Seed · US **$2.5M** With 9 others
- **May** **[Delectable](https://millionrounds.com/company/delectable)** Series A · US **$3.0M** With 11 others
- **Feb** **[BloomThat](https://millionrounds.com/company/bloomthat)** Seed · US **$2.4M** With 18 others
- **Jan** **[Medium](https://millionrounds.com/company/medium)** Series A · US **$25M** With 16 others
- **2013** 8 rounds
- **Dec** **[Hightower](https://millionrounds.com/company/hightower)** Seed · US **$2.1M** With 13 others
- **Sept** **[MakeSpace](https://millionrounds.com/company/makespace)** Seed · US · techcrunch.com **$2.1M** With 6 others
- **Sept** **[Songza](https://millionrounds.com/company/songza)** Growth · US · techcrunch.com **$4.7M** With 11 others
- **Aug** **[Carnival](https://millionrounds.com/company/carnival)** Seed · US · pandodaily.com **$2.4M** With 7 others
- **Jun** **[Breather](https://millionrounds.com/company/breather)** Seed · CA · pandodaily.com **$1.5M** With 12 others
- **Apr** **[Pict](https://millionrounds.com/company/pict)** Seed · US · techcrunch.com **$1.4M** With 8 others
- **Apr** **[Grand St.](https://millionrounds.com/company/grand-st)** Seed · US · techcrunch.com **$1.3M** With 8 others
- **Feb** **[Vengo Labs](https://millionrounds.com/company/vengo-labs)** Seed · US · techcrunch.com **$1.0M** With 7 others
- **2012** 7 rounds
- **Oct** **[RebelMouse](https://millionrounds.com/company/rebelmouse)** Seed · US · pandodaily.com **$2.5M** With 12 others
- **Oct** **[Cozy](https://millionrounds.com/company/cozy)** Seed · US · techcrunch.com **$1.5M** With 6 others
- **Jul** **[PrePlay](https://millionrounds.com/company/preplay)** Series A · US · techcrunch.com **$3.1M** With 1 other
- **May** **[Prosodic](https://millionrounds.com/company/prosodic)** Seed · US · finsmes.com **$1.4M** With 2 others
- **Apr** **[Brit + Co](https://millionrounds.com/company/brit-co)** Seed · US · techcrunch.com **$1.3M** With 10 others
- **Apr** **[Circa](https://millionrounds.com/company/circa)** Seed · US · techcrunch.com **$900K** With 22 others
- **Mar** **[NewHound](https://millionrounds.com/company/newhound)** Seed · US · techcrunch.com **$1.5M** With 9 others
- **2011** 8 rounds
- **Aug** **[BabbaCo (acquired by Barefoot Books in 2014)](https://millionrounds.com/company/babbaco-acquired-by-barefoot-books-in-2014)** Seed · US **$1.2M** With 6 others
- **Jul** **[One Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/one-inc)** Seed · US · techcrunch.com **$1.0M** With 7 others
- **Apr** **[Adaptly](https://millionrounds.com/company/adaptly)** Series A · US · techcrunch.com **$2.0M** With 7 others
- **Apr** **[Milk](https://millionrounds.com/company/milk)** Seed · US · techcrunch.com **$1.5M** With 24 others
- **Mar** **[Forrst](https://millionrounds.com/company/forrst)** Seed · US · techcrunch.com **$205K** With 6 others
- **Mar** **[Yobongo](https://millionrounds.com/company/yobongo)** Seed · US · techcrunch.com **$1.4M** With 9 others

An announcement gives the size of the round, not the size of this investor's cheque: the only rounds that imply a cheque are those where they were the sole named investor.

## The team

We hold **1** person at this firm from the lists this database was built from: a weaker source than the filings, since a list does not say when a title ended. Login to see them.

## Exits from the portfolio

Companies it backed that were later bought or listed **15 in all**

**[Path](https://millionrounds.com/company/path)** Bought by [Daum Kakao](https://millionrounds.com/fund/daum-kakao) **Undisclosed** May 2015

**[Niche](https://millionrounds.com/company/niche)** Bought by [Twitter](https://millionrounds.com/fund/twitter) **$50M** Feb 2015

**[Songza](https://millionrounds.com/company/songza)** Bought by [Google](https://millionrounds.com/fund/google-assistant-investments) **Undisclosed** Jul 2014

**[Grand St.](https://millionrounds.com/company/grand-st)** Bought by [Etsy](https://millionrounds.com/fund/etsy) **Undisclosed** Apr 2014

**[Pict](https://millionrounds.com/company/pict)** Bought by POPSUGAR **Undisclosed** Jan 2014

**[Forrst](https://millionrounds.com/company/forrst)** Bought by ZURB **Undisclosed** Jan 2013

**[Postling](https://millionrounds.com/company/postling)** Bought by LocalVox Media **Undisclosed** Nov 2012

**[Wildfire](https://millionrounds.com/company/wildfire)** Bought by [Google](https://millionrounds.com/fund/google-assistant-investments) **$350M** Jul 2012

**[Karma](https://millionrounds.com/company/karma)** Bought by [Facebook](https://millionrounds.com/fund/facebook) **Undisclosed** May 2012

**[Forrst](https://millionrounds.com/company/forrst)** Bought by COLOURlovers **Undisclosed** Mar 2012

**[Milk](https://millionrounds.com/company/milk)** Bought by [Google](https://millionrounds.com/fund/google-assistant-investments) **Undisclosed** Mar 2012

**[Yobongo](https://millionrounds.com/company/yobongo)** Bought by Mixbook **Undisclosed** Mar 2012

**[Rapportive](https://millionrounds.com/company/rapportive)** Bought by [LinkedIn](https://millionrounds.com/fund/linkedin) **$15M** Feb 2012

**[Gowalla](https://millionrounds.com/company/gowalla)** Bought by [Facebook](https://millionrounds.com/fund/facebook) **Undisclosed** Dec 2011

**[SimpleGeo](https://millionrounds.com/company/simplegeo)** Bought by Urban Airship **Undisclosed** Oct 2011

An exit counts when it came after the firm's first round in the company. From historical deal records.

## The cheque

Seed

Median round joined **$25M** the round, not its cheque

Led 0 of 51 rounds **0%**

- **Sole investor:** Never alone
- **Last cheque:** Jul 2026
- **Exits:** 15 from the portfolio

Rounds by stage said on their site

- Seed said *37*
- Series A *7*
- Series B *2*
- Growth *1*
- Series C *1*

Cheques by month Led Joined

Nov 2023 Oct 2026

Often in the room with

- [SV Angel](https://millionrounds.com/fund/sv-angel) 11
- [Vayner/RSE](https://millionrounds.com/fund/vayner-rse) 10
- [First Round Capital](https://millionrounds.com/fund/first-round-capital) 9
- [BoxGroup](https://millionrounds.com/fund/boxgroup) 8
- [Slow Ventures](https://millionrounds.com/fund/slow-ventures) 7
- [Dave Morin](https://millionrounds.com/fund/dave-morin) 6

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## Who they invest alongside

The investors most often in the same rounds as Gary Vaynerchuk. A count of rooms they were both in, not a relationship either has claimed.

[**SV Angel** VC firm **11** rounds together](https://millionrounds.com/fund/sv-angel)[**Vayner/RSE** VC firm **10** rounds together](https://millionrounds.com/fund/vayner-rse)[**First Round Capital** VC firm **9** rounds together](https://millionrounds.com/fund/first-round-capital)[**BoxGroup** VC firm **8** rounds together](https://millionrounds.com/fund/boxgroup)[**Slow Ventures** VC firm **7** rounds together](https://millionrounds.com/fund/slow-ventures)[**Dave Morin** VC firm **6** rounds together](https://millionrounds.com/fund/dave-morin)[**David Tisch** VC firm **6** rounds together](https://millionrounds.com/fund/david-tisch)[**Google Ventures** Corporate VC **6** rounds together](https://millionrounds.com/fund/gv)[**Kevin Colleran** VC firm **6** rounds together](https://millionrounds.com/fund/kevin-colleran)[**Lerer Ventures** VC firm **6** rounds together](https://millionrounds.com/fund/lerer-ventures)[**500 Global** Angel **5** rounds together](https://millionrounds.com/fund/500-startups)[**Betaworks** VC firm **5** rounds together](https://millionrounds.com/fund/betaworks)

## Recently backed

The latest companies Gary Vaynerchuk put money into.

[**Neko Health** $700M · Jul 2026](https://millionrounds.com/company/neko-health)

## Books by the people here

6 books written by people at Gary Vaynerchuk: [Gary Vaynerchuk](https://millionrounds.com/person/gary-vaynerchuk).

- Crush It!: Why Now Is the Time to Cash In on Your Passion [Gary Vaynerchuk](https://millionrounds.com/person/gary-vaynerchuk) · 2001 3.87 from 33,591 ratings on Goodreads About the book Do you have a hobby you wish you could indulge in all day? An obsession that keeps you up at night? Now is the perfect time to take that passion and make a living doing what you love. In Crush It! Why NOW Is the Time to Cash In on Your Passion, Gary Vaynerchuk shows you how to… On AmazonListen on Audible
- The thank you economy [Gary Vaynerchuk](https://millionrounds.com/person/gary-vaynerchuk) · 2010 3.84 from 13,217 ratings on Goodreads About the book Gary Vaynerchuk, the New York Times bestselling author and creator of Wine Library TV, is back with a bold and expansive look at the evolution of today's marketplace, revealing the essential factors defining and driving successful relationships between businesses and consumers.… On AmazonListen on Audible
- Crushing It!: How Great Entrepreneurs Build Their Business and Influence and How You Can Too – A State-of-the-Art Guide to Personal Branding and Social Media [Gary Vaynerchuk](https://millionrounds.com/person/gary-vaynerchuk) · 2018 3.95 from 11,622 ratings on Goodreads About the book Four-time New York Times bestselling author Gary Vaynerchuk offers new lessons and inspiration drawn from the experiences of dozens of influencers and entrepreneurs who rejected the predictable corporate path in favor of pursuing their dreams by building thriving businesses and… On AmazonListen on Audible
- Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook: How to Tell Your Story in a Noisy Social World [Gary Vaynerchuk](https://millionrounds.com/person/gary-vaynerchuk) · 2013 3.95 from 9,219 ratings on Goodreads About the book The New York Times bestselling author and social media expert returns with hard-won advice on how to connect with customers and beat the competition by mastering social media marketing When managers and marketers outline their social media strategies, they often plan for the… On AmazonListen on Audible
- #AskGaryVee: One Entrepreneur's Take on Leadership, Social Media, and Self-Awareness [Gary Vaynerchuk](https://millionrounds.com/person/gary-vaynerchuk) · 2016 4.01 from 3,655 ratings on Goodreads About the book The New York Times bestselling author draws from his popular show #AskGaryVee to offer surprising, often outrageous, and imminently useful and honest answers to everything you’ve ever wanted to know, and more, about navigating the new world. Gary Vaynerchuk, the inspiring and… On AmazonListen on Audible
- Gary Vaynerchuk's 101 Wines [Gary Vaynerchuk](https://millionrounds.com/person/gary-vaynerchuk) · 2008 3.71 from 153 ratings on Goodreads About the book Millions have logged onto Gary Vaynerchuk's Wine Library TV ―watching him boldly and unconventionally rate hundreds of wines. Viewers are attracted to his youthful energy, unique voice, and often outrageous descriptions. Now, in Gary Vaynerchuk's 101 Wines, Vaynerchuk reveals… On AmazonListen on Audible

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## On podcasts

6 episodes naming Gary Vaynerchuk in the title, and 4 more that mention it.

- [TBPN](https://millionrounds.com/podcasts/tbpn) 27 Jul 2026 · 2h 31m Letter Enthusiasts, Open Source vs. Closed Source, Mega-Startup School | Luke Knight & Ronan Chambers, Gary Vaynerchuk, Jonathan Jacobi, Dean Meyer, Brent Franson, Matej Cernosek, Justin Boitano Mentions [Gary Vaynerchuk](https://millionrounds.com/fund/gary-vaynerchuk) Apple PodcastsShow page
- [TBPN](https://millionrounds.com/podcasts/tbpn) 24 Apr 2026 · 2h 4m Intel Rips, Cursor's Plan, Thrive's Giant Bet, GPT 5.5 | George Kurtz, Professor Sendy, Gary Vaynerchuk, Yoland Yan, Ben Horwitz Mentions [Gary Vaynerchuk](https://millionrounds.com/fund/gary-vaynerchuk)[George Kurtz](https://millionrounds.com/fund/george-kurtz) Apple PodcastsShow page
- [TBPN](https://millionrounds.com/podcasts/tbpn) 8 May 2025 · 3h 52m Daniel P. Driscoll, General Randy A. George, Gary Vaynerchuk, Harley Finkelstein, Delian Asparouhov, Will Ahmed, Adam Porter-Price, Jack Altman, David Haber, Alex at Hallow With [David Haber](https://millionrounds.com/person/david-haber)[Delian Asparouhov](https://millionrounds.com/person/delian-asparouhov)[Harley Finkelstein](https://millionrounds.com/person/harley-finkelstein) Mentions [Gary Vaynerchuk](https://millionrounds.com/fund/gary-vaynerchuk)[Jack Altman](https://millionrounds.com/fund/jack-altman) Apple PodcastsShow page
- [Masters of Scale](https://millionrounds.com/podcasts/masters-of-scale) 16 Nov 2023 · 33 min Rapid Response: GaryVee wants your attention, w/VaynerMedia’s Gary Vaynerchuk Mentions [Gary Vaynerchuk](https://millionrounds.com/fund/gary-vaynerchuk) Apple Podcasts
- [The Full Ratchet](https://millionrounds.com/podcasts/full-ratchet) 31 Oct 2022 · 32 min 357. Swimming in the Shark Tank, How Gary Vaynerchuk Got His First Check, and Mastering Your Mindset (Matt Higgins) With [Matt Higgins](https://millionrounds.com/person/matt-higgins) Mentions [Gary Vaynerchuk](https://millionrounds.com/fund/gary-vaynerchuk)[RSE Ventures](https://millionrounds.com/fund/rse-ventures) Apple PodcastsShow page
- [The Twenty Minute VC](https://millionrounds.com/podcasts/20vc) 20 Jun 2022 · 31 min 20VC: Gary Vaynerchuk on The Most Painful Lessons Learned but Why it was Good to Learn Them, Why You Have to Change the Timeframe You Have For Success, His Relationship to Money and How it Has Changed Over Time & His First 3 Angel Investments; Twitter, Fa Mentions [Gary Vaynerchuk](https://millionrounds.com/fund/gary-vaynerchuk) Apple PodcastsShow page

### Mentioned in

- [TBPN](https://millionrounds.com/podcasts/tbpn) 24 Apr 2026 · 28 min Gary Vee Says the Smartest Investors Are Going Analog Apple PodcastsShow page
- [Masters of Scale](https://millionrounds.com/podcasts/masters-of-scale) 7 Feb 2026 · 13 min GaryVee on how to make Super Bowl ads that are actually funny Apple Podcasts
- [Masters of Scale](https://millionrounds.com/podcasts/masters-of-scale) 19 Dec 2023 · 29 min Rapid Response: 5 memorable lessons from 2023 Apple Podcasts
- [This Week in Startups](https://millionrounds.com/podcasts/this-week-in-startups) 12 Nov 2019 · 2h 15m E1000: 1000th Episode Retrospective! Jason & TWiST lifers Lon Harris, Brian Alvey, & Tyler Crowley re-live favorite moments & guests, highlighting innovations in podcasting & tech over the last decade, hitting global trends & what's in store for the nex Apple PodcastsShow page

## Quick answers about Gary Vaynerchuk

### What does Gary Vaynerchuk invest in?

Gary Vaynerchuk invests most often at Seed and Series A (92% of the rounds on record).

### How active is Gary Vaynerchuk?

51 investments on record, 2 of them in the last 12 months. The most recent was in Jul 2026.

### What has Gary Vaynerchuk invested in recently?

Its most recent investments on record: Neko Health (Series C, Jul 2026), Steven.com (Undisclosed round, Oct 2025) and Vengo Labs (Series B, Jan 2019).

### How big are Gary Vaynerchuk's cheques?

The median round it joins is $25M.

### Does Gary Vaynerchuk lead rounds?

Rarely, if at all: none of its 51 investments on record names it as the lead.

### Where does Gary Vaynerchuk invest?

Most of the companies it backs are in the United States (90%) and Sweden (5%).

### Is Gary Vaynerchuk investing now?

Yes: it is actively investing, with 2 investments in the last 12 months.

### Who does Gary Vaynerchuk invest alongside?

Most often SV Angel (11 rounds together), Vayner/RSE (10 rounds together) and First Round Capital (9 rounds together).

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