EW

Ellie Wheeler

Investor

New York, New York

Education

Work Experience

  • Senior Advisor

    2024

  • Partner

    2011 - 2023

    Ongoing investments include Thirty Madison, Octave, Elevate, Cometeer, RightMove, Boulder Care, Firstleaf, Baublebar, Expel.io Exits: Flashpoint (majority acq. Audax), NuOrder (acq. Lightspeed POS), Nom Nom (acq. Mars), Blinkist (acq. Go1), Cotopaxi (Bain Double Impact), Eloquii (acq. Walmart), Plated (acq. Albertson's), Blitsy (acq. AC Moore), Healthreveal (acq. Accolade)

  • Board Member

    2023

    Venture Forward is driving the human capital, culture, values, and narrative of venture capital to promote a strong and inclusive community that will fuel the economy of tomorrow. Venture Forward is focused on shaping the future of venture capital by offering programming, data and research, and resources that are empowering the ecosystemโ€™s ability to thrive. Venture Forward is a 501(c)(3) supporting organization to the National Venture Capital Association (NVCA).

2012 - 2019

  • Co-Founder

    2012 - 2019

    Venturing Hoyas is a Georgetown alumni & student community network active in entrepreneurship and venture capital. Our mission is to create stronger community, enabling members to meet, share, and collaborate.

2010 - 2011

  • Investment Professional

    2010 - 2011

    Lowercase advises and, intermittently invests in, early stage technology companies. We also provide strategy and consulting services to large private equity funds and Fortune 500 companies.

  • Corporate Development

    2007 - 2009

    Acquisitions, Venture Investing and Strategy with a focus on software, including collaboration, unified communications and mobility.

2005 - 2007

  • Private Equity Associate

    2005 - 2007

    Identified, sourced, evaluated and executed investment opportunities for $3bn fund.