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Queenly

Kathy Zhou/Trisha Bantigue

 
 
 

We invest in dedicated entrepreneurs building technologies that create lifestyle efficiencies

 

About Lodestar Ventures

We are a seed stage venture capital fund focused on investing in dedicated entrepreneurs building consumer and enterprise technologies that create lifestyle efficiencies.

Our founding partner, Shayna Modaressi is named a “Women of Influence” in Venture Capital by Silicon Valley Business Journal.

At Lodestar Ventures, we have a tight-knit group of experienced advisors and investors that are available to assist you with your business venture.

 
 
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Shayna Modarresi

Founding Partner

Portfolio

Taking transportation to the clouds

AI-powered test automation platform that delivers quality mobile app experiences at scale.

Digital lending platform that supports and simplifies applications for mortgages, consumer loans, and deposit accounts

Pyze ensures successful Digital Transformation initiatives by maximizing business results of Enterprise Applications.

App-based service that enables you to schedule rides and childcare for kids, from preschool to high school.

Providing regular office catering to companies

Caviar (Acquired by DoorDash)

Marketplace & search engine for the formalwear industry

An application that maximizes credit card benefits and earns reimbursements for consumers.

Fastest-growing Remote Patient Monitoring Platform for doctors to manage their chronic patients to avoid episodic care.

Develops multiplayer games for tablets and smartphones

Acquired by GameClosure

Data science company for communications and PR.

The leading provider of digital solutions for sales and marketing in the $73B annual events industry

An internet platform that enables nonprofit organizations to connect with potential donors.

Acquired by K-1 Investments

Company Zesty

CEO: David Langer

Founded: 2013

Acquired by: DoorDash

Providing regular office catering to companies

Company: Blend

CEO: Nima Ghamsari

Founded: 2012

Digital lending platform that supports and simplifies applications for mortgages, consumer loans, and deposit accounts

Company: test.ai

CEO: Jason Arbon

Founded: 2015

AI-powered test automation platform that delivers quality mobile app experiences at scale.

Company: Kango

CEO: Sara Schaer

Founded: 2012

App-based service that enables you to schedule rides and childcare for kids, from preschool to high school.

Company: Volansi

CEO: Hannan Parvizian

Founded: 2015

Taking Transportation to the clouds

Company: Pyze

CEO: Prabhjot Singh

Founded: 2014

Pyze ensures successful Digital Transformation initiatives by maximizing business results of Enterprise Applications.

Company: Queenly

CEO: Trisha Bantique

Founded: 2019

Marketplace & search engine for the formalwear industry.

Company: Sift Wallet

CEO: Abhinav Dubey

Founded: 2015

An application that maximizes credit card benefits and earns reimbursements for consumers.

Company: Ibeat (100plus)

CEO: Ryan Howard

Founded: 2016

Fastest growing Remote Patient Monitoring Platform for doctors to manage their chronic patients to avoid episodic care.

Company: Chobolabs

CEO: Deyan Vitanov

Founded: 2012

Acquired By: Gameclosure

Develops multiplayer games for tablets and smartphones.

Company: Onclusive (formerly AirPR)

CEO: Sharam Fouladgar-Mercer

Founded: 2011

Data science company for communications and PR.

Company: Carats & Cake

CEO: Jess Levin Conroy

Founded: 2013

The leading provider of digital solutions for sales and marketing in the $73B annual events industry

Company: Gravyty

CEO: Adam Martel

Founded: 2016

Acquired By: K-1 Investments

An internet platform that enables nonprofit organizations to connect with potential donors.

Let’s Connect

We would love to chat and learn more about your start-ups, ideas and early stage business that has potential to disrupt the marketplace.

Please email shayna@lodestarvc.com with your executive summary and we’ll be in-touch