Former Raya, Dispo exec has a new fund for the biggest out-of-favor tech: consumer | TechCrunch
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After finding himself unsure of his next steps post-Dispo, TJ Taylor transitioned from a tech background to becoming a venture capitalist, launching Hobart Ventures.
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With a focus on early-stage consumer startups, TJ Taylor's Hobart Ventures is raising an $8 million fund, emphasizing the potential impact of this large category.
TechCrunchhttps://techcrunch.com/2024/11/08/former-raya-dispo-exec-has-a-new-fund-for-the-biggest-out-of-favor-tech-consumer/
Although some investors are cautious about consumer startups, Taylor underscores that they received 7.1% of all venture funding last year, highlighting the category's significance.
TechCrunchhttps://techcrunch.com/2024/11/08/former-raya-dispo-exec-has-a-new-fund-for-the-biggest-out-of-favor-tech-consumer/
Encouraged by his network to start a fund, TJ Taylor leveraged his scouting experience at Headline to establish Hobart Ventures and support emerging consumer tech firms.
TechCrunchhttps://techcrunch.com/2024/11/08/former-raya-dispo-exec-has-a-new-fund-for-the-biggest-out-of-favor-tech-consumer/
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