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Willow Growth Partners

Willow Growth Partners, based in California, backs consumer and healthtech startups at Series A, typically following other investors with checks from $500k to $3 million.

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Entry stageSeries A
Check size$500K to $3M
Leads roundsMostly follows
FocusConsumer, Healthtech
Latest fundn/a
Investing team4 peopleNo activity since Sep

Who you would pitch at Willow Growth Partners

4 people on the investing team, 2 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.

Amanda Schutzbank
Amanda SchutzbankCo-Founder & General PartnerShe previously worked at Amplify, Primary Venture Partners, Karma, Techstars, and Bank of America Merrill Lynch.
Deborah Benton
Deborah BentonFounder & Managing PartnerShe previously ran a family office investment vehicle and held executive roles at Nasty Gal, ShoeDazzle, and Teleflora.
Ellie Wanninger
Ellie WanningerInvestorShe holds a degree in Economics and Applied Mathematics from Pepperdine University.
Joshua Dau
Joshua DauInvestorHe previously gained experience in venture capital, investment banking, and growth advisory at Axcel, Partnership Capital Growth, and Visible…

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Writes $500K to $3M checks. Its smallest check is larger than 71% of firms in the atlas.

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No recent activity since September 2026. Quiet does not mean closed.

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How to reach them[email protected]

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In their words

Willow Growth Partners - Early Stage CapitalWe invest in and support a diverse group of founders. Our strategy is rooted in three unique pillars Values-Led, Strong Underlying Metrics, Right Capital Structurewillowgrowth.com
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On these lists

Series A healthtech investors in California75Series A consumer investors in California23Series A investors in United States1790Series A investors in California480Series A healthtech investors243Series A consumer investors79Series A investors1867

Questions

What stage does Willow Growth Partners invest in?

Willow Growth Partners reports entry at series a.

How much does Willow Growth Partners invest?

Willow Growth Partners reports checks of $500K to $3M.

Does Willow Growth Partners lead rounds?

Willow Growth Partners mostly follows other investors.

Who are the partners at Willow Growth Partners?

Amanda Schutzbank (Co-Founder & General Partner), Deborah Benton (Founder & Managing Partner).

Is Willow Growth Partners active right now?

No recent activity since September 2026.

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