Julie Henley

Julie Henley

Partner atEntrada VenturesSanta Barbara

Julie Henley is an early-stage technology investor at Entrada Ventures, known for her creative approach and focus on underrepresented founders. She previously held product leadership roles at several technology companies.

What Julie can write

Writes checks of$1M to $3M
Comes in atPre-seed, SeedCan lead the round
Ownership target10-12%At first check
Pitch pageSubmit on their siteThe firm asks founders to apply here.

Entrada Ventures writes $1M to $3M checks, larger than 83% of firms in the atlas.

Bars: how many firms report each check band. Highlighted: Entrada Ventures.

Career

  1. eToys · product role
  2. Rent.com · product role
  3. IAC · head of product for Evite
  4. Demand Media · head of product
  5. eToys
  6. Rent.com
  7. Entrada Ventures · Partner
    Now

Focus

early-stage technologyunderrepresented founderswoman-founded companiesearly-stage technology investing

Education

Cal Poly, business degree

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Who is Julie Henley?

Julie Henley is an early-stage technology investor at Entrada Ventures, known for her creative approach and focus on underrepresented founders. She previously held product leadership roles at several technology companies.

How much does Julie Henley invest?

Julie Henley invests through Entrada Ventures, which writes checks of $1M to $3M at pre-seed, seed.

How do I pitch Julie Henley?

A warm intro from a founder Entrada Ventures backed works best. A short LinkedIn note with one line on traction is the next best route.

What did Julie Henley do before Entrada Ventures?

product role at eToys; product role at Rent.com; head of product for Evite at IAC; head of product at Demand Media; eToys; Rent.com.

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