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Philo Ventures

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Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
Lehi, United States
Countries of investment
  • USA
Investment stages
  • Pre-Seed
  • Seed
Industries
  • Consumer Products
  • E-Commerce
  • D2C
About
Philo Ventures is a micro-VC fund and incubator supporting early-stage ventures in consumer products and digital platforms. It leverages local networks to foster high-impact entrepreneurship.
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$25K
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Investment Thesis

Philo Ventures invests in Utah-based consumer and tech startups, emphasizing founder-led innovation and community-driven growth.
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Manager's Experience

Investors, operators, and builders with decades of experience in building, scaling, and investing across various industries; the leadership team comprises managing partners who operate both a studio and a fund.

Philo Ventures Contacts Information

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Team

Chad Staheli – CEO and Managing Partner

Cory Cozzens – Managing Partner

Studio

Greg Whitehead – Managing Partner

Development

Kem C. Gardner – Advisory Partner

Christian Gardner – Co-founder and Advisory Partner

Dan Shaw – Advisory Partner

Brady Southwick – Advisory Partner

Scott Evanson – Venture Partner

Amanda Price – CMO

Head of Platform

Brett Keenan – CFO and General Counsel

Tracy Stratton – VP of Land Development

Oscar Covarrubias – VP of Construction

Jon Hooke – CEO of Philo Hospitality

Easton Hill – VP of Hospitality

Todd Fisher – Head of Software Engineering

Morgan Lichtenstein – Senior Director of Marketing and Communications

Jake Parkinson – Senior Software Engineer

Laura Leavitt – Design Lead

Evan McKague – Software Engineer

Ally Vonderheide – Graphic and Web Designer

Jake Johnson – Software Engineer

Connor Bell – Financial Planning and Investment Analysis Principal

Devin Despain – Research Analyst

Caleb Kamalu – Product Manager

Thera Betenson – Executive Assistant

Bailey Broderick – Admin Assistant of Hospitality

Keller Haws – Hospitality Marketing Manager

Hayden Perkes – Marketing Manager

Mryne Lenzen – Bookkeeper

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Givling

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Pluralsight (early Utah ecosystem ties)

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