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Jamie Woodard

Jamie Woodard

Venture Investor & Finance Leader | Harvard MBA

New York, United States
Joined January 2026

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Summary

Jamie Woodard is an emerging leader in venture capital, co-founding Conteur Capital Partners with Hannah Bronfman to invest in health and wellness businesses. Her investment thesis emphasizes supporting female founders and businesses that address women's health needs, driven by a commitment to gender equality and increasing representation of women in venture funding. youtube+2
With a strong background in finance, including experience in Debt Capital Markets at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Jamie brings a deep understanding of capital allocation, corporate development, and M&A to her venture roles. She applies this expertise to analyze investment opportunities, particularly in the beauty and consumer sectors, focusing on operational excellence and sustainable business models. beautyindependent+2
Jamie is an alumna of Harvard Business School, where she cultivated her passion for consumer brand investing, and Georgetown University, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Finance and African-American Studies. Her educational journey, combined with internships at firms like CAVU Consumer Partners and Harlem Capital, has shaped her into a venture investor with a strategic and impact-driven approach. linkedin+2

Work

Education

Writing

Deferred Interest Vol. 24

August 26, 2025

A personal blog post discussing financial topics such as side hustles, upcoming rate cuts, and an analysis of the Soho House take-private transaction, offering insights for investors.

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Female founders receive less than 2% of venture funding

May 16, 2025

A collaborative blog post by Hannah Bronfman, Jamie's business partner, detailing the journey of founding Conteur Capital and emphasizing the critical need for increased funding for Black women and women overall in venture.

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Fighting the Substack Scaries

January 27, 2025

An introductory post on her personal Substack, where Jamie shares her background, motivations for starting the platform, and her intention to discuss work, wealth, and other topics.

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Two recent acquisitions in the better-for-you food space have reminded me how important it is for investors to contextualize an exciting exit.

January 1, 2024

A LinkedIn post analyzing recent acquisitions in the food space, emphasizing the importance of understanding IRR and MOIC for VC firms, and how exit timing and valuations impact investment strategy.

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Post on Glossier's DTC strategy

January 1, 2024

A LinkedIn post reflecting on the book "Glossy" by Marisa Meltzer, discussing the challenges and lessons from Glossier's rise and fall, and emphasizing that DTC is a channel, not a value proposition, for defensibility in beauty brands.

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Reflections on the Black Women in Asset Management (BWAM) Conference

January 1, 2024

A LinkedIn post discussing the importance of the BWAM conference, highlighting the sobering statistic of low VC dollars managed by Black women, and advocating for authenticity in the asset management space.

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Lessons in Trying to Sail the Ship of Life

August 29, 2013

A reflective personal essay written as a freshman at Georgetown University, describing her experiences at Peddie School, overcoming social challenges, and finding strength through track and field.

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