Loren Straub

Loren Straub is an accomplished early-stage venture capitalist, currently serving as a General Partner at Bowery Capital where she focuses on Enterprise SaaS, B2B Marketplaces, supply chain, and enterprise resource planning. She plays a key role in identifying and investing in the next generation of technology leaders, particularly those leveraging AI to solve operational challenges. bowerycap+2

With a strong background in finance, Loren transitioned into venture capital after significant experience in investment banking at Goldman Sachs, where she focused on TMT M&A transactions. Her career also includes leadership roles in corporate finance and investor relations at Groupon and Activision Blizzard, giving her a unique blend of operational and investment expertise. bowerycap+2

Loren is an advocate for women in venture capital, recognizing the responsibility to promote female advancement in a male-dominated industry. She was promoted to General Partner at Bowery Capital as the firm expanded its geographic footprint to San Francisco, where she now leads the West Coast investment efforts. forbes+1

She is deeply engaged with the evolving landscape of venture capital, particularly in how AI reshapes early-stage company evaluations. She emphasizes that successful investors must understand how AI is transforming every category, and that companies defining the next decade are not just using AI, but are being built differently because of it. bowerycap+1