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§ Venture Capital · Denver, CO, USA
Early-stage venture capital firm investing in commerce tech, martech, and adtech startups with operational support.
Hawke Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Santa Monica, California, specializing in investments across commerce tech, martech, and adtech startups. The firm manages two closed funds, providing capital along with operational support from its parent company, Hawke Media, which has served over 4,755 brands and is valued at more than $150 million. This strategic partnership offers portfolio companies direct access to a vast network of brand customers and strategic partnerships, significantly accelerating their path to product-market fit. Key personnel involved in the firm include General Partner Erik Huberman, Managing Partner Clark Landry, Principal Mara Chaben, and co-founder Tony Delmercado. Hawke Ventures leverages this integrated model to identify and nurture promising ventures within its exclusive target sectors. The firm was founded in 2019, with Tony Delmercado among its co-founders.
Key people at Hawke Ventures.
Hawke Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm focused on investing in commerce enablement technology, marketing technology (MarTech), and advertising technology (AdTech), with a strong emphasis on the future of marketing and e-commerce. The firm targets startups at the pre-seed and seed stages, primarily in the USA, and invests in sectors including fintech, AI, health tech, and blockchain. Hawke Ventures aims to back disruptive innovations with scalable business models and exceptional teams, providing capital, strategic guidance, and access to a network of industry experts to accelerate growth and market impact[1][2][4].
Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Hawke Ventures was established by partners including Erik Huberman and Clark Landry, who bring extensive experience in private equity and venture investing. The firm has raised two funds, totaling over $35 million, and has invested in notable startups such as PostScript, Yaguara, and Instreamatic. Hawke Ventures operates with an operator-first strategy, collaborating closely with portfolio companies to drive value creation and leveraging a thematic, data-driven investment approach[1][3][6].
Key people at Hawke Ventures.
Hawke Ventures has 13 tracked investments across 12 companies. The latest tracked deal is $6.0M Seed in Era Finance in February 2025.
