14W

14W is a New York-based venture capital firm founded in 2010 by Alex Zubillaga, with additional offices in London and Madrid supporting its expansion into European consumer markets. The firm specializes in early-stage and seed investments in consumer internet, marketplaces, e-commerce, consumer packaged goods, and media, and has more recently extended its focus to consumer health and wellness. 14W typically writes checks between $500,000 and $3 million, taking an active, hands-on approach to help founders scale distribution, fundraising, and market positioning. Since inception, the firm has made more than 80 investments, with a track record that includes several high-profile outcomes: Deliveroo and The RealReal both completed public listings, and Wallapop, the Spanish resale marketplace in which 14W held an approximate 18% stake, was acquired by South Korea's Naver in 2025 in a deal 14W publicly opposed over valuation concerns. The firm has also backed Bank of London, which closed a Series C extension. 14W's investment thesis centers on identifying undervalued consumer opportunities early and providing operational support as companies scale across North America and Europe. Beyond its original anchor investments in Birchbox, Casper, Rent the Runway, and Warby Parker, the firm's broader portfolio includes Deliveroo, The RealReal, Glossier, Maven Clinic, Wallapop, Exoticca, and Spotahome, reflecting a consistent focus on consumer brands and marketplaces with international scaling potential.