Lattice Ventures

Lattice Ventures is a network-driven venture capital firm based in New York City, focusing on early-stage technology companies. The firm invests in entrepreneurs who have a personal understanding of the problems they aim to solve, emphasizing the importance of a compelling vision, strong skills, and a deep passion for the outcome. Lattice Ventures believes that connections to experienced operators, peers, and industry experts at the right time can dramatically accelerate company growth, and they prioritize funding the best and accelerating their portfolio with the right networks.

The firm's investment strategy targets industries that are hungry for innovation, particularly those where technologies can achieve defensibility through network effects. Lattice Ventures works closely with each portfolio company on growth, talent acquisition, and identifying the right resources to accelerate them to their next inflection point. They understand the challenges entrepreneurs face and how today's decisions can impact future funding rounds.

Partners Brittany Laughlin and Vanessa Pestritto have a history of advising companies and each other for years. They founded Lattice Ventures to address the market need for value-added investors at the seed stage, offering operational advice and industry access. Brittany Laughlin previously served as General Manager at Union Square Ventures, managing a portfolio that includes companies like Etsy, Twitter, SoundCloud, Tumblr, Lending Club, and Kickstarter. Vanessa Pestritto was the Executive Director of New York Angels, where she sourced and managed deal flow and the growing investor network. Both partners bring extensive experience and a commitment to supporting entrepreneurs in building lasting businesses.