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Kimmy Scotti
Partner at 8VC, Co-Founder & Chairman at Fig.1, Co-Founder & Chairman at Dear Kate
Kimmy Scotti is a prominent entrepreneur and investor based in the New York City Metropolitan Area. She is the Co-Founder and Chairman of Figure 1, a skincare company she founded in April 2020.1 Figure 1, also known as Fig.1, is a science-backed, sustainably-driven skincare line that has expanded from direct-to-consumer to over 3,000 retail, spa, and dermatologist locations.2
Scotti has an extensive background in business and entrepreneurship:
Professional Experience
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Founding Partner at 8VC: She has been in this role since March 2015, working in both the San Francisco Bay Area and Greater New York City Area.1
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Venture Capital: In 2023, Scotti founded Neon, an early-stage venture capital firm where she serves as Founder and Managing Partner.2
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Executive Experience: Prior to her current roles, Scotti worked as Executive Director of Business Development & Operations at Loeb Enterprises, LLC from May 2007 to January 2015.1
Entrepreneurial Ventures
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Fig.1: Co-founded in 2021 with a board-certified Harvard dermatologist, focusing on science-backed, affordable skincare products.2
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KimmyScotti.com: Owned and edited this lifestyle website from May 2006 to December 2013.1
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Mimz New York: Owned and designed a high-end fashion jewelry collection from July 2002 to May 2007.1
Board Memberships and Philanthropy
Scotti has been involved in various philanthropic efforts:
- Board of Directors for The Pink Agenda (2007-2020)
- Director-At-Large for The Resolution Project (2011-2014)
- Currently serves on the Board of Directors for JewBelong and Breakout Foundation2
Personal
Kimmy Scotti lives in New York City with her husband and twin boys.2 She is known for her multifaceted approach to business, combining her roles as an investor, entrepreneur, and advocate for various causes including women's reproductive rights, maternal health, and combating antisemitism.2