Rachel Brink

Rachel ten Brink is a prominent venture capitalist and entrepreneur, serving as the General Partner and co-founder of Red Bike Capital, a Latinx and woman-led venture capital fund based in New York. The fund focuses on investing in early-stage, high-growth startups across sectors such as fintech, e-commerce, SaaS, and wellness, aiming to drive economic growth and improve lives.13

Professional Background

Before founding Red Bike Capital in November 2021, Rachel was notably the co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer of Scentbird, an e-commerce startup that gained traction through Y Combinator and raised $29 million in venture funding. Her leadership helped scale Scentbird to 500,000 paid subscribers and establish significant partnerships with major brands like Coty and Macy’s.124

Rachel's extensive career also includes over 15 years in global brand management at leading companies such as Procter & Gamble, Estée Lauder, and L’Oréal, where she played key roles in marketing and brand strategy.13

Education and Community Involvement

She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Babson College and an MBA from Columbia Business School. Furthermore, Rachel is deeply committed to promoting diversity in the tech ecosystem, serving as a mentor at various organizations, including Y Combinator and Techstars, and holding board positions with AboveBoard and the Latino Corporate Directors Association.134

Recognition

Rachel ten Brink has been recognized for her contributions to the industry, being named one of Entrepreneur magazine's 100 Powerful Women of 2020. She is also one of only 90 Latinas to have raised over $1 million in venture capital, highlighting her role as a trailblazer in the venture capital space.13

Her work emphasizes the importance of community and mentorship, as she aims to inspire future generations of diverse leaders in technology and entrepreneurship.34