Rebecca Kaden

Rebecca Kaden is a Managing Partner at Union Square Ventures (USV), a prominent venture capital firm based in New York City. She has a diverse background that includes experience as a journalist and a significant role in venture capital prior to her current position.

Education and Early Career

Kaden studied English and American Literature at Harvard University, where she earned her Bachelor’s degree. She later obtained her MBA from Stanford University Graduate School of Business. Before entering the venture capital space, she worked as a Special Projects Editor at Narrative Magazine, a digital literary publisher, from 2008 to 2010.

Venture Capital Career

Kaden's venture capital career began at Maveron, a consumer-focused early-stage fund, where she served as a General Partner from 2012 to 2017. In October 2017, she joined Union Square Ventures as a General Partner. At USV, she focuses on early-stage investments across various sectors, including consumer internet, fintech, and digital health. Kaden has been involved in notable investments and has a keen interest in how technology can enhance consumer brands and improve people's lives.1234

Personal Life

Rebecca Kaden was born and raised in New York City and has spent a decade in the Bay Area. She currently resides in New York with her husband and their young son. Kaden is recognized for her contributions to the venture capital industry and has been featured in lists highlighting influential women in the field, such as Forbes' 30 Under 30.15