About Blue Scorpion Investments
Blue Scorpion Investments is a venture capital firm founded in 2014. It is primarily based out of New York City, United States. As of Jun 2023, Blue Scorpion Investments has invested in 15 companies. It primarily invests in Series A round in United States based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from Retail to Consumer and High Tech. Most recently it participated in the $***** Series A round of Ten Thousand Overall, Blue Scorpion Investments portfolio has seen 1 unicorn and 2 acquisitions, namely Eight Sleep, The Game Agency and Butterfleye. A lot of funds co-invest with Blue Scorpion Investments, with names like ACME sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio. Blue Scorpion Investments has team of 8 people including 1 partners.Key Metrics
Team Members
Portfolio Count
Portfolio Locations
Rounds of Entry
Series A, Seed & 2 more
Portfolio Acquisitions
Portfolio Unicorns
Blue Scorpion Investments' List of Top Investments
Blue Scorpion Investments has a portfolio of 15 companies, one of which is a Unicorn. Their most notable investments are in Smilo and Thursday Boot Company.Their portfolio spans across and United States. They have invested in Retail, Consumer, High Tech and 8 other sectors, across stages such as Series A, Seed and 2 more. Here is the list of top investments by Blue Scorpion Investments:
1. Eight Sleep
Provider of AI-based internet-first brand of mattress and smart mattress covers. It provides an AI-based internet-first brand of thermoregulated mattress, carbon air pillow, and smart mattress cover that is controlled via smartphone. It allows the user to set the temperature of the mattress independently and monitor the body vitals such as breathing and heart-rate variability. This control allows the user to fall asleep faster and improves the quality of sleep. The app can be connected with other smart devices to monitor sleep activity.
Key facts about Eight Sleep
- Founded Year: 2014
- Location: New York City (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series D
- Total Funding till date: $323M
- Employee Count: 270 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: SoftBank Group, StartX and 88 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, Mar 04, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
2. Quip
Internet first brand offering smart electric toothbrushes on a subscription basis. The company provides electric toothbrushes which have features such as vibration properties, smart motors, and more. It also provides pastes, refillers, water flossers, mouthwashes, gums, and more. It also provides virtual dental care services.
Key facts about Quip
- Founded Year: 2014
- Location: New York City (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $160M
- Employee Count: 127 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: TriplePoint Capital, Trinity Capital and 22 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Aug 17, 2021, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
Organic gardening supplies: seeds, soils, kits, and resources for all. The company is dedicated to reconnecting individuals with nature through accessible gardening solutions. They offer a comprehensive range of organic gardening products, including heirloom seeds, various soil types, indoor and outdoor gardening kits, and essential gardening resources. Their mission is to empower everyone to grow their own food, regardless of location or experience. They provide tools and knowledge to support successful gardening endeavors. They focus on sustainability and organic practices, ensuring environmentally friendly products. They offer a variety of options, from seed starting to raised beds, catering to diverse gardening needs. They also provide educational resources, including STEM curriculum and recipes, to enhance the gardening experience. Their products are available online and in retail stores nationwide, making organic gardening accessible to a broad audience.
Key facts about Back to the Roots
- Founded Year: 2009
- Location: Oakland (United States)
- Stage: Series D
- Total Funding till date: $39.7M
- Employee Count: 89 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Revolution, S2G Investments and 28 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, Nov 29, 2021, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
Premium ice cream, vegan options, nationwide shipping, and local scoop shops. Offers a delightful range of ice cream flavors, including vegan options, available through scoop shops and nationwide shipping. Customers can purchase ice cream, ice cream bundles, bars, and sandwiches. The company provides options for local delivery and pickup, as well as a grocery locator to find products in nearby stores. They also offer digital gift cards and group gifting options. The company engages with customers through social media platforms and provides information about events and party packs. The website includes a shopping cart feature for online purchases.
Key facts about Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
- Founded Year: 2008
- Location: Brooklyn (United States)
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $24.5M
- Employee Count: 370 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Strand Equity Partners, Blue Scorpion Investments and 4 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Feb 27, 2020, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
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5. Cleancult
Provider of refillable household cleaning products in paper-based packaging. The company offers a system of reusable containers and paper-based refills for various cleaning solutions, including hand soap, dish soap, laundry detergent, and cleaning sprays. The company focuses on providing cleaning solutions that are free from harsh chemicals and packaged in recyclable materials.
Key facts about Cleancult
- Founded Year: 2016
- Location: Wellesley (United States)
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $36.8M
- Employee Count: 31 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Greenline, Catapult and 38 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Apr 07, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
Blue Scorpion Investments' Year-on-Year Investment Trends
Blue Scorpion Investments has invested in 15 companies over the last 10 years, with an average of 1 new investment annually in the last 10 years. Its most recent first time investment was in Ten Thousand and most recent follow-on round was in Quip.Year | No. of Investments | ||
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1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2023 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
2022 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
2021 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
2020 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2019 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
2018 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
2017 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Blue Scorpion Investments' Investments by Stage
Blue Scorpion Investments has made 6 investments in Series A stage with an average round size of $10.7M, 1 investment in Seed stage with an average round size of $12M, 1 investment in Series B stage with an average round size of $28.4M and 1 investment in Series C stage with an average round size of $3M.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Series A | 6 |
Seed | 1 |
Series B | 1 |
Series C | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Blue Scorpion Investments' Investments by Sector
Blue Scorpion Investments has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Consumer, Retail, Consumer Goods, Food and Agriculture Tech and Food and Agriculture. Notably, it has invested in 15 Tech companies, 13 Consumer (B2C) companies, 4 Enterprise (B2B) companies and at least 4 companies focusing on Software.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Consumer | 5 |
Retail | 5 |
Consumer Goods | 4 |
Food and Agriculture Tech | 2 |
Food and Agriculture | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Blue Scorpion Investments' Investments by Geography
Blue Scorpion Investments has made most investments in United States (9).Blue Scorpion Investments' recent investments
Blue Scorpion Investments has not made any investment in 2026 so far.Here are the most recent investments by Blue Scorpion Investments:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
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Jun 14, 2023 | United States | Series A | 8123 | [+4] | |
Aug 03, 2022 | United States | Seed | 9445 | [+9] | |
Sep 28, 2021 | United States | Series B | 1374 | [+10] | |
Oct 24, 2019 | United States | Series A | 1649 | - | |
May 09, 2019 | United States | Series A | 7668 | - |
Unicorns in Blue Scorpion Investments' Portfolio
Blue Scorpion Investments has 1 unicorn in its portfolio - Eight Sleep. The most recent unicorn in their portfolio is Eight Sleep which became a unicorn in 2026.Here is a list of unicorns in Blue Scorpion Investments' portfolio:
Tracxn Score | Company | Short Description | Founded year | Sector | Location | Company Stage | First Investment/ Acquisition Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
80 | Provider of AI-based internet-first brand of mattress and smart mattress covers | 2014 | New York City | Series D | vfhyayq |
Acquired companies in Blue Scorpion Investments' Portfolio
2 companies from Blue Scorpion Investments' portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was The Game Agency in Mar 2021 by eLearning Brothers for $*****.Here are Blue Scorpion Investments' portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mar 19, 2021 | Mar 22, 2016 | Series A | 5781 | |
Dec 20, 2017 | - | - | 2843 |
Team profile of Blue Scorpion Investments
Blue Scorpion Investments has a team of 8 members including 1 Partner and 2 Principals located in United States. Blue Scorpion Investments' team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Here is a list of all team members in Blue Scorpion Investments:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Partner | New York City | - | ||
Principal | United States | - | - | |
Principal | New York City | - | - |
Co-investors of Blue Scorpion Investments
Over the past 10 years, 68 investors have co-invested in Blue Scorpion Investments's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before Blue Scorpion Investments: Echo Capital, S2G Investments and 17 others have invested in rounds before Blue Scorpion Investments. There is 1 company where Echo Capital has invested before Blue Scorpion Investments and 1 company where S2G Investments has invested before Blue Scorpion Investments.
- Top Co-investors of Blue Scorpion Investments: 29 investors entered a company along with Blue Scorpion Investments. These include investors like ACME (1 company).
- Invested after Blue Scorpion Investments: A total of 20 investors have invested in Blue Scorpion Investments's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include Cowen (1 company), TriplePoint Capital (1 company) and SVB (1 company).
Recent News related to Blue Scorpion Investments
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Ten Thousand Raises $21.5M in Series A FundingFinSMEs•Jul 06, 2023•Ten Thousand, Provenance, Fernbrook Capital Management, Life Time and 4 others
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Non-Alcoholic Retailer Boisson Closes $12M Seed Round to Expand Physical Footprint & Launch On-Premise BusinessBusiness Wire•Aug 03, 2022•Boisson, Connect Ventures, CAA, New Enterprise Associates and 8 others
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Cleancult Raises $25M in Series B FundingFinSMEs•Sep 29, 2021•Cleancult, Anchor Capital, BoxGroup, Vanterra Capital and 1 other
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Dental care company Quip takes in $40 mlnPE Hub•Mar 12, 2019•Quip, Quip, Blue Scorpion Investments, Sherpa Capital
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quip Raises $40M to Support Upcoming Consumer Product and Professional Service LaunchesBusiness Wire•Nov 27, 2018•Quip, Sherpa Capital, Blue Scorpion Investments, TriplePoint Capital and 2 others
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Drink-a-day startup Hooch raises $5M as it plans blockchain initiativeTechCrunch+•May 22, 2018•Hooch, Revelis Capital Group, Blue Scorpion Investments, Access Industries and 4 others
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Quip raises $10 million for electric toothbrushes and dental careTechCrunch+•May 16, 2018•Quip, Quip, SVB, Sherpa Capital and 2 others
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