Madeline Darcy is a leader in venture capital, with deep expertise across strategy, finance, people, and tech. Madeline cares deeply about democratizing access to capital for entrepreneurs, and is excited to be part of the next wave of game changing companies. She primarily invests in and advises wellness-focused companies across consumer, digital health, and future of work. Her portfolio as a VC and angel investor includes 30+ companies.
The daughter of an environmentalist and a teacher, Madeline grew up in an impact-oriented community. As one of 13 children in a blended family, she learned the values of teamwork, empathy, and hard work. She has always turned to these values when caring for and setting an example for her younger siblings.
Having started her career at 14-years-old as a crew member at McDonalds, Madeline developed a clear understanding of customer-centricity at an early age. Her later experiences in store operations at The Walt Disney Company and as a campus rep at Apple Inc. furthered her appreciation for the importance of creating customer experiences that foster intense brand loyalty.
As a consumer investor, Madeline brings a strong understanding of diverse customer demographics, as well as a deeply analytical approach to understanding business models - a skill developed during her years as a management consultant. Her multicultural upbringing and wide-ranging travels push her to continuously broaden her perspective and to help drive innovation in stale categories.
Madeline is actively involved in communities that support inclusion and diversity, education, and financial literacy, and serves on the boards of Synergist, Crimson Bikes, and the HBS Association of Boston.