December 2024 – Tuesday Capital, a prominent seed-stage venture fund, has announced the appointment of Ethan Imboden as Partner. Imboden brings decades of experience in design, strategy, and venture investing, adding a global perspective to the firm’s operations. His appointment marks a significant expansion of Tuesday Capital’s presence, particularly in Europe.
Imboden joins the team following ten years at frog, a global design and strategy consulting firm, where he founded and led its venture practice and investment arm. Known for early-stage investments in groundbreaking startups like Airtable, Gitlab, Cruise, Zipline, and DigitalOcean, Tuesday Capital has supported founders from their earliest stages since 2011, investing in over 350 startups worldwide.
Strengthening Founder Support with a Proven Innovator
Tuesday Capital co-founder and Managing Partner Patrick Gallagher highlighted Imboden’s long-standing relationship with the firm:
“Ethan has spent a decade as a VC-backed founder followed by another decade supporting and investing in founders. His experience perfectly aligns with Tuesday’s ethos. Over the past seven years, he has helped many of our portfolio companies, and his design, engineering, and entrepreneurial background will further strengthen the value we bring to founders.”
Imboden expressed his enthusiasm for joining Tuesday Capital:
“Tuesday Capital has consistently delivered for founders and investors by focusing on outcomes rather than optics. Their efficient and independently-minded approach resonates with me, and I’m excited to officially join the team.”
A Strategic Focus on Europe and Beyond
As a San Francisco Bay Area native now based in France, Imboden will lead investments globally while anchoring Tuesday Capital’s expansion into Europe. His presence reinforces the firm’s commitment to fostering innovation on a global scale and strengthens its reach in emerging technology hubs.
Empowering Founders at the Inception
Tuesday Capital is recognized for rolling up its sleeves to support portfolio companies during their formative stages, providing extensive networks, strategic guidance, and capital. With a reputation for being complementary to co-investors, the firm has seen strong results, including:
- Successful returns: Now investing from its fifth fund.
- High founder engagement: Over a third of new investments come from returning founders.
Tuesday Capital’s hands-on approach continues to differentiate it in the competitive venture ecosystem.
