Christopher Carey

Partner at Stripes

📍 New York, New York, United States🔄 Updated September 2026💼 15 investments📅 10 years investing🗓 Last invested Nov 2024𝕏 @upgrade_to_unlock
Operator-angel🌍 United States
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Board Observer
Nov 2024
Vuori makes premium performance apparel inspired by the active Coastal California lifestyle; an integration of fitness, surf, sport, and art. Breaking down the boundaries of traditional activewear, we are a new perspective on performance apparel.
Board Member
Aug 2024
FISHBOWL was founded in 2016 with a simple goal - change fast food, change the culture. Specialising in made to order salads with an Asian-inspired twist, we sought to become a platform that could empower people to make healthier decisions by turning salads into a lifestyle. We’re changing the idea that fast, accessible and affordable food comes at the expense of authenticity, nutrition and environmental responsibility. Now with 50 stores across Australia (and counting), we are always looking for great people to join our team in stores, operations, and head office. If you want to play a part in changing the culture, get in touch with us: jobs@fishbowl.com.au In 2024, we launched our first overseas restaurant in NoHo, New York City, THISBOWL. Were building an exceptional team and if you want to be part, contact us at: jobs@thisbowl.com
Board Member
Sep 2023
Founded in the heart of a pandemic in Adam Goldbergs kitchen, PopUp Bagels began as a simple mission fueled by passion and dedication—to craft unmistakably perfect bagels with no frills, just the essence of simplicity... crispy crusts, soft crumb centers, the right size, and an ideal proportion of seeds. What started in a small kitchen quickly evolved into a culinary sensation, winning over locals taste buds and hearts, as well as winning Brooklyns BagelFest Best Bagel award two years in a row. Today, PopUp Bagels is a name that spans several neighborhoods, including five towns in Connecticut, iconic NYC spots like Greenwich Village, the Upper West Side, and the Upper East Side, as well as Roslyn in Long Island. Our reach also extends to seasonal locations in East Hampton, Palm Beach, Wellesley, and beyond, with exciting new locations on the horizon. As we continue to expand, our dedication to bagel-making allows more people to experience our simple yet distinct offerings. Our bagels are served fresh from the oven, hot and whole - and we do not make sandwiches. Loyal fans love to grip, rip, and dip right on the street, or bagels can be taken home or to the park to enjoy it in endless ways. For more information on our story and locations, check out PopUp Bagels on Instagram or our website, where every bagel crafted is a testament to this commitment to perfection.
Board Member
Dec 2021
Katalyst is an elite, full-body workout in just 20 mins, without any external weights or joint impact. We leverage Electro Muscle Stimulation (EMS) technology to create an extraordinary new way to workout. Our patent-pending training system and full-body suit deliver specially-tuned, low frequency impulses to each of your major muscle groups. These impulses imitate the brain signals that cause your muscles to contract and, when combined with simple, body weight movements, multiply the results of any exercise.
Board Member
Dec 2021
Aviron is a connected rowing machine designed with you in mind. Short, high-intensity workouts save you time, high resistance settings allow you to include strength training along with your cardio workout, and hundreds of content options to get you motivated and keep you engaged month after month.
Board Member
Dec 2021
BRUNT partners with trade workers to build boots and apparel that provide the best performance, durability, and comfort hard-earned money can buy.
Board Member
Oct 2021
We believe the beach is a place to ground ourselves, recharge, and find real moments of connection. At Shibumi, we're on a mission to preserve this ever important beach time and leave the beach better than we found it. Our first product, Shibumi Shade, forever changed the way we experience the beach by working with the wind, not against it. We hope Shibumi Shade helps you find your perfect beach day. Thank you for your pictures, your messages, and your support. We are truly grateful.
Board Observer
Apr 2021
Flex is a simple app that’s changing the way the world pays and collects rent. Our technology makes the 1st of the month easy for renters and properties. For renters, we pay the rent on the 1st and let you pay it back when it works better for your budget. We help you buy some time (or whatever else you’re eyeing). For properties, we help you collect more and stress less. And we do the previously impossible by turning rent collection into a marketable amenity. WHAT WE STAND FOR •We believe you should be able to choose when you pay your bills. The flexibility of buy-now-pay-later has forever changed the way the world makes purchases. We believe the same flexibility should be available for one of life’s #1 expenses: rent. •We believe in the win-win. We like helping people keep commitments. With our technology, properties get the rent and renters get the time. The future is flexible. •We believe in the end of rent regret. Sharing human spaces used to be easier. But then payment came into the picture and rent regret was born. The worst part of rent regret is that it separates us from each other. We’re committed to solving rent regret forever.
Board Observer
Feb 2019
Based in Austin, Texas, Siete Family Foods makes delicious, Mexican-American food with better-for-you ingredients. Siete is family-owned and operated by all seven (Siete!) members of the Garza family. We are passionate about making and sharing real food that brings families together around the dinner table. Were on a mission to bring people together to experience the flavors and traditions that brought the Garza family together on their journey to health.
Board Member
Aug 2017
Founded in 2009, Reformation is a revolutionary lifestyle brand that proves fashion and sustainability can coexist. Reformation combines stylish, vintage-inspired designs with sustainable practices, releasing limited-edition collections for individuals who want to look beautiful and live sustainably. Reformation infuses green measures into every aspect of the business. Setting an example for the industry, Reformation remains at the forefront of innovation in sustainable fashion—running the first sustainable factory in Los Angeles, using deadstock and eco fabrics, tracking and sharing the environmental impact of every product, and investing in the people who make this revolution possible. The brand has also established itself as a pioneer in retail innovation, developing an in-store tech concept that brings the best of its online experience to its physical doors.
Board Member
Nov 2016
Founded in 2013 by a groom and a groomsman who had a frustrating rental experience, The Black Tux believes a suit is not just a suit. It’s an experience you wear, with the power to transform, elevate, and amplify. Our company designs modern formal wear in-house, uses the finest fabrics for a perfect fit, and delivers directly to our customers. We are for everyone and every occasion, providing an unexpected experience so that people feel confident, realized, and present. Check out our Culture Book to learn more about how we work: culture.theblacktux.com
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2024
Board Observer
Nov 2024
Vuori makes premium performance apparel inspired by the active Coastal California lifestyle; an integration of fitness, surf, sport, and art. Breaking down the boundaries of traditional activewear, we are a new perspective on performance apparel.
Board Member
Aug 2024
FISHBOWL was founded in 2016 with a simple goal - change fast food, change the culture. Specialising in made to order salads with an Asian-inspired twist, we sought to become a platform that could empower people to make healthier decisions by turning salads into a lifestyle. We’re changing the idea that fast, accessible and affordable food comes at the expense of authenticity, nutrition and environmental responsibility. Now with 50 stores across Australia (and counting), we are always looking for great people to join our team in stores, operations, and head office. If you want to play a part in changing the culture, get in touch with us: jobs@fishbowl.com.au In 2024, we launched our first overseas restaurant in NoHo, New York City, THISBOWL. Were building an exceptional team and if you want to be part, contact us at: jobs@thisbowl.com
2023
Board Member
Sep 2023
Founded in the heart of a pandemic in Adam Goldbergs kitchen, PopUp Bagels began as a simple mission fueled by passion and dedication—to craft unmistakably perfect bagels with no frills, just the essence of simplicity... crispy crusts, soft crumb centers, the right size, and an ideal proportion of seeds. What started in a small kitchen quickly evolved into a culinary sensation, winning over locals taste buds and hearts, as well as winning Brooklyns BagelFest Best Bagel award two years in a row. Today, PopUp Bagels is a name that spans several neighborhoods, including five towns in Connecticut, iconic NYC spots like Greenwich Village, the Upper West Side, and the Upper East Side, as well as Roslyn in Long Island. Our reach also extends to seasonal locations in East Hampton, Palm Beach, Wellesley, and beyond, with exciting new locations on the horizon. As we continue to expand, our dedication to bagel-making allows more people to experience our simple yet distinct offerings. Our bagels are served fresh from the oven, hot and whole - and we do not make sandwiches. Loyal fans love to grip, rip, and dip right on the street, or bagels can be taken home or to the park to enjoy it in endless ways. For more information on our story and locations, check out PopUp Bagels on Instagram or our website, where every bagel crafted is a testament to this commitment to perfection.
2021
Board Member
Dec 2021
Katalyst is an elite, full-body workout in just 20 mins, without any external weights or joint impact. We leverage Electro Muscle Stimulation (EMS) technology to create an extraordinary new way to workout. Our patent-pending training system and full-body suit deliver specially-tuned, low frequency impulses to each of your major muscle groups. These impulses imitate the brain signals that cause your muscles to contract and, when combined with simple, body weight movements, multiply the results of any exercise.
Board Member
Dec 2021
Aviron is a connected rowing machine designed with you in mind. Short, high-intensity workouts save you time, high resistance settings allow you to include strength training along with your cardio workout, and hundreds of content options to get you motivated and keep you engaged month after month.
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