Derek Douglas

Connect Ventures is founded on the idea that great companies are built by connecting the right founders with the right platforms, people, and pathways to scale. And by helping those companies earn a durable place in daily life. We invest in prosumer and consumer AI companies in categories where connection isn’t a nice-to-have, it’s the strategy. We have partnered with the leading entertainment and sports agency Creative Artists Agency (CAA) to connect and plug founders directly into CAA’s ecosystem of 1,000+ agents, talent, media, IP, partnerships, and sponsorships. Things traditional venture networks simply can’t unlock. We seek to help companies accelerate and achieve breakout velocity.

Connect Ventures is founded on the idea that great companies are built by connecting the right founders with the right platforms, people, and pathways to scale. And by helping those companies earn a durable place in daily life. We invest in prosumer and consumer AI companies in categories where connection isn’t a nice-to-have, it’s the strategy. We have partnered with the leading entertainment and sports agency Creative Artists Agency (CAA) to connect and plug founders directly into CAA’s ecosystem of 1,000+ agents, talent, media, IP, partnerships, and sponsorships. Things traditional venture networks simply can’t unlock. We seek to help companies accelerate and achieve breakout velocity.

WME is the world’s preeminent talent agency. With over 125 years of experience, WME enables artists, athletes and brands to grow their businesses, leverage the full potential of their intellectual property, and bring projects to life that define the cultural landscape. WME’s expertise spans books, comedy, digital media, fashion, film, food, licensing, music, sports, television, theater, and more. Headquartered in Beverly Hills, WME’s office locations include Australia, Chicago, China, London, Miami, Nashville, and New York. WME is part of WME Group, a global network of businesses that represent the world’s leading talent, intellectual property and brands. For more information, please visit www.wmeagency.com.