Sonia Sahney Nagar

Investor + board director + tea-maker

📍 DuPage County, Illinois, United States🔄 Updated October 2026💼 14 investments📅 10 years investing🗓 Last invested Aug 2025𝕏 @upgrade_to_unlock
VC🌍 United States
14
Total investments
2
Early stage
8
Mid stage
2
Late stage
10y
Years active

Portfolio

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Board Member
Aug 2025
Supercharge your equipment rental business with all-in-one rental management software to grow sales, accept online bookings, and streamlined fleet & rental operations.
Board Member
Jan 2025
A delivery-enabled marketplace for construction materials. We provide software solutions to vendors that plug their inventory into a network of gig truck-and-trailer drivers and customers. AI based language machines simplify the purchasing processing to leapfrog the traditional e-commerce experience so that construction professionals can simply speak and their orders will be delivered within hours.
Board Observer
2023
Machinery Partner helps buyers and sellers of heavy equipment to grow faster and easier with the technology and industry expertise to match their needs.
Board Member
Mar 2022
1871, a nonprofit global innovation hub, exists to inspire, equip, and support early-stage, growth-stage, late-stage, and corporate innovators in building extraordinary businesses. 1871 is home to ~500 early-stage startups, ~250 growth and late-stage companies, and ~60 corporates, and is supported by an entire community focused on accelerating their growth and creating jobs in the Chicagoland area. The member experience includes virtual and in-person access to workshops, events, mentorship, and more. The nonprofit organization has 350 mentors available to its members, alongside access to more than 200 partner corporations, universities, education programs, accelerators, venture funds, and others. Since its inception in 2012, more than 2,100+ alum companies are still active, have created over 18,700 jobs, and have raised more than $6.2 billion in follow-on capital.
Board Observer
Mar 2022
At ShopThing, we’re transforming the way people shop and sell through live video commerce. Having taken APAC by storm and hailed the next evolution in e-commerce by Deloitte, we’re bringing this $125 billion gig economy to North America with the help of top-tier retail brands, influencers and 85,000+ active users. Partners: Yves Saint Laurent, LVMH, Nordstrom, Jimmy Choo, Chloe, Moose Knuckles, Salvatore Ferragamo, John Varvatos, Parker NY, Stuart Weitzman, Zadig & Voltaire & more
Board Member
2022
Empowering groups since 2018 to create unforgettable memories together with a seamless way to plan and book incredible experiences.
Board Member
Nov 2019
You’re busier than ever and we think your beauty essentials should work as hard as you do. Divya Gugnani, serial entrepreneur and mom of two and Lindsay Ellingson, jet-setting supermodel and mom, spent their days multitasking but their beauty products weren't doing the same. They decided to create Wander Beauty, clean beauty essentials, you reach for every day, wherever you wander. Each multitasker is co-created with our community and enriched with clean, globally sourced ingredients that work with your skin, not against it. https://wanderbeauty.com FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA https://www.instagram.com/wander_beauty/ https://www.facebook.com/wanderbeautybrand/ https://www.youtube.com/user/wanderbeauty
Board Observer
Oct 2018
OPENLANE is a nationwide wholesale marketplace that is revolutionizing how dealers buy and sell inventory. We use the latest technology to create a truly dealer-centric experience that makes wholesale easier, and dealerships more successful. Learn more about how you can use OPENLANE to streamline your business at openlane.com. Got a drive to make a difference? Check out our current job openings at openlane.com/careers.
Board Observer
Sep 2018
Repurpose was founded in 2010 with a mission to reduce single-use plastics in our environment. We are a team of eco-entrepreneurs with a passion for spreading awareness of the perils of plastic and offering consumers solutions with our products, which are available at 17,000+ stores across the nation. Ranked more than once as one of Inc 500’s fastest growing private companies, Repurpose is a dynamic brand that is turning the tableware category on its head. Were passionate individuals working in a fast-paced environment offering competitive health benefits, unlimited PTO, and quarterly team wellness events. Headquartered in sunny DTLA, our company is growing quickly and we’ll give you the opportunity to do the same.
Board Observer
May 2018
Maisonette was founded by two moms in 2017 with the goal of helping modern families raise the next generation. We are an expertly-curated baby and kids' marketplace featuring the best products from around the globe: stylish clothing, top toys and gear, and home décor – plus, trusted guidance and inspiration. We are a fast-growing venture-backed start-up with a unique positioning in the kid's market. We believe what you consume for your kids matters. So whether you’re looking for the safest car seat, the latest STEM toy, or tips on how to sleep train, we’re here for you. “When Luisana and I started Maisonette, our goal was to make it easier to find high quality products for our kids, so we could spend less time scrolling, and more time on the good stuff. But today, our mission goes well beyond the product itself; it’s a commitment to family. To empowering parents to make the best decisions for their families. And to bringing a little bit of magic into family life every day.” – Sylvana Durrett, CEO
Board Member
Jan 2018
Interior Define is revolutionizing the way people shop for the most important pieces of furniture for their home. Our approach reduces the cost and complexity associated with conventional custom furniture – enabling I/D to serve customers highly customizable and well-crafted sofas, beds, chairs, and dining sets at an exceptional value. Interior Define has been featured in Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Chicago Tribune, Business Insider, Fast Company, TechCrunch, Architectural Digest, Apartment Therapy, among other publications.
Board Member
2016
The award-winning Curiosity Daily podcast from Curiosity.com will help you get smarter about the world around you — every day. In less than 10 minutes, you’ll get a unique mix of research-based life hacks, the latest science and technology news, and more. Discovery’s Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer will help you learn about your mind and body, outer space and the depths of the sea, and how history shaped the world into what it is today. We hope you make Curiosity Daily part of your daily digital diet. Never stop learning!
Experience · 21 entries
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Investments (14)
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2025
Board Member
Aug 2025
Supercharge your equipment rental business with all-in-one rental management software to grow sales, accept online bookings, and streamlined fleet & rental operations.
Board Member
Jan 2025
A delivery-enabled marketplace for construction materials. We provide software solutions to vendors that plug their inventory into a network of gig truck-and-trailer drivers and customers. AI based language machines simplify the purchasing processing to leapfrog the traditional e-commerce experience so that construction professionals can simply speak and their orders will be delivered within hours.
2024
Founder & Managing Partner
Aug 2024
We lead seed stage deals to help founders build category-defining digital marketplaces
2023
Board Observer
2023
Machinery Partner helps buyers and sellers of heavy equipment to grow faster and easier with the technology and industry expertise to match their needs.
2022
Board Member
Mar 2022
1871, a nonprofit global innovation hub, exists to inspire, equip, and support early-stage, growth-stage, late-stage, and corporate innovators in building extraordinary businesses. 1871 is home to ~500 early-stage startups, ~250 growth and late-stage companies, and ~60 corporates, and is supported by an entire community focused on accelerating their growth and creating jobs in the Chicagoland area. The member experience includes virtual and in-person access to workshops, events, mentorship, and more. The nonprofit organization has 350 mentors available to its members, alongside access to more than 200 partner corporations, universities, education programs, accelerators, venture funds, and others. Since its inception in 2012, more than 2,100+ alum companies are still active, have created over 18,700 jobs, and have raised more than $6.2 billion in follow-on capital.
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