We’re operators turned investors — founders who’ve built billion-dollar businesses and now partner with the next generation of category leaders redefining commerce.
The OpenSky Ventures Team
Co-Founder & General Partner
Josh Resnick
Co-Founder of iconic video game developer, Pandemic Studios, exited to Electronic Arts for $860m
Co-Founder of Sugarfina, a luxury confections brand named to Fast Co's "50 Most Innovative Startups"
Managing Partner, Pure Imagination Brands, with 50+ portfolio companies in consumer, food & bev and tech
Co-Founder & General Partner
Josh Payne
Founder of Onward, ecomm post-purchase platform bootstrapped to $20m ARR in < 3 years.
Founder of StackCommerce, the leading commerce & content platform acquired by TPG in 2020.
Venture Partner at Amplify.LA and Techstars and 500 Global mentor.
Angel Investor with 30+ portfolio co's in SaaS and Commerce Tools
Principal
Stephanie Nwokolo Hussey
Co-Founder of Camby Clean Cocktails, a functional, non-alcoholic beverage brand that obtained local distribution in Los Angeles, California.
Former Finance & Strategy Manager for the Motion Picture Group at Lionsgate.
Former Product Strategy Associate at PIMCO.
Core investment criteria
We are excited to partner with early-stage companies who will lead the future of commerce.
Types of Companies
Recession resistant, disruptive commerce enablement tech companies or consumer brands in large or fast growing markets with high repeat purchase
Founders We Look For
Experienced founders with seasoned teams and credible
go-to-market strategies
Stage & Traction
Pre-Seed, Seed, and Opportunistic Series A with positive traction signals. Examples include client testimonials, growing subscription base, organic growth, and other healthy KPIs
By Founders, For Founders
With our deep operating experience, we truly understand founders' needs and can provide the most relevant support at all stages of growth.
Fundraising & Demand Generation
We leverage our extensive network of founders, angels, family offices and funds to secure the capital & contacts you need to scale.
Talent & Resoruce Network
We have close relationships with hundreds of top agencies, designers, founders, and fractional C-suite executives.
Operations & Subject Matter Expertise
As founders ourselves, we've scaled companies from zero to $100m+. We can offer actionable advice on any operational challenges you may face.
On-Demand & Responsive
Due to our nimble nature, we quickly anticipate and address any of our portfolio company's needs
What Our Founders Say
"Where most investors "pontificate," Josh P. can actually speak from experience and demonstrate how something should work. He's made a handful of recommendations that changed the trajectory of our business. If you get the chance to work with him - don't hesitate!"
Raad Mobrem
Founder & CEO of Intro
Partnering with exceptional founders at the earliest stages
Agentic AI code-based visualization tool
Premium hummus for health conscious consumers
Converting unsold fashion inventory into sales
A superior nicotine alternative designed to support focus and mood
AI-powered workforce management
Pet pharmacy digital platform
Streamlining the shipping process for e-commerce brands
Improve brand rankings in AI search
Non-alc beer for good times, not clean living
Commerce enablement platform
Smarter, more efficient A/B testing for ecommerce storefronts on Shopify
