Kimmy Scotti

Investment Team
New York, NY
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Kimmy Scotti is a founding partner at 8VC, where she focuses on consumer and healthcare investments. She also is co-founder and executive chairman of the women’s health and wellness company Monthly Gift. Prior to 8VC, Ms. Scotti served as the Executive Director of Business Development & Operations at a NY Family Office where she incubated and invested in many businesses. Most notably she co-founded a direct-to-consumer healthcare company that has helped millions of Americans afford their prescription medications. Ms. Scotti has also been responsible for the development of several other ventures including WORKS by Nicole Williams, a multi-platform lifestyle brand dedicated to supporting young professional women in their quest for career success. When Ms. Scotti was still in high school she founded Mimz New York, a fashion jewelry line that was sold at Bloomingdales and featured on the hit television show, Project Runway.

Ms. Scotti serves on the Advisory Board of Venture for America, the Board of Directors for Breakout Foundation and on the Senior Advisory Committee to Cornell Tech at Cornell University.

Ms. Scotti graduated with a degree in Production Management; Fashion & Related Industries as well as Advertising & Marketing Communications from The Fashion Institute of Technology.

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Jun 9, 2022

In The Face of Crisis, It’s Time For Formula Independence 

Jun 9, 2022

In The Face of Crisis, It’s Time For Formula Independence 

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May 17, 2022

Demystifying Skincare: Sharing the Fig.1 Journey

My skincare education started with my mom’s magazines. After receiving my first Clinique “yellow cream” as a tween, I’d devour the glossy pages like I was cramming for a test.

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May 17, 2022

Demystifying Skincare: Sharing the Fig.1 Journey

My skincare education started with my mom’s magazines. After receiving my first Clinique “yellow cream” as a tween, I’d devour the glossy pages like I was cramming for a test.

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Nov 11, 2018

Leading with Empathy

While my title says “VC”, I first and foremost identify as a maker. I have always focused not only on how and why things work, but how to make them operate with greater efficiency.

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Nov 11, 2018

Leading with Empathy

While my title says “VC”, I first and foremost identify as a maker. I have always focused not only on how and why things work, but how to make them operate with greater efficiency.

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Nov 6, 2018

Assembling a Modern Brand

8VC is thrilled to announce our investment in Assembly Brands, an innovative consumer product platform building crave-worthy brands for a new generation.

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Nov 6, 2018

Assembling a Modern Brand

8VC is thrilled to announce our investment in Assembly Brands, an innovative consumer product platform building crave-worthy brands for a new generation.

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Nov 23, 2017

Our Reaction to WSJ’s recent coverage of Blink Health’s lawsuit

Yesterday, on Tuesday, November 21, Heather Mack of the WSJ published an article entitled “Joe Lonsdale-Backed Blink Health Faces Potential Loss of Half of Its Customers.” The article is a response to a lawsuit brought by our investment Blink Health...

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Nov 23, 2017

Our Reaction to WSJ’s recent coverage of Blink Health’s lawsuit

Yesterday, on Tuesday, November 21, Heather Mack of the WSJ published an article entitled “Joe Lonsdale-Backed Blink Health Faces Potential Loss of Half of Its Customers.” The article is a response to a lawsuit brought by our investment Blink Health...

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