The Partners Behind Root Evidence
Andrew Hill
Chief Executive Officer
Andrew leads Root Evidence Ventures with a focus on seed-stage consumer DTC and health investments. He founded the firm with a conviction that behavioral evidence predicts enduring brand value. Prior to founding Root Evidence, Andrew spent years advising consumer brands and working alongside institutional venture investors. His investment philosophy centers on backing founders before their category becomes obvious to the market.
Leon Graves
Principal
Leon oversees portfolio operations and deal sourcing, with deep expertise in consumer health and DTC brand strategy. He works closely with founders on go-to-market execution, brand positioning, and early-stage growth planning. Leon brings operational experience from the consumer goods and health sectors.
Sawyer Payne
Senior Associate
Sawyer leads deal sourcing and market research across consumer DTC and health sectors. He evaluates emerging trends, tracks category shifts, and builds the firm's pipeline of seed-stage investment opportunities. He brings analytical rigor to identifying founders building in underserved spaces.