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Obvious Ventures

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San Francisco, US · Founded 2014 · 27 employees on LinkedIn · 1 known investors

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Obvious is a venture capital firm that invests in founders addressing humanity's largest challenges across planetary health, human health, and economic health, with a focus on companies operating in clean energy, electric mobility, healthcare, biopharma, and financial prosperity for individuals and small businesses.

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Founders & leadership

Obvious Ventures was founded in 2014 by James Joaquin and Vishal Vasishth.

JJJames Joaquin
James JoaquinFounderJames Joaquin is a co-founder of Obvious, a venture capital firm investing in companies addressing planetary health, human health, and economic health. He previously served as President and CEO of Xoom.com, which went public, and of Ofoto before its acquisition by Kodak; earlier, he co-founded When.com and Clearview Software, spent six years at Apple in engineering and marketing roles, and studied computer science at Brown University.
VVVishal Vasishth
Vishal VasishthFounderVishal Vasishth is founder of Obvious Ventures, a venture capital firm managing $1.5B across multiple funds that invests in companies addressing challenges in clean energy, electric mobility, healthcare, biopharma, and financial services. He co-founded the firm in 2014 with a focus on backing founders building solutions at the intersection of systemic global challenges and large markets.

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Founder mafia

2 people who came through Obvious Ventures went on to found or lead other companies.

Evan WilliamsCo-FounderFounded MoziAmanda LiVenture InvestorFounded Banyan Infrastructure

In the news

Obvious Ventures lands fund five with a 360-degree view of planetary, human, economic health | TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Jan 2026

Frequently asked questions

What does Obvious Ventures do?
Obvious is a venture capital firm that invests in founders addressing humanity's largest challenges across planetary health, human health, and economic health, with a focus on companies operating in clean energy, electric mobility, healthcare, biopharma, and financial prosperity for individuals and small businesses.
Who founded Obvious Ventures?
Obvious Ventures was founded by James Joaquin, Vishal Vasishth in 2014.
Who are Obvious Ventures's investors?
Obvious Ventures's investors include Beast Ventures.
Where is Obvious Ventures headquartered?
Obvious Ventures is headquartered in San Francisco, US.