Audacious
Actively deployingSan Francisco Β· 12 people tracked
Investment thesis
Audacious invests in exceptional founders pursuing large market opportunities with audacity and intensity. The firm believes entrepreneurial success emerges at the intersection of exceptional teams and large markets. Rather than sector-specific investing, they focus on backing founders who demonstrate the rare combination of vision, drive, and team-building capability needed to achieve improbable outcomes. Key value-add areas include recruiting extraordinary teams, building scalable go-to-market engines, and removing capital as a constraint.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 20, 2026.
Team Β· 12 people
from the firm's websiteWhat they invest in
from 16 of 37 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning Γ12Enterprise Software Γ12SaaS Γ7Developer Tools Γ3Data & Infrastructure Γ2Fintech Γ2Future of Work Γ2Healthtech Γ2
HQs:United StatesΓ7CanadaΓ1United KingdomΓ1
Investments Β· 37 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAbsurd is a platform that generates AI-produced videos for brand and performance advertising, enabling companies to produce professional-quality content within days rather than traditional timelines.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechLos Angeles, US
Philip Ho(Founder, CEO)inDamian Chng(Founder)inDaniel Kathein(Founder, CTO)in
Avoca provides AI-powered customer service agents for service-based businesses that handle incoming calls, text messages, and chats to book appointments and re-engage customers. The platform targets HVAC, plumbing, electrical, auto repair, construction, and other service industries with features for call answering, lead capture, customer nurture campaigns, and call coaching.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSNew York City, US
Black Ore builds intelligent infrastructure for tax and financial services, automating execution and scaling personalized advice for firms, businesses, and individuals.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS
Cardinal is an AI agent platform for sales and go-to-market teams that integrates with existing tools and processes rather than replacing them. The company combines software with managed services to implement AI agents while maintaining team performance and system quality.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSales TechSan Francisco, US
Decagon provides AI agents that enable businesses to deliver personalized customer experiences at scale. The platform targets brands seeking to implement concierge-level service for their customer base.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
District is a member-owned community network for founders, investors, and leaders in technology, offering exclusive events, peer groups, mentorship, and programming focused on scaling high-growth companies. The community curates members through a selective application process and provides access to a network of 300+ successful entrepreneurs and investors.
Future of WorkSaaS
Michael Ma(District)
Flint connects international and U.S.-based healthcare professionals with hospitals and care organizations offering direct employment and pathways to permanent residency, addressing the critical shortage of nurses in the United States. The company provides end-to-end support including matching, licensing guidance, immigration sponsorship, and relocation services.
HealthtechHR TechVancouver, CA
General Legal is an AI-native law firm that handles commercial contract work using AI integrated into attorney workflows. It serves clients seeking faster turnaround, clear pricing, and high-quality contract services.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLegalTech
Ryan Walker(CTO)inJ.P. Mohler(Founder)inJaved Qadruddin(Founder)in
Multiverse develops workforce training programs focused on equipping workers with durable skills needed for effective AI adoption in the workplace, combining soft skills and cognitive competencies.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechEnterprise SoftwareFuture of Work
Euan Blair
Osmosis provides reinforcement learning infrastructure that enables AI agents to improve themselves from experience. The platform allows developers to fine-tune models on proprietary data with full ownership, addressing practical challenges in deploying and scaling AI agents across multi-step tasks.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US
Kasey Zhang(Co-founder)inAndy Lyu(Founder)inAndy(Co-founder)in
Planette develops AI-powered long-range weather forecasts and environmental intelligence to help organizations and communities adapt to climate volatility beyond traditional forecast horizons. The company serves businesses, utilities, and vulnerable populations facing extreme weather impacts.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningCleantechClimate TechData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFremont, US
Trevor Schmidt(CEO, Founder, & Earth System Scientist)Kalai RameaHansi Singh(CEO)
Quadrant Health uses electronic health record and messaging data to forecast patient disease progression and enable early intervention.
AI & Machine LearningHealthtechSaaSNew York City, US
Reflection AI develops and releases open-weight AI models alongside published research and open-source software tools for customization and community building. The company focuses on making AI infrastructure accessible and adaptable rather than controlled by a single organization.
AI & Machine Learning
Saris builds an AI platform for banks and credit unions to automate workflow tasks and enhance employee productivity without replacing human workers. The platform helps financial institutions reduce costs, improve efficiency, and enhance customer and member experience.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintech
WorkOS provides an API platform that enables SaaS companies to build enterprise-ready features including user management, single sign-on, directory sync, and admin portals. The platform helps developers quickly implement complex infrastructure requirements needed for adoption in large organizations.
Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Frequently asked questions
- What sectors does Audacious focus on?
- Audacious focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Audacious located?
- Audacious is headquartered in San Francisco, US.
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