DERIVE VENTURES
Venture capitalSan Francisco · Pre-Seed–Series A · 12 people tracked
Also known as DERIVE VENTURES MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC
Investment thesis
Derive Ventures invests at the early stage in companies shaping the future of hospitality, experiences, travel, and real estate. The firm positions itself around bridging technology and travel, emphasizing strong returns for investors through a differentiated strategy that it says generates asymmetric returns. For entrepreneurs, Derive offers connections to decision makers across the travel industry to accelerate sales and partnerships, and it draws insights and best practices from multiple industries and verticals to advance the sector. The team combines venture, private equity, investment banking, and deep operating experience across hotels, restaurants, travel technology, and real estate.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.
Team · 12 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 3 of 9 portfolio companiesEnterprise Software ×1Media & Entertainment ×1PropTech ×1SaaS ×1Travel & Hospitality ×1
HQs:United States×1
Investments · 9 tracked
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Canary Technologies provides digital management software for hotels, replacing traditional paper-based administrative and operational workflows used across the hospitality industry.
Enterprise SoftwareSaaSNew York City, US
Thayer Investment Partners is a venture capital firm that invests in travel technology companies, backing founders building products across sectors such as payments, loyalty, distribution, and operating systems for the travel industry.
Travel & Hospitality
Commercial Observer is a media outlet covering commercial real estate, reporting on leases, financing, sales, and development activity.
Media & EntertainmentPropTech
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does DERIVE VENTURES invest at?
- DERIVE VENTURES invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does DERIVE VENTURES focus on?
- DERIVE VENTURES focuses on Consumer, FoodTech, PropTech, Travel & Hospitality.
- Where is DERIVE VENTURES located?
- DERIVE VENTURES is headquartered in San Francisco, US.
- Does DERIVE VENTURES lead rounds?
- DERIVE VENTURES typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
Co-investors · 12
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