Ethos VC
Venture capitalSan Francisco · Pre-Seed–Late Stage · 7 people tracked
Also known as ETHOS MANAGER LLC
Investment thesis
Ethos VC focuses on deep tech businesses powering the automation economy, with a mission to free human creativity to address the world's most pressing challenges. The firm's team consists of former entrepreneurs with decades of operating experience and a track record of more than $300M in successful exits. Ethos aims to partner closely with founders throughout their journey, drawing on its firsthand knowledge of building companies from zero to one to help entrepreneurs create generational, legendary businesses.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 7 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 13 of 24 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×6Fintech ×6Consumer ×3Enterprise Software ×3Hardware ×3SaaS ×3Advanced Manufacturing ×2Deep Tech ×2
HQs:United States×8Nigeria×1
Investments · 24 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAirtable is a San Francisco-based no-code platform that lets teams build apps and workflows on a flexible database.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Howie Liu(Co-founder and CEO)Andrew Ofstad(Co-founder)Emmett Nicholas(Co-founder)
Chipper Cash provides a mobile platform that enables Africans to send money internationally to bank and mobile money accounts across 21+ African countries, plus payment cards and fractional stock investing.
Fintech
Ham Serunjogi(Founder & CEO)in
Eight Sleep manufactures a smart bed system called the Pod that provides personalized temperature control, elevation adjustment, and integrated sound for sleep optimization.
ConsumerHardwareIoTWellness & FitnessNew York City, US
Matteo Franceschetti(Founder/CEO)inMassimo Andreasi Bassi(Founder/CTO)inAlexandra Zatarain(Founder/CMO)inNG YiPin(Director)
Figure is a lending platform that offers residential and commercial loan products including home equity lines of credit, cash-out refinances, DSCR loans, and crypto-backed loans for borrowers.
AI & Machine LearningCrypto & Web3FintechCharlotte, US
Mike Cagney(Co-Founder, Executive Chairman)inJune Ou(Co-Founder, Advisor, Board Member)inJin Woo Park(Executive Officer, Director)
Flexport provides an AI-driven platform for global supply chain management, offering logistics visibility, customs brokerage, and freight optimization for companies shipping goods internationally.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSSan Francisco, US
Ryan Petersen(Founder/CEO)inMichael Ronen(Director)Sanne Manders(Executive Officer)Christopher Ferro(Executive Officer)Sudhanshu Priyadarshi(Executive Officer)Ryan Peterson(Executive Officer, Director)
Flutterwave provides payment processing infrastructure and tools that enable businesses and financial institutions across Africa to send and receive payments securely and efficiently.
FintechLagos, NG
Greenlight offers a debit card and mobile app for children that enables parents to set spending limits, automate chores and allowance management, and monitor transactions in real-time.
ConsumerFintechAtlanta, US
Hearth provides digital payment and financing solutions for home improvement professionals, digitizing a sector that generates over $500 billion in annual revenue.
Construction TechEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS
Anthony Ghosn(Co-Founder / Exec. Chairman)Joe Lonsdale(Co-Founder / Chairman)
Advanced ManufacturingPeoria, US
Robert E. Turner(Director)Rob Goldman(Executive Officer)Chad Stamper(Executive Officer)Luke Haverhals(Executive Officer, Director)inKen Zika(Director)Steve Zika(Executive Officer)
Relativity Space develops Terran R, a reusable medium-to-heavy-lift rocket designed for efficiency and scalability, serving government entities, telecommunications companies, and commercial customers for space access missions.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeep TechDefense TechHardwareSpace TechLos Angeles, US
Tim Ellis(Founder/CEO)inEric Schmidt(CEO)Jordan Noone(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Ethos VC invest at?
- Ethos VC invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What is Ethos VC's typical check size?
- Ethos VC typically writes checks of $250K – $3M.
- What sectors does Ethos VC focus on?
- Ethos VC focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Deep Tech, Robotics.
- Where is Ethos VC located?
- Ethos VC is headquartered in San Francisco, US.
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