Ethos VC
Venture capitalSan Francisco · Pre-Seed–Late Stage · 6 people tracked
Also known as ETHOS MANAGER LLC
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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 Sep 15, 2026.
Team · 6 people
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What they invest in
from 30 of 38 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×14Fintech ×13SaaS ×13Enterprise Software ×11Consumer ×6Hardware ×5Logistics & Supply Chain ×4Cloud Computing ×3
HQs:United States×23Colombia×1Germany×1Nigeria×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 27 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×82 founders×133 founders×54+ founders×1
Where their founders studiedfrom 35 founders with education data
Stanford University ×3The Wharton School ×342 Paris ×2Duke University ×2Esade ×2Georgetown ×2Stanford University Graduate School of Business ×2University of California, Santa Cruz ×2
What their founders studiedfrom 31 founders with field-of-study data
Computer Science ×11Engineering ×6Business & Management ×5Economics ×5Finance & Accounting ×2
Where their founders worked beforefrom 40 founders with career history
Facebook ×3Founders Fund ×3McKinsey & Company ×3Adentro ×2Fide Partners ×2Flexport ×2Founders ×2The Boston Consulting Group ×2
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
4 founders hold a PhD · 6 hold an MBA (of 35 with degree data)
Investments · 38 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2025 · 12022 · 22021 · 14 dated
Palantir builds data integration and analysis platforms — Gotham for defence and government, Foundry for commercial operations — and deploys forward engineers inside customer organisations.
Palo Alto, US
Alexander Karp(Executive Officer, Director)Peter Thiel(Director)inStephen Cohen(Director)Nathan Gettings(Executive Officer, Director)Joe Lonsdale(Co-founder)in
BoardColin Anderson(Executive Officer)in
Co-investors137 Ventures8VCA*Akkadian VenturesAllied Venture PartnersArtis Ventures+35 more
Aimi offers a browser-based music studio where an AI producer builds editable multi-track sessions from text prompts.
Co-investorsStage 1 Ventures
Airtable is a San Francisco-based no-code platform that lets teams build apps and workflows on a flexible database.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Francisco, US
Howie Liu(Co-Founder and CEO)inAndrew Ofstad(Co-Founder)inEmmett Nicholas(Co-Founder and senior engineering leader)inAmbereen Toubassy(Chief Financial Officer)inPaul Ohls(Chief Revenue Officer)inDavid Azose(Chief Technology Officer)
Co-investorsBling CapitalCaffeinated CapitalCoatue ManagementCRV (Charles River Ventures)CSC UpshotDCVC (Data Collective)+25 more
Anduril builds autonomous systems and software for defense and military applications, including attack aviation, unmanned aircraft, and underwater vehicles, unified by an autonomy platform.
AI & Machine LearningDefense TechHardwareRobotics
Palmer Luckey(Founder)inBrian Schimpf(CEO)inTrae Stephens(Founder)in
Co-investors137 Ventures1Flourish Capital8VCAltra VentureAndreessen HorowitzAnorak Ventures+84 more
Andy MaininGavin Michaelin
Co-investorsHorizons VenturesMulticoin CapitalNight Owl VenturesPantera CapitalSGH CapitalSPiCE VC+2 more
Caplight provides pricing data and analytics for the private company secondary market, including historical pricing trends, trade history, real-time market alerts, and investor insights sourced from primary and secondary transactions.
Data & InfrastructureFintechSaaSSan Francisco, US
Justin Moore(Co-founder & CTO)inJavier Avalos(Co-founder & CEO)inMaria Rabinovich(Executive Officer)in
BoardJake Gibson(Director)in
Co-investorsBetter Tomorrow VenturesClocktower VenturesFin CapitalL'ATTITUDE VenturesLEAP Global PartnersPLG Ventures+3 more
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)inMaijid Moujaledin
Co-investors137 Ventures500 GlobalBetter Tomorrow VenturesDebut CapitalDeciensFlucas Ventures+14 more
CINCHONA partners with founders of ecommerce brands, investing in their businesses and offering them roles as co-founders or entrepreneurs-in-residence to build and manage brands.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerE-commerceMarketplacesLouisville, US
Jodson Graves(Executive Officer)
Citizen operates a platform that aggregates real-time public safety information and alerts to help communities stay informed and respond to emergencies.
ConsumerSocial
Andrew Frame(Founder)in
Co-investors8VCBreyer CapitalCity LightGreycroftHaystackLux Capital+5 more
Clara Travel Pay is a corporate travel payment product that centralizes CTA and virtual card number (VCN) tools, generating single-use virtual cards for each reservation and connecting to travel management companies and global distribution systems.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSTravel & Hospitality
Gerry Giacomán Colyer(Founder)in
Co-investorsA*Acrew CapitalAdapt VenturesAvid VenturesCommerce VenturesEvolution Ventures+12 more
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)in
BoardNG YiPin(Director)
Co-investorsAltra VentureAntiAzure Capital PartnersBlue Scorpion InvestmentsComcast VenturesCota Capital+32 more
Fantasmo provides a Camera Positioning System (CPS) that delivers hyper-accurate positioning superior to GPS, functioning effectively in urban and indoor environments without requiring satellite, beacon, or radio infrastructure.
AI & Machine LearningHardwareLos Angeles, US
Co-investorsLDV CapitalNight Owl VenturesTechstarsTenOneTen Ventures
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)
Co-investorsAAF Management Ltd.Alpha Square GroupB3 CapitalBlockchange VenturesBlue Lion GlobalChaos Ventures+26 more
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)inRyan Peterson(Executive Officer, Director)Sanne Manders(Executive Officer)inChristopher Ferro(Executive Officer)Sudhanshu Priyadarshi(Executive Officer)in
BoardMichael Ronen(Director)
Co-investors137 Ventures8VCAcequia Capital (AceCap)Adit Ventures Management, LlcAllied Venture PartnersAndreessen Horowitz+38 more
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
Adeleke Adekoya(Founder)inOlugbenga GB Agboola(Founder)in
Co-investors4DX VenturesAAF Management Ltd.Avenir Growth CapitalB Capital GroupB4 CapitalChaos Ventures+24 more
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Glass Ink Studio is a web design studio specializing in Squarespace websites, working with creative professionals to build and design their sites.
Creator EconomySaaS
Kaela(Founder)
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
Tim Sheehan(Founder)in
Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzCanapi VenturesCurql Collective, LLCEvolution VC PartnersFin CapitalG Squared+15 more
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)inJoe Lonsdale(Co-Founder / Chairman)in
Co-investors8VCAAF Management Ltd.Human CapitalMaC Venture CapitalMantis Capital10x Founders+6 more
The Metals Company is developing polymetallic nodule resources containing base metals such as nickel, cobalt, copper and manganese for use in batteries, energy transition infrastructure, defense, manufacturing and construction.
CleantechEnergyNew Materials
Gerard Barron(Founder)in
NFW (Natural Fiber Welding) develops plant-based, plastic-free materials including a leather alternative (MIRUM), engineered textiles (CLARUS), footwear outsoles (PLIANT), and biobased foam (TUNERA) for use by fashion, footwear, and consumer brands.
Advanced ManufacturingCircular EconomyClimate TechNew MaterialsPeoria, US
Luke Haverhals(Founder and Chemist)inLuke Haverhals, Ph.D.(Founder)Steve Zika(Co-Founder, CEO)inRob Salter(CFO)inRobert E. Turner(Director)Rob Goldman(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsCommunity Development Venture Capital AllianceScrum VenturesAiiM PartnersAscendo VenturesBMW i VenturesCollaborative Fund+4 more
Parker provides banking services through a digital platform.
FintechNew York City, US
Milan Ray(Founder)inYacine Sibous(Founder)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorJefferiesValar Ventures Llc
Notarize provides online notarization services, connecting individuals with notaries via video for 24/7 remote document signing and verification.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechLegalTechMarketplacesSaaS
Co-investorsCapitalGLudlow VenturesAndreessen Horowitz
Rain provides real-time financial guidance to employees by monitoring cash flow, analyzing spending patterns, and offering personalized financial advice.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechHR TechSaaS
Alex Bradford(Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsAurum Venture PartnersBig Brain HoldingsClear Haven Capital ManagementEnsemble VCVU Venture PartnersBessemer Venture Partners+7 more
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)inJordan Noone(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inEric Schmidt(CEO)in
Co-investorsAurum Venture PartnersBaruch Future VenturesBold Capital PartnersCoatue ManagementDas & Co.Evolution VC Partners+33 more
Setscale provides purchase order financing and non-dilutive capital to US-based startups and SMBs that sell physical products to domestic buyers, serving industries such as CPG, apparel, health and wellness, medical, and manufacturing.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechLogistics & Supply Chain
Daniel Fine(Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsFlucas VenturesRed Beard VenturesThe MBA FundEthosFin CapitalWndrCo
SkyLink is an AI-powered chat-based corporate travel booking platform that enables users to book flights and hotels in seconds through conversational interfaces while automatically applying company travel policies and preferences.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSTravel & HospitalityNew York City, US
Atyab Bhatti(Founder)inKush Maheshwari(Founder)in
Co-investorsAbstract VenturesMDSV CAPITALRoot and Shoot VenturesY CombinatorGold House Ventures
Starburst provides a data analytics platform built on Trino that allows organizations to query and analyze data across distributed sources and cloud environments with built-in governance, security controls, and query optimization.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareBoston, US
Justin Borgman(Founder & CEO)inKamil Bajda-Pawlikowski(Co-founder)Matt Fuller(Vice President, AI/ML Products)inMartin Traverso(Chief Technology Officer)in
Co-investorsIndex VenturesAlkeon InnovationAndreessen HorowitzB Capital GroupB4 CapitalFounders Circle Capital+4 more
TIER operates a shared electric micromobility service (e-scooters and related vehicles) available in over 400 cities across Europe and the Middle East.
CleantechConsumerMobility & TransportationBerlin, DE
Lawrence Leuschner(Founder)inHenri Moissinac(Founder)inMatthias Laug(Founder)
Co-investorsEvli Growth PartnersGrazia Equity GmbHImagination CapitalIndico Capital PartnersIsomer CapitalMarket One Capital+10 more
Trackonomy provides real-time visibility and management software for Unit Load Devices (ULDs) in aviation, using cellular, BLE, and LoRa tracking devices to reduce losses, accelerate recovery, and improve utilization across airline operations.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHardwareIoTLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSSanta Clara, US
Ajay Khoche(Executive Officer, Director)inErik Volkerink(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardJake Medwell(Director)in
Co-investors8VCHuman CapitalIn-Q-TelKoch Disruptive TechnologiesFlexportKleiner Perkins
Treinta is a cloud-based business management system that enables small business owners to manage sales, inventory, customers, suppliers, and employees from mobile or web.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkRetail TechSaaSBogotá, CO
Lluis Canadell(Founder and CEO)inMan Hei Lou(Founder)in
Co-investorsCommerce VenturesKube VCLoftyInc CapitalOutbound VenturesTen13Y Combinator+8 more
Vise operates a portfolio management platform for financial advisors, RIAs, enterprise RIAs, and asset managers to build personalized, tax-aware portfolios across asset classes including direct indexing, fixed income, long-short, and options strategies.
AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaSNew York, US
Runik Mehrotra(Founder)inSamir Vasavada(Founder)in
Co-investorsFounders FundBling CapitalDorm RoomGreat Oaks Venture CapitalHuman CapitalManhattan West+4 more
Yummy is a Latin American super app that offers delivery services across multiple categories including food, groceries, transport, pharmacy, beverages, fashion, electronics, and events.
ConsumerE-commerceLogistics & Supply ChainMarketplacesSaaSLos Angeles, US
Vicente Zavarce(Founder)in
Co-investorsCathexis VenturesGraph VenturesHustle FundImmeasurableLoftyInc CapitalVeridical Ventures+4 more
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
Natural Fibre WeldingNiburuPaydayPrismThe Metals Company
Exits · 3
1 IPOs · 2 acquisitions · showing 2Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesAnduril · bloomberg.com · Aug 10, 2026
Proof · partnerships.vt.edu · Jul 30, 2026
Parker · marketbeat.com · Jul 18, 2026
Relativity Space · defensedaily.com · Jul 18, 2026
Figure · startbase.com · Jul 16, 2026
Citizen · pulse2.com · Jul 16, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Ethos VC made?
- Ethos VC has 38 tracked investments, 3 of which have exited, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
- 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.
- Who does Ethos VC co-invest with?
- Ethos VC most often shares deals with Y Combinator, 8VC, Night Owl Ventures, among 242 tracked co-investors.
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