IDEO
Palo Alto
Investment thesis
IDEO applies human-centered design thinking to help organizations create innovative products and services. The firm's approach emphasizes empathy, understanding user behavior through observation and research, and iterative testing of hypotheses to develop meaningful solutions. By combining diverse expertise—from nurses to chefs to data analysts—IDEO integrates the needs of people, technological possibilities, and business requirements to drive innovation across industries ranging from healthcare systems to emerging technologies.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 6, 2026.
Founder mafia
The IDEO mafia →9 people who came through IDEO went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 1 of 1 portfolio companiesDigital Health ×1Healthtech ×1Medical Devices ×1SaaS ×1
HQs:United States×1
Investments · 1 tracked
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Curve Health operates a telemedicine platform combined with data analytics and health information exchange that connects bedside providers with remote clinicians.
Digital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesSaaSMiami, US
Timothy Peck(Director)Matthew Michela(CEO & Board Member)Charlene Frizzera(Director)Stephen Bruso(Director)
Co-investorsLightspeed Venture PartnersRosecliff VenturesAlumni VenturesCorrelation VenturesInflect HealthKapor Capital+3 more
Frequently asked questions
- What sectors does IDEO focus on?
- IDEO focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is IDEO located?
- IDEO is headquartered in Palo Alto, US.
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