IDEO CoLab Ventures
Venture capitalSan Francisco · Pre-Seed–Seed · 12 people tracked
Investment thesis
IDEO CoLab Ventures backs visionary founders at the earliest stages, focusing on three themes: rearchitecting the internet (the tools, infrastructure, and building blocks for the next web), open financial systems (decentralized products and services enabling more open finance), and the future of work and play (experiences, marketplaces, organizations, and networks that connect and coordinate people). The firm emphasizes helping founders create products and protocols that people love, and has a history of creating and incubating ventures alongside investing since 2015.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.
Team · 12 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 13 of 23 portfolio companiesCrypto & Web3 ×9AI & Machine Learning ×4Developer Tools ×4Cloud Computing ×3Fintech ×3Creator Economy ×2Cybersecurity ×2SaaS ×2
HQs:United States×4
Investments · 23 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAntimetal builds an autonomous system that operates production infrastructure by continuously monitoring, diagnosing, and fixing issues across software systems.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDeveloper Tools
Braintrust operates a talent marketplace and AI-powered hiring platform that connects enterprises with vetted professionals for recruitment, screening, and workforce automation.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHR Tech
Adam Jackson(Founder)inGabe Luna-Ostaseski(Founder)
FalconX is a digital assets prime brokerage providing institutional clients with 24/7 access to liquidity and capital solutions through proprietary technology designed for risk management in volatile markets.
Crypto & Web3Fintech<UNKNOWN>, US
Raghu YarlagaddainAustin ReidinSuzy WaltherinBrian CristinVanessa ZhanginShekhar Kirani(Executive Officer, Director)
Gelato provides smart wallet and rollup infrastructure, enabling developers to launch gasless onboarding, smart wallets, and custom rollups through a single SDK.
Cloud ComputingCrypto & Web3Developer Tools
Gitcoin operates a directory and knowledge base for funding mechanisms, platforms, and research in decentralized networks, Ethereum, and public goods.
Crypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureGovTechLafayette, US
Kevin OwockiKyle Weiss(Executive Officer, Director)Michael Kriak(Director)Matt Huang(Director)
River is a bitcoin bank providing full-reserve custody and financial services built on sound money principles.
Crypto & Web3Fintech
Alex Leishman(Founder, CEO & CTO)
Goldfinch Finance provides onchain access to private credit funds managed by established firms like Ares, Apollo, and Golub, offering exposure to senior secured loans across multiple industries.
Crypto & Web3Fintech
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does IDEO CoLab Ventures invest at?
- IDEO CoLab Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What is IDEO CoLab Ventures's typical check size?
- IDEO CoLab Ventures typically writes checks of $100K – $10M.
- What sectors does IDEO CoLab Ventures focus on?
- IDEO CoLab Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Crypto & Web3, Developer Tools, Fintech, Future of Work, Marketplaces, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is IDEO CoLab Ventures located?
- IDEO CoLab Ventures is headquartered in San Francisco, US.
- Does IDEO CoLab Ventures lead rounds?
- IDEO CoLab Ventures typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
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Firms observed investing alongside IDEO CoLab Ventures, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with IDEO CoLab Ventures's recorded portfolio.
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