Cambridge · 8 people tracked
Find your way into Improbable
Sign up to see every warm intro you have to Improbable
- Paths you didn't know you had: your email and LinkedIn already hold routes to the Improbable team. We find them for you
- 2nd- and 3rd-degree connections: the friend-of-a-friend routes that take hours to manually find through your inbox or LinkedIn
- Answers now, not in days: momentum is everything in a raise. Skip asking around whether someone knows someone
Days of research, done the moment you sign in, with every route ranked by how warm it is.
Investment thesis
Improbable operates as a venture builder, blending the agility of a startup with the resources of a large corporation to advance emerging technology ecosystems. It focuses on the future of the internet, backing founders building metaverse experiences, Web3 innovations, and AI-driven platforms. The firm co-creates and scales businesses intended to shape how the internet influences work, play, and society. It reports having launched nine ventures with six successful exits, positioning itself as a builder of foundational infrastructure for the next generation of the internet.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 8 people
from the firm's website & curatedCo-founder of Improbable who has spent over a decade tackling technical challenges and exploring the societal effects of AI, Web3, and the metaverse.
Co-founder with deep technical expertise in scalable simulations and virtual experiences, now focused on new venture creation.
Leads Improbable's go-to-market efforts and works with portfolio companies to help founders develop product narratives and growth models.
Leads Improbable's legal team since 2017 with nearly two decades of experience advising technology, digital entertainment, and financial services clients.
Oversees management, finance, and strategy operations, building systems to ensure the venture builder's operational excellence.
Vice President who joined in 2024 after serving as a Senior Vice President at RockCreek focused on VC and PE. Holds a B.A. in Psychology from Harvard University.
Michel Briejer is Managing Partner at Thuja Capital. He is a venture capital investor focused on early-stage companies developing medical products, including therapeutics, medical devices, digital health, and medical foods.
Roger Sun is Head of Public Relations and Government Affairs, China, at Improbable. He has more than 20 years of experience in public relations and government affairs, including external communications, government engagement, crisis management, corporate social responsibility, media relations, community management, and internal communications. He is a graduate of Tsinghua University.
Founder mafia
16 people who came through Improbable went on to found or lead other companies.
+ 4 more
What they invest in
from 1 of 1 portfolio companiesCreator Economy ×1Media & Entertainment ×1Sports Tech ×1
Investments · 1 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathPortfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesFan3 · eu-startups.com · Oct 1, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- What sectors does Improbable focus on?
- Improbable focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Crypto & Web3, Deep Tech, Gaming.
- Where is Improbable located?
- Improbable is headquartered in Cambridge, GB.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamInto the Metaverse | Herman Narula (Improbable) with Mike Butcher (Pathfounders)
Slush · Herman Narula
How Rob Whitehead co-founded Improbable
Blockchain Gaming World · Rob Whitehead
193 | Why Improbable launched the Somnia blockchain w/ Herman Narula
Blockchain Gaming World · Herman Narula
Sai Srinivas (MPL) & Herman Narula (Improbable) on Winning by Creating Your Own Market | Slush 2024
Slush · Herman Narula
Fixing The Metaverse Problem | Improbable CEO Herman Narula Interview
Paul Barron Network · Herman Narula
Interview w/ Herman Narula of Improbable (BAYC Otherside Metaverse Dev)
CryptoStache · Herman Narula
Similar investors
Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) is a venture capital firm founded in 2009 by Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, known for pioneering the platform model with a large team of operators supporting founders across stages.
Bessemer Venture Partners is a global venture capital firm that partners with entrepreneurs across enterprise, consumer, and healthcare sectors from early stages through growth.
Hoxton Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm that backs pre-seed and seed companies, often investing before revenue or product and offering hands-on support to founders.
Moonfire Ventures is a venture capital firm that backs early-stage founders across sectors including health, work, gaming, security/infrastructure and finance.
OMERS Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in founders globally, with investment teams based in New York, Palo Alto, and Toronto.























