Improbable
Venture studioCambridge · 5 people tracked
Investment thesis
Improbable operates as a venture builder, combining startup agility with corporate strength to advance frontier ecosystems in AI, Web3, and the metaverse. It partners with founders to create and scale ventures focused on the future internet — spanning metaverse experiences, Web3 innovations, and AI-driven platforms that reshape how people work, play, and interact. The firm reports having launched nine ventures with six successful exits, positioning itself to help build the next generation of internet infrastructure and applications.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 5 people
from the firm's website
Co-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.
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) - YouTube
Slush · Herman Narula
193 | Why Improbable launched the Somnia blockchain w/ Herman Narula - YouTube
Blockchain Gaming World · Herman Narula
Sai Srinivas (MPL) & Herman Narula (Improbable) on Winning by Creating Your Own Market | Slush 2024 - YouTube
Slush · Herman Narula
Fixing The Metaverse Problem | Improbable CEO Herman Narula Interview - YouTube
Paul Barron Network · Herman Narula
Interview w/ Herman Narula of Improbable (BAYC Otherside Metaverse Dev) - YouTube
CryptoStache · Herman Narula
Improbable: Powering the Otherside Metaverse with Herman Narula | Overpriced JPEGs #47 - YouTube
Bankless · Herman Narula
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