January Ventures
Actively deployingWellesley Hills · Pre-Seed–Seed · 5 people tracked
Investment thesis
The firm seeks to identify and support exceptional founders who are reshaping traditional industries and processes at the earliest stage, before products, customers, or revenue exist. Their approach emphasizes backing visionary entrepreneurs with transformative potential across traditional sectors in US and European markets.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 20, 2026.
Team · 5 people
from the firm's websiteAn operator-turned-investor with a decade of early-stage investment experience. She co-founded January Ventures to democratize venture capital access and launched and scaled media and advertising businesses at 21st Century Fox and YouTube. She holds a BA from Harvard and an MBA from Stanford.
An engineer-turned-operator and entrepreneur with leadership experience across marketing, sales, product and pricing at major companies including Genentech, Roche, and Applied Materials. She founded a B2B marketing tools startup and is a regular Forbes contributor on venture capital topics. She holds an MBA from Stanford and an engineering degree from Dartmouth.
What they invest in
from 10 of 17 portfolio companiesEnterprise Software ×8AI & Machine Learning ×6SaaS ×4Digital Health ×3Healthtech ×3HR Tech ×3Climate Tech ×2EdTech ×2
HQs:United States×4Canada×1United Kingdom×1
Investments · 17 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathEdlyft provides support and mentorship to help students succeed in computer science and secure top software engineering roles. The company serves students pursuing careers in tech.
EdTechEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechSan Francisco, US
Erika Hairston(Founder)inArnelle Ansong(Founder)inErikaArnelle
Ethena provides AI-powered compliance training courses, including anti-money laundering education for investment management professionals. The platform delivers customizable training content via its own LMS or third-party systems, with built-in AI authoring tools and assignment automation.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechEnterprise SoftwareFintechHR TechSaaS
RoxanneAnne
Gable builds an operating system for workplace collaboration that enables companies to run more flexible and data-driven workplaces. The platform serves enterprise and mid-market organizations looking to manage hybrid and flexible work environments.
Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechSaaSSan Francisco, US
Sano provides a platform combining genetic testing, patient recruitment, and engagement tools for precision medicine clinical trials. The platform helps research teams enroll participants and manage operations more efficiently in precision medicine studies.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDigital HealthHealthtechCambridge, GB
Patrick Short(CEO)Charlotte Guzzo(COO)William Jones(CTO)
Guidewheel builds a FactoryOps platform that helps factory teams reduce downtime, improve output, and optimize performance through a simple, scalable solution. The company serves manufacturing facilities globally, enabling them to reach sustainable peak performance.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareIoT
Lauren Dunford(CEO)Weston McBride(CTO)
Oula delivers maternity care before, during, and after pregnancy through a team of midwives, OBGYNs, and care navigators. The company prioritizes shared decision-making, personalized care, and equitable access to maternal health services.
Digital HealthFemTechHealthtechMental HealthNew York, US
Dr. Jessica Vernon, MD(Associate Medical Director and Director of Mental Health)
Pano develops artificial intelligence and machine learning technology solutions to help utility companies and fire agencies detect and manage wildfire threats. The company serves emergency managers and professionals in the utility and fire industries seeking to protect communities from wildfires.
AI & Machine LearningClimate TechDefense TechEnterprise Software
PlanetFwd is a sustainability measurement platform that helps companies measure carbon footprints, automate life cycle assessments, and report emissions data for regulatory compliance and ESG goals. It serves manufacturers and consumer goods companies managing Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions across their operations and supply chains.
Climate TechEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Sorcero develops AI-powered intelligence solutions for the life sciences industry, helping companies accelerate patient access to therapies and improve medical research and communications. The platform uses medically-tuned large language models to support pharmaceutical, biotech, and healthcare organizations.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechMedical DevicesWashington, US
Dipanwita Das(CEO and Co-founder)
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does January Ventures invest at?
- January Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does January Ventures focus on?
- January Ventures focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is January Ventures located?
- January Ventures is headquartered in Wellesley Hills, US.
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