Long Journey Ventures
Venture capitalActively deployingSan Francisco · Pre-Seed–Series A · 15 people tracked
Also known as Long Journey
Investment thesis
Long Journey Ventures seeks out outliers and unconventional founders — the 'magically weird' — favoring bold, quirky ideas that others might dismiss as ridiculous. The firm describes its approach to founders as 'being a bubbe,' offering hospitable, protective, direct, and unconditionally supportive guidance through intimate events and personal engagement. It embraces a 'Chaotic Good' ethos: independent-minded, playful, and humble, while avoiding self-importance. The firm treats capital seriously, viewing itself as a disciplined, high-integrity steward of its LPs' money and aiming to maximize returns, and it partners with founders who share that respect for the value of investment.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 15 people
from the firm's website & curatedWhat they invest in
from 71 of 85 portfolio companiesSaaS ×23AI & Machine Learning ×20Fintech ×13Healthtech ×11Deep Tech ×9Hardware ×9Enterprise Software ×8Consumer ×7
HQs:United States×34United Arab Emirates×1France×1Sweden×1
Investments · 85 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathServe Robotics manufactures autonomous delivery robots designed for urban last-mile delivery.
HardwareLogistics & Supply ChainRoboticsRedwood City, US
Ali Kashani(Executive Officer, Director)Euan Abraham(Executive Officer)Brian Read(Executive Officer)Touraj Parang(Executive Officer, Director)Ali Pourdad(Director)April Pannell(Executive Officer)
Uber operates a multi-sided platform providing ride-sharing, food delivery, freight logistics, and business fleet management services across various global markets.
Logistics & Supply ChainMarketplacesMobility & TransportationSan Francisco, US
Travis Kalanick(Co-founder & CEO)Garrett Camp(Co-founder)
NeuroSonic develops a handheld, non-invasive device that assesses stroke risk by analyzing carotid artery blood flow, enabling clinicians to determine which patients require further vascular imaging.
Digital HealthHealthtechMedical Devices
Pursuit Properties offers fractional co-ownership of large land properties with managed amenities, handling property maintenance, wildlife management, and agricultural operations to generate income for owners.
B2B MarketplacesMarketplacesPropTechDenver, US
Josh Green(Founder)inMason Meier(Founder)inTrae(Co-founder and Executive Chairman)inTylerin
Austin, US
Ryan Hanson(Executive Officer)Marshall Milliken(Executive Officer)
Board seatJustin Mares· per SEC Form D · $5M raise · filed Mar 2023
Boulder, US
Board seatArielle Zuckerberg· per SEC Form D · $38.5M raise · filed Jun 2021
San Francisco, US
Board seatPascal Levy-Garboua· per SEC Form D · $7.5M raise · filed Feb 2021
Andrenam develops an AI-powered distributed maritime sensing network using mass-manufacturable sonar technology for persistent underwater and surface awareness.
AI & Machine LearningDefense TechHardware
AtoB provides fleet fuel cards that consolidate fuel, vehicle maintenance, repairs, tolls, and operational expenses for businesses operating private fleets, OTR carriers, or single-vehicle operations.
FintechLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSSan Francisco, US
Vignan Velivela(Founder and CEO)in
Babylon is a digital health company that develops prescription medications and treatments for specific health conditions.
Digital HealthHealthtechMedical Devices
BoardMichelle Arkin(PhD)
EnergyLos Angeles, US
Joel Wishkovsky(Executive Officer, Director)Silviu Livescu(Executive Officer)Paul Straub(Director)Joselyn Lai(Executive Officer, Director)
BusRight provides a student transportation platform that enables transportation teams to manage routes, stops, and operations.
Logistics & Supply ChainSaaSChappaqua, US
Phillip Dunn(Executive Officer, Director)Keith Corso(Executive Officer, Director)Mark Volchek(Director)
BoardTomy Han(Director)
Carta is a cloud-based ERP platform for private capital markets that manages cap tables, equity administration, fund management, and valuations for startups, private companies, and venture funds globally.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS<UNKNOWN>
Henry Ward(Co-founder)Manu Kumar(Co-founder)Charly Kevers(Chief Financial Officer)Jeff Perry(Chief Revenue Officer)Nick Avery(Chief People Officer)Nicole Baer(Chief Marketing Officer)
Checkr provides background verification and fraud detection services for hiring, loan approvals, insurance, and tenant screening decisions.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaSSan Francisco, US
Daniel Yanisse(Founder/CEO)inJonathan Perichon(Founder)inAli Rowghani(Director)Richard Wong(Director)
Crusoe builds energy-first AI infrastructure, using innovative and renewable energy sources to power hyperscale AI factories and a cloud platform for AI workloads.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingEnergy
Cully Cavness(Co-Founder)Chase Lochmiller(Executive Officer, Director)
Diamond Foundry manufactures semiconductor-grade diamond wafers and electronics to address thermal management limitations in AI, electric vehicles, and wireless systems.
Deep TechHardwareSemiconductors
DuckDuckGo is a privacy-focused search engine and technology company that emphasizes user protection and data privacy in web search and AI services.
Developer ToolsSaaS
Gabriel Weinberg(Founder)in
Flexport provides an AI-driven platform for global supply chain management, offering logistics visibility, customs brokerage, and freight optimization for companies shipping goods internationally.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSSan Francisco, US
Ryan Petersen(Founder/CEO)inMichael Ronen(Director)Sanne Manders(Executive Officer)Christopher Ferro(Executive Officer)Sudhanshu Priyadarshi(Executive Officer)Ryan Peterson(Executive Officer, Director)
Flock Safety provides a platform that connects neighborhoods, businesses, and law enforcement to share verified incident information and enable coordinated emergency response based on shared evidence.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareGovTechHardwareSaaSAtlanta, US
FLORA is a generative AI platform that consolidates text, image, and video models into a single interface for creative professionals.
AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyMarketing Tech
General Matter develops nuclear energy technology focused on domestic U.S. energy production.
Climate TechDeep TechEnergy
Kettle & Fire produces bone broth and related nutritional products sourced from carefully selected farms and slow-simmered for maximum flavor and nutrition.
Direct to ConsumerFoodTechWellness & Fitness
Kin is a home insurance provider that offers both self-service and agent-assisted policy purchase and management for homeowners.
InsurTechChicago, US
Sean Harper(Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer)S. Caribou Honig(Director)Lucas Ward(Executive Officer and Director)
BoardEric Carlborg(Director)Dan Rosen(Director)
Levels is a metabolic health app that helps users monitor how diet and lifestyle affect their body through glucose tracking, meal logging, and personalized health data analysis.
Digital HealthHealthtechWellness & Fitness
Loom is a screen recording and video messaging platform that enables users to record, edit, and share video messages with built-in AI capabilities for documentation and collaboration.
ConsumerCreator EconomyFuture of WorkMedia & EntertainmentSaaSSan Francisco, US
Nicolas Bös(Founder)Daniel Wagner(Founder/Technical)inPhilipp Wein(Founder/Design Lead)in
Lucent is an AI-powered session replay and product intelligence platform that automatically detects bugs, identifies UX problems, and surfaces behavioral patterns across user sessions.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Francisco, US
Alisa Rae(Founder)in
LUUM provides AI-powered lash extension services using robotic technology to apply lashes consistently and safely, staffed by lash artists.
ConsumerHealthtech
Niantic Labs develops mobile games and apps that encourage outdoor exploration and real-world community engagement through location-based gaming experiences.
ConsumerGaming
Modern Animal operates a network of veterinary clinics providing primary care, urgent care, 24/7 virtual consultations, and pharmacy services for pet owners.
ConsumerHealthtechLos Angeles, US
Steven Eidelman(Founder)
Nectir AI provides AI-powered tutoring assistants for schools and higher education institutions, built from course content and integrated into learning management systems with FERPA compliance.
AI & Machine LearningEdTech
Northwood provides end-to-end ground infrastructure for space missions, from concept through deployment to live data delivery.
Deep TechHardwareSaaSSpace Tech
Shaurya Luthra(Cofounder)
Numeric builds a software platform for corporate finance and accounting teams that combines real-time accounting, data transformation, and AI-powered analytics to replace manual spreadsheet-based processes.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechSan Francisco, US
Parker Gilbert(Founder & CEO)inAndrew Bihl(Founder)Anthony Alvernaz(Founder)in
Pahdo Labs is a gaming startup building an anime-inspired IP centered on a social virtual world, with titles such as the action RPG Starlight Re:Volver and the roguelite title Ascend the Tower.
ConsumerGamingMedia & EntertainmentNew York, US
Parakeet Security provides security solutions for voice AI agents, helping frontier labs and enterprises protect against emerging risks in voice AI systems.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurity
PayJoy provides financial services and credit access to unbanked and underbanked populations in emerging markets across Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
B2B MarketplacesFintechImpact & Social GoodRetail TechSan Francisco, US
Douglas Ricket(Executive Officer, Director)Gilberto Lopez(Executive Officer)Mark Heynen(Executive Officer)
BoardJohn ButtrickJosh McFarlandTodd Schell
Photon Health operates a prescription marketplace that connects patients with pharmacies, displaying real-time pricing, availability, and fulfillment options before prescriptions are routed.
B2B MarketplacesHealthtechSaaSNew York, US
Benjamin Otto Sipe(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Michael Rado(Director)
BoardNicholas Chirls(Director)
White-label marketplace platform enabling brands to create customizable e-commerce stores.
Proxima Health provides blood diagnostics to identify environmental toxins such as microplastics, PFAS, and heavy metals, along with lifestyle protocols and advanced blood filtration interventions to remove accumulated toxins from the body.
HealthtechMedical DevicesWellness & Fitness
Rows marked “SEC filing” are inferred from directors named on the company's SEC Form D — public regulatory data, not a portfolio list published by the firm.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Long Journey Ventures invest at?
- Long Journey Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Long Journey Ventures's typical check size?
- Long Journey Ventures typically writes checks of $100K – $1M.
- What sectors does Long Journey Ventures focus on?
- Long Journey Ventures focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Long Journey Ventures located?
- Long Journey Ventures is headquartered in San Francisco, US.
- Does Long Journey Ventures lead rounds?
- Yes, Long Journey Ventures leads investment rounds.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamArielle Zuckerberg, General Partner at Long Journey Ventures ($450M AUM)
Marwan Refaat · Arielle Zuckerberg
Deep Dive on Long Journey Ventures Ft. Cyan Banister( Co Founder of Long Journey Ventures)
bizpodroohi · Cyan Banister
Cyan Banister on Long Journey Ventures Biggest Wins
bizpodroohi · Cyan Banister
Steal Our Ideas! Cyan Banister, Long Journey Ventures
Sourcery with Molly O'Shea · Cyan Banister
Why were Uber & SpaceX Rational Bets in the Early Days? (Cyan Banister, Long Journey Ventures)
NFX · Cyan Banister
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Co-investors · 325
Both backed UBER Everyone's Private Driver · Deno · Loom · Maven +4 more
Both backed Affirm · Carta · Crusoe Energy · Flock Safety +4 more
Both backed UBER Everyone's Private Driver · Andrenam AI-powered maritime sensing · Flexport · Ownwell +2 more
Both backed UBER Everyone's Private Driver · Density · Flock Safety · Loom +2 more
Both backed UBER Everyone's Private Driver · Anduril · Flexport · Together AI +1 more
Both backed UBER Everyone's Private Driver · Crusoe Energy · DuckDuckGo · Flexport
Both backed Affirm · UBER Everyone's Private Driver · Checkr · Flexport
Both backed Carta · DuckDuckGo · Payjoy 低所得者層向けファイナンシングプラットフォーム · Volteras
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