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Obvious Ventures

Venture capitaloperating company · company profile

San Francisco · Pre-Seed–Late Stage · 41 people tracked

Also known as OBVIOUS MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC

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Investment thesis

Obvious Ventures pursues a 'world positive' investment strategy, aiming to move the world from scarcity to abundance. The firm backs exceptional founders building breakthrough solutions, with particular emphasis on improving human health and longevity and accelerating a more sustainable future. It shares ideas, essays, and insights that shape how it thinks about and invests in the future it wants to help create.

Source: firm website, verified Sep 15, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Late Stage
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$250K – $6M
HQ
San Francisco, CA, US
Leads rounds
Leads
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2014
Last 12 months
10 investments
AUM
$1.1B
VC funds
7
Tracked investments
149

Team · 41 people

from the firm's website & curated & public directories
Vishal Vasisth· Co-Founder and Managing Director
Amy Abernethy· Obvious Champion
Amy Abernethy, MD· Obvious Champion
Brett Hurt· Obvious Champion
Ken Goldberg· Obvious Champion
Michele Catasta· Obvious Champion
Vivek Murthy· Obvious Champion

10 people who came through Obvious Ventures went on to found or lead other companies.

What they invest in

from 115 of 149 portfolio companies

AI & Machine Learning ×41SaaS ×25Healthtech ×24Consumer ×21Digital Health ×17Biotech ×16Energy ×16Enterprise Software ×16

HQs:United States×89Germany×2United Kingdom×2Finland×1France×1Indonesia×1

Who they back

founder profiles across 72 portfolio companies
49%
solo founders
35 of 72 mapped founding teams
44%
repeat founders
of 105 founders with career history
~3 yrs
old at investment
median across 31 dated deals

Founding team size:solo founder×352 founders×203 founders×94+ founders×8

Where their founders studiedfrom 97 founders with education data

Harvard University ×11Massachusetts Institute of Technology ×6Stanford University ×5Stanford University Graduate School of Business ×5Yale University ×5Harvard Business School ×4University of California, Berkeley ×4Duke University ×3

What their founders studiedfrom 99 founders with field-of-study data

Computer Science ×24Engineering ×23Business & Management ×17Economics ×9Life Sciences ×8Physics ×8Mathematics & Statistics ×5Medicine ×4

Where their founders worked beforefrom 105 founders with career history

Stanford University ×5Facebook ×4Goldman Sachs ×4Google ×3McKinsey & Company ×3NASA Ames Research Center ×323andMe ×2Carnegie Mellon University ×2

Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program

Y Combinator ×8

28 founders hold a PhD · 18 hold an MBA (of 102 with degree data) · backed the same founder in 2+ companies: 4 founders

Investments · 149 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path

By year:2026 · 82025 · 82024 · 72023 · 32022 · 162021 · 62020 · 22019 · 12017 · 52016 · 12015 · 42014 · 264 dated

Beyond Meatbeyondmeat.comin𝕏NASDAQ: BYND

Beyond Meat creates plant-based protein products, including burgers and other foods designed to provide nutritional value while supporting environmental sustainability and soil regeneration.

Advanced ManufacturingAgTechClimate TechFoodTechEl Segundo, US

Ethan Brown(Founder & CEO)Teri L. Witteman(Executive Officer)inJonathan Nelson(Executive Officer)Dariush Ajami, Ph.D.(Executive Officer)Drew Lufkin(Executive Officer)inJohn Boken(Executive Officer)

PartnerJames Joaquin· led

Co-investorsBlue Horizon CorporationCleveland AvenueCollaborative FundCPT CapitalDns CapitalEvolution VC Partners+16 more

Recursion (NASDAQ: RXRX)recursion.comin𝕏NASDAQ: RXRXSep 2017

Recursion applies computational and data-driven approaches to biological science, aiming to accelerate drug discovery and develop new treatments.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechData & InfrastructureDeep TechMedical DevicesSalt Lake City, US

Chris Gibson(Co-founder, Chairman of the Board)inBlake C. Borgeson(Executive Officer, Director)inDean Y. Yi(Executive Officer, Director)Najat Khan(Chief Executive Officer)in

Co-investorsDCVC (Data Collective)Lux CapitalBaillie GiffordAir Street CapitalAmplify PartnersCatalio Capital Management, LP+14 more

Forum Mobilityforummobility.cominDec 2022✓ verified

Forum Mobility develops, owns, and operates heavy-duty charging depots near ports and drayage routes and leases electric Class 8 trucks, offering charging subscriptions and truck leasing individually or bundled for a monthly price.

CleantechLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationHalf Moon Bay, US

Matt LeDucq(Founder)inJacqueline Bruns(Executive Officer)Christopher Wood(Director)Robert Shaw(Director)Adam Browning(Director)Thomas Dodson(Director)

Board seatAndrew Beebe· per SEC Form D

Co-investorsCBRE Investment ManagementHomecoming CapitalOverture Climate

Pi Healthpihealth.aiin𝕏Jan 2025✓ verified

Pi Health develops software and AI tools to make clinical research more inclusive, efficient, and globally scalable by eliminating barriers in clinical trial recruitment and execution for pharmaceutical and biotech companies.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDigital HealthHealthtechCambridge, US

Bobby Reddy(Chief Executive Officer)inRajuli Lall(Executive Officer)inChao Liu(Executive Officer)inGeoffrey Kim(Executive Officer, Director)Adrian Myers(Executive Officer)

BoardBrenton Fargnoli(Director)in

Board seatRohan Ganesh· per SEC Form D

Co-investorsAlleyCorpAlley Robotics Ventures

Enerveeenervee.cominDec 2014✓ verified

Enervee runs online product-comparison marketplaces that guide households toward energy-efficient and carbon-saving appliances, using its Enervee Score to rank products by efficiency.

CleantechEnergyMarketplacesSanta Monica, US

Matthias H Kurwig(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)in

BoardDon Epperson(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)

Co-investorsFuture Energy VenturesSaaS Capital

Fleetzerofleetzero.comin𝕏Jun 2022 · $43M✓ verified

Fleetzero designs and retrofits commercial vessels with battery-electric propulsion systems to decarbonize ocean shipping.

Advanced ManufacturingCleantechClimate TechEnergyHardwareRoboticsHouston, US

Steven Henderson(Founder)inMike Carter(Founder)inSteven H(Founder)

Co-investorsBreakthrough Energy VenturesCantos VenturesDarco CapitalMaersk GrowthY Combinator8090 Industries+1 more

Gritt Roboticsgritt.aiin✓ verified

Gritt builds an AI and robotics system for construction work, handling pick-and-place, transport, and assembly across solar, concrete, and rebar, with expansion into verification and planning.

AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechEnergyRobotics

Puneet Puri(CEO)inVishal Dugar(CTO)in

Co-investorsClimacticCongruent VenturesUnion Square Ventures (USV)First Round CapitalJetstream

Hostiehostie.aiin✓ verified

Hostie provides a voice AI phone system for restaurants that answers calls, texts, and emails to handle reservations, private dining, takeout orders, and guest questions.

AI & Machine LearningFoodTechSaaSSan Francisco, US

Randall Hom(Co-Founder & CEO)inBrendan Wood(Co-Founder & CTO)in

PartnerKahini Shah· led

Co-investorsGradient VenturesScribble VenturesBehind Genius VenturesBurst Capital

Incrediblehqincrediblehq.comin𝕏✓ verified

Incredible Health is an AI-native marketplace and hiring platform for U.S. healthcare workers and employers, featuring AI voice agents that reduce hiring times from 86 days to under 20 days.

AI & Machine LearningHealthtechHR TechNot stated, US

Iman Abuzeid(Co-founder & CEO)in

Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzBase10 PartnersNFXPrecursor Ventures

Allinfoodallinfood.comJun 2024

All In makes organic, gluten-free, palm-oil-free snack bars, and directs a portion of proceeds to fund local U.S. food-access initiatives such as food banks, community gardens, and meal programs.

ConsumerFoodTechImpact & Social GoodLos Angeles, US

Max Schorr(Executive Officer, Director)James McGinnis(Executive Officer)

Board seatJames Joaquin· per SEC Form D

Genhealthgenhealth.aiin𝕏Jun 2023SEC filingmedium confidence

GenHealth provides AI-based revenue cycle management and administrative automation for healthcare providers and DME teams, handling intake, eligibility, claims, prior authorization, denials, and appeals.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechVienna, US

Ethan Siegel(Co-founder)inRitwik Sahu(Executive Officer, Director)Eric Marriott(Co-founder)inRicky Sahu(Co-founder)in

Board seatVishal Vasishth· per SEC Form D · $13.2M raise · filed Jun 2023

Co-investorsCraft Ventures

Inductive Bioinductive.bioin𝕏May 2025

Inductive Bio builds AI and machine learning software to accelerate drug discovery for pharmaceutical and biotech researchers, combining computational chemistry with expertise in translating complex drug programs from preclinical to clinical stages.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechBrooklyn, US

Josh Haimson(Executive Officer, Director)inBen Birnbaum(Ph.D.)inAlexander Taylor(Ph.D.)in

PartnerVishal Vasishth· led

Board seatRohan Ganesh· per SEC Form D

Co-investorsAlleyCorpAndreessen HorowitzCoalition OperatorsLux CapitalAlley Robotics VenturesAxial VC+3 more

Lightshiplightshiprv.comin𝕏Dec 2025 · $34M

Lightship designs and builds the AE.1, an all-electric travel trailer for the RV market.

CleantechDirect to ConsumerHardwareMobility & TransportationBroomfield, US

Tobias Kraus(Executive Officer, Director)Toby Kraus(Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer)inBenjamin Parker(Founder)inHayley Cashdollar(Chief Operating Officer)inNick Herron(Chief Engineer)inRob Williams(Chief Creative Officer)in

Board seatAndrew Beebe· per SEC Form D

Co-investorsClimacticCongruent VenturesHyperguapJetstreamPrelude VenturesALLEGIS CAPITAL+2 more

Openlyopenly.comin𝕏Dec 2020

Openly provides home insurance products and services for independent agents and consumers through a technology-enabled platform.

FintechInsurTechBoston, US

Ty Harris(CEO and Co-Founder)inMatt Wielbut(Co-Founder)inMatt Wielbut 🦄(Founder)in

Board seatVishal Vasishth· per SEC Form D

Co-investorsAdvance Venture PartnersClocktower VenturesDrive CapitalGradient VenturesMTECH CAPITALPJC+2 more

Pegasus Solarpegasussolar.cominSep 2017SEC filingmedium confidence

Pegasus Solar designs and manufactures rooftop solar mounting systems and installation hardware for solar installers.

CleantechConstruction TechEnergyHardwareSaaSSan Jose, US

Kai Stephan(Founder)inErich Kai Stephan(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardMark Conroy(Director)B. Marc Averitt(Director)in

Board seatMike Miskovsky· per SEC Form D · $8.6M raise · filed Sep 2017

Co-investorsEcosystem Integrity FundBand of Angels

Plantprefabplantprefab.comin𝕏Jan 2024

Plant Prefab makes prefabricated buildings using a panel-based construction system that spans from open-cavity panels to finished modules, allowing custom solutions tailored to a project's design, site, and budget.

Advanced ManufacturingCleantechConstruction TechPropTechArvin, US

Steve Glenn(Founder)in

BoardMichael Mann(Director)inRamin Kolahi(Director)

Board seatAndrew Beebe· per SEC Form D

Co-investorsManta Ray Ventures

Tentrrtentrr.com𝕏Mar 2020

Tentrr is a marketplace connecting travelers with privately owned camping and glamping sites across the United States.

MarketplacesTravel & HospitalityNew York, US

Michael D'Agostino(Chief Executive Officer, President, Treasurer and Secretary)

Board seatVishal Vasishth· per SEC Form D

Co-investorsDraft Ventures LlcHalogen Ventures Management Company LlcRivet VenturesTribeca Venture PartnersDecathlon Capital PartnersGreat Oaks Venture Capital+1 more

AI Fleetaifleet.cominNov 2021 · $14M

aifleet is a tech-driven trucking company that uses proprietary AI algorithms and route optimization tools to improve driver satisfaction, vehicle utilization, and operational efficiency for freight transport.

AI & Machine LearningFuture of WorkLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationTexas, US

Marc El Khoury(Executive Officer, Director)inDrew Bassiniin

BoardNan Li(Director)

Co-investorsCompoundGRIDS CapitalVolvo Group Venture Capital ABIbex Investors

AMI Labsamilabs.xyz

AMI Labs develops advanced AI systems that understand the real world through world models and action-conditioned architectures, enabling intelligent agents with persistent memory, reasoning, and safety controls for industrial automation, robotics, and healthcare applications.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechRoboticsParis, FR

Yann LeCun(Founder)Alex LeBrun(Founder)inLaurent Solly(Founder)inMichael Rabbat(Founder)inPascale Fung(Founder)inSaining Xie(Founder)in

PartnerRohan Ganesh· led

Co-investorsAglae VenturesAlpha Intelligence CapitalAvenir Growth CapitalBerliner Volksbank VenturesDaphniExpeditions+19 more

AMPLY Poweramplypower.com

EnergySan Francisco, US

Vic Shao(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsBay Bridge Ventures ClimateCongruent VenturesDesigner FundPeopleFund

Arborjoinarbor.comin𝕏

Arbor provides a platform that helps households access renewable electricity at lower costs while reducing energy-related complexity.

ConsumerEnergySaaS

Co-investors645 VenturesCity LightFirst Round CapitalFJ LabsLowercarbon CapitalThird Sphere+3 more

Ataraxis AIataraxis.aiin𝕏Dec 2024

Ataraxis develops AI foundation models that analyze multi-modal patient data, including pathology slide images, to assess cancer aggressiveness and predict recurrence risk and treatment response.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechHealthtechNew York, US

Jan Witowski(Co-founder (physician-scientist))inKrzysztof Geras(Co-founder)inJan Witowski MD PhD(Founder)in

BoardKrish Ramadural(Director)Rohan Ganeshananthan(Director)

Co-investorsAIX VenturesFloating PointGiant Ventures Global LlpTranspose Platform ManagementBertelsmann InvestmentsFounders Fund

Bakpaxbakpax.com

New York, US

Jose Ferreira(Executive Officer, Director)William Fleiss(Executive Officer)Victor Patterson(Director)

Co-investorsOwl VenturesTribeca Venture Partners

Batonbaton.ioJan 2025 · $10M

Baton develops AI-powered supply chain management software, including RyderShare, a collaborative logistics platform that provides real-time visibility and exception management for goods in transit across networks.

AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSMiami, US

Chat Joglekar(Founder)in

Co-investors8VC75 & SunnyBloomberg BetaBurst CapitalDivergent CapitalFJ Labs+4 more

Batonbaton.comin𝕏

Baton provides business valuation tools and services for small business owners, combining an online calculator that uses market data and comparable sales with expert-reviewed valuations.

B2B MarketplacesFintechSaaS

Dylan Gans(Co-founder)inChat Joglekar(Co-founder)in

Co-investorsFluent VenturesUnpopular VenturesZeno Ventures

Baton Marketbatonmarket.comin𝕏Apr 2022

Baton Market is an online M&A brokerage and marketplace that connects small business owners looking to sell with buyers, providing brokerage support, financial data, and NDA-gated listing access.

FintechMarketplacesSaaSRichmond, US

Dylan Gans(Co-founder)inChat Joglekar(Co-founder)inJamie Roth(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardTommy Stadlen(Director)inKoda Wang(Director)in

Co-investorsCoho DeeptechFluent VenturesGiant Ventures Global LlpTrust FundBloomberg BetaFJ Labs+1 more

Beamtlcbeamtlc.com

Beam sells science-backed supplement products aimed at supporting sleep, hormonal balance, gut health, and physical recovery, with formulas for women, children, and general daily performance.

ConsumerFemTechWellness & FitnessBoston, US

Kevin M(Founder)Kevin Moran(Founder)

Blockblockrenovation.comin

Block Renovation is a residential and commercial construction platform that connects homeowners and builders with vetted contractors and provides project management, pricing transparency, and buyer protections for renovation and new build projects across the United States.

B2B MarketplacesConstruction TechPropTech

Julie Kheyfets(CEO)in

Co-investorsComcast VenturesEntropy Industrial CapitalEqual VenturesField VenturesGiant Ventures Global LlpGreen Meadow Ventures+5 more

Boltzboltz.bioinJan 2026

Boltz develops generative AI models for biomolecular design and drug discovery, used by researchers across pharmaceutical, biotech, agricultural, and academic sectors.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechLondon, GB

Gabriele Corso(Founder)inSaro Passaro(Founder)in

Co-investorsAmplify PartnersAndreessen HorowitzFifty YearsAmplify Partners CVFactorial CapitalZetta Venture Partners

Breakitbreakit.se𝕏Nov 2022

Breakit is a Swedish digital news outlet covering technology, startups, and business, publishing daily updates on tech news, deals, and industry topics.

Media & Entertainment

Olle Aronsson(Founder)inStefan Lundell(Founder)in

Co-investorsKuorrokveik Adventure CapitalCherry VenturesNeptunia Invest

Brightsidebrightside.comin𝕏

Brightside provides remote mental health care combining personalized psychiatry and therapy through a technology-enabled platform.

Digital HealthHealthtechMental HealthSan Francisco, US

Jeremy Barth(Executive Officer, Director)inBrad Kittredge(Founder)in

BoardEric Wiesen(Director)inAike Ho(Director)in

Co-investorsBullpen CapitalACME CapitalEastward Capital PartnersRosecliff VenturesSlow VenturesTime BioVentures+4 more

Brightsidegobrightside.comin𝕏

Brightside provides financial wellness services to employees through human Financial Assistants who address personal financial needs including emergency loans, budgeting, credit, and retirement planning.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechHR TechWellness & Fitness

Shawn Leavitt(Originator of the Brightside idea (deceased))inJacky Chiu(CTO & Co-founder)inTom Spann(CEO & Co-founder)inCallum King(Co-founder)in

Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzClocktower VenturesComcast VenturesEscalate Capital PartnersSemperVirens Venture CapitalS32

Calcal.com

Cal.com provides scheduling software for sales teams to coordinate client meetings, demos, and discovery calls, with features like round-robin assignment, collective events, routing forms, and automated reminders.

Developer ToolsFuture of WorkHR TechSaaSSales Tech

Bailey Pumfleet(Founder)in

Co-investorsiThink VCLodge FamilyOSS CapitalBalaji SrinivasanFlex Capital Partners

Carezonecarezone.comin𝕏

CareZone is a mobile app that helps people manage medications and health information, providing medication reminders, health trackers, and appointment reminders.

ConsumerDigital HealthHealthtech

Co-investorsNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)

ConcertoCareconcertocare.comin𝕏Feb 2022 · $105M

ConcertoCare provides coordinated in-home and center-based medical, behavioral, and social care for seniors and adults with complex care needs who have Medicare, Medicare Advantage, or Medicare+Medicaid coverage.

Digital HealthHealthtechLongevity

Co-investorsAtento CapitalSteelSky VenturesAddeparArboretum VenturesDeerfield Management CompanyVast Ventures+1 more

Corvus Insurancecorvusinsurance.comin

Corvus Insurance provides cyber and Tech E&O insurance paired with threat intelligence, cyber advisory services, and dedicated claims support, distributed through commercial insurance brokers in the United States.

CybersecurityFintechInsurTechHartford, US

Philip Edmundson(Executive Officer, Director)in

Co-investorsInsight PartnersMTECH CAPITALTitanium Ventures.406 VenturesAquiline Technology Growth

Devoted Healthdevoted.comOct 2017

Devoted Health offers Medicare Advantage plans and integrated healthcare services for older Americans, including virtual and in-home care, member support guides, and coordination with local providers across 29 states.

HealthtechInsurTechUnited States, US

Todd Park(Co-founder)inEd Park(Co-founder)in

BoardBryan Roberts(Director)inRobert Kocher(Director)inWilliam Frist(Director)inKathleen Sebelius(Director)

PartnerVishal Vasishth· led

Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzBronze InvestmentsCapital FactoryDns CapitalDreamers VCF-Prime Capital+18 more

Dexteritydexterity.comin𝕏

Dexterity develops artificial intelligence and robotics systems that enable machines to perceive, reason, and act autonomously in unstructured physical environments, serving enterprises in logistics and material handling.

AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainRoboticsRedwood City, US

Samir Menon(Founder & CEO)in

PartnerAndrew Beebe· led

Co-investorsLightspeed Venture PartnersMatter Venture Partners

Diamond Foundrydiamondfoundry.comin

Diamond Foundry produces lab-grown diamond and diamond wafers for use as a semiconductor material, aiming to enable diamond transistors and electronics.

Deep TechNew MaterialsSemiconductorsSan Francisco, US

PartnerJames Joaquin· led

Co-investorsAlpha Ascent Ventures LlcLong Journey VenturesPrefix Capital

Dyno Therapeuticsdynotx.comin𝕏

Dyno Therapeutics develops artificial intelligence-powered genetic technologies for gene therapy, specifically engineering adeno-associated virus (AAV) capsids to improve gene delivery for treating genetic diseases.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechWatertown, US

Eric Kelsic(CEO & Cofounder)inSam Sinai(Vice President, Head of ML & Cofounder)inAdrian Veres(Chief Scientific Officer & Cofounder)inGeorge Church(Scientific Cofounder, SAB)inTomas Bjorklund(Scientific Co-founder, SAB)inAlan Crane(Executive Chairman & Cofounder, Polaris Entrepreneur Partner)

Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzCRV (Charles River Ventures)GENERAL INCEPTIONGV (Google Ventures)Lux CapitalCasdin Capital+2 more

Enbalaenbala.com

PartnerAndrew Beebe· led

Co-investorsBay Bridge Ventures ClimateEnergize Capital

Flux FactoryinAug 2015

San Francisco, US

Nicholas Chim(Executive Officer, Director)Jamie Roche(Executive Officer, Director)Thomas Lamb(Executive Officer)

BoardEric Teller(Director)Nina Yang(Director)Steve Jurvetson(Director)

Co-investorsDFJTemasek

Galileogalileo.ioin

Galileo operates a medical practice combining a technology platform with in-house primary and multi-specialty clinicians to provide accessible, lower-cost care.

Digital HealthHealthtech

Tom X Lee(Founder)in

PartnerVishal Vasishth· led

Co-investors8VCLifeforce CapitalMcKesson VenturesNext Coast VenturesOak HC/FTOptum Ventures+4 more

Gandeevagandeeva.comin𝕏Jan 2022 · $40M

Gandeeva Therapeutics uses AI, machine learning, and atomic-resolution cryo-EM imaging to map druggable protein interactions and design molecular glues that bind at specific protein interfaces.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechDigital Health

Sriram Subramaniam(Founder)in

Co-investorsAir Street CapitalLux CapitalAmgen VenturesLeaps by Bayer

Getwellygetwelly.comin

Welly makes hydrocolloid patches and fabric bandages for wound care and blemish treatment.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceHealthtechWellness & Fitness

Good Eggsgoodeggs.cominJul 2016Acquired

Good Eggs is an online grocery service that delivers fresh produce, groceries, and food products to consumers.

Direct to ConsumerE-commerceFoodTechMarketplacesOakland, US

Alon Salant(Co-founder and former Chief Technology Officer)inRob Spiro(Co-founder and former Chief Executive Officer; later chair)inGeorgina Bale(Co-founder)Bentley Hall(Former Chief Executive Officer)inKeith Brewer(Chief Executive Officer)Rodrigo Arevalo(Former Chief Executive Officer)in

Co-investorsBaseline VenturesCollaborative FundCorrelation VenturesCrunchFundDns CapitalDYDX Capital+10 more

Gray Swangrayswan.aiin𝕏Jun 2026 · $40M

Gray Swan provides automated adversarial testing and runtime AI security solutions for enterprises and AI labs deploying large language models.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwarePittsburgh, US

Jeremy Kolter(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Matthew Fredrikson(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Jiaming Zou(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)

Co-investorsJuniper Ventures Management, LlcMadrona Venture GroupWingMagarac Venture PartnersSamsung NextSnowflake Ventures

Gridgetgrid.app

Grid is a consumer mobile app that offers cash advances, paycheck boosts, and credit-building tools to help users manage personal finances.

ConsumerFintech

Gernot Zacke(Founder)in

Co-investorsFikaKindred VenturesLaunchpad Capital

Gustogusto.comin𝕏

Gusto provides payroll processing, employee benefits administration, and HR management tools to businesses, offering integrated software alongside support services for these functions.

Enterprise SoftwareHR TechSan Francisco, US

Josh Reeves(Founder/CEO)inEdward Kim(Founder/Empowering Gusto's Engineering Team)inTomer London(Founder/; Empowering Gusto's Product and Design Teams)in

Co-investors137 VenturesA*Acrew CapitalAkkadian VenturesAspect VenturesAurum+48 more

Halcyonhalcyon.ecoin𝕏

Halcyon provides automated alert monitoring for electric utility services and infrastructure projects, including high-voltage DC (HVDC) systems, replacing manual monitoring workflows.

Data & InfrastructureEnergy

Jon Miller(Founder)in

Co-investorsCongruent VenturesOverture Climate

Happiest Babyhappiestbaby.comin𝕏Nov 2019

Happiest Baby manufactures smart sleep products for infants, including the SNOO bassinet which uses gentle motion and swaddling to help babies sleep safely.

ConsumerHardwareLos Angeles, US

Harvey Karp(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Nina Montee Karp(Director, Promoter)in

BoardBilal Zuberi(Director)inPaolo Pirjanian(Director)in

Co-investorsDG Daiwa VenturesGreycroftLauder PartnersLux CapitalMaywic Select InvestmentsCalibrate Ventures

Hedvighedvig.cominMay 2015

Hedvig is an insurance provider offering home, car, pet, and vacation-home coverage that customers manage through a mobile app, where they can change policies, add coverage, and file claims.

ConsumerFintechInsurTechSanta Clara, US

Avinash Lakshman(Executive Officer, Director)Fredrik Fors(Founder)in

BoardAmarjit Gill(Director)Puneet Agarwal(Director)inBrian Long(Director)

Co-investorsCommerzVenturesSparking CapitalTrue Ventures

Howdy.comhowdy.cominJan 2023 · $18M

Howdy.com connects US technology companies with software engineers across Latin America who operate within US business hours, and provides recruitment, equipment, benefits administration, and office space management to support distributed engineering teams.

Enterprise SoftwareHR TechAustin, US

Jacqueline Samira(Founder/CEO)inFrank Licea(Founder)in

Co-investorsCathexis VenturesFlucas VenturesGreycroftOpen Opportunity FundY Combinator

Inato Clinical trials platforminato.comin

Inato operates a platform that connects patients with clinical trials in their communities, improving access and diversity in medical research.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechMedical Devices

Kourosh Davarpanah(Founder)in

Co-investorsCathay InnovationFly VenturesKima VenturesSerenaElaia

Inceptiveinceptive.lifeinSep 2023

Inceptive builds foundation models of biological systems for drug discovery, specializing in sequence-based medicines like mRNA and peptides.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechMedical DevicesPalo Alto, US

Jakob Uszkoreit(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inKevin Heyries(Executive Officer)inDiana Isabel Ajuria(Executive Officer)Do Soon Kim(Executive Officer)in

BoardVijay S. Pande(Director)in

PartnerRohan Ganesh· led

Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzArtis VenturesS32Section 32NVentures

Incrediblegetincredible.comin𝕏Aug 2022 · $80M

Incredible is an AI-powered mobile app that helps users manage credit card debt and reduce interest fees by automating financial administration without requiring loans.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsFintechLondon, GB

Co-investorsTechstarsAndreessen HorowitzBase10 PartnersFuel VenturesRethink Impact

Incredible Healthincrediblehealth.comin𝕏Aug 2022 · $80M

Incredible Health provides personalized career coaching to nurses seeking new employment, offering one-on-one support from experienced nurses and career experts for job search, interview preparation, resume review, and offer negotiation.

AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesHealthtechHR TechMarketplacesSan Francisco, US

Iman Abuzeid(Co-founder and CEO)inRome PortlockinHarry Jerome Portlock II(Director)

Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzNFXPrecursor VenturesRethink ImpactBase10 PartnersGingerbread Capital

Inspire Energyhelloinspire.comin𝕏

Inspire is a clean energy supplier that provides residential customers with 100% renewable energy by purchasing Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) on their behalf and coordinating with local utilities to take over as the energy supplier without service interruption.

CleantechConsumerEnergy

Co-investorsBAM VenturesCrosscut Ventures

Iterativeiterative.vcin𝕏Apr 2026 · $77M

Iterative is an accelerator for startups in Southeast Asia that invests upfront upon admission, works with founders on their idea over a three-month cohort, and helps them prepare to raise a larger investment round via a Demo Day.

Sector Agnostic

Hsu Ken Ooi(Founder, General Partner)inBrian Ma(Founder, General Partner)inHsu Han Ooi(Founder, Partner)in

Co-investorsSouth Quad468 CapitalAfore CapitalBreyer CapitalGV (Google Ventures)Insight Partners+2 more

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

BonveeMiyoko's, PBCMycoMedica Life Sciences, PBCNectar Life Sciences, Inc.Serface CareSINAI Technologies Inc.Well Found, Inc.AMPLYBeamDarwinAIEka RoboticsEnbala HoldingsInspireMiyoko'sMyroOneParallelPrism Data

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.

Exits · 2

IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolio

Beyond MeatNASDAQ: BYNDRecursion (NASDAQ: RXRX)NASDAQ: RXRX

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IPO stake values · per SEC filings · 2

Value of this firm's stake in each portfolio company at its IPO price, from the prospectus principal-stockholder table.

CompanyOwnedIPO priceAt IPOStake value
Beyond Meat6.8%$160.00Aug 2019$658.3M
Recursion (NASDAQ: RXRX)5.2%$18.00Apr 2021$143.5M

Source: SEC S-1 / 424B prospectus filings. Stake value = shares beneficially owned × the initial public offering price, as disclosed — a market value at IPO, not a return multiple (the firm's original cost is not disclosed).

Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Obvious Ventures made?
Obvious Ventures has 112 tracked investments, 5 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO, including 7 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does Obvious Ventures invest at?
Obvious Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth, Late Stage stages.
What is Obvious Ventures's typical check size?
Obvious Ventures typically writes checks of $250K – $6M.
What sectors does Obvious Ventures focus on?
Obvious Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Digital Health, Energy, Fintech, FoodTech, Healthtech, Impact & Social Good, Longevity, Mobility & Transportation, Robotics, Wellness & Fitness.
Where is Obvious Ventures located?
Obvious Ventures is headquartered in San Francisco, US.
Does Obvious Ventures lead rounds?
Yes, Obvious Ventures leads investment rounds.
Who does Obvious Ventures co-invest with?
Obvious Ventures most often shares deals with Andreessen Horowitz, Lux Capital, Y Combinator, among 354 tracked co-investors.

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Co-investors · 166

Andreessen Horowitz

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.

$500K – $50M
GV (Google Ventures)

GV (Google Ventures) is a venture capital firm that has invested in artificial intelligence and machine learning since its early days, building a global portfolio of more than 100 AI companies across infrastructure, life sciences, and applications.

$250K – $50M
Felicis Ventures

Felicis Ventures is a venture capital firm that backs founders primarily at the Seed and Series A stages, frequently leading or co-leading rounds. It operates with a founder-first approach, including a founder pledge and voting commitments.

$500K – $15M
DCVC (Data Collective)

DCVC (Data Collective) is a deep tech venture capital firm that backs entrepreneurs using computational approaches to solve large-scale real-world problems across many industries.

$5M – $25M
Greycroft

Greycroft is a venture capital firm that partners with founders across multiple industries and geographies, investing in software, sustainability, and consumer brands.

$100K – $5M
Bessemer Venture Partners

Bessemer Venture Partners is a global venture capital firm that partners with entrepreneurs across enterprise, consumer, and healthcare sectors from early stages through growth.

$5M – $100M
Insight Partners

Insight Partners is an investment firm focused on accelerating revenue and profit growth in software companies, providing capital and operational support through its Insight Onsite team.

$120M – $350M
Slow Ventures

Slow Ventures is a generalist early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2011, with offices in San Francisco, Boston, and New York, investing in the earliest rounds of companies across many sectors.

$50K – $1M
Prelude Ventures

Prelude Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2009 that invests in and supports entrepreneurs building climate-focused businesses to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy.

$100K – $5M
Khosla Ventures

Khosla Ventures is a venture capital firm founded by Vinod Khosla.

$5K – $50M
Techstars

Techstars is a startup accelerator and early-stage investor that funds ambitious founders and provides capital, mentorship, and access to a global network of investors, operators, and corporate partners.

$220K
New Enterprise Associates (NEA)

New Enterprise Associates (NEA) is a venture capital firm that invests in and provides long-term support to founders building new companies.

$200K – $40M
154 more co-investors

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