One Planet Group
Private equityWalnut Creek Β· Pre-SeedβLate Stage Β· 2 people tracked
Investment thesis
One Planet Group combines ownership and operation of a portfolio of businesses with early-stage venture investing. It backs high-growth early-stage companies, with particular interest in the future of mobility, education, health technology, and environmental solutions. The firm frames its investing around a mission to support strong business ideas while advancing a broader social ethos, emphasizing foundational values such as diversity and inclusion, unity, service to humanity, and excellence. Its stated theme of 'innovation plus intention' anchors its approach to both the businesses it owns and the companies it invests in.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team Β· 2 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 19 of 62 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning Γ4EdTech Γ4Marketplaces Γ4B2B Marketplaces Γ3Enterprise Software Γ3HR Tech Γ3SaaS Γ3Wellness & Fitness Γ3
HQs:United StatesΓ17
Investments Β· 62 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)
Santa Monica, US
Gregory McNeal(Executive Officer, Director)Bilal Zuberi(Director)Benjamin Marcus(Executive Officer, Director)
AutoWeb (formerly Autobytel) offers performance-based marketing solutions for the automotive industry, connecting consumers with OEM and dealer partners to support car marketing and sales.
AdTechMarketing TechMobility & TransportationIrvine, US
Phillip W. DuPree(Executive Officer)Jeffrey M. Stibel(Director)Michael J. Fuchs(Director)Glenn E. Fuller(Executive Officer)William A. Ferriolo(Executive Officer)Janet Thompson(Director)
Behnam Nader(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
EnerAllies offers a software-centric HVAC energy management platform, the Virtual Energy Manager, that gives commercial businesses real-time visibility, control, automation, and predictive maintenance across their thermostats and HVAC equipment.
CleantechEnergySaaS
Formic develops automation and robotics solutions for factories to increase production capacity and reliability while reducing costs, downtime, and safety risks.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningRoboticsChicago, US
Saman Farid(Founder & CEO)Garry Tan(Director)
New York, US
Sara Menker(Executive Officer, Director)Akinyemi Lalude(Director)Trina Van Pelt(Director)Gary Cohn(Director)Nancy King(Director)Travis West(Director)
Denver, US
Brent Handler(CEO)Brad Handler(Executive Chairman)David Kallery(President)Robert Neighbor(CFO)
OneTrust provides a governance platform for privacy, risk, data, and compliance across organizations' technology stacks.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise Software
Interface Bio develops immunotherapies targeting complex inflammatory diseases by combining biological evolution, metabolomics, and machine learning to discover natural-derived therapeutic products.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechMedical Devices
Ironclad is an AI platform for digital contract management that helps companies execute faster deals, reduce contract surprises, and measure value.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLegalTechSaaSSan Francisco, US
Jason Boehmig(Founder/CEO)inJason Springer(Chief Executive Officer)Jeremy Smith(President)Vedavati Verma(Chief Technology Officer)Jason Herman(Chief Product Officer)Steve Loughlin(Director)
Localized is a career intelligence platform that connects global talent β students, graduates, and young professionals β with industry experts, skills training, and employers to build future workforce skills.
EdTechFuture of WorkHR TechWashington, US
Ronit Avni(CEO)Devin Young(Chief AI Officer)
Making Space is a talent acquisition and learning platform that helps disabled professionals build skills, find community, and secure meaningful employment, while providing employers with accessible hiring and retention support.
B2B MarketplacesEdTechHR TechImpact & Social GoodLos Angeles, US
Keely Cat-Wells(CEO & Founder)in
HealthtechWellness & FitnessWashington, US
Jennifer Newton-Small(Executive Officer, Director)
Inspirato operates a luxury travel membership club offering curated access to vacation homes, resort partners, and exclusive experiences with personalized concierge services.
B2B MarketplacesConsumerTravel & HospitalityUNKNOWN
Arlington, US
Shubadeep Debgupta(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardRachel Kern(Director)Nancy Cocozza(Director)
Schola provides live outreach tools to help schools recruit, enroll, and retain families.
EdTech
Seed&Spark is a crowdfunding and distribution platform for creators of storytelling projects, including filmmakers, writers, musicians, podcasters, and other performers.
Creator EconomyFintechMarketplacesMedia & EntertainmentLos Angeles, US
Emily Best(Founder)Erica Anderson(Co-founder)
Sika is a marketplace platform that allows consumers to purchase wellness and health products using pre-tax HSA/FSA funds.
HealthtechMarketplacesWellness & FitnessMountain View, US
Ami Kumordzie(Executive Officer, Director)
The Beans is a financial wellness product offered through employers that helps employees create personalized cash flow plans to manage their money and reduce financial stress.
FintechHR TechWellness & Fitness
The RealReal is an online marketplace for authenticated luxury consignment, allowing consumers to buy and sell pre-owned designer clothing, accessories, jewelry, watches, and home goods.
Circular EconomyConsumerE-commerceMarketplacesSan Francisco, US
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Frequently asked questions
- What stage does One Planet Group invest at?
- One Planet Group invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What sectors does One Planet Group focus on?
- One Planet Group focuses on AdTech, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Digital Health, EdTech, Healthtech, Impact & Social Good, Marketing Tech, Media & Entertainment, Mobility & Transportation.
- Where is One Planet Group located?
- One Planet Group is headquartered in Walnut Creek, US.
Media Β· Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamHow to Build a "People-First" Culture with Unicorn Founder and CEO of One Planet Group, Payam Zamani
firmsconsulting Β· Payam Zamani
Crossing the Desert: Embracing Lifeβs Challenges With Payam Zamani of One Planet Group
INspired INsider Β· Payam Zamani
Executive Spotlight with Payam Zamani of One Planet Group and AutoWeb
AutoSuccess Β· Payam Zamani
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Co-investors Β· 21
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Uncork Capital is a seed-stage venture firm that backs founders at the earliest stage, before their potential is widely recognized.
Uber is a technology company operating multisided platforms that connect consumers with ride services, transit, delivery of food and groceries, and freight shipping across more than 70 countries and 15,000+ cities.
Canaan is an early-stage venture capital firm backing founders with transformative ideas across technology and healthcare.
FundersClub is an online venture capital firm run by startup founders and VCs based in Silicon Valley, providing portfolio companies with software tools and a global network to support their growth.
Greycroft is a venture capital firm that partners with founders across multiple industries and geographies, investing in software, sustainability, and consumer brands.
UpHonest Capital is a Silicon Valley-based investment firm founded in 2017 that supports cross-border entrepreneurship and investment between China and the United States, and runs media, scout, and incubation programs.
Locus Ventures is an early-stage venture firm run by a team of makers and entrepreneurs focused on helping founders build companies.
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A seed-stage venture capital firm that invests in bootstrapped, capital-efficient companies building AI-native software and tech-enabled products with early product-market fit and at least $500K in revenue.
Lightspeed Venture Partners is a global venture capital firm known for backing AI and technology founders, emphasizing deep, hands-on partnerships with the companies it funds.
DCVC (Data Collective) is a venture capital firm that backs founders building companies which apply technology to major challenges across areas such as energy, biotech, agriculture, and machine learning.
NextView Ventures is a seed-stage venture capital firm that works closely with founders, providing hands-on support to help build companies from inception to scale.
βΆ9 more co-investors
Precursor VenturesBlockchain Capital500 StartupsUnpopular VenturesMischiefGutbrain VenturesE12 Venture Capital, LlcAgFunderBerkeley SkyDeck Fund
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