One Planet Group
Private equityWalnut Creek · Pre-Seed–Late Stage · 3 people tracked
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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 · 3 people
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What they invest in
from 43 of 61 portfolio companiesMarketplaces ×13Consumer ×10SaaS ×9Media & Entertainment ×8AI & Machine Learning ×7B2B Marketplaces ×7Enterprise Software ×7Wellness & Fitness ×7
HQs:United States×27Canada×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 24 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×112 founders×124+ founders×1
What their founders studiedfrom 16 founders with field-of-study data
Economics ×3Engineering ×3Business & Management ×2Politics & Policy ×2Social Sciences ×2
Where their founders worked beforefrom 24 founders with career history
Hammerhead Systems ×2
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
Investments · 61 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2023 · 22022 · 22021 · 32020 · 22018 · 12014 · 12013 · 112 dated
Angel is a streaming platform that produces and releases original content selected through community voting by Guild members, focused on stories that are excellent, authentic, and joyful.
ConsumerMedia & EntertainmentProvo, US
Jeffrey Harmon(Executive Officer)inJordan Harmon(Executive Officer)inNeal Harmon(Co-Founder and CEO)inLiz Ellis(Executive Officer)inPatrick Reilly(Executive Officer)in
BoardPaul Ahlstrom(Director)
Co-investorsKickstartSTARTUP IGNITION VENTURESAlta VenturesGigafund
Serve Robotics builds autonomous sidewalk delivery robots, including its robot "Saymo", designed to make short-distance deliveries such as food.
AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainRoboticsRedwood City, US
Ali Kashani(CEO)inEuan Abraham(Executive Officer)inBrian Read(Executive Officer)inTouraj Parang(Executive Officer, Director)inAli Pourdad(Director)April Pannell(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsGood AI CapitalGraph VenturesIndustrious VenturesLong Journey VenturesSterling RoadThink+ Ventures Management, Llc+6 more
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AirMap builds airspace information and traffic management software for low-altitude drone operations; acquired by DroneUp in 2021.
Santa Monica, US
Gregory McNeal(Executive Officer, Director)Ben Marcus(Founder)in
BoardBilal Zuberi(Director)in
Co-investorsBullpen CapitalComet LabsLux CapitalR/GA VenturesSony Ventures CorporationWonder Ventures+2 more
AutoWeb operates an automotive marketplace and content platform where consumers research vehicles, read reviews, and search for cars, while dealers receive performance-based marketing leads.
AdTechMarketing TechMarketplacesMobility & TransportationIrvine, US
Phillip W. DuPree(Executive Officer)Glenn E. Fuller(Executive Officer)William A. Ferriolo(Executive Officer)Kimberly S. Boren(Executive Officer)Jeffrey H. Coats(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardJeffrey M. Stibel(Director)
AutoWeb provides performance-based marketing solutions to the automotive industry, helping dealers and OEMs connect with consumers ready to purchase vehicles.
AdTechConsumerMarketing TechMarketplacesMiami, US
MATIAS DE TEZANOS(Executive Officer, Director)JOSE VARGAS(Executive Officer, Director)JULIO GONZALEZ ARRIVILLAGA(Executive Officer)
BahaiTeachings.org is an educational platform dedicated to sharing perspectives on Bahá'í teachings and their application in everyday life.
Media & EntertainmentSocial
The site publishes articles about machine vision, video surveillance, and smart camera technology, and references supplying smart cameras for monitoring purposes.
AI & Machine LearningHardwareIoTSan Mateo, US
Behnam Nader(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
Co-investorsBlue Scorpion InvestmentsUpHonest Capital
BuyerLink operates a marketplace that generates and distributes high-quality leads in real time to service providers across multiple industries including automotive, home services, insurance, legal, and real estate.
AdTechB2B MarketplacesEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechMarketplacesSaaSSales Tech
California.com is a content publisher and business directory that celebrates California communities and companies through daily articles on travel, health, dining, real estate, and shopping.
B2B MarketplacesConsumerMedia & EntertainmentTravel & Hospitality
BoardPayam Zamaniin
A platform that connects homeowners with vetted, licensed, and insured contractors across trades including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, roofing, and landscaping.
B2B MarketplacesConstruction TechMarketplacesPropTech
Dil Mil is a dating platform designed for South Asian singles to find meaningful romantic connections.
ConsumerImpact & Social GoodMarketplacesSocial
Jacob IlinKJ DhaliwalSukhmeet ToorTom James Holub
Co-investors500 GlobalNelstone VenturesTransmedia Capital
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
FiveStrata is a lead generation and customer acquisition marketing company that produces exclusive, call-verified residential solar leads and pre-set sales appointments for national, regional, and local clients, and applies the same model to other industries.
AdTechEnergyMarketing Tech
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)inMisa I.(Founder)in
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesBlackhorn VenturesBlue Ivy VenturesCarnrite VenturesChapter OneCorrelation Ventures+10 more
A B2B procurement platform that connects government agencies and small businesses with commercial products, vendors meeting socio-economic certifications, and procurement services including same-day delivery and analytics tracking.
B2B MarketplacesE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareGovTechSaaS
Co-investorsNew Age CapitalThe Chernin Group (TCG Crypto)
New York, US
Sara Menker(Executive Officer, Director)inArnaud SahuguetinAkinyemi Lalude(Director)Gary Cohn(Director)Nancy King(Director)Travis West(Director)
Co-investorsEchoVCIntel Capital
Gybe provides watershed-scale water quality monitoring.
CleantechClimate TechImpact & Social GoodPortland, US
Omar Zurita(Founder)
Co-investorsRockies Venture ClubEcho River Capital
Health Hero is an enterprise platform that turns employee health actions into tokenized, on-chain assets and rewards, offering a private-label real-world-asset (RWA) toolkit, AI-powered dashboards, and a marketplace for trading tokenized organizational assets.
Crypto & Web3Enterprise SoftwareWellness & Fitness
Co-investorsCalifornia Technology VenturesEmerging VenturesHouston Angel NetworkNeer Venture PartnersPortfoliaShoreline Venture Management+4 more
Inspirato operates a luxury travel membership club offering curated access to vacation homes, resort partners, and exclusive experiences with personalized concierge services.
B2B MarketplacesConsumerTravel & Hospitality
Co-investorsCrunchFundDag VenturesIVP (Institutional Venture Partners)Millennium Technology Value PartnersTuesday CapitalW Capital Partners+1 more
Inspirato is a luxury hospitality company that manages, staffs, and maintains a curated portfolio of branded luxury vacation homes, offered to affluent travelers through a subscription and club membership model alongside hotel partners and trip planning.
ConsumerMarketplacesPropTechTravel & HospitalityDenver, US
Brent Handler(CEO)Brad Handler(Executive Chairman)David Kallery(President)Robert Neighbor(CFO)Martin Pucher(Chief Operating Officer, Treasurer)Vilia Valentine(Chief Financial Officer)
Co-investorsCrunchFundKleiner Perkins
OneTrust provides a governance platform for privacy, risk, data, and compliance across organizations' technology stacks.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaSAtlanta, US
Alan J. Dabbiere(Manager)inJohn Marshall(Manager)Kristina Bergman(Founder)inKabir Barday(Founder)in
BoardRichard Wells(Manager)inDavid K. Dabbiere(Manager)
Co-investorsAcrew CapitalAdams Street PartnersAmplify PartnersAspect VenturesBitkraft Esports VenturesBlackRock+19 more
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
Co-investorsUlu VenturesPear VC
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)inCai GoGwilt(Director)Jason Springer(Chief Executive Officer)Jeremy Smith(President)inVedavati Verma(Chief Technology Officer)Jason Herman(Chief Product Officer)
Co-investors500 GlobalAccelAmplo VenturesBetter Tomorrow VenturesElevate VenturesEmergence Capital Partners+20 more
Lace Health helps integrative medicine practitioners build hybrid practices and access insurance reimbursement, offering an ecosystem of EHR and practice-setup tools to start, run, and grow their practices.
Digital HealthHealthtechSaaSWellness & Fitness
Layla Yarjani(Founder)inRobert Crocker(Founding Medical Director)in
Co-investorsMuse Capital
LifeDNA produces DNA-targeted supplements formulated based on genetic data to support specific health outcomes.
BiotechConsumerDigital HealthDirect to ConsumerWellness & Fitness
Co-investorsLinus Ventures
Localized offers expert-led training and certification programs for professionals and organizations in fields such as AI, carbon/ESG intelligence, virtual/remote collaboration, and career readiness.
EdTechFuture of WorkHR TechWashington, US
Ronit Avni(CEO)inDevin Young(Chief AI Officer)in
Co-investorsBisk VenturesCapria VenturesMindshift Capital
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
Co-investorsMindshift CapitalSamvid VenturesTechstarsWorkshop Venture PartnersBeta BoomFullCircle
HealthtechWellness & FitnessWashington, US
Jennifer Newton-Small(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsPixel Perfect VenturesTechstarsArgon Ventures
Photon Marine develops electric propulsion systems and fleet management software for marine vessels, enabling zero-emission operations with extended runtime and reduced operational costs.
CleantechEnergyHardwareIoTMobility & TransportationPortland, US
MARCELINO J. ALVAREZ(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsElevate CapitalJuniperPortland Seed FundRoadster CapitalVamosVentures
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Arlington, US
Shubadeep Debgupta(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardRachel Kern(Director)Nancy Cocozza(Director)
Quite Remarkable is a pre-launch brand teasing a Fall 2026 debut, with offerings organized around homes, resorts, experiences, and wellness.
Travel & HospitalityWellness & Fitness
RingPartner is a digital marketing company offering lead generation solutions that connect brands and businesses with consumers via phone calls, data leads, and clicks across hundreds of verticals.
AdTechMarketing TechMarketplaces
Schola provides live outreach tools to help schools recruit, enroll, and retain families.
EdTech
Co-investorsAZ Venture Capital Inc.KickstartPHX VenturesPortfoliaArizona Founders FundChannel Equity Partners+2 more
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)inErica Anderson(Co-founder)in
Co-investorsBackstage CapitalTechstars
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)
Co-investorsShine CapitalUlu Ventures
Beans offers a technology product aimed at helping people manage their personal finances and reduce money-related stress through evidence-based design.
ConsumerFintechHR TechWellness & Fitness
Co-investorsAloft VCCoyote VenturesEmmeline VenturesCommerce VenturesImpulsum VenturesPrecursor Ventures
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
Julie Wainwright(Executive Officer, Director)Matt Gustke(Executive Officer)inHenry V. Barry(Executive Officer)
BoardMathias Schilling(Director)inCynthia Ringo(Director)Keval Desai(Director)in
Co-investorsAcrew CapitalAspect VenturesBright Pixel CapitalCanaan PartnersDBL PartnersExpansion Venture Capital+11 more
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Trend is a content marketplace platform that connects brands with creators for content production.
B2B MarketplacesCreator EconomyDirect to ConsumerMarketing TechMarketplacesMedia & EntertainmentAustin, US
Zach Moosbrugger(Founder)inRamon Berriosin
Co-investors500 GlobalFlybridge Capital PartnersService Provider CapitalTechstars
Verbling is a marketplace connecting language learners with over 2,000 verified tutors offering lessons in more than 70 languages.
EdTechMarketplacesSan Francisco, US
Mikael Bernstein(Founder/CEO)inJacob Lars Jolis(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
BoardDuncan Davidson(Director)in
Co-investorsFundersClubHemisphere Ventures LLCY CombinatorBullpen CapitalFCVCRothenberg Ventures
Verneek provides AI-native operational intelligence platforms for retail enterprises and consumer brands, connecting siloed systems to create unified decision-making across merchandising, customer experience, and store operations.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareRetail Tech
Dr. Nasrin Mostafazadeh(Co-founder)Dr. Omid Bakhshandeh(Co-founder)
Wayfarer Studios is an independent production studio that develops, produces, and finances feature films, episodic television, documentaries, unscripted series, and podcasts, with a focus on original stories centered on human connection and social change.
Media & Entertainment
Justin Baldoni(Co-founder)inSteve Sarowitz(Co-founder)inJamey Heath(CEO)inTera Hanks(President)
Westwind Pictures is a media production company that develops feature films, including narratives exploring themes of faith, cultural identity, and social justice across diverse communities.
Media & EntertainmentAncaster, CA
Mary Darling(Director & Co-Owner)Clark Donnelly(Co-Owner & President)
Wrapbook provides production payroll and accounting software for film, television, and commercial production teams.
Enterprise SoftwareSaaS
Cameron Woodward(Founder)inAli Javid(Founder)in
Co-investorsA*Andreessen HorowitzBessemer Venture PartnersChemistryEqual VenturesField Ventures+3 more
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
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Exits · 5
2 IPOs · 3 acquisitions · showing 2Angel Studios IPONYSE: ANGXServe RoboticsNASDAQ: SERV
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesAngel Studios IPO · defenseworld.net · Aug 18, 2026
Contractors · news.clearancejobs.com · Aug 14, 2026
The Real Real x-tech-robotics · ca.investing.com · Aug 6, 2026
Integris · natlawreview.com · Jul 15, 2026
Serve Robotics · norfolkdailynews.com · Jul 15, 2026
Wrapbook · help.wrapbook.com · Jul 9, 2026
Ironclad · prnewswire.com · Jul 1, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has One Planet Group made?
- One Planet Group has 61 tracked investments, 5 of which have exited.
- 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.
- Who does One Planet Group co-invest with?
- One Planet Group most often shares deals with Techstars, 500 Global, Aspect Ventures, among 123 tracked co-investors.
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Co-investors · 21
Lux Capital is a venture capital firm that backs founders building transformative deep technologies, having been among the first investors in category-defining companies across AI, robotics, biotech, defense, and infrastructure.
500 Global (formerly 500 Startups) is a venture capital firm whose flagship Silicon Valley strategy backs promising technology companies from pre-seed onward across a range of sectors and geographies.
Uncork Capital (formerly SoftTech VC) is a seed-stage venture firm that invests early in founders, with a focus on AI-native companies building leverage and scale.
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 Partners is a venture capital firm with over 30 years of history, backing companies across technology and healthcare sectors through close, hands-on partnerships with founders.
FundersClub is an online venture capital firm and startup investing platform that gives accredited investors access to vetted early-stage startups from Silicon Valley and beyond.
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.
Precursor Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in founders at the earliest stages, focusing on people over product.
Locus Ventures is an early-stage venture firm run by a team of makers and entrepreneurs focused on helping founders build companies.
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 is a global venture capital firm that has spent over two decades backing innovative companies as an early and first investor.
▶9 more co-investors
DCVC (Data Collective)NextView VenturesBlockchain CapitalUnpopular VenturesMischiefGutbrain VenturesE12 Venture Capital, LlcAgFunderBerkeley SkyDeck Fund
Firms observed investing alongside One Planet Group, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with One Planet Group's recorded portfolio.
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