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One Way Ventures

Venture capitalActively deployingoperating company · company profile

New York · Pre-Seed–Seed · 17 people tracked

Also known as ONE WAY VENTURES MANAGEMENT PBC, INC.

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Investment thesis

One Way Ventures focuses on backing exceptional immigrant founders building high-impact, global companies. The firm is grounded in the belief that all people deserve equal opportunity regardless of where they are born, and that borders should not limit humanity's collective potential. It invests early in startups led by immigrant entrepreneurs across a range of sectors, providing capital to help them scale globally.

Source: firm website, verified Sep 15, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Seed
Check
$500K – $1.5M
HQ
New York, Massachusetts, US
Leads rounds
Leads
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2017
Last 12 months
5 investments
AUM
$28M
VC funds
12
Tracked investments
83
Unicorns
2
IPOs
1
Acquisitions
3

Team · 17 people

from the firm's website & public directories
Leixin Zhao· General Partner
Leonardo Arango· Principal
Alissa Kay· Analyst𝕏

Founder mafia

3 people who came through One Way Ventures went on to found or lead other companies.

What they invest in

from 66 of 83 portfolio companies

AI & Machine Learning ×34SaaS ×25Enterprise Software ×17Fintech ×16Healthtech ×8Logistics & Supply Chain ×8Advanced Manufacturing ×6Deep Tech ×6

HQs:United States×36United Arab Emirates×1Brazil×1Canada×1Switzerland×1Israel×1

Who they back

founder profiles across 47 portfolio companies
47%
solo founders
22 of 47 mapped founding teams
55%
repeat founders
of 65 founders with career history
~3 yrs
old at investment
median across 17 dated deals

Founding team size:solo founder×222 founders×113 founders×94+ founders×5

Where their founders studiedfrom 66 founders with education data

Massachusetts Institute of Technology ×4Stanford University ×4Cornell ×3Harvard University ×3Università Bocconi ×3University of Toronto ×3Hult International Business School ×2Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode ×2

What their founders studiedfrom 63 founders with field-of-study data

Engineering ×21Computer Science ×18Business & Management ×16Mathematics & Statistics ×8Finance & Accounting ×7Economics ×6Politics & Policy ×3Humanities ×2

Where their founders worked beforefrom 65 founders with career history

Accenture ×2Advancive Technology Solutions Inc. ×2banQi ×2Citizens ×2Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) ×2McKinsey & Company ×2Rocket Internet ×2

Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program

Techstars ×10Y Combinator ×7Plug and Play Ventures ×3500 Global ×2

4 founders hold a PhD · 9 hold an MBA (of 66 with degree data)

Investments · 83 tracked

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By year:2026 · 32025 · 32024 · 52023 · 52022 · 62021 · 72020 · 12019 · 22018 · 234 dated

Momentusmomentus.spacein𝕏NASDAQ: MNTS

A space transportation and infrastructure services company providing launch capabilities and orbital logistics for satellites and cargo.

Advanced ManufacturingSpace TechSan Francisco, US

Mikhail Kokorich(Founder)inJohn Rood(Executive Officer)inRob Schwarz(Executive Officer)inLon Ensler(Executive Officer)in

BoardBrian Kabot(Director)Jon Layman(Executive Officer)in

Co-investorsCathexis VenturesEvolution VC PartnersJames Beshara FundNazcaPrime Movers LabSQN Venture Partners, LLC+2 more

Kebotixkebotix.comin𝕏Jul 2018

Kebotix uses artificial intelligence, machine learning, and laboratory automation to discover and develop new materials and molecules.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechNew MaterialsCambridge, US

Dennis Sheberla(Executive Officer)inSemion Saykin(Executive Officer)Alan Aspuru-Guzik(Executive Officer)inAshish Kulkarni(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardTong Hui(Director)Andrew Krowne(Director)in

Board seatSemyon Dukach· per SEC Form D

Co-investorsArcTern VenturesBantam GroupFlybridge Capital PartnersPropagator VenturesSafar PartnersWorldQuant Ventures+4 more

MindMatemindmate-app.comin𝕏May 2019

MindMate is a mobile app that supports caregivers and individuals with cognitive decline through brain games, nutrition guidance, exercise, and social interaction features.

Digital HealthHealthtechMental HealthWellness & FitnessSanta Monica, US

RogerPatrick Renner(Executive Officer, Director)Susanne Mitschke(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardWilliam Hsu(Director)

Board seatEveline Buchatskiy· per SEC Form D

Co-investorsLaunchCapital

Airfoxcbinsights.comin𝕏

CB Insights provides a market intelligence platform that offers verified data, analytics, and predictive scoring on over 12 million private and public companies.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureSaaS

Co-investorsAlumni VenturesBasecamp FundCartaCRV (Charles River Ventures)InCountryPilot Growth Equity+5 more

Billdrbilldr.coinSeed · Jan 2026 · $3.2M

Billdr provides construction management software for general contractors to manage project planning, quoting, invoicing, and operations.

Construction TechEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Co-investorsKima VenturesasterXDesjardins CapitalWhite Star Capital

Billdr Montreal, Canadabilldr.aiin

Billdr is a construction management software that lets contractors build project schedules, assign tasks to teams and subcontractors, track employee hours and locations, and maintain daily logs across multiple construction sites.

Construction TechPropTechSaaSMiami, US

Ali Vira(Founder)in

Co-investorsWhite Star Capital

Bitegetbite.cominApr 2024 · $9M

Bite provides AI-powered self-order kiosk software for fast-casual and quick-service restaurants and convenience stores, handling ordering and payment.

AI & Machine LearningFoodTechRetail TechSaaS

Co-investorsBranded Strategic HospitalityTamarisc VenturesStaley Capital

Brelyonbrelyon.comin𝕏May 2022

Brelyon develops headset-free virtual displays using optical and computational techniques to create 3D depth and panoramic imagery for gaming, entertainment, and enterprise applications.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareSan Mateo, US

Barmak Heshmat Dekhordi(Executive Officer, Director)Alok Mehta(Director)

BoardCalvin Chin(Director)in

Co-investorsLG Technology VenturesLockheed Martin VenturesGrit VenturesMonozukuri VenturesThe E14 FundType One Ventures+1 more

Brexbrex.comin𝕏acquired by Capital One · Jan 2026 · $5.2B

Brex provides financial services and software for companies, including corporate cards and expense management tools.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSSan Francisco, US

Henrique Dubugras(Co-CEO)inPedro Franceschi(Co-founder & CEO)in

Co-investorsKleiner PerkinsY CombinatorDST GlobalRibbit CapitalTiger Global Management137 Ventures+31 more

Britivebritive.comin

Britive provides identity access management for cloud environments, offering a cloud-native privileged access management platform that centralizes visibility and controls across cloud and SaaS applications.

Cloud ComputingCybersecurityEnterprise Software

Art Poghosyan(Co-Founder & CEO)Alex Gudanis(Co-Founder & CTO)inSameer Hiremath(Co-Founder, SVP of Product & GM)in

Co-investorsCrosslink CapitalSmartGateVCUpfront VenturesBlumberg CapitalFoundersX VenturesGradient Ventures+2 more

Buddy Aibuddy.ai

Buddy is a voice-based AI learning platform that provides personalized 1:1 lessons and game-based learning experiences for children developing foundational and grade-level skills in language, math, and social-emotional development.

AI & Machine LearningEdTech

Ivan Crewkov(Founder)inDima Plotnikov(Founder)in

Co-investorsEducapitalEvolution VC PartnersLeta CapitalPoint72 VenturesSand Hill AngelsYellow Rocks!

Burqburqup.comin𝕏Seed · Mar 2022 · $4.4M

Burq provides a technology platform for last-mile delivery management that helps businesses scale their delivery operations and improve customer experiences.

AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainSan Francisco, US

Salman Habib(Co-founder)inShaban Habib(Founder)in

Co-investorsMantis CapitalOrigin VenturesVillage Global

CareAcademycareacademy.comin𝕏

CareAcademy provides training, certification, and workforce management software for healthcare providers including home care agencies, home health services, senior living facilities, and hospice organizations.

EdTechHealthtechHR TechCambridge, US

Helen Adeosun(Executive Officer, Director)inHelen Adeyinka Adeosun(Founder)inMadhuri Reddy(Executive Officer)

Co-investorsBackstage CapitalChloe CapitalCoalition OperatorsFirst Trust Capital PartnersImpact America FundMultiplier Capital+8 more

Chipper Cashchippercash.comin𝕏Nov 2021 · $2B

Chipper Cash provides a mobile platform that enables Africans to send money internationally to bank and mobile money accounts across 21+ African countries, plus payment cards and fractional stock investing.

Fintech

Ham Serunjogi(Founder & CEO)inMaijid Moujaledin

Co-investors137 Ventures500 GlobalBetter Tomorrow VenturesDebut CapitalDeciensEthos VC+14 more

Citruslabscitruslabs.comin𝕏

Citruslabs is a clinical research organization that designs and runs consumer perception studies, clinical trials, and randomized controlled trials for health and wellness brands including supplements, skincare, pet health, biotech, and functional foods.

BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesSaaSWellness & FitnessSanta Monica, US

Susanne Mitschke(CEO & Co-Founder)inPatrick Renner(COO & Co-Founder)inRoger Arellano(CTO & Co-Founder)

Co-investors2048 VenturesMucker CapitalPLG VenturesTechstars

Compound Foodscompound-foods.comin

Compound Foods develops alternative coffee and cocoa ingredients made from upcycled, climate-resilient sources to address supply chain volatility and environmental impact of traditional coffee and cocoa production.

Climate TechFoodTech

Maricel Saenz(Founder)in

Co-investorsAmplifica CapitalCollaborative FundFemale FoundersJuniperMagma PartnersMaple VC+7 more

ContentsPalcontentspal.com

ContentsPal builds AI agents for content and inventory services using machine vision and large language models, serving technical and construction-related industries.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareInsurTechSaaS

Roy Shilkrot(Co-founder, MIT and Tufts professor of AI)Saul Lustgarten(Co-founder, serial entrepreneur)

Corvus Roboticscorvus-robotics.comin𝕏Sep 2024

Corvus Robotics builds autonomous drones that perform warehouse inventory scanning and material handling automation for large enterprises across North America.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningIoTLogistics & Supply ChainRoboticsSan Francisco, US

Jackie Wu(Founder/CEO)inKabir Mohammed(Director)inMohammed Kabir(Director)in

BoardArthur Chow(Director)inShripriya Mahesh(Director)in

Co-investorsY CombinatorCathexis Venturesf7 VenturesGoAhead VenturesS2G InvestmentsSpero Ventures+1 more

Debbiejoindebbie.com𝕏Seed · Apr 2026 · $2M

Debbie is a financial platform that rewards users for saving, making on-time payments, and smart spending rather than incentivizing consumption.

ConsumerFintechMiami, US

Rachel Lauren(Executive Officer, Director)inFrida Leobowitz(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Frida Leibowitz(Founder)

Co-investorsGeek VenturesGreen Egg VenturesOutside VC

Deductiondeduction.cominApr 2026 · $2.8M

Deduction combines AI and licensed tax professionals to provide personalized tax preparation and advice for individuals, available same-day at a fraction of traditional accountant costs.

Fintech

Sai Dhanak(Co-Founder & CEO)in

Co-investorsCreator VenturesThomson Reuters VenturesAlpine VC

Destinusdestinus.comin

Destinus develops the Hornet Block 2, a mobile canister-launched dual-role system that intercepts subsonic aerial threats and conducts precision strikes against maritime and ground targets.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeep TechDefense TechHardwareRobotics

Mikhail Kokorich(Founder)in

Co-investorsblueworld.groupCathexis VenturesNazcaACE & CompanyCarthona Capital

DressXdressx.comin𝕏

DRESSX builds an AI suite for fashion, including virtual try-on, AI Twin creation, and AI styling tools that let shoppers see garments on themselves before buying.

AI & Machine LearningE-commerceRetail Tech

ShapovalovaDaria Shapovalova(Co-founder)inNatalia Modenova(Co-founder)in

Co-investorsAlpha EdisonHartmann CapitalThe Artemis FundUnlock Venture PartnersGreenfieldRed Dao+2 more

Drumkitdrumkit.aiin𝕏

Drumkit develops AI automation software for freight brokerage operations.

AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS

Dhruv Gupta(Founder)inDhruv Smith(CTO at Drumkit)

Co-investorsNewBuild.VC

Easyshipeasyship.comin𝕏

Easyship provides shipping and logistics solutions for eCommerce stores, enterprise shippers, platforms, and crowdfunding projects, offering discounted multi-carrier shipping rates, label generation, international shipment handling, and fulfillment services.

E-commerceLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSNew York, US

Paul Lugagne Delpon(Founder)inAugustin Ceyrac(Founder)inReuben Philip AbrahaminTommaso Tamburnotti(Co-Founder)inSupply Chain SaaS Paul Lugagne-Delpon(Founder)

Co-investors500 Global7BC Venture CapitalKima VenturesPICUS CAPITAL

FightCampjoinfightcamp.com𝕏

FightCamp provides home boxing and martial arts training equipment and coaching, combining a hardware console with trackers and wraps alongside a structured digital training platform.

ConsumerGamingHardwareHealthtechWellness & FitnessLos Angeles, US

Khalil Zahar(Founder & Chief Executive Officer)inPatrick Chandler(Co-founder, Chief Marketing Officer)inAlexandre Marcotte(Co-founder, Chief Technical Officer)inTommy Duquette(Co-founder, Chief Content Officer)inAlexandre Lapointe(Co-founder, VP of Engineering)inJerome Rousseau(Co-founder, Chief Operating Officer)in

Co-investors500 GlobalAngels of ManyFlucas VenturesIVP (Institutional Venture Partners)Left Lane CapitalNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)+7 more

Getprovisiongetprovision.co

Provision develops AI-powered software for construction contractors to improve project profitability by reducing errors, managing complex contracts and estimates, and increasing operational predictability.

AI & Machine LearningConstruction Tech

Luigi La Corte(Founder)Brendan Ardagh(Founder)

Green Eye Technologygreeneye.agin𝕏

Greeneye develops AI-powered targeted spraying systems that convert standard agricultural sprayers into precision machines, enabling farmers to reduce chemical pesticide use by 80-90% while maintaining crop performance.

AgTechAI & Machine LearningClimate TechIoTRoboticsTel Aviv, IL

Nadav Bocher(Founder)in

Co-investors2B.VCDeep InsightKoch Disruptive TechnologiesOrbia VenturesPanache VenturesSystemiq Capital+7 more

Guikerguiker.comin

Guiker is a property platform that combines rental listings with real estate investment, letting users rent homes while building a real estate portfolio individually or by co-investing with others.

FintechMarketplacesPropTech

Co-investorsBoxOne Ventures

Helm AIhelm.aiin𝕏

Helm.ai develops AI software for autonomous driving systems that enables automakers and Tier 1 suppliers to develop L2 through L4 autonomous vehicles.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechMobility & Transportation

Co-investorsA.Capital VenturesACVC PartnersAmplo VenturesFontinalis PartnersHonda Innovations Silicon ValleySound Ventures

Helogenodysseyspaceworks.com

Helogen (Odyssey Spaceworks) develops fully automated, AI-driven factories in orbit to manufacture high-value biomaterials that cannot be produced under Earth's gravity, leveraging microgravity for greater purity and scale.

Advanced ManufacturingBiotechSpace Tech

Shishir B.(Founder)in

Co-investorsAurelia FoundryBlisceRRE Ventures

Helogen Corporationhelogen.comin

Helogen builds fully automated, AI-driven factories in orbit that produce high-value biomaterials impossible to manufacture on Earth by leveraging the microgravity environment.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechSpace Tech

Co-investorsOceans Ventures

HerculesAIhercules.aiin

Hercules develops enterprise-grade AI workers to automate back-office operational tasks and reduce the knowledge worker deficit.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Alex Babin(Chief Executive Officer)inBeverley Chadwick(Chief Financial Officer)Trevor Bell(Chief Customer Officer)inVictoria Vendolin(Head of People Operations)Harutyun Baghdasaryan(VP of Engineering)inMarkus Sobkowski(Head of AI)in

Co-investorsAcorn Pacific VenturesAiSprouts VCBascom VenturesEvolution VenturesFlyer One VenturesGutbrain Ventures+8 more

Humanityhumanity.healthin𝕏

Humanity offers an enterprise employee wellness platform that uses biological age monitoring to help teams improve health and productivity.

Digital HealthHealthtechHR TechLongevityWellness & Fitness

Peter Ward(Founder)in

Co-investorsScientia VenturesAndreessen HorowitzDeerfield Management CompanyJump CryptoJumpstart NovaPantera Capital+1 more

ImmuneBridgeimmunebridge.comSeed · Apr 2023 · $12M

ImmuneBridge is a company working in cell-based cancer immunotherapy, including research on engineered natural killer cells for solid tumor treatment.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechHealthtechMedical DevicesSan Francisco, US

Peretz Partensky(Executive Officer, Director)inStuart Alexander Jacobson(Executive Officer, Director)Nina Horowitz(Chief Executive Officer)inRui Tostoes(Chief Technology Officer)inAlicia Jackson(Director)in

BoardDylan Morris(Director)in

Co-investorsM VenturesNFXGaingelsHealthspan CapitalInsight PartnersSand Hill Angels

Impilo Healthimpilo.healthin

Bringing logistics and data management to remote patient monitoring in health care.

Josh Stein(Founder)in

Co-investors2048 VenturesCoalition OperatorsConstruct Capital

Influ2influ2.comin𝕏Seed · Sep 2020 · $3M

Influ2 provides account-based marketing software that operates at the contact level rather than the account level, helping marketers influence revenue by understanding individual buyer behaviors and priorities throughout their purchase journey.

AdTechMarketing TechSaaSSales TechSunnyvale, US

Dmytro Lysytskyy(Executive Officer, Director)Volodymyr Mykhalko(Executive Officer)

BoardCharles Beeler(Director)

Co-investorsAVentures CapitalRally Ventures Management, LlcVentureFriends

InScopeinscopehq.cominSeed · Jun 2024 · $4M

Inscope offers AI-assisted financial reporting software that automates tasks such as rollforward, formatting, and data syncing to reduce manual work and improve accuracy of financial statements.

AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaS

Mary Antony(Founder)in

Co-investorsBetter Tomorrow VenturesNorwest Venture PartnersVery Serious VenturesLightspeed Venture Partners

Instockinstock.comSeed · Dec 2023 · $3M

InStock develops software-driven goods-to-person robotics and automation systems for eCommerce fulfillment operations.

E-commerceLogistics & Supply ChainRoboticsSaaSSan Carlos, US

Yegor Anchyshkin(Executive Officer, Director)inVictor Smetaniuk(Director)

Co-investorsCommerce VenturesDniproLux CapitalCybernetix Venturesu.ventures

KarmaCheckkarmacheck.cominJan 2022

KarmaCheck provides technology-based background checks, credentialing, and compliance solutions for staffing and healthcare companies, with emphasis on speed and candidate experience.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaSSan Francisco, US

Eric Ly(Co-founder & CEO)inMark Lieberwitz(Founder)in

BoardMichael Lazerow(Director)

Co-investorsNextView VenturesParameter VenturesAAF Management Ltd.MGV.VCPruVen Capital PartnersRKKVC+2 more

Koverlykoverly.cominSeed · Jun 2025 · $8M

Koverly is a financial technology platform that combines foreign exchange and credit services for small to medium-size importers.

B2B MarketplacesFintechWaltham, US

Igor Ostrovsky(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inMichail Medvinsky(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)in

BoardTomer Michaeli(Director)in

Co-investorsFramework Venture PartnersViola VenturesVinyl Capital

Lazaruslazarusai.comin𝕏

Lazarus AI researches, develops, and deploys artificial intelligence technology into operational environments.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareInsurTechCambridge, US

Co-investorsJoyance PartnersTechstarsMotivate Venture CapitalPlug and Play VenturesQBE Ventures

LegalPadlegalpad.ioinDec 2019

HR TechSeattle, US

Todd H.(Founder)inSara Itucas(Director)Joseph Davy(Director)Alexander Ross(Director)inTodd Heine(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsAmplo VenturesSinai Capital PartnersSwell PartnersTechstarsStaenberg Venture PartnersTrust Ventures

Lumaralumara.healthin

Lumara provides AI agents that automate administrative tasks for healthcare organizations, helping health plans, digital health companies, and other healthcare ecosystem players reduce operational costs while improving member engagement and experience.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtech

Praneet Mhatre(Founder)in

Lynklynk.worldin𝕏

Lynk Global provides direct-to-device satellite connectivity to mobile phones without requiring ground infrastructure.

Space Tech

Tyghe Speidel(Co-Founder and CTO)in

Co-investorsBalerion Space VenturesBlazar Ventures, LLCFlucas VenturesStarbridge Venture Capital LlcTime Zero CapitalBrewer Lane Ventures+3 more

Lynk Globallynk.global

Lynk provides on-demand consulting services blending market research, competitive analysis, and AI automation tools, serving businesses across technology, healthcare, finance, and e-commerce.

AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSector Agnostic

Co-investorsCapria VenturesGobi PartnersHemisphere Ventures LLCStarbridge Venture Capital LlcVirginia Venture Partners

Machinery Partnermachinerypartner.comin𝕏Seed · Aug 2021 · $5M

Machinery Partner facilitates the sourcing, financing, and management of heavy equipment for business customers.

B2B MarketplacesFintechBoston, US

Co-investorsBantam GroupPJCSNAK Venture PartnersTechstarsZelkova VenturesArmory Square Ventures+1 more

Mighty Buildingsmightybuildings.comin𝕏Jan 2021Defunct

Mighty Buildings manufactures prefabricated homes using 3D printing technology and robotics, with a goal of reducing construction emissions and waste.

PropTechRoboticsSan Francisco, US

Slava Solonitsyn(Founder)inDmitry Starodubtsev(Founder)in

Co-investorsAbies VenturesAzure Ventures GroupBay Bridge Ventures ClimateBold Capital PartnersCM VenturesDesigner Fund+16 more

Modojoinmodo.com

Modo builds software that guides employees inside their existing workflows to select and use the right AI tools for specific tasks, while giving leadership data on adoption and results.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaS

Johnny Chang(Co-Founder)inAngelina You(Co-Founder)in

Co-investorsETF PartnersMolten Ventures

Nim Videonim.video

Nim Video is a platform that brings together multiple AI models and tools for generating videos and images, including viral templates.

AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyMedia & Entertainment

Co-investorsInsta VenturesRocketship.vcService Provider CapitalSignalFire

Nuvocargonuvocargo.comin𝕏Nov 2021

Nuvocargo provides software and services for cross-border freight management between the US and Mexico, targeting global brands and logistics companies seeking to improve efficiency in North American supply chains.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSNew York City, US

Deepak Chhugani(Founder/CEO)in

BoardLauren Connolley Morton(Director)inSamuel Ross Blackman(Director)

Co-investors37 AngelsAmador HoldingsBuenTrip VenturesClocktower VenturesDVCHarlem Capital Partners+12 more

O0ozero.designin

O0 is a full-stack design studio providing cloud-based design services and development work for web, product, and brand projects.

Cloud ComputingDeveloper Tools

Onyx Privateonyxprivate.cominMay 2023Acquired

Onyx provides digital banking and wealth management services to young professionals with high income or significant illiquid assets from entrepreneurship, investing, or technology roles.

FintechMiami, US

Victor Santos(Founder)inDouglas Lopes(Founder)inTiago Passinato(Founder)in

Co-investorsY Combinator186 VenturesGlobal Founders CapitalOlive Tree CapitalVillage Global

Phoenix Tailingsphoenixtailings.comin𝕏Jul 2021

Phoenix Tailings develops clean technology for rare earth element refining in the United States.

Advanced ManufacturingCleantechClimate TechEnergyFintechNew MaterialsBoston, US

Thomas Villalón(Chief Technology Officer & Co-Founder)Anthony Balladon(Chief Commercial Officer & Co-Founder)inMichelle Chao(Cofounder)inNicholas Myers(Founder)inNick Myers(Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder)in

BoardNichola Eliovits(Director)in

Co-investorsBantam GroupBMW i VenturesCoalitionGeodesic CapitalMPowerOlive Tree Capital+9 more

Preplypreply.comin𝕏

Preply is a language learning platform that serves corporate employees through its B2B offering Preply Business, enabling companies to provide language education to their workforce.

AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesEdTechHR TechMarketplacesSaaSBrighton, US

Dmytro Voloshyn(Director)inKyrylo Bigay(Executive Officer, Director)Kirill Bigai(Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer)inSergey Lukyanov(Former Co-Founder)inCharlie Wickers(Executive Officer)inBoris Shakhnovich(Executive Officer)

Co-investorsAcurio VenturesCogito Capital PartnersEducapitalEvli Growth PartnersFlashpoint Venture CapitalFull In Partners+13 more

Provisionprovision.comin𝕏Oct 2025 · $7M

Provision develops AI-powered software tools for construction contractors to manage complex contracts, drawings, and estimates, reducing project errors and improving profitability.

AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareToronto, CA

Luigi La Corte(Founder)inBrendan Ardagh(Founder)in

Co-investorsY CombinatorBrickyard

Provisionuseprovision.cominOct 2025 · $7M

Provision provides AI-powered pre-construction document analysis software that helps builders identify project scope gaps, cost overruns, and risks before bidding.

AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Luigi La Corte(Co-Founder & CEO)inBrendan(Co-Founder & CTO)

Co-investorsTeam Ignite VenturesY Combinator

Qashioqashio.cominSeed · Nov 2022 · $10M

Qashio is a spend management platform that helps businesses manage expenses, corporate cards, and financial operations.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSDubai, AE

Jonathan Lau

Co-investors500 GlobalFairhaven Capital PartnersIliad PartnersMSA NovoNuwa CapitalRocketship.vc+2 more

Quaddroquaddro.coinPre-Seed · Mar 2021 · $2M

Quaddro provides a booking and business management platform for service-based businesses, combining an online scheduling agenda, a customizable website, automated WhatsApp reminders, client management, and online payments via Pix or credit card.

FintechSaaS

Co-investorsCapria VenturesValor Capital Group

Quantivlyquantivly.comin𝕏

Quantivly provides data liquidity and analytics tools for radiology providers, converting heterogeneous and legacy imaging data into usable insights about radiology operations.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDigital HealthHealthtechSaaS

Robert MacDougall(Founder)in

Co-investors25MadisonBoxOne VenturesLair East LabsNina CapitalNovaCapitalService Provider Capital+1 more

Repoolrepool.comin𝕏Seed · Jun 2022 · $4M

Repool provides software and services for launching and administering hedge funds, helping managers comply with securities regulations.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSNew York City, US

Kevin Fu(Founder)inJustin Carrao(Executive Officer)

Co-investorsY CombinatorFounders Fund

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

Enginius Inc.Zero Cognitive Systems, Inc.AxleClassTagCorvusDress XFerroByteHerculesImpiloLazarus FormsManaManagamingappNimOnyxReserve Rights Token

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.

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has One Way Ventures made?
One Way Ventures has 83 tracked investments, 4 of which have exited, including 7 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does One Way Ventures invest at?
One Way Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
What is One Way Ventures's typical check size?
One Way Ventures typically writes checks of $500K – $1.5M.
What sectors does One Way Ventures focus on?
One Way Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Fintech, SaaS, Sector Agnostic, Space Tech.
Where is One Way Ventures located?
One Way Ventures is headquartered in New York, US.
Does One Way Ventures lead rounds?
Yes, One Way Ventures leads investment rounds.
Who does One Way Ventures co-invest with?
One Way Ventures most often shares deals with Techstars, Y Combinator, 500 Global, among 249 tracked co-investors.

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Co-investors · 58

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
Flucas Ventures

Flucas Ventures is a solo GP fund led by Ashley Flucas, who simultaneously serves as COO of Summit Ventures while personally investing in 250-275+ startups and deploying over $75M through a syndicate of 2,000+ LPs in less than two years. The fund operates with true stage, sector, and geography agnosticism while democratizing access to top-tier venture deals by inviting diverse, nontraditional LPs to co-invest alongside marquee firms like Sequoia and Andreessen Horowitz.

$100K – $5M
Sand Hill Angels

Sand Hill Angels is a Silicon Valley angel investment group of over 145 members who invest in and mentor early-stage deep technology startups.

$50K – $2M
500 Global

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.

$150K
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
2048 Ventures

2048 Ventures is a thesis-driven early-stage venture capital firm based in New York and Boston that backs founders building future technologies.

Both backed · 3
$500K – $3M
Rocketship.vc

Rocketship.vc is a data-driven venture capital firm that uses data science and a large database of startup activity to identify and invest in promising companies globally.

$1M – $5M
Lightspeed Venture Partners

Lightspeed is a global venture capital firm that has spent over two decades backing innovative companies as an early and first investor.

Both backed · 2
$1.7M – $87M
Streamlined Ventures

Streamlined Ventures is an early-stage venture firm that partners with founders and invests at the seed stage to help build large-scale companies.

$100K – $1M
Global Founders Capital

Global Founders Capital (GFC) is the global venture capital platform of Rocket Internet, investing early and across sectors in fast-growing technology companies.

Both backed · 2
$637K – $32M
Amplo Ventures

Amplo is a global venture capital firm that helps build companies that matter, backing globally ambitious entrepreneurs solving real problems across many sectors.

Both backed · 2
General Catalyst

General Catalyst is a venture capital firm operating as a partnership focused on company building and accelerating the growth of the businesses it backs.

Both backed · 1
$30M
46 more co-investors

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