Operator Collective
Venture capitalActively deployingPalo Alto · Pre-Seed–Series A · 18 people tracked
Also known as Operator Collective 506 · Operator Collective Activate · Operator Collective F506 · OPERATOR COLLECTIVE MANAGEMENT, L.L.C.
Investment thesis
Operator Collective operates a 'Collective Venture Model' that convenes 200+ operator LPs—executives actively building and scaling tech companies—to support portfolio founders with introductions, enterprise customer access, strategic partnerships, and functional expertise across every stage. The firm emphasizes an inclusive, diverse approach to venture, aiming to broaden access for founders and investors historically excluded from the ecosystem. It positions its network of experienced operators as a differentiated, hands-on resource that founders can tap for needs from early stages onward, while pursuing industry-beating returns.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 18 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 43 of 73 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×37Enterprise Software ×26SaaS ×24Data & Infrastructure ×6Developer Tools ×6HR Tech ×5Sales Tech ×5Cybersecurity ×4
HQs:United States×24United Kingdom×1
Investments · 73 tracked
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AgentSync provides insurance infrastructure software that manages onboarding, licensing, and appointment processes for carriers, agencies, MGAs, and producers.
Enterprise SoftwareInsurTechSaaSDenver, US
Niji Sabharwal(Founder & Chief Executive Officer)inJennifer Knight(Founder & Chief Technology Officer)in
Airspace Intelligence develops predictive software for mission-critical operations in defense and infrastructure sectors, serving large airlines and US government agencies.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDefense TechLogistics & Supply ChainBoston, US
Phillip Buckendorf(Founder & CEO)
Cosmos is a unified AI agents platform that enables enterprise development teams to automate software development workflows at scale, improving engineering throughput and reducing time-to-merge through intelligent agent coordination and codebase understanding.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise Software
Clarity Pediatrics provides evidence-based telehealth care for pediatric ADHD and anxiety, partnering with insurance providers to make care accessible to families.
Digital HealthHealthtechMental HealthCalifornia, US
Clay provides a data enrichment and workflow platform that combines first-party, intent, and third-party data from 100+ sources to help sales and growth teams identify and reach target customers.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureMarketing TechSaaSNew York, US
Kareem Amin(Founder & CEO)in
Common Room is an AI-powered go-to-market platform that unifies first-party customer data with real-world buyer signals to provide buyer intelligence and automated action capabilities.
AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaSSales Tech
ConductorOne provides an AI-native identity security platform designed to manage and secure modern identities—including human, non-human, and AI identities—for enterprise security and IT teams.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US
Paul Querna(Executive Officer, Director)inAlexander Bovee(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardMarcie Vu(Director)Ping Li(Director)
Cube is an AI-powered financial intelligence platform for FP&A teams that integrates with Excel, Google Sheets, PowerPoint, Slack, and source systems to automate financial planning, analysis, and reporting.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSNew York City, US
Christina Ross(Founder & CEO)inJosh Holat(AI Leader & Technology Executive)inShayan Ashtiani(Product Leader)inRob Dandorph(Operations Leader)in
Lovable is an AI-powered platform that enables users to build web applications and websites through conversational chat interactions with artificial intelligence.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsSaaS
Fabian Hedin(Executive Officer, Director)Anton Osika(Executive Officer, Director)
Eudia builds an operating system for legal teams that uses AI and digital twins to help legal professionals manage complex work and knowledge.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLegalTechCalifornia, US
Wilmington, US
Aleksei Palazhchenko(Director)Peter Farkas(Executive Officer, Director)Xuezhao Lan(Director)Petr Zaytsev(Director)
Fireworks provides AI infrastructure services, leveraging experience from PyTorch, Meta, and Google.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsEnterprise Software
Forethought builds self-improving AI agents for customer service, now integrated into Zendesk's platform.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Mateo, US
Deon Chris Nicholas(Founder)
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)
Seattle, US
Aria Haghighi(Executive Officer, Director)Kayur Patel(Executive Officer, Director)
MIDI develops digital health solutions for patients and clinicians to improve access to and delivery of care across diverse populations.
Digital HealthHealthtechLos Altos Hills, US
Allison Gates(Director)Joanna Stober(Executive Officer, Director)Sharon Meers(Executive Officer, Director)
NOX operates AI-powered metal manufacturing facilities that provide cut-to-spec metal products to American manufacturers with quote and delivery times measured in milliseconds rather than days.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeep TechRoboticsDetroit, US
Zane Hengsperger(Founder)in
Noyo builds APIs and infrastructure that connect and standardize benefits data, enabling modern benefits experiences to be embedded into software.
Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechInsurTechSaaS
Shannon Goggin(CEO and Cofounder)
Outreach provides sales engagement and revenue intelligence software for enterprise sales teams to improve customer relationships and close deals more effectively.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSSales TechSeattle, US
Manny Medina(Founder)inAbhijit Mitra(CEO)inSamuel Fort(Director)Melissa Fisher(Executive Officer)Sue Leland Bostrom(Director)Ralph de la Vega(Director)
Productiv provides IT leaders visibility and control over SaaS and AI applications across their organization, detecting unsanctioned tools, tracking data usage, and optimizing software spend.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Ashish Aggarwal(Founder)Jody Shapiro(Founder)
Reasoner analyzes thousands of human behavioral and psychological signals — including what people say, choose, value, and avoid — to identify patterns unique to each individual.
AI & Machine LearningDeep Tech
RightBound provides AI-driven B2B prospect data enrichment and verification that keeps CRM records current by confirming roles and adding email and phone details.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureSales Tech
A platform that enables healthcare providers to order, track, and receive lab test results from multiple laboratory companies through a single dashboard, supporting both in-person and telehealth patients with flexible billing options and EHR integration.
Digital HealthHealthtechSaaS
Tara Viswanathan(Founder)Rosa Hamalainen(Founder)inBen Easton(Founder)
Santé builds a point-of-sale system designed specifically for liquor retail stores.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechRetail TechSaaSNew York City, US
Darren Fike(Founder)in
Solve Intelligence provides AI-powered software for patent drafting, prosecution, and claim analysis for legal professionals and corporate IP departments.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLegalTechLondon, GB
Chris Parsonson(Founder/CEO)inSanj Ahilan(Founder)inAngus Parsonson(Founder)in
Spekit builds AI-powered enablement software for go-to-market teams, delivering answers, content, and training in real-time to help sales representatives learn and execute faster.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaSSales TechDenver, US
Zari Zahra(Co-Founder)Melanie Fellay(Co-Founder)Zarnigar Zahra(Executive Officer, Director)Brett Queener(Director)
Exits · 1
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioCommon Roomacq. by Zoom
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesSanté · pulse2.com · Jul 19, 2026
Cube · thehindubusinessline.com · Jul 18, 2026
Waymo · nbcbayarea.com · Jul 17, 2026
Fireworks ai · hpcwire.com · Jul 17, 2026
Vercel · weetracker.com · Jul 17, 2026
C1 · fiercebiotech.com · Jul 15, 2026
Origin · fool.com · Jul 14, 2026
Supio · aol.com · Jul 13, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Operator Collective invest at?
- Operator Collective invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Operator Collective's typical check size?
- Operator Collective typically writes checks of $500K – $1.5M.
- What sectors does Operator Collective focus on?
- Operator Collective focuses on Enterprise Software, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Operator Collective located?
- Operator Collective is headquartered in Palo Alto, US.
- Does Operator Collective lead rounds?
- Operator Collective typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
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