Stage 1 Ventures
Venture capitalSeedβGrowth
Investment thesis
Stage 1 Ventures focuses on identifying innovative ideas and supporting entrepreneurs through multiple investment phases using a structured approach: early discovery and scanning of opportunities, selective seed investments via a Seed Fund and SPVs, business and IP development to enhance company value, and preemptive growth equity investments in companies demonstrating scaling revenue. The firm emphasizes execution quality, reflective leadership, and active learning, leveraging 30 years of investing experience and a broad network to help founders build companies more intelligently and quickly.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.
What they invest in
from 11 of 51 portfolio companiesSaaS Γ5Enterprise Software Γ4Hardware Γ4Cloud Computing Γ3AgTech Γ2Deep Tech Γ2Defense Tech Γ2Developer Tools Γ2
HQs:United StatesΓ5DenmarkΓ1IsraelΓ1
Investments Β· 51 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathChaosSearch is a data platform that indexes and analyzes large-scale data using a novel compression-optimized format designed for cloud object storage. It serves organizations looking to perform cost-efficient analytics on data lakes without traditional sharding or block storage requirements.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingData & InfrastructureEnterprise Software
Qwick operates a platform for hospitality businesses to post shifts, find and vet workers, and manage payroll and compliance. The platform serves restaurants, hotels, catering companies, and other hospitality venues with on-demand staffing, hiring, and workforce management tools.
B2B MarketplacesHR TechSaaS
Four Growers develops automated solutions for greenhouse crop management to support the agricultural technology sector. The company focuses on scaling its technology internationally to address critical challenges in global agricultural production.
Advanced ManufacturingAgTechHardwareRoboticsPittsburgh, US
Webflow is a web design and content management platform that enables teams to create, manage, and optimize custom websites and web applications without heavy developer involvement. The platform serves marketing teams, designers, developers, and agencies building brand websites and client projects.
AgTechCleantechDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSCopenhagen, DK
JumpCloud is an AI-powered unified IT management platform that provides identity, access, and device management for organizations managing both human users and non-human AI identities. The platform consolidates management of users, devices, and resources across cloud and on-premises environments to deliver intelligent security and compliance.
Cloud ComputingCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Greg Keller(Chief Technology Officer, Co-founder)Rajat Bhargava(CEO)
PureCars provides a data platform and omnichannel advertising technology for automotive dealers, manufacturers, and agencies. The company consolidates first-party customer data and runs targeted campaigns across search, social, CTV, display, audio, direct mail, email, and SMS to drive sales and service performance.
AdTechMarketing TechRetail Tech<UNKNOWN>, US
Skyhook provides a developer-focused DevOps platform built on Kubernetes that simplifies infrastructure management without vendor lock-in. It targets software development teams seeking easier cloud infrastructure operations with the power of Kubernetes and better developer experience.
Cloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSTel Aviv-Yafo, IL
Nadav Erell(Founder)in<UNKNOWN>
Sworkit is a digital wellbeing platform offering guided movement, musculoskeletal health programs, mindfulness, and lifestyle resources for individuals and organizations. It serves employers, health plans, schools, and communities globally, focusing on making sustainable healthy habits accessible and practical.
HealthtechHR TechSaaSWellness & FitnessBethesda, US
Lumentum designs and manufactures optical and photonic technologies for AI, data centers, telecommunications, industrial manufacturing, and sensing applications. The company produces optical communications components, lasers, and 3D sensing products that enable high-speed data movement and connectivity across cloud infrastructure and networks.
Deep TechHardwareSemiconductorsSan Jose, US
True Anomaly designs and builds hardware and software systems for space security and defense. The company serves military and government space forces with technologies for on-orbit operations and counterspace capabilities.
Defense TechHardwareSpace TechCentennial, US
Even Rogers(CEO and Co-Founder)Kyle Zakrzewski(Chief Engineer and Co-Founder)
Zeno develops nuclear batteries that convert heat from decaying radioisotopes into electricity for extended-duration applications in space and deep-sea environments where conventional power sources are inadequate. The batteries are designed for frontier missions requiring reliable power without refueling or maintenance for years.
Deep TechDefense TechEnergyHardwareSpace Tech
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Stage 1 Ventures invest at?
- Stage 1 Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Growth stages.
- What sectors does Stage 1 Ventures focus on?
- Stage 1 Ventures focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Does Stage 1 Ventures lead rounds?
- Yes, Stage 1 Ventures leads investment rounds.
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