The Hive
Venture studioSanta Monica · Pre-Seed–Series C · 45 people tracked
Also known as HIVE GROUP MANAGEMENT, LLC
Investment thesis
The Hive operates as a fund and co-creation studio that collaborates with entrepreneurs and corporations to build and launch AI-powered startups aimed at the enterprise. Its high-touch model applies the operational and entrepreneurial experience of its team of company-builders and serial investors to accelerate company creation. The Hive focuses on data and AI-driven applications for enterprise and industry segments including financial services, insurance, and healthcare, as well as areas such as privacy, security, and blockchain.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 31, 2026.
Team · 45 people
from the firm's website & public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 7 of 20 portfolio companiesFintech ×4Crypto & Web3 ×3AI & Machine Learning ×2Enterprise Software ×2SaaS ×2Cloud Computing ×1Consumer ×1Cybersecurity ×1
HQs:United States×5Canada×1
Investments · 20 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBlockstream develops Bitcoin wallet and hardware security solutions, including a mobile app and Jade hardware wallet for self-custody of digital assets.
Crypto & Web3FintechHardware
Decision Engines builds AI-driven automation products for enterprise finance, procurement, and legal teams, including invoice capture and AP workflows (InvoiceIQ), contract intake and obligation tracking (ContractIQ), and a conversational finance data assistant (ConverseIQ).
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintech
Lightning Terminal is a web-based dashboard and management platform for Bitcoin Lightning Network node operators that simplifies node management and provides liquidity tools.
Crypto & Web3FintechPalo Alto, US
Elizabeth Stark(Founder)Olaoluwa Osuntokun(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
New York, US
Alex Bangash(Executive Officer, Director)Jeff Webber(Director)
Shopify is a commerce platform that enables merchants to build and manage online stores, sell across multiple channels (web, mobile app, in-person), and leverage AI-powered tools for discovery and automation.
AI & Machine LearningE-commerceSaaSOttawa, CA
Tobias Lutke(CEO)Daniel WeinandScott Lake
Xage builds zero trust access and security solutions to protect critical infrastructure systems and prevent cyberattacks.
CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareIoTSaaSPalo Alto, US
SriinDorea El-Sayed(Executive Officer)Duncan Greatwood(Executive Officer, Director)inMark Gudiksen(Director)Michael Dolbec(Director)Norman Thorlakson(Executive Officer)
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does The Hive invest at?
- The Hive invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C stages.
- What is The Hive's typical check size?
- The Hive typically writes checks of $1.5M – $3M.
- What sectors does The Hive focus on?
- The Hive focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, Consumer, Cybersecurity, Data & Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Healthtech, InsurTech, IoT, Retail Tech, SaaS.
- Where is The Hive located?
- The Hive is headquartered in Santa Monica, US.
- Does The Hive lead rounds?
- The Hive typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamT.M. Ravi: How AI will transform Business & Society | Founder & M.D | The Hive Venture Studio
Startup Vision TV · T.M. Ravi
Welcome to The Hive Annual Summit 2019 from T.M. Ravi
HiveMumble · T.M. Ravi
AI & the Future of Business: Introduction to The Hive by T.M. Ravi
HiveMumble · T.M. Ravi
T.M. Ravi on The Hive Unique Approach
HiveMumble · T.M. Ravi
Transforming Threat Hunting with Generative AI
HiveMumble
Transforming Customer Experiences with Generative AI in Fintech
HiveMumble
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Co-investors · 2
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DataRobot is an enterprise AI platform that enables organizations to build, deploy, and govern AI agents at scale across complex environments.
Firms observed investing alongside The Hive, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with The Hive's recorded portfolio.
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