Think+ Ventures Management, Llc
Venture capitalPalo Alto · Seed–Series A · 12 people tracked
Investment thesis
Think + Ventures invests in entrepreneurs addressing significant market pain points through deep market research and analysis. The firm emphasizes a thesis-driven approach, identifying sectors and technologies with genuine customer demand rather than following trends. The firm supports portfolio companies through strategic guidance, introductions, financial planning, market research, and product positioning to help achieve milestones for subsequent funding rounds.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.
Team · 12 people
from the firm's websiteFounder and Managing Partner of Think + Ventures with over 16 years as a Silicon Valley investor and board member who has invested in more than 60 companies. He previously worked 10 years on Wall Street as a top-ranked technology analyst and was named Investment Analyst of the Year in 2007.
Principal at Think + Ventures since 2018 responsible for sourcing and analyzing investment opportunities while researching new sectors. He combines analytical skills with creative problem-solving and has published research on the firm's focus areas. Previously worked as a Strategy Consultant at RNA Capital Advisors and founded a non-profit entrepreneurship program.
Co-founder and CEO of Serve Robotics and former head of Robotics at Uber. He founded Lox Inc, which was acquired by Postmates, and is recognized as a leading authority on robotics.
Venture Partner at Think + covering enterprise SaaS, cloud applications, AI, and deep tech sectors. Currently a Senior Vice President at Oracle Corp with prior C-level experience at Veritas Technologies and Huawei Corp.
Adjunct professor at Stanford University and founder of the Emergence Program focused on developing educational and entrepreneurship initiatives for health impact. She is co-founder and former CEO of Bina Technologies, acquired by Roche.
Venture Advisor focused on digital health companies. He is founder of Sirica Therapeutics and has served as a medical advisor at Kaiser Permanente and Anthem. He was a practicing physician for 18 years and is founder and president of Innovate MD.
Founding partner of Benhamou Global Ventures with investments across the U.S., Europe, Israel, and India. He spent nearly 30 years building and running technology companies including Palm, 3Co, and Cypress Semiconductors.
Analyst at Think + Ventures since 2017 with over 15 years of experience covering various sectors. He provides market and competitive analysis with specific focus on Brazil, India, and Europe.
Founder and Managing Partner of AidenLair Capital who serves on boards of multiple startups. He previously founded Protelo Group and Terreo, which was acquired by Verifone.
Venture Advisor with focus on digital health companies. Founder of Sirica Therapeutics and Innovate MD, with 18 years of clinical practice and advisory experience at Kaiser Permanente, Anthem, and as Assistant Clinical Professor at UC San Francisco.
What they invest in
from 3 of 21 portfolio companiesB2B Marketplaces ×2EdTech ×1Fintech ×1Impact & Social Good ×1Marketplaces ×1Media & Entertainment ×1Retail Tech ×1SaaS ×1
HQs:Canada×1United States×1
Investments · 21 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathApplyBoard operates a platform connecting international students with educational institutions across Canada, the US, UK, Ireland, Australia, and Germany. The platform facilitates study abroad applications and provides ancillary services including document verification, language tests, and financial services.
B2B MarketplacesEdTechMarketplacesSaaSLondon, CA
Basiri Brothers
PayJoy provides financial services and credit access to unbanked and underbanked populations in emerging markets across Africa, Asia, and Latin America. The company enables customers without formal credit history or bank accounts to access financing, particularly for mobile devices.
B2B MarketplacesFintechImpact & Social GoodRetail TechSan Francisco, US
Doug RicketJohn ButtrickJosh McFarlandTodd Schell
TED is a nonprofit organization that shares educational and inspiring talks with a global audience to promote ideas and catalyze change across individuals, communities, and society. The organization distributes content through its website, video platform, and newsletters covering topics ranging from technology and business to sustainability.
Media & Entertainment
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Think+ Ventures Management, Llc invest at?
- Think+ Ventures Management, Llc invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Think+ Ventures Management, Llc's typical check size?
- Think+ Ventures Management, Llc typically writes checks of $200K – $500K.
- What sectors does Think+ Ventures Management, Llc focus on?
- Think+ Ventures Management, Llc focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Defense Tech, Digital Health, Enterprise Software, Logistics & Supply Chain, Robotics, SaaS.
- Where is Think+ Ventures Management, Llc located?
- Think+ Ventures Management, Llc is headquartered in Palo Alto, US.
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