Type One Ventures
Actively deployingMalibu · Seed · 17 people tracked
Investment thesis
Type 1 Ventures targets founders building transformative technologies and systems across space, artificial intelligence, robotics, and mobility sectors. The firm focuses on innovations that enable humanity to achieve an abundant, self-sufficient, and interplanetary civilization, positioning itself as a backer of visionary entrepreneurs working on humanity's next frontier.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 20, 2026.
Team · 17 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 17 of 71 portfolio companiesDeep Tech ×7Hardware ×6AI & Machine Learning ×5Advanced Manufacturing ×4Space Tech ×4Biotech ×2Cleantech ×2Developer Tools ×2
HQs:United States×6United Kingdom×2Australia×1Mexico×1
Investments · showing 60 of 71
founders shown can be your intro pathArgospace provides launch and transportation services for spacecraft and satellites beyond low Earth orbit (LEO), including cislunar and interplanetary missions. The company operates reusable vehicles with dual-mode propulsion to serve satellite operators, space agencies, and exploration missions.
Deep TechHardwareSpace Tech
Oklo develops next-generation fast fission reactors designed to produce clean energy at scale, with its Aurora model capable of generating up to 75MWe of power using recycled nuclear waste as fuel.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechClimate TechDeep TechEnergyRoboticsIdaho Falls, US
Thomas Eiden(Founder)in
BioOrbit produces pharmaceutical-grade crystals in microgravity environments via space-based facilities, enabling development of biologic drugs and treatments for patients. The company bridges orbital research with terrestrial medicine to make advanced pharmaceutical manufacturing accessible beyond hospital settings.
BiotechDeep TechSpace TechLondon, GB
Katie King(CEO)
Brelyon develops headset-free virtual displays using optical and computational techniques to create 3D depth and panoramic imagery for gaming, entertainment, and enterprise applications. The technology delivers a cinema-like experience in a standard monitor form factor.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareSan Mateo, US
Cuby Technologies is a full-stack technology company that develops scalable hardware and software solutions.
HardwareSector Agnostic
Esusu is an economic mobility platform that helps working families build credit and strengthen financial stability through rent payment reporting. The company targets low-income renters and aims to bridge the racial wealth gap by addressing housing barriers.
FintechImpact & Social GoodPropTech
Wemimo AbbeySamir Goel
Hubble Network has created the first Bluetooth connection to space as part of building a global, battery-efficient, and cost-effective satellite network.
Data & InfrastructureIoTSpace Tech
Junevity develops siRNA therapeutics to reverse age-related and complex diseases by resetting dysregulated gene networks to healthy states. The company targets conditions including type 2 diabetes, obesity, and neurodegeneration using machine learning and human disease data.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep Tech
Moons provides invisible, removable dental aligners for teeth straightening in Mexico. The company delivers personalized treatment plans with 3D smile visualization, orthodontist follow-up, and aligner sets at prices starting from 27,990 MXN.
HealthtechMedical DevicesMexico, MX
Natilus develops next-generation blended wing body aircraft for commercial cargo and passenger operations, designed to improve fuel efficiency, reduce emissions, and increase payload capacity. The company is based in San Diego, California and offers two product lines: KONA for freight and HORIZON EVO for passenger travel.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechSan Diego, US
OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company focused on developing artificial general intelligence (AGI) with emphasis on safety and beneficial outcomes for humanity.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US
Sam AltmanElon MuskGreg BrockmanIlya Sutskever
Orbit Fab builds the in-space propellant supply chain, offering commercial spacecraft refueling services and standardized refueling interfaces to enable reusable spacecraft and a sustainable space economy. The company serves commercial space operators, government space agencies, and satellite manufacturers globally.
HardwareSpace TechSanta Clara, US
Daniel Faber(Co-Founder)Peter Shaper(CEO)
RoboTire builds automated robotic systems that change vehicle tires in roughly 10 minutes, designed for deployment in shops, parking lots, or remote fleet service areas to reduce maintenance costs and downtime for vehicle operators and fleet managers.
Advanced ManufacturingHardwareMobility & TransportationPlymouth, US
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Type One Ventures invest at?
- Type One Ventures invests at the Seed stage.
- What sectors does Type One Ventures focus on?
- Type One Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Longevity, Mobility & Transportation, Robotics, Space Tech.
- Where is Type One Ventures located?
- Type One Ventures is headquartered in Malibu, US.
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