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Venture capitalActively deployingBoulder · Pre-Seed–Series A · 3 people tracked
Also known as V1 VC, LLC
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Investment thesis
V1.VC backs AI-native and deep tech startups building the software and hardware that power critical real-world industries, spanning systems of record, autonomous agents, developer infrastructure, and vertical AI, as well as aerospace, energy, robotics, and advanced manufacturing. The firm partners with highly technical founders who possess unique insights into product and distribution, and who can attract exceptional talent and build durable, long-term businesses.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 29, 2026.
Team · 3 people
from the firm's website & public directoriesFounder mafia
2 people who came through V1 VC went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 65 of 74 portfolio companiesSaaS ×22AI & Machine Learning ×21Enterprise Software ×18Developer Tools ×12Data & Infrastructure ×10Consumer ×9E-commerce ×9Hardware ×9
HQs:United States×44India×2Canada×1Germany×1Finland×1United Kingdom×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 35 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×132 founders×123 founders×74+ founders×3
Where their founders studiedfrom 43 founders with education data
Massachusetts Institute of Technology ×4Stanford University ×3Stanford University Graduate School of Business ×3University of Michigan ×3Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management ×2University of California, Berkeley ×2University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business ×2University of California, Santa Cruz ×2
What their founders studiedfrom 47 founders with field-of-study data
Computer Science ×14Business & Management ×9Engineering ×9Economics ×6Finance & Accounting ×5Life Sciences ×2Physics ×2
Where their founders worked beforefrom 49 founders with career history
McKinsey & Company ×3Microsoft ×3MIT Media Lab ×3Zed Industries, Inc. ×3Cloudflare ×2GitHub ×2Google ×2Lyft ×2
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
3 founders hold a PhD · 9 hold an MBA (of 49 with degree data)
Investments · 74 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 22025 · 12022 · 12021 · 32018 · 22017 · 110 dated
Allbirds is a footwear brand that makes shoes using natural and regenerative materials such as merino wool, with a focus on reducing product carbon footprints.
Circular EconomyClimate TechConsumerDirect to ConsumerSan Francisco, US
Joseph Zwillinger(Director)Tim Brown(Founder)inRavi Thanawala(Director)Joe Vernachio(Executive Officer, Director)Ann Mitchell(Executive Officer)
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BoardDan Levitan(Director)in
Co-investorsAliya Capital PartnersAurumBay Bridge Ventures ClimateExpansion Venture CapitalGreat Oaks Venture CapitalIPD Capital+13 more
DoorDash operates a restaurant delivery platform that connects customers with dining establishments across hundreds of cities in North America through a logistics network.
ConsumerE-commerceFoodTechLogistics & Supply ChainMarketplacesSan Francisco, US
Tony Xu(Co-founder & CEO)inAndy Fang(Co-founder & CTO)inStanley Tang(Co-founder & CPO)inEvan Moore(Co-founder)inRavi Inukonda(Chief Financial Officer)inPrabir Adarkar(Chief Operating Officer and President)in
Co-investorsA*Blue Owl CapitalBoxGroupBrave CapitalCoatue ManagementCRV (Charles River Ventures)+35 more
Allure Systems develops generative AI technology that produces product images for fashion retailers, allowing brands to generate variations of apparel photos on different models and sizes without requiring physical photoshoots.
AI & Machine LearningE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareNew York City, US
Jeremy CHAMOUX(Founder)inGabrielle CHOU(Founder)in
Co-investorsITERATIVEMAGIC FundUtopian VenturesY CombinatorAgrolimen VenturesJapan Angel Fund+7 more
ASG acquires and operates mission-critical software and tech-enabled services businesses across more than 15 verticals, transforming them into AI-native companies with deployable engineering, talent, and go-to-market support.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Mark Strauch(Board Member & Co-Founder)inBilly Maguy(Board Member & Co-Founder)inJake Brodsky(Board Member & Co-Founder)inSteve Reardon(CEO)inJamie Linden(President)inMegan Land(COO)in
Co-investorsAlpine Investors
Amperon provides AI-driven energy forecasting and real-time grid analytics to utilities, renewable generators, and energy market participants across North America, Europe, and Australia.
AI & Machine LearningEnergySaaSHouston, US
Sean Kelly(Founder & CEO)inAbe Stanway(Founder)in
BoardTyler Lancaster(Director)inTimothy Healy(Director)Catherine Flax(Director)inMichael D'Aurizio(Director)
Co-investorsAcario InnovationAmbush CapitalBlackhorn VenturesBridges Fund Management Ltd.Energize CapitalGaruda Ventures+7 more
Arta provides commerce technology and services for the art, luxury, and collectibles market, handling insured shipping and transactions globally.
B2B MarketplacesE-commerceLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSLondon, New York
Co-investorsCorazon CapitalMu VenturesAtlantic Vantage PointB Capital GroupCoatue ManagementCoinbase Ventures+6 more
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Astranis manufactures small, high-powered geosynchronous satellites equipped with advanced digital processing technology for global telecommunications and connectivity services.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardwareSpace TechSan Francisco, US
John Gedmark(Founder/CEO)inRyan McLinko(Founder/CTO)inMike Mancini(Executive Officer)
BoardMartin Casado(Director)inEthan Batraski(Director)inDan Berkenstock(Director)
Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzATEL VenturesBlack FlagBoxGroupCantos VenturesCherubic Ventures+83 more
ATTOM provides property intelligence and data services for the real estate economy, covering 160M+ properties nationwide with enriched historical records, geospatial data, and AI-ready datasets.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructurePropTech
David Damin
Co-investorsLovell Minnick
Automox provides an IT automation platform that helps modern organizations manage and automate their IT operations.
CybersecurityDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSBoulder, US
John Prassl(Executive Officer, Director)Justin TalericoinRajat Bhargava(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardChris Marks(Director)in
Co-investorsCRV (Charles River Ventures)Ergo CapitalFirebrand VenturesGula Tech AdventuresKoch Disruptive TechnologiesService Provider Capital+6 more
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Valo produces modular hydrofoil systems for boat manufacturers to integrate into vessels, enabling boats to achieve higher speeds while reducing energy consumption and operational noise.
Advanced ManufacturingClimate TechSan Francisco, US
Ed Kearney(Founder/CEO)inJeremy Osborne(Founder)in
Co-investorsHemisphere Ventures LLCJude GomilaSoma CapitalUtopian VenturesY CombinatorClimate Capital+10 more
Builder.io provides visual development tools that enable teams to collaborate on software development through a plug-and-play approach.
Cloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsSan Francisco, US
Brent Locks(Co-founder & COO)inSteve Sewell(Co-founder & CEO)inMisko Hevery(Chief Technology Officer)inLindsay Brunner(Head of Communications)in
BoardMike Duboe(Board Member (Venture Partner, Greylock))in
Co-investorsCommerce VenturesGood FriendsGreylock PartnersHabitat PartnersImaginary Venture CapitalInsight Partners+5 more
Cara develops domain-specific AI software for insurance agencies and brokerages, combining insurance industry expertise with artificial intelligence to modernize insurance operations.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareInsurTechNew York, US
Vic Yeh(Founder)inNikhil Kansal(Founder)inJon Patel(Founder)
Co-investorsNew Stack VenturesValia VenturesKearny Jackson
Cerulion provides a ROS2-compatible robot middleware that achieves microsecond-latency inter-process communication through zero-copy shared memory and deterministic execution.
Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareRoboticsSan Francisco, US
Lakshay Sharma(Founder/CEO)in
Co-investorsOlive Tree CapitalSBXiSoma CapitalThe E14 FundY CombinatorAsymmetry Ventures+6 more
Clora operates an AI-powered talent marketplace connecting biotech and pharma teams with 15,000+ vetted life sciences consultants across 300+ skillsets for fractional, on-demand engagements.
B2B MarketplacesBiotechFuture of WorkHR TechCambridge, US
Rahul Chaturvedi(Founder and CEO)in
BoardJohn Melas-Kyriazi(Director)
Co-investorsElementum VenturesEniac VenturesHypothesisNew Stack VenturesNotation CapitalRiverPark Ventures+4 more
CURE operates a booking platform that connects pharmacies with delivery service partners to generate online orders.
B2B MarketplacesHealthtechSaaSBerlin, DE
Manuel Aberle(Founder)in
Co-investorsAbstract VenturesArtis VenturesFJ LabsJ12 VenturesStella CapitalAccel+23 more
DaySmart provides a point-of-sale software system for businesses that process customer payments, manage inventory, and track sales.
Cloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechRetail TechSaaSSales Tech
Patrick Shanahan(Chief Executive Officer)inJohn Agostino(Chief Financial Officer)inJason Kirk(Chief Technology Officer)in
Dharma Labs operates an Ethereum wallet that connects US bank accounts to decentralized exchanges, allowing users to purchase cryptocurrency tokens and access DeFi yield opportunities from a mobile app.
Crypto & Web3FintechSan Francisco, US
Nadav Hollander(Founder/Project Lead)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorBlockchange VenturesCantos VenturesCoinbase VenturesDraft Ventures LlcGreen Visor Capital+8 more
Ellis is a modern immigration law firm that combines legal services with a software platform to manage U.S. immigration and visa processes for companies.
HR TechLegalTechSaaSNew York City, US
Co-investors20VCAdapt VenturesKindred Ventures645 VenturesKhosla VenturesSlow Ventures
Embrace is a user-focused observability platform built on OpenTelemetry that provides real user monitoring (RUM) for mobile and web applications.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSLos Angeles, US
Eric Futoran(Founder and CEO)inFredric Newberg(Founder)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorAV8 VenturesBaroda VenturesBonfire VenturesBoxGroupDuke Capital Partners+18 more
Entocycle uses industrial automation and machine learning to convert organic waste into animal and plant feed by breeding black soldier fly larvae at scale.
Advanced ManufacturingAgTechBiotechCircular EconomyFoodTechLondon, GB
Keiran Olivares Whitaker(Founder)inJames Millar(CEO)in
Co-investorsDCVC (Data Collective)Lowercarbon CapitalNazcaSustainable VenturesTeampact.venturesThe Venture Collective+8 more
Fairing provides a survey platform that consolidates customer feedback into a single stream, allowing teams to target specific questions to customer segments based on behavior and timing.
AdTechE-commerceMarketing TechSaaS
Co-investorsFiDi VenturesHawke VenturesTrue VenturesCowboy Ventures
Fern provides documentation, SDK generation, and CLI tools for APIs, built with AI features including integrated chat, MCP server support, and agent-first capabilities.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSNew York City, US
Deep Singhvi(Founder)in
Co-investorsBessemer Venture PartnersNKECHI IREGBULEMSoma CapitalY CombinatorAvlok CapitalCapitalX+10 more
Fern develops high-fidelity, custom robot world models for scaling the evaluation and training of robot policies.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareRobotics
Amit Yadav(Founder)inRobert Xu(Founder)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorCapitalize VCOUTBOUND CAPITAL
Fi develops smart collars and wearable technology for dogs that track location, safety, and health metrics to help dog owners monitor their pets' wellbeing.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerHealthtechIoT
Jonathan(Founder & CEO)
Co-investorsAdvance Venture PartnersBatshit Crazy VenturesBaukunstBlack Jays VenturesFreestyle CapitalLerer Hippeau+2 more
Verification and validation platform for automotive safety.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechMobility & Transportation
Ziv Binyamini(CEO & Co-Founder)Gil Amid(Chief Regulatory Affairs Officer, VP Operations & Co-founder)Yoav Hollander(Founder)in
Co-investors83NorthNext Gear VenturesOurCrowdReshapeSynapse PartnersVolvo Group Venture Capital AB+5 more
Forever Labs operates a stem cell banking service that collects, processes, and cryopreserves adult stem cells from individuals for potential use in future regenerative therapies.
BiotechHealthtechLongevityAnn Arbor, US
Steven Clausnitzer(Founder/CEO)inEdward Cibor(Founder)inMark Katakowski(Founder/President & Chief Science Officer)in
Co-investorsBabel VenturesFundersClubSilicon BadiaY CombinatorAgrolimen VenturesAtain Specialty Insurance Corp+9 more
LaunchPoint is a creator marketing platform that connects brands with a network of 50,000+ creators for on-demand content partnerships.
Creator EconomyData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareGamingMarketing TechSan Francisco, US
Adam Neuwirth(Founder)in
Co-investorsRaineRed Bear AngelsY CombinatorCathexis VenturesCory LevyElefund+3 more
Guest House provides home staging and pre-listing styling services for real estate agents and sellers, offering pay-at-close pricing where fees come out of sale proceeds.
B2B MarketplacesPropTechDenver, US
Co-investorsBreak Trail VenturesCaruso VenturesRange VCService Provider CapitalDenver VenturesLudlow Ventures+1 more
Hyperice develops technology-driven products for warm up, recovery, and performance, aimed at athletes and general wellness consumers.
Direct to ConsumerHardwareSports TechWellness & Fitness
Co-investorsLDR VenturesMiroma VenturesRosecliff VenturesNaomi Osaka
InnerPlant develops living sensor technology that enables farmers to detect plant stress in real-time, allowing targeted application of treatments to reduce chemical use and increase crop yields.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechIoTRoboticsCalifornia, US
RodinShely Aronov(Executive Officer, Director)inMichael Berolzheimer(Founder & Managing Partner)inGary Schaefer(Chief Commercial Officer)in
BoardJocelyne Cooke(CFO)in
Co-investorsBee PartnersBison VenturesCultiv8 Funds ManagementKokopelli CapitalMS&AD VenturesNimble Partners+5 more
IronCore Labs provides application-layer encryption tools for engineering teams building AI applications and multi-tenant SaaS on sensitive data.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityDeveloper ToolsBoulder, US
Patrick Walsh(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inBob Wall(Founder)inRobert Hall(Executive Officer, Promoter)
BoardJudson Valeski(Director)Richard Harjes(Director)in
Co-investorsFirstMile VenturesHilltop Venture PartnersMatchstick VenturesNext Frontier CapitalTechstarsNext Frontier Venture+1 more
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Jumpcut provides tools and services to help content creators achieve viral growth and establish revenue streams from their work.
EdTechLos Angeles, US
Kong Pham(Founder/CEO)inJesse Jhaj(Founder/Chief Content Officer)inPeter Lu(Founder/COO)in
Co-investors500 GlobalAtomicBase Venture Management, Inc.Imagine K12Outbound VenturesSoma Capital+8 more
Kepler operates a satellite constellation designed to relay data between spacecraft in low Earth orbit and beyond, functioning as internet exchange points for space-to-space communications.
Advanced ManufacturingCloud ComputingData & InfrastructureHardwareIoTSpace TechToronto, CA
Mina Mitry(Founder)in
Co-investorsBDC Industrial Innovation Venture FundBerkeley SkyDeck FundCanaan PartnersDns CapitalEvolution VC PartnersGarage Capital+8 more
LightTwist provides a browser-based virtual studio environment where users can record and broadcast video content with remote participants using only a camera and web browser.
Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareBoulder, US
Vikas Reddy(Founder)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorGlobal Founders CapitalInitialized CapitalSHL Capital
Loft Orbital operates space infrastructure, providing satellites equipped with sensing resources, onboard edge compute, and connectivity that let customers run missions without deploying their own hardware.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDefense TechHardwareSpace TechSan Francisco, US
Antoine Bellon de Chassy(Executive Officer, Director)Pierre-Damien Vaujour(Founder)inAlex Greenberg(Founder)in
Co-investors1809 CapitalAlumni VenturesBlitzscaling VenturesChaos VenturesEQUIAMFlucas Ventures+19 more
Medallia offers an AI-driven customer and employee experience platform that turns large volumes of feedback signals into prioritized actions for enterprise organizations.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSPalo Alto, US
Amy Pressman(Co-Founder & President)inBorge Hald(Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer)inAlan Grebene(Executive Officer)inMike Kourey(Executive Officer)in
BoardDoug Leone(Director)inStan Meresman(Director)
Co-investorsAdams Street PartnersBonfire VenturesEniac VenturesSaints CapitalSequoia Capital
Miso builds an AI-powered search product for publishers that generates answers drawn solely from a publisher's own content, with citations and monitoring to reduce hallucinations and protect brand trust.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureMarketplacesMedia & EntertainmentSaaS
Andy Hsieh(Founder)inLucky Gunasekara(Founder)in
Co-investors500 GlobalNat TurnerGV (Google Ventures)Mind Fund
Nectome provides cryogenic preservation of the human body and brain shortly after legal death, aiming to preserve neural structure in sufficient detail that future revival may become theoretically possible.
BiotechDeep TechHealthtechLongevitySan Francisco, US
Aurelia Song(Founder/CEO)in
Co-investorsGreat Oaks Venture CapitalUtopian VenturesY CombinatorBEENEXTChainFund CapitalFull Tilt Capital+5 more
Nurx provides accessible and affordable medications and tests through a digital health platform designed for everyone.
Digital HealthDirect to ConsumerFemTechHealthtechWellness & FitnessNew York City, US
Edvard Engesaeth(Founder)Varsha Raoin
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesComcast VenturesDreamers VCFifty YearsForeground CapitalGarage Capital+16 more
OneFin provides loan origination, loan management, collection, and accounting software systems for banks and NBFCs.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSBengaluru, IN
Pratish Gandhi(Founder/CEO)inHarshit Vaishnav(Founder)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorKhosla VenturesMAVA VenturesMusha VenturesMyAsiaVCVenture Investment Associates
Courtyard.io is a marketplace and tokenization service that enables users to own and trade physical collectible cards on the blockchain, with options to store them vaulted, sell them, or redeem the NFT for physical delivery.
ConsumerCrypto & Web3MarketplacesMedia & EntertainmentNew York City, US
Devin Finzer(Founder/CEO)inAlex Atallah(Co-Founder & CTO)in
Co-investors1confirmationA.Capital Venturesa16z cryptoAndreessen HorowitzBalaji SrinivasanBlockchain Capital+37 more
PathSpot provides a health and safety operating system for restaurants, commercial kitchens, food manufacturers, and foodservice operations.
AI & Machine LearningCleantechEnterprise SoftwareFoodTechHR TechIoTSaaSNew York City, US
Christine Schindler(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inTaylor Waanders(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
BoardTianxiang Zhuo(Director)in
Co-investors2045 Ventures2048 VenturesAlumni VenturesBAM VenturesFikaFirebrand Ventures+5 more
Paystack provides payment processing services that allow businesses in Africa to accept credit card, debit card, bank transfer, and mobile money transactions through their websites and applications.
FintechLagos, NG
Shola Akinlade(Founder/CEO)inEzra Olubi(Founder/CTO)inOlusola Akinlade(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsBlue Haven InitiativeIngressive CapitalVentures PlatformY CombinatorBEENEXTComcast Ventures+4 more
Core Scientific operates in the cryptocurrency mining and digital infrastructure space, providing infrastructure and investment services for blockchain-based assets and operations.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingCrypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureDeep TechEnergy
Eric Weiss(Founder and Chief Investment Officer, Blockchain Investment Group)in
BoardJeff Booth(Founding Partner, Ego Death Capital)
Co-investorsBlockchain CapitalBollinger Investment GroupReal Tech Capital
Radar Relay provides a crypto app for tracking token movements across decentralized exchanges, chains, and liquidity pools in real time.
Crypto & Web3Fort Collins, US
Alan Curtis(Manager)inMichael Roth(Manager)Devin Eldridge(CFO)
BoardCaleb Tebbe(Manager)in
Co-investorsBatshit Crazy VenturesBlockchain CoinvestorsKokopelli CapitalNotation CapitalSparkland CapitalBlockchain Capital+10 more
Sail Internet is a fiber-based internet service provider serving the San Francisco Bay Area and Silicon Valley since 2015.
Fremont, US
Kevin Fisher(Chief Product Officer)inGeorge GinisinDana Wayne Tom(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardAshmeet Sidana(Director)inClint Korver(Director)in
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesBetter Ventures Central LlcBrainstorm VenturesLong Venture PartnersUlu VenturesEngineering Capital
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Schematic provides embeddable, customizable customer portals and pricing tables that software companies add with a few lines of code to handle checkout, billing, usage-based pricing, entitlements, feature flags, and plan management.
Developer ToolsFintechSaaS
Co-investorsAtlanta Tech VillageNextView VenturesRitual CapitalDenver VenturesTechOperators Venture Capital
Stream provides infrastructure for building AI applications and real-time communication features including chat, video, feed, and moderation across multiple platforms.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareBoulder, US
Thierry Schellenbach(Founder)inTommaso Barbugli(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardJohn Ives(Director)
Co-investorsTechstarsFelicis VenturesSocial StartsUpslope VenturesUpVentures Capital01 Advisors+9 more
Sunday sells subscription-based, custom lawn care plans that ship seasonal fertilizer and pest-control products tailored to a customer's soil, climate, and yard, applied via a garden hose.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
Trent Lewis(Founder)in
Co-investorsBatshit Crazy VenturesBond Capital ManagementChapter OneS2G InvestmentsSequoia CapitalCoatue Management
Sunnyside is a platform for building a healthier relationship with alcohol, combining a behavior-change app, human coaching over SMS and email, and a telehealth service (Sunnyside Med) through which licensed providers can prescribe compounded Naltrexone medication to reduce alcohol cravings.
ConsumerDigital HealthHealthtechSaaSWellness & FitnessLos Angeles, US
Nick Allen(Founder)inIan Andersen(Founder)in
Co-investorsEudemian VenturesJoyance PartnersMotley Fool VenturesScribble VenturesOffline VenturesUncork Capital+2 more
Sway operates a tech-enabled delivery and returns network for consumer brands, offering premium same-day and next-day delivery, box-less at-home return pickups, and doorstep exchanges.
E-commerceLogistics & Supply ChainRetail Tech
Co-investors7GC & CoEvolution VenturesGood FriendsGraph VenturesHawke VenturesLightShed Ventures+2 more
Talos provides white-label cryptocurrency trading infrastructure and technology for retail investment platforms and digital asset brokerages.
Crypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureFintechSaaS
Anton Katz(Founder & CEO)in
Co-investors10SQ Capital (TenSquared)a16z cryptoAndreessen HorowitzBlockchain CoinvestorsCastle Island VenturesCoinbase Ventures+17 more
Throne makes a smart sensor that clips onto a standard toilet bowl and automatically tracks gut health, hydration, and urinary function, delivering daily insights through an app.
Digital HealthHardwareWellness & FitnessAustin, US
Randall Scott Hickle II(Executive Officer, Director)Scott Hickle(Co-founder)inTim(Co-founder)John Capodilupo(Co-founder & Chief Product Officer)in
BoardBen Gardner(Director)inTimothy Blumberg(Director)
Co-investorsFirst Star VenturesGotham Gal VenturesLong Journey VenturesMoxxie VenturesMyelin VCNight Capital+8 more
Freedom Rave Wear operates a branded resale platform for pre-loved rave fashion, enabling peer-to-peer and off-price sales of both customer items and brand-direct inventory.
Circular EconomyClimate TechDirect to ConsumerE-commerceRetail TechSan Francisco, US
Jacob Disraeli(Executive Officer, Director)Jake Disraeli(Founder)inMichael Hodgens(Chief AI Officer)inSonia Yang(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsAlante CapitalBAM VenturesBBG VenturesBling CapitalGreen Meadow VenturesInterlace Ventures+4 more
Treet offers a web and mobile platform for remotely using pharmacy services, letting users order products and consult with pharmacists for same-day delivery within hours.
Digital HealthE-commerceHealthtech
Co-investorsNostetta VenturesAlante CapitalBAM VenturesBBG VenturesBling CapitalFirst Round Capital+5 more
Two Front connects general dentists with top orthodontists to deliver specialist-designed clear aligner treatment through trusted dental practices, shifting the focus from disease treatment to preventive care.
Digital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesWellness & Fitness
Dr. Ingrid Murra(Founder)in
Co-investorsBlack Jays VenturesGreat Oaks Venture CapitalLakehouse Venture PartnersRevere PartnersUnanimous Capital
Upgraded offers a subscription model for Mac computers that includes device upgrades every 24 months and device trade-in or recycling programs.
Circular EconomyConsumerE-commerceFintechHardwareSan Francisco, US
Hendrik Roosna(Founder)inJR Rahn(Founder)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorBuckley Ventures Management Company LlcInvesto CapitalItochu Technology VenturesLiquid VenturesRepublic Ventures+1 more
UpKeep provides an asset operations management platform that combines CMMS, EAM, and APM capabilities for maintenance teams.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareIoTSaaSLos Angeles, US
Ryan Chan(Founder/CEO)inRyan Chan, CMRP(Founder)in
Co-investorsAccel-KKREmergence Capital PartnersFundersClubInsight PartnersMucker CapitalY Combinator+5 more
Vectrix scans SaaS applications to detect security misconfigurations and compliance gaps, alerting IT and security teams to issues such as exposed files, weak password policies, and missing authentication controls across platforms like Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Slack, and Zoom.
CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Francisco, US
Corey Mahan(Founder)inAlex Dunbrack(Founder)inMatthew Lewis(Founder)in
Co-investorsPaladin Capital GroupVentureSouqY Combinator1984 Ventures Management, LlcACE & CompanyBain Capital Ventures+2 more
Violet Labs builds software tools for engineers designing and building physical products across industries including aerospace, defense, robotics, and energy.
Data & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareHardware
Lucy Hoag(Founder)in
Co-investorsFelicis VenturesMaC Venture CapitalMairs & Power VCDementia Discovery FundHopelabNorthwell Holdings+4 more
Online home building platform that lets buyers design and build single-family homes on vacant lots at guaranteed prices.
Alec Hartman(Founder)
Co-investorsActivant CapitalAdapt VenturesAlumni VenturesEra VenturesFoundamentalKokopelli Capital+7 more
WiFi Dabba builds wireless connectivity infrastructure and community solutions.
Cloud ComputingConsumerCrypto & Web3HardwareIoTBengaluru, IN
Karam Lakshman(Founder)inShubhendu Sharma(Founder)in
Co-investorsBorderless VentureMulticoin CapitalSoma CapitalY Combinator11 11 DG PartnersBuckley Ventures Management Company Llc+2 more
Windwalk Games develops multiplayer video games, including the social deduction game Enemy on Board and the Arthurian co-op roguelike SWORN (with Team17), alongside Harbor, a suite of gamification and automation tools for the marketing and community teams of game developers and publishers.
ConsumerGamingMarketing TechSaaSAustin, US
Cris Feo(Founder)inSamuel Leonard(Founder)in
Co-investorsTIRTA VenturesY CombinatorA16Z SpeedrunJosh HannahSarona VenturesVenture Investment Associates
Wise Systems provides an AI-driven routing optimization platform for delivery and fleet operations.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationSaaSCambridge, US
Charles Sims II(Executive Officer, Director)Ali Kamil(Executive Officer, Director)inLayla Shaikley(Executive Officer, Director)inJemel Derbali(Executive Officer, Director)inChazz Sims(Founder)in
BoardDr. Sandy Pentland
Co-investorsBantam GroupFontinalis PartnersGradient VenturesGutbrain VenturesTechstarsThe E14 Fund+6 more
Womp provides browser-based 3D modeling software and on-demand 3D printing services for designers, agencies, and makers.
Advanced ManufacturingHardwareSaaSNewark, US
Gabriela Trueba(Founder)in
Co-investorsAEON FoundryCoho DeeptechFemale FoundersTechstarsHaystack
Xendit provides payments infrastructure for global companies and local businesses in Southeast Asia, offering direct integrations with over 100 local payment methods.
FintechJakarta, ID
Moses Lo(Founder/CEO)inBo Chen(Founder/CTO)inJuan Gonzalez(Founder/Principal Software Engineer)in
BoardRyan Sweeney(Director)
Co-investors01vcAC VenturesAccelBerkeley SkyDeck FundCoatue ManagementEast Ventures+22 more
Zed is a code editor written from scratch in Rust that uses multiple CPU cores and the GPU for high performance, with support for running AI agents in parallel to edit code and run tools.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsFuture of Work
Nathan Sobo(CEO & Co-founder)inAntonio Scandurra(Co-founder)inMax Brunsfeld(Co-founder)in
Co-investorsMatchstick VenturesNimble PartnersPreston-Werner VenturesRedpoint VenturesRoot Ventures Manager, LlcSequoia Capital+2 more
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Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
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Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Throne · finsmes.com · Jul 29, 2026
LightTwist · ycombinator.com · Jun 30, 2026
Astranis · finsmes.com · May 7, 2026
Cara · finsmes.com · Mar 31, 2026
Automox · trysignalbase.com · Mar 25, 2026
Fern · ycombinator.com · Feb 19, 2026
Amperon · prnewswire.com · Jan 14, 2026
Builder io · PR Newswire · Nov 14, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has V1 VC made?
- V1 VC has 74 tracked investments, 11 of which have exited, including 3 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does V1 VC invest at?
- V1 VC invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What is V1 VC's typical check size?
- V1 VC typically writes checks of $100K – $300K.
- What sectors does V1 VC focus on?
- V1 VC focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, AI & Machine Learning, Deep Tech, Developer Tools, Energy, Enterprise Software, Hardware, Robotics, Space Tech.
- Where is V1 VC located?
- V1 VC is headquartered in Boulder, US.
- Does V1 VC lead rounds?
- V1 VC typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
- Who does V1 VC co-invest with?
- V1 VC most often shares deals with Techstars, Y Combinator, Felicis Ventures, among 283 tracked co-investors.
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