Very Serious Ventures
Actively deployingLynnwood · Pre-Seed–Seed · 3 people tracked
Investment thesis
Very Serious Ventures invests in founders they admire who are building solutions they want to see in the world. The firm emphasizes supporting founders as individuals, actively nominating them for prestigious fellowship programs like Leaders in Tech and Grove. Their approach combines financial returns with social impact, as all LP returns are pledged to charitable causes. With over 250 early-stage investments spanning multiple sectors, the firm takes a founder-centric, values-driven approach to venture capital.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 20, 2026.
Team · 3 people
from the firm's websiteWhat they invest in
from 26 of 82 portfolio companiesEnterprise Software ×9AI & Machine Learning ×7Crypto & Web3 ×6SaaS ×6Hardware ×4Advanced Manufacturing ×3Developer Tools ×3Healthtech ×3
HQs:United States×14Canada×1
Investments · showing 60 of 82
founders shown can be your intro pathAlga is a biotechnology company that develops algae-based solutions, likely for agriculture, food production, or environmental applications.
Advanced ManufacturingAgTechBiotechClimate TechSan Francisco, US
Alex Brown(Co-founder and CEO)Daria Balatsky(Founder)inAlexander Brown(Founder)inCaroline McKeon(Founder)in
BetterUp provides an AI-powered coaching and professional development platform that helps organizations support employee growth and wellbeing. The platform serves enterprises and their employees through behavioral science-backed coaching and talent management tools.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaS
Alexi Robichaux(Co-founder and CEO)Eduardo Medina(Co-founder and COO)
Atlas UP provides an AI Chief of Staff platform that automates business operations and coordination tasks for companies. The product is designed to increase team productivity, manage resources, and streamline workflows across various industries including healthcare and defense sectors.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of Work
Chameleon builds no-code software that personalizes user experience within products by adapting to individual user journeys. It helps teams reduce user friction through guided experiences without requiring code.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsMarketing TechSaaSVancouver, CA
ClassDojo is a global community platform connecting over 50 million teachers and families to share learning moments through photos, videos, and messages. The platform serves schools and families worldwide, providing a safe online space for children to learn through play and discovery.
EdTechSaaSSocialSan Francisco, US
Cred Protocol provides credit scoring, credit reporting, and real-time monitoring APIs for on-chain wallet addresses across multiple blockchain networks, serving DeFi protocols and Web3 applications.
Crypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureFintech
Cubist develops cryptographic proof systems and tools for verifying software correctness and security, serving developers and organizations building secure systems. The company combines expertise in zero-knowledge proofs, formal verification, and programming language security.
Crypto & Web3CybersecurityDeveloper ToolsEnterprise Software
Riad(CEO)Ann(COO)FraserDeian
Foster is a community platform that facilitates structured writing groups called Writing Circles, combining guided meditation and somatic practices with collaborative writing sessions to help writers achieve flow and authentic self-expression. The service serves writers of all skill levels through weekly virtual sessions and periodic in-person retreats.
ConsumerCreator EconomySocialWellness & FitnessNew York City, US
Dan Hunt(Founder)in
Gusto provides payroll processing, employee benefits administration, and HR management tools to businesses, offering integrated software alongside support services for these functions.
Enterprise SoftwareHR TechSan Francisco, US
Josh Reeves(Founder/CEO)inEdward Kim(Founder/Empowering Gusto's Engineering Team)inTomer London(Founder/; Empowering Gusto's Product and Design Teams)in
Keep Company provides a platform and coaching programs for organizations to facilitate meaningful employee connections through mentoring, peer pods, and cohort-based coaching. The service targets corporate professionals and organizations seeking to address burnout and build resilient, collaborative teams.
Future of WorkHR TechSaaSWellness & FitnessDover, US
Adrienne Prentice(Co-founder & CEO)Claudia Naim-Burt(Co-founder & President)
Launchcaster is a Web3 project discovery and curation platform that aggregates trending and newly launched crypto, NFT, and blockchain-based projects. It provides a newsletter and feed showcasing active projects primarily built on Farcaster and other onchain ecosystems.
ConsumerCrypto & Web3Sector AgnosticAustin, US
Jayme Hoffman(Founder & CEO)in
Neynar is a software platform for building games, commerce, agents, and social applications on the Farcaster protocol. It provides infrastructure, APIs, and visual development tools for developers and brands to deploy applications to a network of 2.6M+ accounts and connected crypto wallets.
Crypto & Web3Developer ToolsSocial
dwr.eth
Notebook Labs provides zero-knowledge identity verification for Web3, allowing users to prove personhood and aggregate credentials across wallets while maintaining anonymity. The service helps DeFi protocols, DAOs, and communities prevent fraud through Sybil resistance and enable lending protocols to assess creditworthiness.
Crypto & Web3Enterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US
Nathaniel Masfen-Yan(Founder)inSolal Afota(Founder)inDhruv Mangtani(Founder)in
Opendoor offers instant cash offers for residential properties through real estate agents, allowing sellers to choose between a fast sale or list the home later. The company operates as a partner to agent teams, providing supplemental income and tools to help agents close more deals and retain clients.
B2B MarketplacesE-commerceMarketplacesPropTechPhoenix, US
Parakeet Risk provides continuous monitoring and management of third-party risks for industrial companies, focusing on contractor and supplier oversight. The platform automates vendor screening, risk assessment, and compliance reporting to reduce operational disruption and supply chain risks.
Enterprise SoftwareInsurTech
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Very Serious Ventures invest at?
- Very Serious Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does Very Serious Ventures focus on?
- Very Serious Ventures focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Very Serious Ventures located?
- Very Serious Ventures is headquartered in Lynnwood, US.
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