Yes VC
Venture capitalSan Francisco · Pre-Seed–Series A · 2 people tracked
Also known as YES VC MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC
Investment thesis
Yes VC is an early-stage venture firm that invests in category-defining companies at the pre-seed and seed stages.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 30, 2026.
Team · 2 people
from the firm's websiteCo-founder of Flickr and Hunch (acquired by eBay), former Chairman of Etsy, and previously Founder Partner at Founder Collective. She has invested in companies including Etsy, Kickstarter, Cloudera, and Blue Bottle Coffee.
Co-founder of Jaiku (acquired by Google) and Ditto (acquired by Groupon), and an early investor in Unity, Oura, and Iceye. Before Yes VC he was on the investing team at True Ventures.
Investments · 3 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAn ML research and product lab building general intelligence to enable humans and computers to work together.
Developing a non-fossil-powered supersonic passenger plane capable of global travel in four hours.
Maker of Montessori-inspired toys and subscription boxes for babies and toddlers, designed by child development experts.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Yes VC invest at?
- Yes VC invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- Where is Yes VC located?
- Yes VC is headquartered in San Francisco, US.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamE906 Yes VC & Flickr's Caterina Fake explores tech's unintended consequences in "Should This Exist?" - YouTube
This Week in Startups · Caterina Fake
Why Founders Should Also Be Investors with Jyri Engeström from Yes VC - YouTube
Understanding VC · Jyri Engeström
Beyond Innovation S2: Caterina Fake, Yes VC, Flickr - YouTube
Beyond Innovation TV · Caterina Fake
Jyri Engeström, Investor at Yes VC | Understanding the Rules of the Venture Capital Game #3 - YouTube
Soaked by Slush · Jyri Engeström
#184: Jyri Engeström, Co-Founder and General Partner at Yes VC, an Early-Stage Venture Capital Firm - YouTube
Justin Gordon · Jyri Engeström
Lessons learned from Flickr, Etsy & Yes VC 💎 Caterina Fake - YouTube
Startupfood · Caterina Fake
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