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Alexis Ohanian
InvestorUnicorn founderExecutive Chair at Reddit · General Partner at Initialized Superclass · General Partner at Marathon · General Partner at Initialized Associates · General Partner at 1940 · +3 more
Florida
Writes $500K – $5M checks
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About
Alexis Ohanian co-founded Reddit in 2005 and the venture firm Initialized Capital before launching Seven Seven Six in 2020 to invest at the earliest stages. He has become one of the most prominent backers of women's sports, including as a founding owner of Angel City FC, and wrote Without Their Permission about building on the open internet.
Invests in
Climate TechConsumerCrypto & Web3Enterprise SoftwareFintech
Beyond investing
- Founded
- Ohanian launched Breadpig in 2007, an 'uncorporation' selling geeky merchandise that gives proceeds to charity. Ohanian launched Athlos in 2024, a women's-only track and field event.
- Education
- Studied at University of Virginia (double major, history and business commerce, 2005) Studied at Howard High School Studied at McIntire School of Commerce
- Charities
- After leaving Reddit in 2010, Ohanian spent three months as a Kiva fellow working in microfinance in Yerevan, Armenia.
- Communities
- Ohanian became the founding control owner of the NWSL franchise later unveiled as Angel City FC, which began play in 2022.
- Awards
- In 2014, CB Insights ranked Ohanian number one among tech investors for network centrality.
- Hobbies
- In his downtime Ohanian spends time with his daughter or plays video games.
- Family
- Ohanian is married to tennis player Serena Williams, with whom he has two daughters, Alexis Olympia and Adira River. Ohanian is of Armenian American heritage; his paternal grandparents fled the Armenian genocide and settled in Binghamton, New York.
Mentioned above: the University of Virginia mafia → · the Reddit mafia →
From Alexis's own website — common ground for a warm intro.
Executive Chair at RedditYC S05
Intro paths
Alexis went through Y Combinator (Summer 2005) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
In turn, Alexis can intro founders to Reddit's investors below.
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Co-founders at Reddit
Founder at ATHLOS
Intro paths
In turn, Alexis can intro founders to ATHLOS's investors below.
ATHLOS's investors · 1
Founder at The Offseason
Intro paths
In turn, Alexis can intro founders to The Offseason's investors below.
The Offseason's investors · 1
Co-founders at The Offseason
Deals · 3
WFC LABoard seat
via Seven Seven Six · filed Sep 2024 · $123.1M raise
SIMULATEBoard seat
via Seven Seven Six · filed Jul 2021
Roman Health VenturesBoard seat
via Seven Seven Six · filed Mar 2021 · $500M raise
Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.
Other disclosed investments
Led
Ticket Wallet
Board seats
AtomsChelsea Women FC
Investor
42Floors7 CupsAdiosoAdQuickAidalyAirhouseAlchemize FightwearAlcoveAltAltan InsightsAmbitionAmicusAnja HealthAnticApportableArcus Financial IntelligenceArea 2 FarmsArkeroArriveArtsyAtlas ObscuraAtomsAvailBalanceBaleenaBeep NetworksBellhopBetterBrandBitcloutBloomThatBlue Frog GamingBlueleafBufferBoxButtercoinChartableChelsea Football ClubCircuitHubCleverCloud9CodecademyCoinbaseCoinTrackerCOLOURloversComprehend SystemsCoupleCreative MarketCruiseCurioCurrent FoodsDeelDeeptuneDepictDerby GamesDeSo FoundationDigitDirectrDispoDojiDouble RoboticsDyspatchEarlyBirdEclipse FoodsEgomotionEmanateEmerge CareerEnerneticsEnvoyEponymEvernoteExecFan Controlled FootballFlaviarFlexportFoodoroFourthwallFramed DataFrogmetricsFrontFrontbackGammatimeGeneral AssemblyGeniusGetGoingGivingliGloriaGOALSGOAT GroupGobbleGuildedGustoHalo BraidHeapHERHgenHipmunkHomeisHuddlesHullabaluImpossible FoodsIndiGGInstacartIntroIslandsItsmeIUNUJabbrJinxJomboy MediaJulyJumpKairosKaizen LabsKamcordKicksendKinsideLadderLALALatticeLaurel AILawn LoveLeadGeniusLednLeft FieldLendUpLiving CarbonLobLolliLumi StoryMagic LabsMajor League Hacking (MLH)Maker's RowMassive HealthMatSatVoxliMeadowMeta ViewMino GamesMode AnalyticsMonogramMove LootMovityNeko HealthNovaNucleusOmazeOpendoorOpendoor TechnologiesOpenSeaOptimizelyOrderAheadOriginOutbound.ioOvertimePachamaPalabra.aiPanorama EducationPaperspaceParty RoundPatreonPearpopPerceptual NetworksPicfairPipePlanGridPlotPolygonPolyworkPriceonomicsPriimePrizeoProduct HuntPulp CulturePursuitPushbulletQuarterlyQuestDBQuicknodeRaise Commercial Real EstateRallyRare CandyRetrievAirRevelRidejoyRiversideRoRomanScentbirdScorePlayScreen SkinzSecretSekai StudioSemionSendHubSequenceShefSiftSiloSkip ScootersSky MavisSmartthingsSnapjoySocialCamSorareSoundFocusSoylentSplendid SpoonSpoonRocketStandard CognitionStoke SpaceStreakSurvataSvbtleSwiftypeSYKYSyndicateTaplyticsThe GrandThe MuseTiltTMRW SportsTopiaTorchTracks.byTralaTroveo AITruepillTrusted InsightTutorspreeTwo TapUpcallUpwaveUpworthyURXVaycayHeroVHXVibeCodeVidmeViroolVolantioWagrWakemateWattvisionWillowXMTPZenefits
Sources: curated public sources · SEC Form D filings.
Books by Alexis Ohanian
Podcasts & interviews
featuring Alexis OhanianInside Seven Seven Six with Alexis Ohanian [Classic Interview]
Turpentine VC
The TRUTH About Overnight Successes | Alexis Ohanian on A Bit of Optimism #Podcast
Simon Sinek
Alexis Ohanian – From Reddit to 776, a Technology Company that Deploys Venture Capital (EP.388)
Capital Allocators with Ted Seides
Alexis Ohanian Talk Seven Seven Six with Julia Boorstin | 2023 Upfront Summit
Upfront Ventures
Alexis Ohanian on the Future of Sports and Tech | The Bill Simmons Podcast
Ringer NBA
All Hands Podcast: How To Build Businesses With Integrity With Alexis Ohanian
Lattice
Colleagues at Initialized Superclass
Network37
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Alexis Ohanian?
- Alexis Ohanian co-founded Reddit in 2005 and the venture firm Initialized Capital before launching Seven Seven Six in 2020 to invest at the earliest stages. He has become one of the most prominent backers of women's sports, including as a founding owner of Angel City FC, and wrote Without Their Permission about building on the open internet.
- Where does Alexis Ohanian work?
- Alexis Ohanian is Executive Chair of Reddit and General Partner at Initialized Superclass and General Partner at Marathon and General Partner at Initialized Associates and General Partner at 1940 and Founder & General Partner at Seven Seven Six and Founder at ATHLOS and Founder at The Offseason.
- What does Alexis Ohanian invest in?
- Alexis Ohanian invests in Climate Tech, Consumer, Crypto & Web3, Enterprise Software, Fintech.
- What check size does Alexis Ohanian write?
- Alexis Ohanian typically writes checks of $500K – $5M.
- What companies did Alexis Ohanian found?
- Alexis Ohanian founded Reddit, ATHLOS, The Offseason.
- What boards does Alexis Ohanian sit on?
- Alexis Ohanian holds tracked board seats at Atoms, Chelsea Women FC, Roman Health Ventures, SIMULATE, WFC LA.
- What companies has Alexis Ohanian invested in?
- Investments tracked here include SIMULATE, Ticket Wallet, 42Floors, 7 Cups, Adioso, AdQuick, Aidaly, Airhouse, Alchemize Fightwear, Alcove, Alt, Altan Insights, and 235 more.
- What awards has Alexis Ohanian received?
- In 2014, CB Insights ranked Ohanian number one among tech investors for network centrality.
- What podcasts and interviews feature Alexis Ohanian?
- Tracked appearances include "Inside Seven Seven Six with Alexis Ohanian [Classic Interview]", "The TRUTH About Overnight Successes | Alexis Ohanian on A Bit of Optimism #Podcast", "Alexis Ohanian – From Reddit to 776, a Technology Company that Deploys Venture Capital (EP.388)", and 3 more.
- Does Alexis Ohanian lead rounds?
- Yes — Alexis Ohanian has led 2 tracked investments.
Founder mafias
Y Combinator mafia10,686
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University of Virginia mafia255
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Reddit mafia20
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Initialized Capital mafia8
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Hipmunk mafia7
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