Where does Razmig Hovaghimian work?

Razmig Hovaghimian is Founder of Viki and Founder at Play Time Ventures.

What check size does Razmig Hovaghimian write?

Razmig Hovaghimian typically writes checks of $5K – $50K.

What companies did Razmig Hovaghimian found?

Razmig Hovaghimian founded Viki.

Where did Razmig Hovaghimian go to school?

Razmig Hovaghimian studied at Stanford University Graduate School of Business (Masters, MBA); University of California, Berkeley (BA, Political Economy of Industrial Societies).

Razmig Hovaghimian

InvestorFounder

Founder at Play Time Ventures · Partner at Graph Ventures · Founder at Viki

San Francisco, California

Writes $5K – $50K checks · typically $25K

FoundedViki

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Bill CilluffounlockedRazmig: together at Stanford University Graduate School of Business (2005)

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Razmig: together at Embrace

About

Razmig Hovaghimian is Co-Founder and CEO of Firebird AI. Previously, he co-founded Embrace, an infant incubator deployed in 22 countries, and Viki.com, which grew to over 40 million users before acquisition by Rakuten, where he serves as Executive Chairman. His experience also includes founding Hoodline, a machine learning platform for local content acquired by Nextdoor, and holding roles as General Partner at Graph Ventures and Limited Partner at Sequoia, alongside work in international development with organizations including UNDP, Ashoka, and the UN.

Founder at Viki

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Viki's investors · 3

500 GlobalSan Francisco · $150K checks · since 2010 Andreessen HorowitzMenlo Park · $500K – $50M checks CRV (Charles River Ventures)Bay Area · $250K – $5M checks

Co-founders at Viki

Changseong Ho

Jiwon Moon

Experience

Firebird AICo-Founder & CEOcurrent2025 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
Play TimeFoundercurrent2023 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
MatchdayCo-Foundercurrent2021 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
Washington SpiritMinority Ownercurrent2020 — presentWashington, District of Columbia, United States
Graph VenturesPartnercurrent2014 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
HoodlineFounder / CEO2016 — 2020San Francisco Bay Area
Rakuten VikiViki, Executive Chairman + Rakuten Board Observer2015 — 2018San Francisco Bay Area & Tokyo, Japan
Rakuten VikiCo-founder & CEO2008 — 2015
EmbraceCo-founder & Board Member2007 — 2015
NBC UniversalSenior VP, International Studio Ventures2009
NBC UniversalActing VP, Strategic Initiatives2007 — 2009
United NationsStrategic Planning , Growing Sustainable Business Program2006South Sudan
DentsuEngagement Manager (MMG > Dentsu > CG)1999 — 2005Tokyo, London, LA

Skills & more

Strategic Partnerships44Entrepreneurship99Mobile Devices24Business Development16Digital Media59Ruby on Rails1Social Networking10Financial Services3Information Technology2New Media13Strategy50Start-ups97

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Venture CapitalDigital StrategyManagementMobile ApplicationsFilmBusiness StrategyLeadershipMergers & AcquisitionsSocial MediaTelevisionMedia & EntertainmentInvestments

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Alexandra BrownScout

Investor at Graph Ventures

Brian TruongScout

Partner at Graph Ventures

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Razmig Hovaghimian?: Razmig Hovaghimian is Co-Founder and CEO of Firebird AI. Previously, he co-founded Embrace, an infant incubator deployed in 22 countries, and Viki.com, which grew to over 40 million users before acquisition by Rakuten, where he serves as Executive Chairman. His experience also includes founding Hoodline, a machine learning platform for local content acquired by Nextdoor, and holding roles as General Partner at Graph Ventures and Limited Partner at Sequoia, alongside work in international development with organizations including UNDP, Ashoka, and the UN.
Where does Razmig Hovaghimian work?: Razmig Hovaghimian is Founder of Viki and Founder at Play Time Ventures.
What check size does Razmig Hovaghimian write?: Razmig Hovaghimian typically writes checks of $5K – $50K.
What companies did Razmig Hovaghimian found?: Razmig Hovaghimian founded Viki.
Where did Razmig Hovaghimian go to school?: Razmig Hovaghimian studied at Stanford University Graduate School of Business (Masters, MBA); University of California, Berkeley (BA, Political Economy of Industrial Societies).

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