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Obvious Ventures is a purpose-driven VC founded in 2014 by Ev Williams (Twitter co-founder), James Joaquin, and Vishal Vasishth. Based in San Francisco with $1B+ AUM. 21 team members, 9 partners. Invests in companies reimagining trillion-dollar industries through a "world positive" lens.
Three investment pillars: planetary health, human health, and economic health. Backs frontier innovations combining profit and purpose across AI, biotech, fintech, clean energy, and sustainable consumer products. Primarily Seed and Series A.
113 companies with 5 unicorns. Notable: Beyond Meat, Devoted Health, Magic Leap, Gusto, Medium. Recent: OpenHands ($18.8M Series A), Inductive Bio ($25M Series A with a16z/Lux), Obello ($8.5M Seed).
To approach Obvious Ventures, founders should prepare a pitch that clearly articulates their impact alongside financial potential. Utilize the contact page at obvious.com/contact/ or email info@obvious.com for inquiries and submissions.
In the past year, Obvious Ventures has made 12 investments, including notable recent deals such as OpenHands with an $18.8 million Series A and Inductive Bio with a $25 million Series A round alongside a16z and Lux Capital.
Obvious Ventures primarily invests in Seed and Series A stages.
The firm focuses on AI, climate, consumer products, fintech, and healthcare sectors.
Obvious Ventures typically invests between $2 million and $15 million, with a sweet spot around $5 million.
Obvious Ventures primarily invests in North America.
Founders can pitch Obvious Ventures through their contact page at obvious.com/contact/ or via email at info@obvious.com.
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