Obvious Ventures
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Investor type
VC
Founded
2014
AUM
$500 M
Location
United States
Investor profile last updated: 05 August, 2020
Profile
We believe the largest companies of our time will utilize breakthrough technologies to solve systemic problems in a profitable and scalable way. As entrepreneurs we’ve helped grow household names like Apple, Twitter, and Patagonia. As investors we’ve helped build world positive category disruptors like Beyond Meat, Proterra, and Diamond Foundry. First and foremost, we’re product designers and company operators, and we are on a mission to support purpose-driven entrepreneurs across three investment pillars: Sustainable Systems, Healthy Living, People Power
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FAQs about Obvious Ventures
Is Obvious Ventures a venture capital or private equity firm?
Obvious Ventures is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed, writing tickets of $10-50 m.
Where is Obvious Ventures located?
Obvious Ventures is located in United States.
When was Obvious Ventures founded?
Obvious Ventures was founded in 2014.
What sectors and industries does Obvious Ventures invest in?
Obvious Ventures invests in companies and startups in Biotechnology, Edtech, Fintech, Healthcare Services, Other, AI.
What is Obvious Ventures geographical focus of investments?
Obvious Ventures invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe, Africa, Asia.
At what stages of companies and startups does Obvious Ventures typically invest in?
Obvious Ventures invests in companies and startups at Seed.
What is the usual amount of Obvious Ventures investment?
Obvious Ventures usually invests $10-50 m on average.
What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Obvious Ventures?
Obvious Ventures has around $500m assets under management.
What are the contacts of Obvious Ventures?
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