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Obvious Ventures

VC · San Francisco · United States

Address
190 Pacific Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94111
Email
Website
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Founded
2014
AUM
$500 M
Ticket
$1-5 m

Stages

Pre-seedSeedSeries ASeries B

Investment region

North AmericaEuropeAfricaAsia

Industries

ClimateTechAgriTechHealthTechCleanTechAISaaSBiotechnologyDigitalEdtechFintechFood and BeverageHealthcare ServicesOtherConstructionConsumer Services (B2C)EducationIndustrialEnergy

Profile

Obvious Ventures is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco, founded in 2014. The firm was established with the simple belief that the most valuable companies will address humanity's biggest problems, emphasizing a value-driven and ethically oriented investment approach. Obvious Ventures is known for backing exceptional founders and building breakthrough solutions that focus on improving human health and longevity, and accelerating a more sustainable future. The firm invests in sectors such as AI, HealthTech, ClimateTech, and SaaS, with a specific focus on digital health, food and agriculture, and clean energy. Their investment strategy typically targets early-stage companies, from pre-seed to Series B. Obvious Ventures places a strong emphasis on ethical leadership and supporting the world-positive entrepreneurs building disruptive solutions. Notable investments include Beyond Meat, which shifts to plant-based meat, Gusto for modern payroll services, and Virta Health, which focuses on nutrition-first healthcare. They have also invested in Diamond Foundry for lab-grown diamonds and Planet for high-frequency satellite imaging. Their portfolio reflects their commitment to sectors that promote sustainability and innovation.

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