Happiness Ventures

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Investor type

PE / VC

Founded

2017

AUM

$480 M

Location

Palo Alto, California, United States

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Series A Seed Pre-seed Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America
Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Happiness Ventures is a venture capital firm specializing in early-stage, deep technology companies. The firm is based in an undisclosed location and emphasized investment in mission-driven entrepreneurs who tackle challenging problems. Their team is led by Managing Partners Ajay Ramachandran and Curtis MacDonald, providing support throughout the lifecycle of their portfolio companies.

The firm focuses on early-stage investments, particularly in Seed and Series A funding rounds, while also considering opportunities in growth-stage companies. Happiness Ventures takes a long-term view on investments, enhancing its commitment by supporting ventures not just financially but strategically over time.

Their notable portfolio includes Chryscloud - cloud-based data solutions, Particle One - advanced computing solutions, Hypersonix - AI-based solutions for commerce, Mira - augmented reality solutions, Verbz - voice collaboration solutions, Onetool - team collaboration tools, Zainar - immersive technology solutions, and Beyond Imagination Co. - advanced robotics solutions.

Industry

Business Services (B2B) Digital Internet and Web Services Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment Robotics Software AI

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FAQs about Happiness Ventures

Happiness Ventures is a venture capital and private equity firm. It backs companies at Series A, Seed, Pre-seed and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $10-50 m.
Happiness Ventures is located in Palo Alto, California, United States.
Happiness Ventures was founded in 2017.
Happiness Ventures invests in companies and startups in Business Services (B2B), Digital, Internet and Web Services, Marketing and Advertising, Media and Entertainment, Robotics, Software, AI.
Happiness Ventures invests in companies and startups in North America.
Happiness Ventures invests in companies and startups at Series A, Seed, Pre-seed, Late Stage (Series C+).
Happiness Ventures usually invests $10-50 m on average.
Happiness Ventures has around $480m assets under management.
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