Obvious Ventures

General contacts

Investor type

Founded

2014

AUM

$500 M

Location

San Francisco, California, United States

Investment Ticket

$1-5 m

Investment Stage

Pre-seed Seed Series A Series B

Region of investment

North America Europe Africa Asia

ESG Focus

Impact investor

Investor profile last updated: 21 July, 2026

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.

Industry

ClimateTech AgriTech HealthTech CleanTech AI SaaS Biotechnology Digital Edtech Fintech Food and Beverage Healthcare Services Other Construction Consumer Services (B2C) Education Industrial Energy

Contacts

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James Joaquin Co-founder

Co-founder

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Vishal Vasishth Co-founder

Co-founder

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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 Pre-seed, Seed, Series A and Series B, writing tickets of $1-5 m.

Where is Obvious Ventures located?

Obvious Ventures is located in San Francisco, California, 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 ClimateTech, AgriTech, HealthTech, CleanTech, AI, SaaS, Biotechnology, Digital, Edtech, Fintech, Food and Beverage, Healthcare Services, Other, Construction, Consumer Services (B2C), Education, Industrial, Energy.

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 Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B.

What is the usual amount of Obvious Ventures investment?

Obvious Ventures usually invests $1-5 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Obvious Ventures?

Obvious Ventures has around $500m assets under management.

Is Obvious Ventures impact investor?

Yes, Obvious Ventures is impact investor.

What are the contacts of Obvious Ventures?

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